A Day in the Death of Joe Egg Revival 2003 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
Two hours and 45 minutes
Opened: April 3, 2003
Closing: June 01, 2003

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg - 2003 - Broadway History , Info & More

Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NY

Roundabout Theatre Company presents A Day In the Death of Joe Egg by Peter Nichols, directed by Laurence Boswell.



A Day in the Death of Joe Egg concerns Bri (Eddie Izzard) and Sheila (Victoria Hamilton), and their handicapped child (nicknamed Joe Egg), aged 10. The parents invent conversations and personality traits for the child, even though she seems unable to communicate in any way. As Bri and Sheila begin to fabricate scenarios, their marriage comes under increasing strain.



Joe Egg debuted in Glasgow and London in 1967, and premiered on Broadway in 1968. The 1985 Roundabout production starring James Dale and Stockard Channing won two Tony Awards

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Tickets On Sale 8/14 For MTC's THE ROYAL FAMILY Starring Gasteyer, Harris, Roberts & More
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce additional casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway production of THE ROYAL FAMILY by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber featuring direction by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Mauritius, Doubt).

Greenspan, Collins, Pine and More Join Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ROYAL FAMILY, Previews 9/15, Opening 10/8
by Charlie Piane - Aug 11, 2009


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce additional casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway production of THE ROYAL FAMILY by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber featuring direction by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Mauritius, Doubt).

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2009


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

Rialto Chatter: Eddie Izzard Headed to Cort Theater in 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist'?
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2009


The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports this morning that British producer John Gore has been seen scouting out Broadway's Cort Theatre for a possible production of Dario Fo's 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' which would star Eddie Izzard. The producer is also currently hunting for a director and a writer to do a fresh adaption of the play.

Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Noel Coward's 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Goes On Sale 12/20/08
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2008


The upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit will go on general sale on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Tickets can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or calling 212-239-6200 in the New York area, and 800-432-7250 outside the New York metro area. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009 and the official opening on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street).

Deborah Rush Added to Starry BLITHE SPIRIT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2008


The producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit are pleased to welcome Tony-nominated actress Deborah Rush in the role of Mrs. Bradman, reuniting her with her Noises Off! director, two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore.

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26; Simon Jones Joins Cast
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

TV: Backstage with Madeleine Martin
by Craig Brockman - Oct 7, 2008


One of today's hottest young actresses transcending both stage and screen is Madeleine Martin who began her professional theater career at 7 years old when she appeared in the Broadway National Tour of The Sound of Music with Richard Chamberlain. She appeared on Broadway in the title role A Day In the Death of Joe Egg at the age of 10 to much acclaim and allowing her to become the youngest presenter in history at the 2003 Tony Awards. BroadwayWorld took its cameras backstage for a fast chat with this sweet and charming performer to ask her questions about her roles on Broadway and in SHOWTIME's 'Californication' and being a child performer in the industry.

'Working in Theatre' to Feature 'Broadway Producers' 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2008


The newest edition of the American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Broadway Producers' on CUNY TV on Sunday, June 1 at 5 p.m.

'Working in Theatre' to Feature 'Broadway Producers' 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008


The newest edition of the American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' will feature 'Broadway Producers' on CUNY TV on Sunday, June 1 at 5 p.m.

Bogardus, Davis, Darlow, Etc. Join 'Old Acquaintance' Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2007


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full company joining Margaret Colin as 'Katharine Markham' and Tony Award-winner Harriet Harris as 'Mildred Watson Drake' in a new Broadway production of John Van Druten's comedy Old Acquaintance, directed by Michael Wilson at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway

Jim Dale Joins Theatre Museum Advisory Committee
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2007


Tony Award-winner Jim Dale has joined The Theatre Museum Advisory Committee, a group of professionals who provide advice in areas of expertise, assist with projects and lend their names to organizational endeavors

Ivey, Gray, Ovenden, Etc. to Join Lane in Broadway's Butley
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2006


Dana Ivey, Pamela Gray, Julian Ovenden and James McMenamin will join previously-announced star Nathan Lane in Butley, which will open at the Booth Theatre on October 25th

Jim Dale to Return to Broadway in Spring '06 Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2005


The New York Times reports that Dale will return to Broadway after an absence of nine years to star as Mr. Peachum in the Roundabout production.

Maria Friedman Makes Broadway Debut In Woman In White
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2005


Maria Friedman, the leading lady of the British musical theatre, makes her Broadway debut in London's smash hit musical, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, opening on Broadway Thursday, November 17th at the Marquis Theatre (211 W 45th St).

Shining City To Open On Broadway November 10th at The Schoenfeld Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2005


The production will play a pre-Broadway engagement at San Francisco's Curran Theatre September 13th to October 9th.

Roundabout presents Passion Play on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2005


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the new Broadway production of Peter Nichol's drama Passion Play, directed by Mark Brokaw at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). Previews begin on April 15th, 2005 and opens officially on May 4th, 2005. This is a limited engagement through July 3rd, 2005.

UK Roundup - Acorn Antiques, Joshua Jackson, Caroline O'Connor
by Jake Brunger - Nov 26, 2004


Joshua Jackson and Patrick Stewart give us A Life in the Theatre and news of a sizzling revival of On The Town

Broadway production of Democracy goes into rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2004


The Broadway cast of DEMOCRACY by Michael Frayn, went into rehearsal today under the direction of Michael Blakemore.

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg have there been?
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What Tony Awards has A Day in the Death of Joe Egg been nominated for?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Play for Lawrence Boswell, Best Revival of a Play for Roundabout Theatre Company, Best Revival of a Play for Julia C. Levy, and Best Revival of a Play for Sonia Friedman Productions.
What awards has A Day in the Death of Joe Egg been nominated for?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, it received nominations for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and for Performance at the Theatre World Awards, specifically for Victoria Hamilton.
What awards has A Day in the Death of Joe Egg won?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg has won several awards. It received the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. The show also won the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In addition, Victoria Hamilton received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the production.

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