Medea Revival 1994 - Articles Page 4

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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Dame Diana Rigg to Join Edward Seckerson in Conversation at St. James Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2016


The St. James Theatre is delighted to announce that Dame Diana Rigg will join Edward Seckerson in conversation on Sunday 7 February 2016 at 3pm.

Baryshnikov Arts Center Stages World Premiere of Daniel Fish's WHO LEFT THIS FORK HERE This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2015


Daniel Fish, the innovative director of theater, opera, and film, collaborates with designer Jim Findlay to create WHO LEFT THIS FORK HERE, a new interdisciplinary work inspired by the psychological and emotional themes of aging and mortality in Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters. WHO LEFT THIS FORK HERE is set for four performances only, tonight, December 9, through Saturday, December 12, at 7:30pm at Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC)'s Howard Gilman Performance Space, 450 West 37th Street.

Baryshnikov Arts Center to Stage World Premiere of Daniel Fish's WHO LEFT THIS FORK HERE, 12/9-12
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 7, 2015


Daniel Fish, the innovative director of theater, opera, and film, collaborates with designer Jim Findlay to create WHO LEFT THIS FORK HERE, a new interdisciplinary work inspired by the psychological and emotional themes of aging and mortality in Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters. WHO LEFT THIS FORK HERE is set for four performances only, Wednesday, December 9, through Saturday, December 12, at 7:30pm at Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC)'s Howard Gilman Performance Space, 450 West 37th Street.

Flamenco Set for bergenPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Compañia Flamenca: José Porcel's Flamenco Fire, tonight, October 22, 2015 at 8PM. Purchase tickets to see the traditional art of flamenco at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. 

ADA AND THE MEMORY ENGINE Runs Now thru 11/22 at Central Works/Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2015


Central Works concludes its 25th season with a commissioned new work by local playwright Lauren Gunderson, Ada and the Memory Engine, opening tonight, October 17 (previews Oct 15 & 16), and running through November 22 at the historic Berkeley City Club.

Dario D'Ambrosi Helms MEDEA with Chorus from Teatro Patologico at La MaMa, Now thru 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015


To share an electrifying and distinguished work from Italy with a larger audience, La MaMa E.T.C. will present Teatro Patologico (Pathological Theater) from Rome in 'MEDEA,' adapted and directed by Dario D'Ambrosi, tonight, October 8, to the 18th, 2015 in its Ellen Stewart Theater, 66 East 4th Street.

Flamenco Set for bergenPAC, 10/22
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2015


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Compañia Flamenca: José Porcel's Flamenco Fire, Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8PM. Purchase tickets to see the traditional art of flamenco at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. 

Dario D'Ambrosi to Helm MEDEA with Chorus from Teatro Patologico at La MaMa, 10/8-18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2015


To share an electrifying and distinguished work from Italy with a larger audience, La MaMa E.T.C. will present Teatro Patologico (Pathological Theater) from Rome in 'MEDEA,' adapted and directed by Dario D'Ambrosi, October 8 to 18, 2015 in its Ellen Stewart Theater, 66 East 4th Street.

ADA AND THE MEMORY ENGINE to Run 10/17-11/22 at Central Works/Berkeley City Club
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2015


Central Works concludes its 25th season with a commissioned new work by local playwright Lauren Gunderson, Ada and the Memory Engine, opening October 17 (previews Oct 15 & 16), and running through November 22 at the historic Berkeley City Club.

BWW Features: Irish Success Stories at the Tony Awards
by Chris McCormack - Jun 8, 2015


When it comes to Irish theatre and the Tony Awards, the distance is never great.

Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Launches China Tour and More This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2015


Following the conclusion of a successful 2014-15 Severance Hall season on May 3, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) will make a nine-day, four-concert tour to China June 15-24, 2015.

Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra to Launch China Tour and More This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015


Following the conclusion of a successful 2014-15 Severance Hall season on May 3, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) will make a nine-day, four-concert tour to China June 15-24, 2015.

FLASH FRIDAY: The Queen Reigns Supreme! Welcome Audra McDonald Back To Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 13, 2015


Today we are celebrating this week's hot news of Audra McDonald's big Broadway return next season!

IOLANTA & BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE Double-Bill Opens 1/26 at the Met
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2015


Beginning January 26, the Met will present a double-bill of two rarely performed one-act operas: Tchaikovsky's romantic fairy tale Iolanta, with Anna Netrebko in the title role of a blind princess and Piotr Beczala as Count Vaudémont, a knight who loves her; and Bartók's harrowing Bluebeard's Castle, with Nadja Michael as a bride who discovers the terrifying truth about her new husband, sung by Mikhail Petrenko. Valery Gergiev returns to the Met to conduct both operas, which will be presented in a production by acclaimed Polish director Mariusz Treli?ski in his Met debut. This season's performances will be the company premiere of Iolanta, Tchaikovsky's final opera, and the Met's first-ever staged performances of Bluebeard's Castle in the original Hungarian. The February 14 matinee performance will be transmitted worldwide as part of the Met's Live in HD series, which now reaches more than 2,000 movie theaters in 69 countries around the world.

