"I am My Own Wife" with Jefferson Mays at Duke of York's Theatre from 4 Nov 2005.

"I am My Own Wife" with Jefferson Mays at Duke of York's Theatre from 4 Nov 2005.

The one man Broadway hit show I am My Own Wife , by Doug Wright, starring Jefferson Mays, opens at Duke of York's Theatre 10 Nov 2005, following previews from 4 Nov 2005- running to 4 Feb 2006

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Directed by Moises Kaufman, the show was a hit off-broadway before transferring to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre opening 3 Dec 2003, following previews from 11 Nov 2003 and running to 31 Oct 2004. The show has since been touring.

The play and its star have won many awards in the USA including a Tony for Best Play and Best Actor; Pulitzer Prize for Drama; Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Solo Performance; Lucille Lortel awards for Outstanding Solo Show; Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Broadway Play and Outstanding Solo Performance; Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Play.

I am My Own Wife received terrific notices from the US popular press: BEN BRENTLEY of the NEW YORK TIMES says "The most stirring new work to appear on Broadway this fall." CLIVE BARNES of NEW YORK POST says "Here is one of the performances of the season." HOWARD KISSEL of NEW YORK DAILY NEWS says "Jefferson Mays' portrayal of the title character is mesmerizing." ELYSA GARDNER of USA TODAY says "Wife is made consistently vital, though, by Mays' blazing dexterity." GORDON COX of NEWSDAY says "Smart, engrossing production."