Closer 1999 - Articles Page 7

Opened: March 25, 1999
Closing: August 22, 1999

Closer - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Four lives intertwine over the course of four and a half years in this densely plotted, stinging look at modern love and betrayal. Love and sex are like politics: it’s not what you say that matters, still less what you mean, but what you do.

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New York City Center Announces 11th Annual FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL Lineup, Running Sept & Oct 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2014


New York City Center's 11th annual Fall for Dance Festival will feature free performances in Central Park and 24 acclaimed dance companies and artists from around the world, in six unique programs in September and October 2014.

Music Circus' SOUTH PACIFIC Begins 7/22
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2014


The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic South Pacific, a universally acclaimed musical theatre masterpiece, is the third show in the 2014 Music Circus season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, the 64th season for the venerable Sacramento institution. Performances take place July 22 - 27.

Kelly McCormick, Beth Malone, Jason Graae, Brent Barrett and More Set for Music Circus' 2014 Season; Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2014


California Musical Theatre released casting for the remaining shows in the 64th Music Circus season, a roster of actors including Broadway veterans, Tony nominees and audience favorites from previous Music Circus seasons, as well as actors with Sacramento-area ties. The five-show season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion includes the Music Circus premiere of the beloved Disney classic Mary Poppins, which runs through July 13, as well as other Tony Award-winning shows including Rodgers and Hammerstein's lush South Pacific, Lerner and Loewe's mystical Brigadoon, Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's hilarious La Cage aux Folles, and the singular sensation A Chorus Line, which ended its week-long run on June 29. Music Circus casting for the season is determined after auditions are held in New York City, Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Project Y Theatre Company's THE RELIGION THING to Begin Previews 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2014


The Religion Thing, produced by the award-winning Project Y Theatre Company, will have its New York premiere when it begins previews Wednesday, June 18, at 8:00pm for an opening Today, July 1, at 8:00pm at The Cell Theatre, 338 West 23rd Street. The Religion Thing runs through August 1

Project Y Theatre Company's THE RELIGION THING Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2014


The Religion Thing, produced by the award-winning Project Y Theatre Company, will have its New York premiere when it begins previews tonight, June 18, at 8:00pm for an opening Tuesday, July 1, at 8:00pm at The Cell Theatre, 338 West 23rd Street. The Religion Thing runs through August 1

Project Y Theatre Company's THE RELIGION THING to Begin Previews 6/18
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2014


The Religion Thing, produced by the award-winning Project Y Theatre Company, will have its New York premiere when it begins previews Wednesday, June 18, at 8:00pm for an opening Tuesday, July 1, at 8:00pm at The Cell Theatre, 338 West 23rd Street. The Religion Thing runs through August 1

TheatreLAB Stages Patrick Marber's CLOSER, Now thru 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014


TheatreLAB is proud to present Patrick Marber's Closer, next month, as the third show in their inaugural season. Closer will be directed by Chanelle Vigue and will be performed at RVA Event Space for a limited engagement, today, May 3-10.

Pioneer Theatre Company to Present SWEET CHARITY, 5/9-24
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2014


Charity Hope Valentine is a dancehall girl who dreams of love and believes the man of her dreams is just around the corner. A great score, including the songs 'Hey Big Spender!' and 'If My Friends Could See Me Now,' incredible dancing - originally choreographed by Broadway legend Bob Fosse - and one of the most memorable heroines of the past sixty years combine to make Sweet Charity a must-see show. Never before produced at PTC, Sweet Charity is a razzle-dazzle closer for the 2013-14 season.

TheatreLAB to Stage Patrick Marber's CLOSER, 5/3-10
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 14, 2014


TheatreLAB is proud to present Patrick Marber's Closer, next month, as the third show in their inaugural season. Closer will be directed by Chanelle Vigue and will be performed at RVA Event Space for a limited engagement, May 3-10.

HOUSE OF CARDS Season 2 Set for DVD, Blu-ray Release on 6/17
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2014


The highly anticipated and critically acclaimed political drama, HOUSE OF CARDS: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON, produced by Media Rights Capital, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 17 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series returns with two-time Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey (American Beauty, Best Actor in a Leading Role, 1999; The Usual Suspects, Best Actor in a Supporting Role; 1995) as the newly appointed Vice President of the United States, along with Robin Wright, this year's Golden Globe® winner for her role as his wife, Claire Underwood (Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama). This series continues to sizzle with intensity as the ruthless Underwoods stop at nothing to climb the political food chain.

