Underground Railroad Game 2016

Opened: September 13, 2016
Closing: November 11, 2016

Underground Railroad Game - 2016 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Good morning, America! Welcome to Hanover Middle School, where a pair of teachers are getting down and dirty with today’s lesson. The nimble duo goes round after round on the mat of our nation’s history, tackling race, sex and power in this R-rated, kaleidoscopic and fearless comedy.

Underground Railroad Game - 2016 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Underground Railroad Game FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Underground Railroad Game have there been?
Underground Railroad Game has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What awards has Underground Railroad Game been nominated for?
Underground Railroad Game has been nominated for several awards, including Best New American Theatre Work at the Obie Awards for Jennifer Kidwell, Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Tilly Grimes, and Outstanding Play at The Lortels for Scott R. Sheppard.
What awards has Underground Railroad Game won?
Underground Railroad Game has won several awards, including Best New American Theatre Work at the Obie Awards for Jennifer Kidwell, Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Tilly Grimes, and Outstanding Play at The Lortels for Scott R. Sheppard.

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