The Drunken City 2008 - Articles Page 13

Opened: March 26, 2008
Closing: April 20, 2008

The Drunken City - 2008 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Off on the bar crawl to end all crawls, three twenty-something brides-to-be find their lives going topsy-turvy when one of them begins to question her future after a chance encounter with a recently jilted handsome stranger. The Drunken City is a wildly theatrical take on the mystique of marriage and the ever-shifting nature of love and identity in a city that never sleeps.

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The Drunken City - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 13

A 'Tale Of Two Cities' Begins Previews Tonight, 8/19
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 19, 2008


The upcoming musical A Tale Of Two Cities has announced the show's entire cast...

New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Complete 2008 Lineup
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 30, 2008


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events.

Creel, DeGarmo, Henry, Leung and More Join GODSPELL Cast; Previews Begin September 29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and 'American Idol' finalist Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray) will star in the new Broadway production of GODSPELL. The first Broadway revival of the landmark rock musical will officially open on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street) on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Previews will begin on Monday, September 29, 2008.

Photo Coverage: 'Tale of Two Cities' Meet & Greet The Press
by Peter James Zielinski - Jul 17, 2008


The upcoming musical A Tale of Two Cities held a 'meet & greet' of the cast and crew on July 16th, 2008.

Victoria Clark Joins Cast Of 'Prayer' At Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2008


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, has announced additional casting and dates for its upcoming 2008/2009 Season.

Scott Cohen Joins Cast of 'Three Changes' at Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2008


Scott Cohen (Drunk Enough To Say I Love You at The Public, Losing Louie on Broadway, tv's Gilmore Girls + The Return of Jezebel James) has joined the cast of season opener THREE CHANGES by Nicky Silver. This completes casting for the first show of the season, which starts previews August 22 and also features Dylan McDermott and Maura Tierney.

Dylan McDermott Joins Cast of 'Three Changes' This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008


Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Dylan McDermott has joined the cast of Playwrights Horizon's first production of the new season, the World Premiere of THREE CHANGES, a new play by Nicky Silver. Directed by Tony Award nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore), the production will begin previews on Friday, August 22, 2008 with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, September 16. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, September 28 at Playwrights Horizons Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

New Shows from Oscar Winners Coen and McDonagh Lead Atlantic Theater's Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company has just announced its exciting 2008-2009 season. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Academy Award® winning filmmakers Ethan Coen and Martin McDonagh, who return to the Atlantic stage, and the debut of young playwright and screenwriter Beau Willimon.

Second Stage Uptown Announces Cast for Animals Out of Paper
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2008


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will continue this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's Animals Out of Paper, directed by Giovanna Sardelli. Beginning previews Monday, July 14 at Second Stage Theatre's uptown home, the McGinn/Cazale Theatre on Broadway at 76th Street, Animals Out of Paper will feature Utkarsh Ambudkar, Kellie Overbey, and Jeremy Shamos.

Pan Asian Rep Hosts Eathquake Relief Benefit 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2008


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will perform excerpts from their recent Off-Broadway hit, THE JOY LUCK CLUB at the Hands together: New York Artists Gather for China Earthquake Relief to Benefit UNICEF hosted by The Players Theatre and presented by Matrix Music Collaborators on June 14, 2008 at 3pm.

Pan Asian Rep Hosts Eathquake Relief Benefit 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2008


Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will perform excerpts from their recent Off-Broadway hit, THE JOY LUCK CLUB at the Hands together: New York Artists Gather for China Earthquake Relief to Benefit UNICEF hosted by The Players Theatre and presented by Matrix Music Collaborators on June 14, 2008 at 3pm.

Photo Coverage: 2008 Theatre World Awards
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 11, 2008


On Wednesday June 11, 2008 the Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2007-2008 theatrical season took place. The awards were presented by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Alec Baldwin (Loot, 1986), Griffin Dunne (Search and Destroy, 1992), Alexander Gemignani (Assassins, 2004), Andrea Martin (My Favorite Year, 1993), Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, 2007), Rosie Perez (References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot, 2001), and B.D. Wong (M. Butterfly, 1988). There were also be performances by former Theatre World Award winners, including: Karen Akers (Nine, 1982), Cheyenne Jackson (All Shook Up, 2005), Carol Lawrence (West Side Story, 1958) and Alice Playten (Henry, Sweet Henry, 1968).

