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Slapstick Tragedy
Broadway
One Act
Original
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Slapstick Tragedy Playbill - Feb 1966
Slapstick Tragedy
Broadway
One Act
Original
Longacre Theatre
220 W. 48th St., New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
playwright:
Tennessee Williams
Pro Info
First Preview
Feb
7
1966
Opening Date
Feb
22
1966
Closing Date
Feb
26
1966
Previews
16
Performances
7
as of Jan 05, 2026
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Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
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Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
Slapstick Tragedy - Opening Night
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Awards
Theatre World Awards
1966
Theatre World Award
Zoe Caldwell
Winner
Tony Award
1966
Best Featured Actress in a Play
Zoe Caldwell
Winner
1966
Best Actress in a Play
Kate Reid
Nominee
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