Closer 1999 - Articles Page 17

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 17

HAMLET With Jude Law Begins Performances 9/12
by Eddie Varley - Sep 11, 2009


Performances begin tomorrow night, Saturday, September 12th, for the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production opens October 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). HAMLET will play a strictly limited run of 12 weeks only.

Hershey Felder Returns to The Cleveland Play House in BEETHOVEN, AS I KNEW HIM 9/15-10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2009


After sold-out performances of George Gershwin Alone and Monsieur Chopin, award-winning performer Hershey Felder returns to The Cleveland Play House with the culmination of his Composer Sonata trilogy Beethoven, As I Knew Him.

Mike Nichols Will Direct New "Deep Water" Film
by Charlie Piane - Aug 17, 2009


Fox 2000 has lined up celebrated director Mike Nichols to helm a new adaptation of the 1957 Patricia Highsmith novel, Deep Water, according to Variety.

Complete Casting Announced For Broadway's HAMLET With Jude Law; Previews 9/12, Opening 10/6
by Charlie Piane - Jul 30, 2009


Producer Arielle Tepper Madover and the Donmar Warehouse are pleased to announce the complete Broadway cast for William Shakespeare's HAMLET, with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage. The production will begin performances at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) on Saturday, September 12 for a strictly limited run of twelve weeks only. Opening night is Tuesday, October 6.

West Coast Ensemble's BIG: The Musical Extends Through 7/26 At El Centro Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2009


West Coast Ensemble is thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed, smash-hit production of BIG, The Musical, with book by John Weidman, music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., based on the motion picture 'BIG' written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg and directed by Richard Israel (Floyd Collins, Assassins) is EXTENDING THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 26 at West Coast Ensemble's new home - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.

Laurents, Ludwig, Alexander, Cuccioli and Saxe Featured In George Street Playhouse's 2009-2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Jul 22, 2009


Artistic Director David Saint announced today the selections for George Street Playhouse's 2009-2010 season. In this economic downturn, when many arts organizations across the country are choosing to revive popular plays and musicals, Artistic Director David Saint has instead renewed the theatre's commitment to producing new work. The 2009-10 George Street Playhouse season will feature no less than four new works and one play, still to be announced.

Rob Thomas Set To Perform At The Fox Theatre 10/31, Tix On Sale 7/17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2009


Rob Thomas With Special Guests OneRepublic and Carolina Liar Saturday October 31 Tickets on sale Friday, July 17th at 10AM

ArtsWest Musical Theatre Apprentice Program Participants Perform SWEENEY TODD 7/15-25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2009


ArtsWest presents Stephen Sondheim's Tony-winning musical thriller SWEENEY TODD the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Performed by participants in ArtsWest's award-winning Musical Theater Apprenticeship Program, this classic Broadway musical runs July 15-25.

Marin Ireland Joins The Cast Of Roundabout's AFTER MISS JULIE, Previews Begin 9/18
by Eddie Varley - Jul 14, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Sonia Friedman Productions and Ostar Productions presents Sienna Miller as 'Miss Julie', Jonny Lee Miller as 'John' and Marin Ireland as 'Christine' in the American premiere of playwright Patrick Marber's drama After Miss Julie, a version of Strindberg's Miss Julie, directed by Mark Brokaw.

Rob Thomas Set To Perform At The Fox Theatre 10/31, Tix On Sale 7/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2009


Rob Thomas With Special Guests OneRepublic and Carolina Liar Saturday October 31 Tickets on sale Friday, July 17th at 10AM

ArtsWest Musical Theatre Apprentice Program Participants Perform SWEENEY TODD 7/15-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2009


ArtsWest presents Stephen Sondheim's Tony-winning musical thriller SWEENEY TODD the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Performed by participants in ArtsWest's award-winning Musical Theater Apprenticeship Program, this classic Broadway musical runs July 15-25.

