A Far Country (play)
| A Far Country | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Henry Denker[1] |
| Premiere | |
| Date | April 4, 1961[2] |
| Place | Broadway, Music Box Theatre |
A Far Country is a play by Henry Denker.[3] The work premiered on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on April 4, 1961, where it closed on November 25, 1961, after 271 performances. Produced by Roger L. Stevens and Joel Schenker, the production was directed by Alfred Ryder and used sets by Donald Oenslager and costumes by Ann Roth. Lead actress Kim Stanley (Ryder's wife at the time) was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Elizabeth von Ritter.
Awards and nominations
Original Broadway production
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Tony Award | Best Actress in a Play | Kim Stanley | Nominated |
References
- ↑ New York Theatre Critics' Reviews. 1962.
- ↑ The best plays of 1968-1969. 1969.
- ↑ The Best Plays and the Year Book of the Drama in America. Arno Press. 1960.