The play made its Broadway transfer in 1984 which was directed by Mike Nichols starring Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close in the leading roles with a supporting role by Christine Baranski. The transfer was a critical success with The New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich declaring, "The Broadway version of The Real Thing - a substantial revision of the original London production - is not only Mr. Stoppard's most moving play, but also the most bracing play that anyone has written about love and marriage in years." The production went on to earn seven Tony Award nominations, winning five awards for Best Play as well for Nichols, Irons, Close, and Baranski. This would be Stoppard's third Tony Award for Best Play, following Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead in 1968 and Travesties in 1976.
the play made its broadway transfer in 1984 which was directed by mike nichols starring jeremy irons and glenn close in the leading roles with a supporting role by christine baranski the transfer was a critical success with the new york times theatre critic frank rich declaring "the broadway version of the real thing - a substantial revision of the original london production - is not only mr stoppard's most moving play but also the most bracing play that anyone has written about love and marriage in years" the production went on to earn seven tony award nominations winning five awards for best play as well for nichols irons close and baranski this would be stoppard's third tony award for best play following rosencrantz and guildenstern are dead in 1968 and travesties in 1976