Medea Revival 1994 - Articles Page 6

Opened: April 7, 1994
Closing: June 26, 1994

Medea - 1994 - Broadway History , Info & More

Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

Immortalized by Euripides, the story of Medea has inspired numerous literary and musical works. Medea, the mythological sorceress and priestess of Hecate, murders her children when her husband, Jason, whom she had assisted in his successful quest for the Golden Fleece, repudiates her because he wishes to marry another woman. Traditional renditions of the story have portrayed Medea as a demonic figure, but Cherubini and his librettist, François-Benoit Hoffmann, while conveying the sheer horror of Medea's actions, bring out the humanity of a woman who is driven to unspeakable crimes by unbearable pain. In the France of 1797, the story of Medea could have easily been interpreted as an allegory of the Revolution who devours her own children. Cherubini's work is a brilliant synthesis of several types of opera: opéra comique, tragédie lyrique, Gluck's operatic style, and the allegorical opera of the French Revolution. In this opera, Cherubini's mastery of harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration -- which often anticipates the orchestral sound of Beethoven -- truly comes to the fore. Cherubini's peerless handling of musical form and drama rewards the listener with an extraordinary operatic experience. Beethoven admired Cherubini above all his contemporaries, and Medea was not only a source of inspiration but a model as well for Fidelio.

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ALL THE RAGE, Directed by Seth Barrish, Set for Off Broadway Engagement Beginning January 19
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 7, 2012


piece by piece productions, Rising Phoenix Repertory, and The Barrow Group have announced that All the Rage, written and performed by Martin Moran, and directed by Seth Barrish, will begin performances on Saturday, January 19, at 7pm at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 West 42 Street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. The opening night has been set for Wednesday, January 30, at 7pm.

MIES JULIE Makes American Premiere at St. Ann's Warehouse, Now thru 12/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2012


Mies Julie was the hands-down, must-see hit and Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award-winner at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Building upon a rich history of importing standout Edinburgh productions and major international companies to America in recent years, St. Ann's Warehouse (Artistic Director, Susan Feldman; Executive Director, Andrew D. Hamingson) will present this American Premiere (and the Baxter Theatre Centre's American debut), which adapts the August Strindberg classic to post-apartheid South Africa. Performances will take place tonight, November 8 - December 2, marking the official opening of the new St. Ann's Warehouse at 29 Jay Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

MIES JULIE Makes American Premiere at St. Ann's Warehouse, 11/8-12/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2012


Mies Julie was the hands-down, must-see hit and Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award-winner at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Building upon a rich history of importing standout Edinburgh productions and major international companies to America in recent years, St. Ann's Warehouse (Artistic Director, Susan Feldman; Executive Director, Andrew D. Hamingson) will present this American Premiere (and the Baxter Theatre Centre's American debut), which adapts the August Strindberg classic to post-apartheid South Africa. Performances will take place November 8 - December 2, marking the official opening of the new St. Ann's Warehouse at 29 Jay Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Smuin Ballet Comes to NYC, Now thru 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2012


Smuin Ballet performs a special New York City engagement this summer, tonight, August 13th - August 18th, 2012, at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).

Tickets Now on Sale for SMUIN BALLET at The Joyce Theater
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2012


Smuin Ballet (Celia Fushille, Artistic & Executive Director) will perform a special New York City engagement this summer, August 13th - 18th, 2012 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).

STAGE TUBE: 2013 Stratford Shakespeare Festival Lineup Announced!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 18, 2012


Antoni Cimolino today announced the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's playbill for 2013, his first season as Artistic Director, and began to outline his vision for the Festival's future during his tenure.

Brian Bedford in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and More Set for Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012


Antoni Cimolino today announced the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's playbill for 2013, his first season as Artistic Director, and began to outline his vision for the Festival's future during his tenure.

Diana Rigg Confirmed For HBO's GAME OF THRONES Season 3
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2012


HBO has confirmed some of the new cast members for the third season of the hit series GAME OF THRONES, with many of the actors appearing in a video that was unveiled Friday, July 13 at Comic-Con 2012. Among the new actors is Diana Rigg who will portray Lady Olenna Tyrell

Smuin Ballet Comes to the Joyce Theatre, 8/13-18
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 12, 2012


Smuin Ballet (Celia Fushille, Artistic & Executive Director) will perform a special New York City engagement this summer, August 13th - 18th, 2012 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).

Diana Rigg to Star in BBC's DR. WHO Next Season
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 3, 2012


According to TVLine.com, Diana Rigg will make a guest star appearance on the popular BBC drama series DR. WHO. Joining 'The Avengers' star on the show will be her real-life daughter, Rachael Stirling, whose TV credits include BBC's Women In Love and Tipping the Velvet.