Richard Maltby, Jr. Directs Star-Studded Cast for DTC's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Now thru 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company will close its 35th season with the 35th anniversary of the hit musical AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz. Delaware Theatre Company's production will be directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and feature his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production.

Richard Maltby, Jr. to Direct Star-Studded Cast for DTC's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', 4/2-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company will close its 35th season with the 35th anniversary of the hit musical AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz. Delaware Theatre Company's production will be directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and feature his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production.

American Composers Announce Kendall Williams as Their Van Lier Emerging Composer Fellow for 2013-2014
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2013


New York, NY – American Composers Orchestra (ACO) is pleased to announce that Kendall Williams will be the orchestra's Van Lier Emerging Composer Fellow for the 2013-2014 season. The Fellowship, established in 1999, offers a comprehensive and multi-faceted program that equips emerging composers with the full range of professional skills and tools necessary for building a successful career as a composer of orchestral music. This year's Fellow, Kendall Williams, received his B.A. in Music from Florida Memorial University and M.M. in Music Theory & Composition from NYU Steinhardt, studying with Julia Wolfe, Michael Gordon, and Rich Shemaria. His main instrument is the steel pan.

'The Revolving Year' by Vanessa Furse Jackson is Now in Print
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 1, 2013


Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the print and eBook release of the contemporary romance novel 'The Revolving Year' from Corpus Christi, Texas, author Vanessa Furse Jackson. A native of Devonshire, UK, Furse Jackson penned a biography about her great grandfather, 'The Poetry of Henry Newbolt: Patriotism Is Not Enough,' as well as the short story collections 'What I Cannot Say to You' and 'Small Displacements,' which won the PEN Texas 2011 Southwest Award for Fiction. Devonshire, England-1999. It just might be the end of the world for 35-year-old Imogen Hearne. First, she learns that her beloved older sister has breast cancer, followed by the news that the lease for the small cottage that has been her home for the past ten years will be cancelled in January 2000. The only bright spot on the horizon seems to be an extended visit from her niece Celia, who has recently dropped out from university. But Celia's visit may turn out to be the cruelest blow of all. For in the midst of Millennium fever, Immy falls unexpectedly-and mutually-in love with Celia's fiancé. As the year 2000 looms ever closer, Immy will be forced to make a life-altering decision. Should she accept this once-in-a-lifetime gift of love, or deny it for the sake of holding together the small, fragile family she treasures? Ask for 'The Revolving Year' at your favorite bookstore, or buy it online at the Barking Rain Press website, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Powells, and many other booksellers. It is also available in most eBook formats through Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, iTunes­, Kobo, Overdrive, the Sony Reader Store, and many other outlets worldwide. Interested readers can view the first four chapters of The Revolving Year for free by visiting the Barking Rain Press website at barkingrainpress.org. The Revolving Year Chick Lit, Contemporary Romance LCCN: 2013951285 Trade Paperback (224 pp - $13.95 USD) ISBN-13: 978-1-935460-82-4 ISBN-10: 1-935460-82-X eBook (ePub, Kindle & PDF formats - $5.95 USD) ISBN-13: 978-1-935460-83-1 ISBN-10: 1-935460-83-8 About Barking Rain Press Barking Rain Press is an imprint of the BRP Publishing Group (BRP), which is a non-profit publisher located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area-a thriving hub for independent publishers, writers, and literary venues. BRP currently operates three imprints, including Barking Rain Press, Virtual Tales, and Nitis Books. Find out more about the BRP Publishing Group at their website barkingrainpress.org.

Review Roundup: CLOSER, Red Turnip Theater's Maiden Production Venture
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 12, 2013


'Closer,' the 1999 Tony Award nominated play by Patrick Marber, opens Red Turnip's first season, which runs until Sunday, October 27 at Whitespace (2314 Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati City).

Cher's 'Closer to the Truth' is Her Highest-Charting Solo Album Ever on Billboard 200
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2013


Billboard.com reports today that Cher's newest studio album 'Closer to the Truth' is now the highest debut ever on the Billboard 200. The album, from Warner Bros. Records has sold 63,000 copies in its first week, hitting the No. 3 spot on the chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

TheatreLAB Announces First Full Season of Productions
by Robert Diamond - Oct 1, 2013


TheatreLAB has announce dan inaugural season of plays that aim to excite and enlighten! Four productions will be presented - a new American comedy about a young woman hoping that change will bring her happiness, a recent Broadway hit about the painful struggles to balance faith and humanity, a steamy British play with a magnifying glass on the complications of love and lust, and a locally-developed devised piece that manipulates time and place. TheatreLAB is also proud to introduce two exciting new programs that will further their mission to create, collaborate, and cultivate!

