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Deathtrap

Deathtrap

by Ira Levin

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Comedy
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Thriller

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Deathtrap

Deathtrap





The longest-running comedy-thriller in Broadway history.


Story:

Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a "dry" spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller which Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway hit. Sidney's plan, which he devises with his wife's help, is to offer collaboration to the student, an idea which the younger man quickly accepts.


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Playwright

Playwright
Ira Levin



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Music Box Theatre, Biltmore Theatre
Opening Night
Feb 26, 1978
Total Performances
1,793
Original Cast
John Wood, Victor Garber, Marian Seldes, Marian Winters, Richard Woods
Director
Robert Moore
Scenic Design
William Ritman
Costume Design
Ruth Morley
Lighting Design
Marc B. Weiss

1982 Film Version

Movie Name
Deathtrap
Type
Hollywood Feature Film
Director
Sidney Lumet
Screenplay
Jay Presson Allen
Starring
Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, Dyan Cannon



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1978 Tony Award Nominations

Best Play
Best Featured Actor in a Play – Victor Garber
Featured Actress in a Play – Marian Seldes
Best Direction of a Play – Robert Moore

1978 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Lighting Design – Marc B. Weiss
Outstanding Set Design – William Ritman

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