Smuin Ballet Comes to NYC This Summer, 8/13-18
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2012


Smuin Ballet (Celia Fushille, Artistic & Executive Director) will perform a special New York City engagement this summer, August 13th - 18th, 2012 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).

Nominee Reactions: Audra McDonald - 'Fiance Will Swenson Said Yes to Being My Tony Date!'
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2012


We'll be talking to nominees all day for their reactions! Click here for the complete list! Audra McDonald for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS 'I am honored and grateful and I'm super thrilled for the production as a whole to get so many nominations. I am so proud of this production and thankful to the Tony nominating committee for recognizing all aspects of the show. I got the news via text message. As usual, it was up at 6:15 for me to get the kids to school and I was back in bed by 8! Will was here though so it was nice to roll over when I got the news and say 'Hey I got a nomination!' Then we both conked out again. When we finally got up I asked him to be my date for the Tonys - he said yes! - so I guess that was our little celebration. Now it's back to being a mom for the day and get ready for the show tonight. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone at the theater tonight to congratulate them.'

La MaMa Presents TEATRO PATOLOGICO IN NEW YORK 12/15-22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2011


In honor of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi will stage 'Teatro Patologico in New York,' a festival of Pathological Theater and Film, December 15 to 22, 2011, mounting one large new work plus three smaller plays that are a cross-section of his 31 years of productions at La MaMa.

Brooklyn Center Presents Compañía Flamenca José Porcel 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2011


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2011-2012 World Stages series with Compañía Flamenca José Porcel.

La MaMa Presents TEATRO PATOLOGICO IN NEW YORK 12/15-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2011


In honor of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi will stage 'Teatro Patologico in New York,' a festival of Pathological Theater and Film, December 15 to 22, 2011, mounting one large new work plus three smaller plays that are a cross-section of his 31 years of productions at La MaMa.

Brooklyn Center Presents Compañía Flamenca José Porcel 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2011


Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2011-2012 World Stages series with Compañía Flamenca José Porcel.

Alan Alda's RADIANCE to Open at the Geffen Playhouse, 11/9
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2011


The world premiere of acclaimed actor/writer Alan Alda's Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie, a bioplay about the passions and conflicts of the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, will feature Anna Gunn as the title character.

Theatre for a New Audience's Season To Feature Five Works
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2011


Theatre for a New Audience's 32nd season features boldly diverse plays by William Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, John Ford and a joyful klezmer musical adapted by Robert Brustein from the stories of Nobel-winning Isaac Bashevis Singer.

Theatre for a New Audience's Season To Feature Five Works
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2011


Theatre for a New Audience's 32nd season features boldly diverse plays by William Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, John Ford and a joyful klezmer musical adapted by Robert Brustein from the stories of Nobel-winning Isaac Bashevis Singer.

Opera Omnia Presents Cavalli's Giasone 9/1-7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2011


On September 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 at 7:00 PM, Opera Omnia returns to Le Poisson Rouge to present Francesco Cavalli's Giasone, fully staged, in an English edition by Paul C. Echols (originally prepared for the Mannes Camerata in 1987).

New Haarlem Arts Theatre Presents IT AINT NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2011


'It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues,' directed by Alfred Preisser, is the second production of New Haarlem Arts Theatre, the new professional theater company of CCNY.

The Glimmerglass Festival Announces 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2011


The Glimmerglass Festival, the Central New York opera and musical theater summer festival, has announced its 2012 season.

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Vienna State Opera Presents ANNA BOLENA
by Sarah Moore - Mar 11, 2011


Der Dirigent sowie alle Solistinnen und Solisten geben in dieser Vorstellung ihr Rollendebüt an der Wiener Staatsoper.

BRUTAL IMAGINATION and WRECKAGE Play in Repertory at Caffeine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2011


Still humming the tunes from their Jeff-nominated Boojum!, Caffeine Theatre is proud to announce their next project for Spring 2011... and it's a long way from Wonderland. Stage 773 serves as the arena for two devastating plays performed in rotating repertory: Brutal Imagination by Cornelius Eady, directed by Caffeine Managing Director Jason Beck, and Wreckage by Caridad Svich, directed by Joanie Schultz.

Medea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Medea have there been?
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What Tony Awards has Medea been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play for Bill Kenwright and Best Scenic Design for Peter J. Davidson.
What awards has Medea been nominated for?
Medea has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonathan Kent, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonathan Dove, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Medea, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter J. Davison, and Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for John A. Leonard.
What awards has Medea won?
Medea has won several awards, including the following: - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonathan Kent - Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonathan Dove - Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Medea - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter J. Davison - Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for John A. Leonard.

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