Broadway1991
Shimada
- Dates
- Apr 23 – Apr 25, 1992
- Performances
- 4
About
Shimada is a 1987 Australian play by Jill Shearer. Melbourne Theatre Company debuted the play at the Russell Street Theatre in 1987. It was a rare Australian play to be performed on Broadway, featuring a cast that included Ben Gazzara. The 1992 Broadway production ran for four performances at the Broadhurst Theatre. The play was given a reading in Melbourne in 1986 and made its professional debut the following year. The play was picked up for production on Broadway in 1992 and given a strong cast including Ben Gazzara, Ellen Burstyn, Mako and Estelle Parsons, and a budget of $1.5 million. Despite successful previews, reviews were hostile and the show closed after four performances.