Crimes of the Heart 1981 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: November 4, 1981
Closing: February 13, 1983

Crimes of the Heart - 1981 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Meet the Magrath sisters, Mississippi’s most notorious trio – there’s Babe, a senator’s wife accused of shooting her husband; Meg, a nightclub singer just back from the sanatorium; and Lenny, the oldest sister and charter member of the Lonely Hearts Club of the South. Blending jubilation, mystery, and heartache, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a rollicking and touching journey through the heart of the south.

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Company of Fools Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2019


Company of Fools (COF) will kick off its 24th theatre season with a production of Crimes of the Heart - the 1981 Tony Award nominee for best play and Pulitzer Prize-winner for Drama. Written by celebrated playwright Beth Henley and directed by Scott Palmer, the production will run June 26-July 13 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

Photo Flash: First Look At CRIMES OF THE HEART At Alley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2019


Renowned playwright and director Theresa Rebeck (Alley's Fool, All My Sons) returns to the Alley to direct an all local cast of Crimes of the Heart. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play runs April 12 - May 5, 2019 in the Alley's Hubbard Theatre. Tickets are available at alleytheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 713.220.5700.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


Today, April 15 (3pm EST), Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy will announce the winners of the the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes, including the finalists and winners for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This announcement marks the 103rd year of the Prizes. For more information on this year's and all past years' winners and finalists, please visit http://www.Pulitzer.org.

Breaking: Jackie Sibblies Drury's FAIRVIEW Wins the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Jackie Sibblies Drury's Fairview has officially won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With CRIMES OF THE HEART at Alley Theatre
by Rebecca Russo - Mar 26, 2019


Renowned playwright and director Theresa Rebeck (Alley's Fool, All My Sons) returns to the Alley to direct an all local cast of Crimes of the Heart. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play runs April 12 - May 5, 2019 in the Alley's Hubbard Theatre. Tickets are available at alleytheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 713.220.5700.

BWW Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Vagabond
by Tina Collins - Mar 12, 2019


Three sisters bond over broken hearts and new hopes in a small Southern town in 1981.

CCRI Players To Present CRIMES OF THE HEART
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2019


The Community College of Rhode Island Players will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Crimes of the Heart' by Beth Henley from Feb. 28 to March 3 in the Bobby Hackett Theater at the Knight Campus in Warwick.

CCRI Players To Present CRIMES OF THE HEART
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2019


The Community College of Rhode Island Players will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Crimes of the Heart' by Beth Henley from Feb. 28 to March 3 in the Bobby Hackett Theater at the Knight Campus in Warwick.

Investigation Discovery Presents Three-Hour Special THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 12, 2019


The year is 1979; the location, Atlanta. The city is enveloped in a time of change, but just when it feels like Atlanta is turning towards an era of peaceful prosperity, two 14-year-old boys go missing. A few days later a woman stumbles across their remains, with one boy fatally shot and the other strangled. This incident begins a horrifying 23 months, with a total of 29 African-American children being stolen from their families and killed. Multiple suspicions lead nowhere, and under intense pressure, local police rush to find the killer before he strikes again. The city is primed to blame someone, anyone, for these cold-blooded crimes against the community. Yet decades later, no person has been tried for these murders, and the killer has never been confirmed. THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS premieres on Saturday, March 23rd at 10/9PM CT only on Investigation Discovery.

Single Tickets Now On Sale For The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 1, 2019


The Lyceum Theatre will open its exciting new 8 show season on June 6, 2019 with the Lyceum premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, followed by All Shook Up, 9 to 5 The Musical, Murder For Two, Fully Committed, Crimes of the Heart, Swingtime Canteen, and the sixth annual production of the Lyceum's unique adaptation of the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, closing on December 22, 2019.

Casting Announced For IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S At El Portal
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2018


On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.

Cast Announced for IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2018


On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.

IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S Comes to El Portal - Tickets On Sale Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2018


On November 15, 1949, in Hollywood, California, an up-and-coming young actress met a handsome movie star for dinner -- a blind date that changed history.

BWW Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at SBCC Jurkowitz Theatre
by Anna Jensen - Apr 20, 2018


A Delightful Southern Treat. SBCC's production of CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley, Directed by R. Michael Gros. April 11-28, 2018, Jurkowitz Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 900 block of Cliff Dr. 805-965-5935 or www.theatregroupsbcc.com for tickets and information.

