Deathtrap (play)
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Deathtrap is a 1978 play by Ira Levin that involves many plot twists. It was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play and holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway. In 1982, it was adapted into a film of the same name starring Christopher Reeve, Michael Caine, and Dyan Cannon.
| Deathtrap | |
| Written by | Ira Levin |
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| Characters | Sidney Bruhl Clifford Anderson Myra Bruhl Helga ten Dorp Porter Milgrim |
| Date of premiere | Feb 26, 1978 |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Setting | Westport, Connecticut |
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[edit] History
Deathtrap is Ira Levin's best-known play. It holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway and brought Levin his second Edgar Award.
[edit] Productions
Deathtrap enjoyed a four year run on Broadway, opening under the direction of Robert Moore on February 26, 1978 at the Music Box Theatre, moving to the Biltmore Theatre on January 7, 1982, and closing on June 13 of that year. The opening cast featured:
- Sidney Bruhl - John Wood
- Clifford Anderson - Victor Garber
- Myra Bruhl - Marian Seldes
- Helga ten Dorp - Marian Winters
- Porter Milgrim - Richard Woods
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