The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Broadway
Play
Original
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Broadway
Play
Original
SYNOPSIS: David Edgar dramatizes Charles Dickens' novel as a two-part, eight-and-a-half-hour play, detailing the efforts of young, fatherless Nicholas to provide for his mother and sister, despite the obstacles provided by his distrusting uncle Ralph and Wackford Squeers, the odious schoolmaster who is his initial employer.
- Music: Stephen Oliver
- Playwright: Charles Dickens
- Lyrics: Stephen Oliver
People (356)
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Mr. Wagstaff
(Original)Mr. Squeers
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Walter Bray
(Original)Mr. Vincent Crummles
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Peg Sliderskew
(Original)Miss Snevellicci
(Original)Milliner
(Original)Fanny Squeers
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Waitress
(Original)Rich Lady
(Original)Pitcher
(Original)Opera Singer
(Original)Mrs. Kenwigs' Sister
(Original)Miss Bravassa
(Original)Milliner
(Original)
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Miss Knag
(Original)Mrs. Snawley
(Original)Miss Belvawney
(Original)Mrs. Wititterley
(Original)Mrs. Cutler
(Original)Snawley Major
(Original)
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Pro Info
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Special Award | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Best Play | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Special Citation | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Best Actor in a Play | Winner | |
| 1982 | Best Direction of a Play | Winner | |
| 1982 | Best Featured Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1982 | Best Featured Actor in a Play | Nominee | |
| 1982 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1982 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1982 | Play | Winner | |
| 1982 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Winner |
OTHER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS
Shows That Opened That Season: 1981-1982
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