Closer 1999 - Articles Page 15

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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Closer - 1999 - Broadway Articles Page 15

RAMBLE-ATIONS by D'Lo Comes to Brava
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010


Sri Lankan transgender performer D'Lo will perform his critically acclaimed work Ramble-Ations written and performed by D'Lo and directed by Adelina Anthony. Rambel-Ations characterizes a family's homeland as a forgotten entity in the American upbringing of D'Lo's southern California lifestyle.

RAMBLE-ATIONS by D'Lo Comes to Brava
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2010


Sri Lankan transgender performer D'Lo will perform his critically acclaimed work Ramble-Ations written and performed by D'Lo and directed by Adelina Anthony. Rambel-Ations characterizes a family's homeland as a forgotten entity in the American upbringing of D'Lo's southern California lifestyle.

A Red Orchid Theatre's ABIGAILS' PARTY Extends Thru April 25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald announces the extension of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, directed by Shade Murray and featuring A Red Orchid Ensemble Members Kirsten Fitzgerald, Danny McCarthy, Mierka Girten and Larry Grimm, with Natalie West. The hit production now runs through April 25, 2010, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

Cain's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE to Receive Staged Reading at South Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010


Bill Cain's How to Write a New Book for the Bible: A Play for an Older Actress will have a staged reading March 8 at 7:30 p.m. as part of South Coast Repertory's NewSCRipts series. (Please note that the date has changed since the series was first announced.) Bible is the 111th play to receive a staged reading in SCR's venerable play reading program.

National Jazz Museum Announces March Events
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


In March 2010, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents public programming that brings jazz fans closer to artists-emerging to living masters-that embody the art form that defines America to itself and to the world.

SD Rep and SD School of Creative & Performing Arts Team Up For HAIRSPRAY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2010


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE is thrilled to announce a partnership with the SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS to present Southern California's first regional production of the hit musical comedy HAIRSPRAY.

RAMBLE-ATIONS by D'Lo Comes to Brava
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010


Sri Lankan transgender performer D'Lo will perform his critically acclaimed work Ramble-Ations written and performed by D'Lo and directed by Adelina Anthony. Rambel-Ations characterizes a family's homeland as a forgotten entity in the American upbringing of D'Lo's southern California lifestyle.

Marsha Mason Joins Cast of I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


Keen Company in association with Wiltsie Bridge Productions announced today that Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason will join previously announced Keir Dullea and Matt Servitto in the upcoming revival of I Never Sang for My Father by Robert Anderson at Theatre Row / The Clurman Theater from March 23 - May 1.

Cain's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE to Receive Staged Reading at South Coast Rep
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010


Bill Cain's How to Write a New Book for the Bible: A Play for an Older Actress will have a staged reading March 8 at 7:30 p.m. as part of South Coast Repertory's NewSCRipts series. (Please note that the date has changed since the series was first announced.) Bible is the 111th play to receive a staged reading in SCR's venerable play reading program.

Mayes & Wintersteller Set For CLOSER THAN EVER At Queens Theater In The Park
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 15, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) and Bristol Riverside Theatre, in association with Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, will present a new production of the award-winning musical revue Closer Than Ever directed by Richard Malty. Jr. and starring original cast members Sally Mayes and Lynne Wintersteller

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents ABIGAILS' PARTY 2/12-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with Abigail's Party, written by Mike Leigh and directed by Shade Murray. The production will run February 12 - March 28, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press opening is February 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents ABIGAILS' PARTY 2/12-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with Abigail's Party, written by Mike Leigh and directed by Shade Murray. The production will run February 12 - March 28, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press opening is February 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Comes To Lincoln Center Festival 2011
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 8, 2010


Lincoln Center Festival and Park Avenue Armory, in association with The Ohio State University will bring the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to New York in July and August 2011 for an unprecedented six-week residency. The joint announcement was made today by Nigel Redden, Director, Lincoln Center Festival; Rebecca Robertson, President and CEO, Park Avenue Armory; and Michael Boyd, Artistic Director of the RSC.

2011 Lincoln Center Festival to Feature the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 8, 2010


Lincoln Center Festival and Park Avenue Armory, in association with The Ohio State University will bring the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to New York in July and August 2011 for an unprecedented six-week residency. The joint announcement was made today by Nigel Redden, Director, Lincoln Center Festival; Rebecca Robertson, President and CEO, Park Avenue Armory; and Michael Boyd, Artistic Director of the RSC.

The Night of 1000 Voices At Royal Albert Hall To Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Research
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


The Night of 1000 Voices, the annual, star-studded event celebrating musical theatre at the Royal Albert Hall, is to take place on Spring Bank Holiday Sunday May 2, 2010 and will fundraise for the charity Leukemia & Lymphoma Research.

Servitto Joins Dullea In Keen Co's I NEVER SANG FOR MY FATHER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2010


Keen Company in association with Wiltsie Bridge Productions announced today that Matt Servitto will join Keir Dullea in the upcoming revival of I Never Sang for My Father by Robert Anderson at Theatre Row from March 23 - May 1.

Atlantic's AGES OF THE MOON Extends Through March 21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce an extension of the American premiere production of Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard's AGES OF THE MOON through Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Laguna Playhouse Adds 2 Week Run Of BEETHOVEN, AS I KNEW HIM 5/11-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2010


The Laguna Playhouse is pleased to announce that due to popular demand, it has added an exclusive two week engagement of the critically acclaimed first movement of Hershey Felder's 'Composer Sonata,' Beethoven, As I Knew Him.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents ABIGAILS' PARTY 2/12-3/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with Abigail's Party, written by Mike Leigh and directed by Shade Murray. The production will run February 12 - March 28, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press opening is February 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE Gets the John Doyle Treatment at A.C.T.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) brings Bertolt Brecht's masterpiece The Caucasian Chalk Circle to the Bay Area in a fresh take from Tony Award-winning director and designer John Doyle (Company on Broadway, Sweeney Todd on Broadway and at A.C.T.), whose work has been hailed by critics as 'ferociously inventive' (The New York Times) and 'gleefully irreverent and bracingly modern' (The Times, London).

WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL Heats Up the Blue Note Jazz Club Stage From January 19-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010


Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.

Ryback, Culp, Buckley Jones & Sleeper Lead South Coast Rep's DOCTOR CERBERUS, 4/11-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2010


Goblins, ghouls and ghosts of the 1980s haunt SCR's latest world premiere, Doctor Cerberus, which makes its debut April 11 - May 2 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Lucille Lortel Awards Administration and Lucille Lortel Foundation Honor Daryl Roth with 2010 Lifetime Achievement Prize
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 12, 2010


Today, the Lucille Lortel Awards Administration Committee and the Lucille Lortel Foundation announce the recipient of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award: Daryl Roth. This honor is conferred to a theatre professional known for their dedication to Off-Broadway. On May 2, 2010, Daryl Roth will join the recipients in the 18 other Lortel Award categories on stage for the 25th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards starting at 8 PM EST at Terminal 5 in New York City.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents ABIGAILS' PARTY 2/12-3/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with Abigail's Party, written by Mike Leigh and directed by Shade Murray. The production will run February 12 - March 28, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press opening is February 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL Heats Up the Blue Note Jazz Club Stage From January 19-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.

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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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