Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Play

Writers: Edward Albee

Context

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? made waves when it premiered on Broadway in October 1962, Edward Albee’s raw, vicious portrait of two very different marriages was a gamble for investors, forcing Albee and producers to invest $10,000 of their own money. But the show was an immediate hit, selling out its 664 performances. Legendary acting teacher Uta Hagen starred as Martha in what many consider the best performance of her lauded career. The production won five Tony Awards: Best Play, Best Actor (Arthur Hill as George), Best Actress (Uta Hagen), Best Direction (Alan Schneider), and Best

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