The Invention of Love is a 1997 play by Tom Stoppard portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman, focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate. The play is written from the viewpoint of Housman dealing with his memories towards the end of his life more...
David Harbour, who appeared in "The Invention of Love" at the Lyceum, has built an impressive career with notable roles in both theater and television, including his acclaimed performance as Chief Jim Hopper in the Netflix series "Stranger Things." more...
Brian Hutchison, who graced the stage in "The Invention of Love" on Broadway, boasts an impressive array of performances both on and off-Broadway, including notable roles in "Man and Boy," "Proof," and "Pocatello," as well as appearances in film and television series such as "Vinyl" and "The Good Wife." more...
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Aaron Krohn, who starred in the Broadway production of *The Invention of Love*, boasts an impressive resume with roles in notable productions such as *Macbeth*, *The Farnsworth Invention*, and *The Coast of Utopia*. more...
Robert Sean Leonard, a three-time Tony Award nominee, won Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2001 for his portrayal of A. E. Housman in Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love. more...
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Mark Nelson, who has an impressive Broadway resume including ten shows and notable performances such as Herr Schultz in Cabaret and Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, brought his extensive experience to the cast of The Invention of Love more...
Michael Stuhlbarg, who played in Tom Stoppard’s "The Invention of Love" on Broadway, is a celebrated actor known for his Golden Globe-nominated role in the Coen Brothers’ "A Serious Man" and his extensive work in both film and television. more...
Awards and Nominations
2001 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Play: Richard Easton won.
2001 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Richard Easton won.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Robert Sean Leonard won.
2001 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Robert Sean Leonard won.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Richard Easton won.
Production Team
David Brian Brown Hair and Wig Designer
Bob Crowley Scenic Designer
Costume Designer
Bob James Composer
(Incidental Music)
(Incidental Music)
Scott Lehrer Sound Designer
Brian MacDevitt Lighting Designer
Jack O'Brien Director
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