Deathtrap
by Ira Levin

Broadway West End
Deathtrap Book Cover
Deathtrap Cover

Highlights

120 mins 1970s Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Interior Set Period Costumes

Awards & Recognition

Tony Award

Nominee: Four 1978 Tony Awards, including Best Play Winner! 1980 Edgar Award for Best Play

Synopsis

Seemingly comfortable in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a string of recent failures and a shortage of funds.

When a student in his writing seminar sends him a new script – a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway hit – Sidney sees an opportunity.

With his wife’s help, he devises a plan to “collaborate” with the student, an idea which the younger man quickly accepts.

Suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness that builds to a still-startling finale.

Press Reviews

"A classic thriller, a genre with a style, a manner and an audience of its own. If you like thrillers, do see it. I promise you that it is vintage."

— New York Post

"The intricately fashioned plot contortions brought gasps, the comedy lines drew delighted chortles."

— The Hollywood Reporter

"Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy… Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Scream a little. It's good for you."

— Cue Magazine

"If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try Deathtrap."

— Time Magazine

Characters

Character
Myra Bruhl
Clifford Anderson
Helga Ten Dorp
Porter Milgrim
Sidney Bruhl

Videos

2010 Fulton Theatre Deathtrap Preview

Publication

ISBN-13 9780822202943
ISBN-10 0822202948

Deathtrap is a play written by Ira Levin and published by Dramatists Play Service .

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