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Review - God of Carnage: Screw the Middle Classes! I Will Never Accept Them!
by Kristin Salaky - Mar 31, 2009


There's a fine, fine line... No, let me rephrase that. There's a wide gaping canyon between clever social commentary and unmotivated slapstick. And while I'm not suggesting that Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage had me longing for the subtle nuances of Messrs. Moe, Larry and Curly I will admit to being reminded of the famous Tallulah Bankhead quip, 'There's less to this than meets the eye.'

GOD OF CARNAGE Star Harden Featured In The Toronto Star
by Charlie Piane - Apr 29, 2009


Marcia Gay Harden, who is currently starring in Broadway's hot new comedy, GOD OF CARNAGE, is currently featured in the Toronto Star. Click here to read the article.

Kevin Spacey Discusses THE NORMAN CONQUESTS On Good Day NY 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS. Spacey will discuss the production, which opened last night on Broadway to rave reviews, on Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' on Monday, April 27 between 8:30 - 9:00 AM.

Photo Coverage: 'NORMAN' Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 24, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, celebrated Opening Night on Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the opening of special theatrical event.

Ayckbourn's Comic Trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Opens 4/23
by Eddie Varley - Apr 23, 2009


The original cast of The Old Vic's critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests opens tonight, Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

STAGE TUBE: Kevin Spacey Chats 'THE NORMAN CONQUESTS' on NBC's Today Show
by Eddie Varley - Apr 21, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus.

RIALTO CHATTER: GOD OF CARNAGE To Extend Broadway Run?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 21, 2009


Broadway hit GOD OF CARNAGE may be extending its run on the Rialto, according to Variety. The trade paper recently spoke with GOD OF CARNAGE star Marcia Gay Harden, and when asked if the show might extend, Harden replied 'We are trying to figure it out. If we can all go on, we will, happily. We are such a team.'

Kevin Spacey To Discuss THE NORMAN CONQUESTS 4/21 On The Today Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus.

Full Casting Announced for ARCADIA
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 20, 2009


Rehearsals begin for David Leveaux's new production of Tom Stoppard's multi award-winning play

Photo Flash: 'THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN'
by Charlie Piane - Apr 19, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, comes to Broadway following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Photo Flash: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: LIVING TOGETHER
by Charlie Piane - Apr 18, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, comes to Broadway following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Photo Flash: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: TABLE MANNERS
by Charlie Piane - Apr 17, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, comes to Broadway following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Watch GOD OF CARNAGE Star Jeff Daniels Featured On CW11's 'Morning News'
by Charlie Piane - Apr 10, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels was interviewed on CW11's 'Morning News' this morning, Friday, April 10.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Set To Appear On CW11 Morning News 4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels, will appear as a live guest on CW11's 'Morning News' Friday, April 10 on channel 11. The Yasmina Reza comedy opened Sunday, March 22 to rave reviews. Starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Matthew Warchus GOD OF CARNAGE is playing at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street).

Alan Ayckbourn's Comedy Trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Begins Previews 4/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2009


The original cast of The Old Vic?s critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn?s comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, began rehearsal today in London. Director Matthew Warchus flew to London following last night?s opening of his production of God of Carnage to direct his Norman Conquests company. The Norman Conquests begins previews on Tuesday, April 7 on Broadway, prior to opening on Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

Kevin Spacey Set To Discuss THE NORMAN CONQUESTS On Various TV And Radio Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus.

Photo Coverage: 'THE NORMAN CONQUESTS' Meets the Press!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 3, 2009


The original cast of The Old Vic's critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, are readying for the production's upcoming Broadway bow. The cast and creative team met the press on Thursday morning April 2nd at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue) and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there!

Broadway Blogs - God of Carnage: Screw the Middle Classes! I Will Never Accept Them! and More...
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

GOD OF CARNAGE'S Daniels, Davis, Harden Guest On Joan Hamburg Show 4/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2009


Stars from Broadway's hit play GOD OF CARNAGE, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis and Marcia Gay Harden, will be guests on WOR Radio's 'Joan Hamburg Show' tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1 from 11:30AM-12:00PM. WOR is found at 710am. Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Matthew Warchus opened to rave reviews on Sunday, March 22 and is now playing at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street)

Kevin Spacey To Discuss THE NORMAN CONQUESTS On WNET 13 3/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2009


Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, discusses the theatre's critically acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's THE NORMAN CONQUESTS on 'The Tavis Smiley Show' tonight, prior to the production beginning previews on Broadway next week. In the New York area, 'The Tavis Smiley Show' runs at midnight on WNET Channel 13. Check local listings.

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