Last night, October 7th, 2008, Roundabout Theatre Company's production of 'A Man For All Seasons' had its official Broadway opening at the American Airlines Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to bring you all the Opening Night festivities from the star studded arrivals to the first bows.
In addition to star Frank Langella (Sir Thomas More), the cast includes Hannah Cabell (Margaret More), Michael Esper (William Roper), Zach Grenier (Thomas Cromwell), Dakin Matthews (Cardinal Wolsey), George Morfogen (Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop), Patrick Page (King Henry VIII), Maryann Plunkett (Alice More), Michel Gill (Duke of Norfolk), Jeremy Strong (Richard Rich), Charles Borland (Jailor), Peter Bradbury (Steward), Patricia Hodges (Woman), Triney Sandoval (Thomas Chapuys) and Emily Dorsch.
A Man for All Seasons began preview performances on September 12th, 2008 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through December 7th, 2008.
A Man for All Seasons is a timeless exploration of politics, religion and power. Robert Bolt's classic drama is based on the fascinating true story of English Chancellor Sir Thomas More and his moral objection to King Henry VIII's plan to leave the Catholic Church.
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Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Arrivals

A Man for All Seasons

A Man for All Seasons

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Jayne Atkinson

Jayne Atkinson and her son Jeremy

Margaret Colin

Margaret Colin

Jim Dale

Jim Dale

Kate Jennings Grant

Kate Jennings Grant

Kate Jennings Grant

Kate Jennings Grant

Kate Jennings Grant

Chris Noth

Chris Noth

Cynthia Nixon and Chris Noth

Cynthia Nixon and Chris Noth

Cynthia Nixon and Chris Noth

Cynthia Nixon and Chris Noth

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Elaine Stritch and Cynthia Nixon

Elaine Stritch and Cynthia Nixon

Elaine Stritch

Jessye Norman

Jessye Norman

Jessye Norman

Jessye Norman

Jessye Norman

Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera and Guest

Jay O. Sanders

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Cady Huffman

Julie White and Cady Huffman

Julie White

Julie White

Julie White

Julie White

Harvey Evans

Barbara Cook

Barbara Cook

Harvey Evans and Barbara Cook

Harvey Evans, Barbara Cook and Jim Dale

Barbara Walters

Barbara Cook and Barbara Walters

Barbara Cook and Barbara Walters

Barbara Cook and Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters

A Man for All Seasons
Curtain Call

The Ensemble

The Ensemble

Patricia Hodges, Michael Esper, Hannah Cabell, Michel Gill and Peter Bradbury

Patricia Hodges, Michael Esper, Hannah Cabell, Michel Gill and Peter Bradbury

Michael Esper, Hannah Cabell and Michel Gill

Patrick Page and Dakin Matthews

Patrick Page and Dakin Matthews

Patrick Page and Dakin Matthews

Jeremy Strong and Triney Sandoval

Jeremy Strong and Triney Sandoval

Jeremy Strong and Triney Sandoval

Patricia Hodges, Peter Bradbury and Charles Borland

Patricia Hodges, Peter Bradbury and Charles Borland

Maryann Plunkett and Zach Grenier

Maryann Plunkett and Zach Grenier

Zach Grenier

Maryann Plunkett

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Michael Esper, Maryann Plunkett, Frank Langella and the Ensemble

Michael Esper, Maryann Plunkett, Frank Langella and the Ensemble

Michael Esper, Maryann Plunkett, Frank Langella and the Ensemble

Michael Esper, Maryann Plunkett, Frank Langella and the Ensemble

Frank Langella

Maryann Plunkett and Frank Langella

Frank Langella