'' Dylan '' is a 1964 play by Sidney Michaels . It is based on '' Dylan Thomas in America '' by John Malcolm Brinnin , and '' Leftover Life to Kill '' by Caitlin Thomas , and is about the final years of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas . At the 18th Tony Awards it was nominated for Best Play , and earned Alec Guinness ( in the title role ) the award for best performance . He was also awarded the Delia Austrian medal for his role
18th Tony Awards
18th Tony Awards
Dylan (play)