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''Lettice and Lovage'' is a comedic play by Peter Shaffer, author of ''Equus'' and ''Amadeus''.〔''A Dictionary of Writers and their Works'' (2 ed.) (2012) Oxford University Press ISBN 9780199585052〕 The play was written specifically for Dame Maggie Smith, who originated the title role of Lettice Douffet in both the English and American runs of the production.〔''The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre'' (2 ed.) (2012) Oxford University Press ISBN 9780191727115〕 The role of Lotte Schoen was played by Margaret Tyzack.〔''The Continuum Companion to Twentieth Century Theatre'' (2010) ISBN 9780199754724〕 Following a tour of provincial theatres, the play was produced in London in 1987. Its two-year run of 768 performances at the Globe Theatre counts as one of the longer runs in London theatrical history.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.world-theatres.com/longruns.html )〕 After a year in the West End play, Smith and Tyzack were replaced by Geraldine McEwan and Sara Kestleman. The play was revised by Shaffer in 1988, and it was that revised version that later ran in New York. ''Lettice and Lovages first American production opened with a preview performance in New York, New York at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on March 13, 1990. It ran from March 25, 1990 to December 23, 1990 with a total of 286 performances. ==Awards== * 1990 Tony Award Best Play (nominated) * 1990 Tony Award Best Actress in a Play: Maggie Smith - winner * 1990 Tony Award Best Featured Actress in a Play: 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lettice and Lovage」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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