Deathtrap (play)
Deathtrap is a 1978 American play written by Ira Levin with many plot twists and which refers to itself as a play within a play. It is in two acts with one set and five characters. It holds the record for the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play. Deathtrap was well received by many and has been frequently revived. It was adapted into a film starring Michael Caine, Dyan Cannon and Christopher Reeve in 1982. The locale is in Westport, CT.
| Deathtrap | |
|---|---|
First Broadway program (1979) | |
| Written by | Ira Levin |
| Characters | Sidney Bruhl Myra Bruhl Clifford Anderson Helga ten Dorp Porter Milgrim |
| Date premiered | February 26, 1978 |
| Place premiered | Music Box Theatre New York City |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comic Thriller |
| Setting | Westport, Connecticut |
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