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
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:

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