James Triner Opens New General Management Office in New York City
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2014


James Triner has opened a new office, James Triner Theatricals, to provide general management services for the theater in New York City.

OSF's Miriam A. Laube Receives Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 19, 2014


Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) actor Miriam A. Laube has been named a Distinguished Achievement recipient of a Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship. Laube will receive $25,000 as a fellow, while OSF will be awarded a $7,500 support grant.

InDepth InterView Flashback 2013: Joan Rivers Talks JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST?, FASHION POLICE, SALLY MARR Revival & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Sep 7, 2014


Today we remember stage and screen icon Joan Rivers in honor of her death this week at the age of 81 with this InDepth InterView originally presented in 2013.

Dame Diana Rigg to Bring NO TURN UNSTONED to the Duchess Theatre, Oct 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2014


Emma Brünjes Productions presents DAME DIANA RIGG: NO TURN UNSTONED, a history and anecdotes of life in the theatre, (in aid of non-subsidised theatres and theatre companies*) at The Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine St, London WC2B 5LA on Monday 20th October at 7.30pm.

Edinburgh Fringe Presents AN AFTERNOON WITH DAME DIANA RIGG: NO TURN UNSTONED Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014


A history and anecdotes of life in the theatre, AN AFTERNOON WITH DAME DIANA RIGG: NO TURN UNSTONED will be presented as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014.

Anjelica Huston, Mia Farrow, Carol Burnett, Alan Alda & More Will Rotate Through All-Star Broadway Revival of A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS at the Nederlander
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2014


A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, LOVE LETTERS, will have its first Broadway revival, beginning performances Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 8pm, at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41 Street).

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 Presents AN AFTERNOON WITH DAME DIANA RIGG: NO TURN UNSTONED
by Louisa Brady - Jul 15, 2014


A history and anecdotes of life in the theatre, AN AFTERNOON WITH DAME DIANA RIGG: NO TURN UNSTONED will be presented as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014.

Photo Flash: First Look at Linda Lavin & More in Vineyard's TOO MUCH SUN
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2014


TOO MUCH SUN - the newest play by Nicky Silver - plays through June 22 at the Vineyard Theatre(108 E. 15 St.). Mark Brokaw directs the cast starring the Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin(BROADWAY BOUND, 'Alice'), joined by Ken Barnett (WONDERFUL TOWN, AND BABY MAKES SEVEN), Richard Bekins (TARTUFFE, LOVE! VALOR! COMPASSION!), Matt Dellapina (OUTSIDE PEOPLE, DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY), Matt Dickson (WAR HORSE, COAST OF UTOPIA) andJennifer Westfeldt (THE LIBRARY, Kissing Jessica Stein). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: TOO MUCH SUN Company Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2014


TOO MUCH SUN - the newest play by Nicky Silver - plays through June 22 at the Vineyard Theatre(108 E. 15 St.). Mark Brokaw directs the cast starring the Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin(BROADWAY BOUND, 'Alice'), joined by Ken Barnett (WONDERFUL TOWN, AND BABY MAKES SEVEN), Richard Bekins (TARTUFFE, LOVE! VALOR! COMPASSION!), Matt Dellapina (OUTSIDE PEOPLE, DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY), Matt Dickson (WAR HORSE, COAST OF UTOPIA) and Jennifer Westfeldt (THE LIBRARY, Kissing Jessica Stein). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night after party below!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night Arrivals for TOO MUCH SUN at Vineyard Theatre
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2014


TOO MUCH SUN - the newest play by Nicky Silver - plays through June 22 at the Vineyard Theatre(108 E. 15 St.). Mark Brokaw directs the cast starring the Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin(BROADWAY BOUND, 'Alice'), joined by Ken Barnett (WONDERFUL TOWN, AND BABY MAKES SEVEN), Richard Bekins (TARTUFFE, LOVE! VALOR! COMPASSION!), Matt Dellapina (OUTSIDE PEOPLE, DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY), Matt Dickson (WAR HORSE, COAST OF UTOPIA) andJennifer Westfeldt (THE LIBRARY, Kissing Jessica Stein). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin & Cast of TOO MUCH SUN Take Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2014


TOO MUCH SUN - the newest play by Nicky Silver - plays through June 22 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.). Mark Brokaw directs the cast starring the Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin (BROADWAY BOUND, 'Alice'), joined by Ken Barnett (WONDERFUL TOWN, AND BABY MAKES SEVEN), Richard Bekins (TARTUFFE, LOVE! VALOR! COMPASSION!), Matt Dellapina (OUTSIDE PEOPLE, DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY), Matt Dickson (WAR HORSE, COAST OF UTOPIA) and Jennifer Westfeldt (THE LIBRARY, Kissing Jessica Stein). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night curtain call below!

Medea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Medea have there been?
Medea has had 10 productions including Broadway which opened in 1920, Broadway which opened in 1947, Broadway which opened in 1949, Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 2002 and Broadway which opened in 2002.
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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