Joe Egg Revival 1985 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: March 27, 1985
Closing: June 23, 1985

Joe Egg - 1985 - Broadway History , Info & More

Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

Brian and Sheila always make the best of a bad situation-he cracks jokes, she plays the caretaker. But after ten years of raising their severely disabled daughter, Josephine, Brian and Sheila's best isn't quite good enough. A British classic not seen in Chicago for over 20 years, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is a highly theatrical, heartbreaking, and hilarious look at the love that brings people together and the strains that rip them apart.



A Day in the Death of Joe Egg was first in staged in 1967 at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland, before transferring to London's West End in 1968. The following year, that production transferred to Broadway, where it received four Tony Award nominations -- Best Play, Best Actor (Albert Finney), Best Featured Actress (Zena Walker, who won) and Best Director (Michael Blakemore). The play has been revived twice on Broadway. A 1985 revival directed by Arvin Brown at the Longacre Theatre ran for 93 performances. It won both the Tony Award for Best Reproduction of a Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival, as well as earning four more Tony nominations -- Best Revival (won), Best Actor (Jim Dale), Best Actress (Stockard Channing, who won) and Best Featured Actress (Joanna Gleason). A 2001 revival on London's West End starred Clive Owen and Victoria Hamilton and was directed by Laurence Boswell. The same production opened on Broadway in 2003, starring Hamilton and Eddie Izzard, at the American Airlines Theatre and played for 69 performances. It was nominated for four Tony Awards - Actor, Actress, Director and Revival. Nichols has twice adapted the play for the screen, first in 1970, and again in 2002.

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Jill Paice & Ryan Silverman Will Lead REBECCA on Broadway at the Broadhurst This Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 20, 2012


REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, has found its male and female leads: Jill Paice will play the role of "I" and Ryan Silverman the role of "Maxim de Winter." REBECCA will open on Broadway Sunday, November 18 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Previews will begin Tuesday, October 30.

Inside the Roundabout Archives Day 2- A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG
by BWW - Jan 27, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company recently announced the theatre organization's permanent archives, which document the company's illustrious 46-year production history. The archives are a resource for the theatre community, Roundabout's audiences, students and researchers. The digital archives showcase selections from Roundabout's general collection, featuring items that chronicle and celebrate the company's impact on the American theatre movement, and BroadwayWorld is excited to share featured pieces from the archives. Featured today:

Photo Coverage: Meet Carla Gugino, Rosemary Harris and the Cast of Roundabout's THE ROAD TO MECCA
by Walter McBride - Dec 8, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company will feature Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. The Road to Mecca will begin previews on December 16 and open officially on January 17, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway.

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE ROAD TO MECCA
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company will featureTony Award winner RoseMary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. The Road to Mecca will begin previews on December 16 and open officially on January 17, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). The cast and creative team of the show just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out a photo preview from the event below, and check back later for full photo coverage!

Roundabout Theatre Company's ROAD TO MECCA Begins Rehearsals
by Erik Smith - Nov 15, 2011


Rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, November 15th for Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca starring Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld', directed by Gordon Edelstein.

REBECCA to Play Broadhurst Theatre Opening April 2012; Sierra Boggess Now Confirmed to Star!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 2, 2011


Producers Ben Sprecher, Louise Forlenza, The Shubert Organization, Peter Bezemes, Tony Fusco, Larry Feinman, Nanda Anand and Peter Bogyo by special arrangement with/and based on the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien GmbH production, announced that the new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, Love Never Dies, Master Class and as Christine in last month's 25th Anniversary Concert of The Phantom of the Opera in London) will play the lead role of 'I'. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.

STAGE TUBE: RoseMary Harris, Todd Haimes, et al. on ROAD TO MECCA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company will featureTony Award winner RoseMary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. Check out what the cast has to say anout the show below!

Harris, Gugino & Dale to Star in Fugard's THE ROAD TO MECCA on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Aug 9, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein.

REBECCA to Open on Broadway April 2012; Blakemore, Zambello, Daniele Join Team; Boggess Likely to Star
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2011


Producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, in association with Tony Fusco and Larry Feinman, and by special arrangement with/and based on the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien GmbH production, announced that the new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at a Shubert theater to be announced. Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Sierra Boggess (currently starring in Master Class, The Little Mermaid, Love Never Dies) is in negotiations to play the role of 'I.'