Studio Dante Presents 'Safe' Beginning June 10th
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2008


Studio Dante, founded in 2003 by Michael & Victoria Imperioli, proudly presents Ron Fitzgerald's 'Safe', directed by Zetna Fuentes in a limited Off-Broadway engagement running Tuesday, June 10 - Saturday, June 28.

Groff, Tierney, and O'Toole Added To Playwrights Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2008


Playwrights Horizons has announced additional details for its 2008/2009 Season, including the final two productions of the six-play season. Jonathan Groff, Maura Tierney, and Annette O'Toole have been announced to star in three of the plays being presented.

2007-8 Theatre World Award Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008


The 64th annual Theatre World Award winners for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2007-2008 theatrical season are...

Outer Critics Circle Nominees Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2008


On Monday, April 21st the Outer Critics Circle Nominees were announced at the Algonguin Hotel in Manhattan. The Outer Circle Awards are chosen by a group a theater critics and writers covering Broadway for publications outside of the New York City area.

Lucille Lortel Award Nominees Announced
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2008


THE LEAGUE OF OFF-BROADWAY THEATRES AND PRODUCERS today announced the nominations for THE 23rd ANNUAL LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OFF-BROADWAY, which will be presented on Monday, May 5th at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street).

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces 21st Season!
by Chicago News Desk - Mar 29, 2008


Lookingglass Theatre Company to feature the World Premiere of The Brothers Karamazov, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Heidi Stillman; Our Town, directed by Anna D. Shapiro and Jessica Thebus;and The Arabian Nights adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman during its 2008/2009 Season.

Photo Flash: 'Drunken City' At Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2008


Playwrights Horizons is about to open the fifth production of its 2007/2008 Season, the New York City Premiere of The Drunken City, a new play by 2007 Obie Award winner Adam Bock (The Receptionist).

Playwrights Horizons 'Drunken City' $5 Ticket Lotto Now Open
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2008


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) is now accepting entries for its popular online lottery LIVEforFIVE for $5 tickets to its next production, The Drunken City, a new play by 2007 Obie Award winner Adam Bock (The Receptionist, The Thugs, Swimming in the Shallows). A total of 40 tickets will be available for the show via the lottery.

Bock's 'The Drunken City' with Foa & Dizzia Begins March 13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2008


Playwrights Horizons has announced full casting of the New York City Premiere of The Drunken City, a new play by 2007 Obie Award winner Adam Bock. Directed by Trip Cullman The Drunken City will begin previews on Thursday, March 13 with an official opening on Wednesday, March 26 at 7PM. Performances will continue through Sunday, April 20 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater

Barrett Foa & Maria Dizzia to Star in Bock's 'Drunken City'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2007


Barrett Foa and Maria Dizzia are the first confirmed cast members for the Playwrights Horizons production of The Drunken City, a new play by Obie Award winner Adam Bock.

Lois Smith to Star in Playwrights Horizons' 'Saints'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2007


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, has announced additional casting for its 2007/2008 Season.

Mason, Keenan-Bolger, Bogart Added to Playwrights Season
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2007


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, has announced new details for three productions of its 2007/2008 Season, including the first casting news.

'Saved!' Musical Joins Playwrights Horizons' 2007-8 Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2007


A musical adaptation of 2004 Christian high school comedy Saved will premiere at Off-Broadway's Playwrights Horizons (Grey Gardens) in the venue's 2007-8 season.

The Drunken City FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Drunken City have there been?
The Drunken City has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2008.
What awards has The Drunken City been nominated for?
The Drunken City has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show also received a nomination for Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels for Jenny Mannis. Additionally, Cassie Beck received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Drunken City won?
The Drunken City has won several awards, including Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show also received recognition for Outstanding Costume Design from The Lortels, with Jenny Mannis being the designer. Additionally, Cassie Beck's performance in The Drunken City earned her a Theatre World Award.

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