Kelly Bishop, who won Tony and Drama Desk awards for her breakout role as Sheila in A Chorus Line, brought her extensive Broadway experience to Death Defying Acts, having previously starred in notable productions like Neil Simon's Proposals and Six Degrees of Separation at Lincoln Center. more...
Valerie Harper, renowned for her iconic role as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spin-off "Rhoda," brought her immense talent to the stage in "Death Defying Acts," showcasing the versatility that earned her four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Tony Award nomination for her Broadway performance in "Looped." more...
Awards and Nominations
1995 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress - Play: Linda Lavin was nominated but did not win.
1995 The Lortels
Outstanding Lead Actress : Linda Lavin won.
Production Team
Michael Blakemore Director
Jane Greenwood Costume Designer
Jan Hebozenko Sound Designer
Peter Kaczorowski Lighting Designer
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
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