I, TONYA, BAYWATCH, & More Coming to Hulu This May
by Macon Prickett - Apr 16, 2018


Hulu has released an extensive list of titles coming to the streaming giant this May including I, Tonya, Baywatch, & more! Here's what is coming to Hulu for May:

Breaking: Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING Wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2018


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING has officially won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Investigation Discovery Teams with Victims' Rights Activist John Walsh to Track Down Fugitives with Real-Time Investigation
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 10, 2018


Today, Investigation Discovery (ID) announced its first television project with the most trusted name in delivering justice, John Walsh. IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH unites the power of Investigation Discovery's dedicated fanbase as the #1 crime and investigation network in the US with Walsh's lifelong mission of putting fugitives behind bars, finding missing children, and empowering the public to assist law enforcement. Showcasing time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, this new real-time investigation series mobilizes ID's audience to actively engage in the pursuit of justice. Backed by decades of victim advocacy with a mission stemming from his own personal tragedy, IN PURSUIT utilizes John's unique and unrivaled experience in this field coupled with a call center able to help law enforcement find leads in real time. Produced by Zero Point Zero, IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH is set to premiere on Investigation Discovery in first quarter, 2019.

Investigation Discovery Explores Suspicious Death of Hollywood Icon in 'Natalie Wood: An American Murder Mystery'
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 2, 2018


In the early morning hours of November 29, 1981, Hollywood star, Natalie Wood vanishes from the yacht of her actor husband, Robert Wagner, into the open waters off Catalina Island. Hours later, a search party finds Wood's body floating outside of a cavern with the cause of death then declared to be, drowning. Police spring into action but have little information about the moments before she disappeared. What happened to one of Hollywood's most famous rising stars? Investigation Discovery (ID) explores fact versus fiction with the world premiere special, NATALIE WOOD: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY premiering Monday, April 16 at 10/9c.

ID Explores Suspicious Death of Hollywood Icon in NATALIE WOOD: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY
by Macon Prickett - Apr 2, 2018


In the early morning hours of November 29, 1981, Hollywood star, Natalie Wood vanishes from the yacht of her actor husband, Robert Wagner, into the open waters off Catalina Island. Hours later, a search party finds Wood's body floating outside of a cavern with the cause of death then declared to be, drowning. Police spring into action but have little information about the moments before she disappeared. What happened to one of Hollywood's most famous rising stars? Investigation Discovery (ID) explores fact versus fiction with the world premiere special, NATALIE WOOD: AN AMERICAN MURDER MYSTERY premiering Monday, April 16 at 10/9c.

Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


The Theatre Group at SBCC concludes the 17/18 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley.

The Theatre Group At SBCC To Present CRIMES OF THE HEART
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2018


The Final production of the 2017/2018 season will be the winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley. April 11-28, 2018 in the intimate Jurkowitz Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros.

UK Premiere From Radical German Playwright Rolf Hochhuth Comes to Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2018


The UK and English language premiere of Death of a Hunter opens at the Finborough Theatre on Sunday, 1 April 2018 for nine Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees including a performance in German on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 (Press Night: Monday, 2 April 2018 at 7.30pm).

CRIMES OF THE HEART By Beth Henley Comes To Puzzle Piece
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2018


The 1981 Pulitzer Prize Winner, Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley comes to the Puzzle Piece Theatre stage, directed by associate artistic director Laura Heikkinen, running from February 2nd to the 18th. All performances take place at 460 Hilton Ferndale, MI 48220 with Friday and Saturday performances beginning at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the theatre's website http://www.puzzlestage.org/tickets or reserved by calling 248-291-7188.

Investigation Discovery Presents Sneak Peek at New Series TRUE CONVICTION, 1/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2018


TRUE CONVICTION sneak peeks on New Year's Day at 5/4c as part of ID's PREMIERE NEW YEAR programming marathon. The season premieres Tuesday, January 16 at 11/10c before moving in subsequent weeks to its regular timeslot of Tuesdays at 10/9c.

Investigation Discovery Presents Sneak Peek at New Series TRUE CONVICTION, 1/1
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2017


TRUE CONVICTION sneak peeks on New Year's Day at 5/4c as part of ID's PREMIERE NEW YEAR programming marathon. The season premieres Tuesday, January 16 at 11/10c before moving in subsequent weeks to its regular timeslot of Tuesdays at 10/9c.

Other Productions of Crimes of the Heart

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1981   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2001   Off-Broadway
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2008   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
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Crimes of the Heart - 1981 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Daniel Davis
1982 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Melvin Bernhardt
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Mia Dillon
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Mary Beth Hurt
1982 Tony Awards Best Play Claire Nichtern
1982 Tony Awards Best Play Mary Lea Johnson
1982 Tony Awards Best Play Martin Richards
1982 Tony Awards Best Play Francine Le Frak
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Mary Beth Hurt
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Melvin Bernhardt
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Beth Henley
1981 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best American Play Beth Henley
1981 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Beth Henley

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