Deathtrap is a play written by Ira Levin in 1978 with many plot twists and which references itself as a play within a play.

 

 

It is in two acts with one set and five characters. It holds the record for the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play. Deathtrap was well received by many and has been frequently revived. It was adapted into a film starring Christopher Reeve, Michael Caine, and Dyan Cannon in 1982.

 

Deathtrap was nominated for 1978 Tony Awards for Best Play, Featured Actor, Featured Actress, and Best Director.

 

Deathtrap also won Levin his second Edgar Award, for Best Play, after his 1968 award for Best Novel.

 

 

 

 

 

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Production: Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre / Shanghai Mousetrap Drama Studio
Chief Producer: Shaolin Yang
Artistic Director: Liang Lv
Supervisor: Shui Tian
Producer：Jia Wu / Xin Tong
Playwright: Ira Levin
Director: Yi Lin
Stage Designer: Ling'er Zhou / Mingfei Tang
Composer: Junhao Wu