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| The Nerd | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Larry Shue |
| Characters | Willum Cubbert Tansy McGinnis Axel Hammond Rick Steadman Warnock Waldgrave Clelia Waldgrave Thor Waldgrave |
| Date premiered | April 1981 |
| Place premiered | Milwaukee Repertory Theater |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | Terre Haute, Indiana, 1979 |
The Nerd is a two-act comedy written by American actor/playwright Larry Shue. Actors who have taken on the title role include British comedian Rowan Atkinson.[1] It was the top grossing American play in London's West End in 1986.[2]
- ^ Rea, Steven (October 15, 1986). "A Briton Tests His Humor on Broadway". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. D1.
- ^ Crouch, Paula (January 11, 1987). "Actor's no alien to Foreigner role – Brooks brings perspective to Atlantan's comedy". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. J1.