Amadeus (Broadway, Broadhurst Theatre, 1980) | Playbill

Amadeus

Broadway
Drama
Original


SYNOPSIS:

It’s 1823, and a cacophony of scandalous whispers echo through the streets of Vienna. Renowned Italian composer Antonio Salieri flees from claims of murder but has nowhere to hide. While chasing fame and fortune, we learn how Salieri becomes obsessed with the rowdy young prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A deadly game of envy, deceit, and revenge ensues. Who will prevail? The villainous veteran or the worshipped wunderkind?

Musical history is enlivened and re-imagined in Peter Shaffer’s award-winning parable about malice, madness, and the love of music.

People (87)

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1981 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Nominee
1981 Outstanding Costume Design Nominee
1981 Outstanding Lighting Design Nominee
1981 Outstanding Set Design Nominee
1981 Outstanding Actor in a Play Winner
1981 Outstanding Director of a Play Winner
1981 Outstanding New Play Winner
1981 Outstanding Actor in a Play Nominee
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1981 Best Play Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
1981 Outstanding Actor in a Play Winner
1981 Outstanding New Broadway Play Winner
Tony Award
1981 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Winner
1981 Costume Design (Play or Musical) Nominee
1981 Best Direction of a Play Winner
1981 Scenic Design (Play or Musical) Winner
1981 Best Actor in a Play Winner
1981 Best Actor in a Play Nominee
1981 Play Winner
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