This production of "Medea" opened at the Cort Theater in New York City on May 2, 1982 and ran for sixty-five performances.
Dame Judith Anderson was nominated for the 1982 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Medea" for the part of the Nurse. She won the 1948 Tony Award (New York City) for Actress in a Drama for "Medea" for a different role, the part of Medea.
Final screen appearance by Peter Brandon (Aegeus).