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & Thomas Begin Limited Engagement at RACE Today, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & More Set For RACE 6/21, Monday Performances Added
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2010


EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Abraham, Channing, Garner, Hutton, Knight, and Wendt to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/22-12/27
by Melissa Beck - Oct 13, 2009


An award-winning cast, including Academy Award winners F. Murray Abraham and Timothy Hutton, Emmy Award winners and Academy Award nominees James Garner and Stockard Channing and popular character actors Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld') and George Wendt ('Cheers,' Second City) will bring Charles Dickens' beloved tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his visit from the three Ghosts of Christmas to life on the stage of Chicago's Civic Opera House from Dec. 22- 27. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.

Channing, Alexander Star In Westport Country Playhouse's THE BREATH OF LIFE, Runs 9/29-10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 11, 2009


Jane Alexander and Stockard Channing will appear in Sir David Hare's witty and elegant 'The Breath of Life' at Westport Country Playhouse, September 29 through October 17. Mark Lamos, named artistic director in February 2009 at the historic theater in Westport, Connecticut, will direct. 'The Breath of Life' will be the final production in the Playhouse's six-play 2009 season.

Peter Bartlett Joins Pittu In Atlantic's 'What's That Smell' Starting 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Peter Bartlett (The New Century, The Drowsy Chaperone) will star opposite two-time Tony Award® nominee David Pittu (Is He Dead?, LoveMusik), in the world premiere production of WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING, featuring original music by Randy Redd.

Peter Bartlett Joins Pittu In Atlantic's 'What's That Smell' Starting 9/2
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 18, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Peter Bartlett (The New Century, The Drowsy Chaperone) will star opposite two-time Tony Award® nominee David Pittu (Is He Dead?, LoveMusik), in the world premiere production of WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING, featuring original music by Randy Redd.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents 'Scramble!' 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2008


Westport Country Playhouse announces playwright-in-residence David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy, 'Scramble!, will be staged July 9 through 26.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents 'Scramble!' 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008


Westport Country Playhouse announces playwright-in-residence David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy, 'Scramble!, will be staged July 9 through 26.

Curtin, Gleason, Sarandon Set for 'Shorts' at Westport
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2007


Jane Curtin, Joanna Gleason and Chris Sarandon will read short fiction in 'Selected Shorts,' a live version of the renowned NPR show of the same name and a celebration of the short story, on Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse.

Busker Alley Concert, with Dale & Close, Headed for Bway?
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2006


Busker Alley, which will soon be seen at the York Theatre Company in a star-studded concert headlined by Tony-winners Jim Dale and Glenn Close, may sidle up to a Broadway run

Photo Coverage: Friars Club Honors Jim Dale
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2006


Tony Award-winner Jim Dale was saluted at a Friars Club Musical Tribute on Monday, October 30th at the Friars Club

Cariou, White, Ziemba, Etc. to Salute Dale at Friars Club
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2006


Tony Award-winner Jim Dale will be saluted at a Friars Club musical event on Monday, October 30th at the Friars Club

Dale and Close to Reunite for Busker Alley Benefit, 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2006


The York Theatre Company will present a one-night only benefit performance of Busker Alley--starring Jim Dale and Glenn Close--on November 13th at 8:00 p.m. at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

'Sweet Bird,' 'Late-Night Cabaret' to Play Williamstown
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2006


This month, Sweet Bird of Youth will be presented at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, as will the popular Late-Night Cabaret series

Elaine Stritch to Present Lifetime Achievement Award to Stockard Channing at LA Tony's Party - June 5th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2005


On June 5th, join Elaine Stritch, Jo Anne Worley and host Jason Graae honor Stockard Channing with the Julie Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement at the LA Actors' Fund Tony Party.

Stockard Channing Receives Lifetime Achievement Award - June 5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2005


Actors' Fund of America LA Tony Party to present the Julie Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement on June 5.

Joe Egg FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Joe Egg have there been?
Joe Egg has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 2003, Broadway which opened in 2003 and West End which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Joe Egg been nominated for?
Joe Egg has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It has been nominated for Best Revival for The Shubert Organization, Emanuel Azenberg, Roger Berlind, Ivan Bloch, and MTM Enterprises, Inc.
What Tony Awards has Joe Egg won?
Joe Egg has won the following Tony Awards: Best Revival for The Shubert Organization, Best Revival for Emanuel Azenberg, Best Revival for Roger Berlind, Best Revival for Ivan Bloch, and Best Revival for MTM Enterprises, Inc.
What awards has Joe Egg been nominated for?
Joe Egg has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Joe Egg won?
Joe Egg has won the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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