Wit 1998 - Articles Page 12

Opened: September 19, 1998

Wit - 1998 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Wit, a one-act play written by Margaret Edson, is a powerful and poignant exploration of mortality and the human spirit in the face of terminal illness. Debuting in 1995, Wit quickly garnered critical acclaim for its insightful writing and raw emotional impact. In 1999, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, solidifying its place as a significant work of contemporary theatre.



The play centers around Vivian Bearing, a brilliant but emotionally reserved professor of Donne poetry, diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. As Vivian undergoes aggressive treatment, the audience witnesses her grapple with mortality, her strained relationship with her students and colleagues, and the search for meaning in her final days.



While cancer is a central element in the play, Wit transcends the confines of a medical drama. It delves into themes of human connection, the power of language, and the enduring search for intellectual and emotional fulfillment.


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Cynthia Nixon Talks WIT on Tomorrow's Live! With Kelly
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 23, 2012


Cynthia Nixon, who is currently appearing as 'Vivian Bearing' in the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of WIT, will be a guest on "Live with Kelly!" tomorrow, Tuesday, January 24. "Live with Kelly!" airs locally on WABC, channel 7 from 9-10 AM (check local listings for airings outside the tri-state area).

UP ON THE MARQUEE: WIT!
by Peter James Zielinski - Jan 19, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. Check out the marquee below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Cynthia Nixon in WIT
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club presents Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. Check out production shots from the show below!

Molly Franco, Stan Graner Lead WaterTower's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2012


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for The Diary of Anne Frank, running January 6-29, 2012 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

WIT, Led By Cynthia Nixon, Begins Previews
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2012


Cynthia Nixon returns to MTC to star in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play WIT by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. The limited engagement of WIT begins previews tonight and opens Thursday, January 26, 2012 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

JEWMONGOUS Comes to Joe's Pub on Christmas Eve
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2011


Ex-Rockapella star Sean Altman's comedy song concert JEWMONGOUS is 'tuneful and sharply witty' (Los Angeles Times) and 'bawdy with a wicked modern streak' (Washington Post), combining 'the tunefulness of the Beatles and the spot-on wit of Tom Lehrer' (Boston Globe).

TV: WIT's Cynthia Nixon & Lynne Meadow Meet the Press
by Broadway Beat - Dec 18, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of WIT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow, will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. WIT features Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chiké Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Vivian Bearing), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician). The company met the press on Tuesday, Decmber 13 and BroadwayBeat was on hand for interviews with Cynthia Nixona and Lynn Meadow. Click below to check it out!

Photo Coverage: Meet Cynthia Nixon and Company of MTC's WIT
by Walter McBride - Dec 13, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of WIT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow, will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. WIT features Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chike Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Vivian Bearing), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician). Today, the company met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op!

Holiday Lineup Announced For Joe's Pub
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2011


JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater, reopened October 4th, 2011 from a top to bottom renovation, debuted in October 1998 and quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

Rehearsals Begin for Manhattan Theatre Club's WIT
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of WIT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow begins rehearsals today. The limited engagement will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Suzanne Bertish, Michael Countryman, et al. Join Cynthia Nixon in MTC's WIT
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 22, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced full casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize winning play WIT, by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow. Joining Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon as 'Vivian Bearing' will be Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chike Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician).

Molly Franco, Stan Graner Lead WaterTower's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2011


WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for The Diary of Anne Frank, running January 6-29, 2012 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

WOMEN IN TRANSLATION Plays the New Perspectives Theatre Company, Closes 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


Banana Boat Productions and New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) will present WOMEN IN TRANSITION, two plays by the prolific Zeno Obi Constance, Trinidadian author of Banana Boat and NPTC's acclaimed production of The Ritual. This new co-production closes November 6, 2011 at New Perspectives Studio, 458 West 37th Street.

TimeLine Theatre Extends The Pitmen Painters Thru 12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2011


TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a two-week extension of its hit Chicago premiere of The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall, inspired by a book by William Feaver, directed by Northlight Theatre Artistic Director BJ Jones.

WOMEN IN TRANSLATION Plays the New Perspectives Theatre Company 10/26-11/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2011


Banana Boat Productions and New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) will present WOMEN IN TRANSITION, two plays by the prolific Zeno Obi Constance, Trinidadian author of Banana Boat and NPTC's acclaimed production of The Ritual. This new co-production runs October 26 to November 6, 2011 at New Perspectives Studio, 458 West 37th Street, with performances Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm.

Audra McDonald Brings Concert Tour to Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2011


With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.

Legacy Honors Wynton Marsalis's Birthday With A 11 CD Box Set
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2011


As Pulitzer and 9-time Grammy Award®-winner Wynton Marsalis eases into his 50th birthday on October 18, 2011, he casts his memory back a dozen years to 1998-99.

JEWMONGOUS Comes to Joe's Pub on Christmas Eve
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011


Ex-Rockapella star Sean Altman's comedy song concert JEWMONGOUS is 'tuneful and sharply witty' (Los Angeles Times) and 'bawdy with a wicked modern streak' (Washington Post), combining 'the tunefulness of the Beatles and the spot-on wit of Tom Lehrer' (Boston Globe).

WOMEN IN TRANSLATION Plays the New Perspectives Theatre Company 10/26-11/6
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 9, 2011


Banana Boat Productions and New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) will present WOMEN IN TRANSITION, two plays by the prolific Zeno Obi Constance, Trinidadian author of Banana Boat and NPTC's acclaimed production of The Ritual. This new co-production runs October 26 to November 6, 2011 at New Perspectives Studio, 458 West 37th Street, with performances Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm.

BBC America's 'Would You Rather' to Premiere 11/5
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2011


Graham Norton brings his trademark style of wit and humor to the all-new BBC AMERICA original comedy panel show Would You Rather? with Graham Norton.

Legacy Honors Wynton Marsalis's Birthday With A 11 CD Box Set
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2011


As Pulitzer and 9-time Grammy Award®-winner Wynton Marsalis eases into his 50th birthday on October 18, 2011, he casts his memory back a dozen years to 1998-99.

Audra McDonald to Bring Concert Tour to Carnegie Hall,10/22
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011


With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.

Manhattan Theatre Club to Include Matt Charman's REGRETS IN 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2011


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director), Barry Grove (Executive Producer) and Mandy Greenfield (Artistic Producer) announce the complete 2011-2012 theatrical season of six productions including the news that REGRETS, a new play by rising young British playwright Matt Charman will have its world premiere in spring 2012 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

TimeLine Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2011


TimeLine Theatre Company, named the nation's theater 'Company of the Year' for 2010 by Terry Teachout in The Wall Street Journal and 'one of the Chicago theater's most impressive growth stories' by Chris Jones in the Chicago Tribune, announces its four-play 2011-12 season

Audra McDonald to Tour Beginning October 1
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 17, 2011


With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice.

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Wit - 1998 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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1999 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
1999 Obie Awards Performance Kathleen Chalfant
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award Margaret Edson

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