ArtsWest Musical Theatre Apprentice Program Participants Perform SWEENEY TODD 7/15-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 2, 2009


ArtsWest presents Stephen Sondheim's Tony-winning musical thriller SWEENEY TODD the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Performed by participants in ArtsWest's award-winning Musical Theater Apprenticeship Program, this classic Broadway musical runs July 15-25.

Donmar's HAMLET With Jude Law To Play Broadway's Broadhurst, Previews Begin 9/12, Opens 10/6
by Eddie Varley - Jun 30, 2009


Producer Arielle Tepper Madover is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage, will come to Broadway this fall, following sold out runs in London's West End and a special engagement at Elsinore Castle in Denmark.

ArtsWest Musical Theatre Apprentice Program Participants Perform SWEENEY TODD 7/15-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 26, 2009


ArtsWest presents Stephen Sondheim's Tony-winning musical thriller SWEENEY TODD the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Performed by participants in ArtsWest's award-winning Musical Theater Apprenticeship Program, this classic Broadway musical runs July 15-25.

Julie White To Star In New York Premiere Of Theresa Rebeck's THE UNDERSTUDY For Roundabout
by Eddie Varley - Jun 23, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced the New York premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy The Understudy, directed by Scott Ellis with Tony Award winner Julie White as 'Roxanne'.

ArtWest Announces 2009 Summer Theater Program With SWEENEY TODD & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2009


ArtsWest 2009 Summer Theater Program, SWEENEY TODD the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, July 15-25, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, Kids, August 5-9, DARK OF THE MOON, August 19-23

Jonny Lee Miller Joins Roundabout's AFTER MISS JULIE, Previews Begin 9/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Sonia Friedman Productions and Ostar Productions presents Sienna Miller as 'Miss Julie' and Jonny Lee Miller as 'John', both of whom will be making their Broadway debuts, in the American premiere of playwright Patrick Marber's drama After Miss Julie, a version of Strindberg's Miss Julie, directed by Mark Brokaw.

West Coast Ensemble's BIG: The Musical Extends Through 7/26 At El Centro Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2009


West Coast Ensemble is thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed, smash-hit production of BIG, The Musical, with book by John Weidman, music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., based on the motion picture 'BIG' written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg and directed by Richard Israel (Floyd Collins, Assassins) is EXTENDING THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 26 at West Coast Ensemble's new home - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.

2009 Tony Award Winner: Peter Darling For 'Best Choreography'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 7, 2009


BroadwayWorld Congratulates Peter Darling, 2009 Tony Award Winner, 'Best Choreography'

La Mirada Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE 6/5 - 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2009


La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to present the fifth and final production of La Mirada Theatre?s 2008-2009 season of shows, the West Coast Premiere of a new and completely revised production of Ring of Fire, created by Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring one of the original cast members from the Broadway production, Jason Edwards. Ring of Fire will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and will run through Sunday, June 21 at La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.

RING OF FIRE Closes Out The 2009-2009 Season At La Mirada Theatre, Opens 6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to present the fifth and final production of La Mirada Theatre?s 2008-2009 season of shows, the West Coast Premiere of a new and completely revised production of RING OF FIRE, created by Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring one of the original cast members from the Broadway production, Jason Edwards.

Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE'
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2009


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.

La Mirada Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE 6/5 - 6/21
by Reynard Loki - May 7, 2009


La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to present the fifth and final production of La Mirada Theatre?s 2008-2009 season of shows, the West Coast Premiere of a new and completely revised production of Ring of Fire, created by Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby, choreography by Jane Lanier and directed by and starring one of the original cast members from the Broadway production, Jason Edwards. Ring of Fire will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and will run through Sunday, June 21 at La Mirada Theatre For the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.

Closer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Closer have there been?
Closer has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 1999 and West End which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has Closer been nominated for?
Closer has been nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Closer been nominated for?
Closer has been nominated for several awards, including Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Patrick Marber. The show also received Special Awards at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Natasha Richardson, Rupert Graves, and Ann Friel.
What awards has Closer won?
Closer has won the Best Foreign Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Patrick Marber. Additionally, the show has received Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Natasha Richardson, Rupert Graves, and Ann Friel.

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