A Delicate Balance
Edward Albee won the first of his three Pulitzer Prizes for this absorbing look into the everyday hopes, fears, and secrets we all so delicately balance.
Walnut Street Theatre
Why see A Delicate Balance?
A Delicate Balance
Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance delves into the lives of those grappling with an existential crisis. The play's characters are dealing with life crises, alcoholism, and anxiety in suburbia. After first premiering at New York's Martin Beck Theatre in 1966, the play received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1967. Catch the production when the curtain rises at Walnut Street Theatre as part of its 2025/26 season!
The play has seen many productions since its premier as well as receiving many awards and nominations. Amongst them, the play has been awarded a Tony Award for Best Actor in Play, a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play.
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