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Betrayal
Broadway
Drama
Original
Betrayal
Broadway
Drama
Original
Trafalgar Theatre
208 W. 41st St.
SYNOPSIS:
An extramarital affair between Emma and Jerry, who is the best friend of Emma's husband Robert, is examined in backwards chronology.
Playwright:
Harold Pinter
People (47)
Blythe Danner
Emma
(Original)
Raúl Juliá
Jerry
(Original)
Roy Scheider
Robert
(Original)
Ernesto Gasco
Waiter
(Original)
Ian Thomson
Barman
(Original)
Harold Pinter
Writer
Peter Hall
Director
John Bury
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Lighting Design
David Murdock
Sound Design
Marnel Sumner
Production Stage Manager
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Pro Info
First Preview
Dec
22
1979
Opening Date
Jan
5
1980
Closing Date
May
31
1980
Previews
14
Performances
170
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1980
Outstanding Actress in a Play
Blythe Danner
Nominee
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1980
Best Foreign Play
Harold Pinter
Winner
Tony Award
1980
Best Actress in a Play
Blythe Danner
Nominee
1980
Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall
Nominee
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