Children of a Lesser God (Broadway, Longacre Theatre, 1980) | Playbill

Children of a Lesser God

Broadway
Play
Drama
Original


SYNOPSIS: A unconventional speech therapist who works at a school for the deaf attempts to teach the school's deaf cleaning woman to speak and read lips. As their relationship heats up, so does their need for control, igniting a thrilling exploration of passion, intimacy, and connection.
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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1980 Outstanding Director of a Play Nominee
1980 Outstanding Actress in a Play Nominee
1980 Outstanding Actor in a Play Winner
1980 Outstanding New Play Winner
1980 Outstanding Lighting Design Nominee
Outer Critics Circle
1980 Outstanding Debut Performance Winner
1980 Outstanding New Broadway Play Winner
Tony Award
1980 Play Winner
1980 Best Direction of a Play Nominee
1980 Best Actress in a Play Winner
1980 Best Actor in a Play Winner
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