The Nerd (play)
| The Nerd | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Larry Shue |
| Characters | Willum Cubbert Tansy McGinnis Axel Hammond Rick Steadman Warnock Waldgrave Clelia Waldgrave Thor Waldgrave |
| Date premiered | April 1981 |
| Place premiered | Milwaukee Repertory Theater |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | Terre Haute, Indiana, 1979 |
The Nerd is a two-act comedy written by American actor/playwright Larry Shue. Actors who have taken on the title role include British comedian Rowan Atkinson. It was the top grossing American play in London's West End in 1986.