The Blue Room 1998

Opened: December 13, 1998
Closing: February 25, 1999

The Blue Room - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

As sexual encounters and expectations of love fill the senses with hope of fulfillment, the next episode emerges. David Hare's adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's once banned Reigen transfers the action from Vienna circa 1900 to present day. The audience voyeuristically experiences a provocative daisy chain of relationships. The episodes, teasing to satisfy, scrutinize sexual morals and class ideology of human mating rituals. These rituals resonate...as clearly today as they did a century ago.

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The Blue Room FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Blue Room have there been?
The Blue Room has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1998 and Broadway which opened in 1998.
What awards has The Blue Room been nominated for?
The Blue Room has been nominated for several awards. David Hare received a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, while Nicole Kidman was recognized with a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Blue Room won?
The Blue Room has won several awards. David Hare received a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Nicole Kidman received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards.

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