Chris Tucker to Lead All-Star Line-up Honoring Motown Founder Berry Gordy
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2013


The 2013 Marian Anderson Award has announced the guest artists for the 15th anniversary award gala, honoring iconic star-maker and founder of Motown, Berry Gordy, at the Kimmel Center Nov. 19.

BWW Reviews: THE BIKINIS Sing And Dance Out The Gretna Season
by Marakay Rogers - Aug 24, 2013


Director Jason Summers and four powerhouse singers recreate the girl groups of the Sixties on stage at Gretna Theatre

Barking Rain Press Acquires THE REVOLVING YEAR by Vanessa Furse Jackson
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 26, 2013


Barking Rain Press, a non-profit fiction publisher, announced the acquisition of the worldwide print and electronic publishing rights for the contemporary romance novel 'The Revolving Year' from Corpus Christi, Texas, author Vanessa Furse Jackson. A native of Devonshire, UK, Furse Jackson penned a biography about her great grandfather, 'The Poetry of Henry Newbolt: Patriotism Is Not Enough,' as well as the short story collections 'What I Cannot Say to You' and 'Small Displacements,' which won the PEN Texas 2011 Southwest Award for Fiction. Devonshire, England-1999. It just might be the end of the world for 35-year-old Imogen Hearne. First, she learns that her beloved older sister has breast cancer, followed by the news that the lease for the small cottage that has been her home for the past ten years will be cancelled in January 2000. The only bright spot on the horizon seems to be an extended visit from her niece Celia, who has recently dropped out from university. But Celia's visit may turn out to be the cruelest blow of all. For in the midst of Millennium fever, Immy falls unexpectedly-and mutually-in love with Celia's fiancé. As the year 2000 looms ever closer, Immy will be forced to make a life-altering decision. Should she accept this once-in-a-lifetime gift of love, or deny it for the sake of holding together the small, fragile family she treasures? 'The Revolving Year' has been assigned to Barking Rain Press staff editor Brenda Morris. Publication for both the print and eBook formats of 'The Revolving Year' is anticipated for the fall of 2013. Interested readers can read the first four chapters of 'The Revolving Year' for free at the Barking Rain Press website, barkingrainpress.org. About Barking Rain Press Barking Rain Press is an imprint of the BRP Publishing Group (BRP), which is a non-profit publisher located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area-a thriving hub for independent publishers, writers, and literary venues. BRP currently operates three imprints, including Barking Rain Press, Virtual Tales, and Nitis Books. Find out more about the BRP Publishing Group at their website, barkingrainpress.org.

Box Office for Nearly Sold Out BETRAYAL Starring Daniel Craig & Rachel Weisz to Open Early for One Week, July 29 - August 4
by Robert Diamond - Jul 24, 2013


Due to overwhelming demand, the Barrymore Theatre box office (243 West 47th Street) will open early, for one week only, on Monday, July 29 at 10:00 am through Sunday, August 4 at 6:00 pm, for tickets to Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Rafe Spall, and directed by ten-time Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols. The box office will be open July 29-August 3 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and August 4 from Noon to 6:00 pm. After August 4, the box office at the Barrymore will reopen on Tuesday, September 3.

Tickets for BETRAYAL with Daniel Craig & Rachel Weisz On Sale Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 11, 2013


Tickets for Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL, starring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Rafe Spall, and directed by ten-time Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, are set to go on sale tonight at 12:01 AM. Tickets will be available at www.telecharge.com or by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Vintage Theatre's CLOSER
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013


Vintage Theatre presents 'Closer' June 28 through July 21 at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, Colo. Scroll down for a first look at the cast!

CLOSER Opens Tonight at Vintage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2013


Vintage Theatre presents 'Closer' tonight, June 28 through July 21 at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, Colo.

CLOSER to Play Vintage Theatre, 6/28-7/21
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013


Vintage Theatre presents 'Closer' June 28 through July 21 at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, Colo.

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Closer - 1999 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Foreign Play Patrick Marber
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Natasha Richardson
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Rupert Graves
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Ann Friel
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Patrick Marber
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Robert Fox
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Scott Rudin
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Roger Berlind
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Carole Shorenstein Hays
1999 Tony Awards Best Play ABC Inc.
1999 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
1999 Tony Awards Best Play The Royal National Theatre

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