Blasted 2008 - Articles Page 8

Run Time:
90 minutes
Opened: October 9, 2008
Closing: December 21, 2008

Blasted - 2008 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

SoHo Repertory Theater
46 Walker Street New York

In a hotel room in Leeds, a middle-aged tabloid journalist attempts to seduce his young girlfriend. Their confrontation leads to their most violent personal nightmares.

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Blasted - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 8

Marin Ireland to Receive Hartt Alumni Award, 5/16
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 29, 2010


According to reports from the Hartford Courant, Tony nominee Marin Ireland will receive the 2010 Hartt Alumni Award from the Hartt School of the University of Harford in Connecticut. The award will be presented to her during the Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 16.

Marin Ireland Receives 2010 Hart Alumni Award, 5/16
by Caroline Cole - Apr 29, 2010


Today, April 29, The Hartt School of the University of Hartford in Connecticut announced that Tony Award Nominee, Marin Ireland is the recipient of the 2010 Hartt Alumni Award. The award will be conferred on Ms. Ireland, who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Hartt School in 2000, during Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 16, 2010.

B*tch Celebrates Release of 'Blasted' at Knitting Factory, 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010


Singer/songwriter/electric-violinist/poet/rocker Bitch takes the stage at Knitting Factory on Saturday, March 27, celebrating the release of Blasted! with a live concert appearance. This not-to-be-missed event will showcase material featured on Bitch's new release - a sonic jump that mixes her love of record production with her signature electric-violin-poetic-rock. Performance begins at 8:30 PM.

Laila Robins Replaces Elizabeth Marvel in MTC's THAT FACE; Opens 5/18
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 25, 2010


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) has announced full casting for the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Polly Stenham's THAT FACE, directed by Sarah Benson (Blasted, Artistic Director of Soho Rep).

B*tch Celebrates Release of 'Blasted' at Knitting Factory, 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


Singer/songwriter/electric-violinist/poet/rocker Bitch takes the stage at Knitting Factory on Saturday, March 27, celebrating the release of Blasted! with a live concert appearance. This not-to-be-missed event will showcase material featured on Bitch's new release - a sonic jump that mixes her love of record production with her signature electric-violin-poetic-rock. Performance begins at 8:30 PM.

Young Jean Lee's LEAR Closes 1/31 at Soho Rep
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


Off-Broadway's eleven-time Obie Award-winning Soho Rep (46 Walker Street) will present a diverse array of contemporary theater artists, beginning with Young Jean Lee's LEAR (January 7 - January 31, 2010); followed by Gregory Moss' ORANGE, HAT & GRACE (March 11 - April 4, 2010) directed by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson; and concluding with Cynthia Hopkins' THE TRUTH: A TRAGEDY (May 6 - May 30); and will implement a new humanities programming initiative - FEED - for all main stage productions during the company's 2009-10 season, it has been announced by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson.

Theater For The New City Presents THE FAKE HISTORY OF GEORGE THE LAST 1/21/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010


Misha Shulman has received high critical praise for his layered and eloquent plays appealing for understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.

Soho Rep Announces 2009-10 Season; Kicks Off With Young Jean Lee's LEAR 1/7/2010-1/31/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2010


Off-Broadway's eleven-time Obie Award-winning Soho Rep (46 Walker Street) will present a diverse array of contemporary theater artists, beginning with Young Jean Lee's LEAR (January 7 - January 31, 2010); followed by Gregory Moss' ORANGE, HAT & GRACE (March 11 - April 4, 2010) directed by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson; and concluding with Cynthia Hopkins' THE TRUTH: A TRAGEDY (May 6 - May 30); and will implement a new humanities programming initiative - FEED - for all main stage productions during the company's 2009-10 season, it has been announced by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson.

Melissa James Gibson's THIS Extends Through January 3, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


Following critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a three-week extension for the World Premiere of THIS, the new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (Suitcase, [sic]). Directed by Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin ([sic], eight seasons as Artistic Director of Soho Rep), the production opened Wednesday, December 2. Originally set to run through Sunday, December 13, the limited engagement will now play through Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the theater company's Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). This date represents the latest extension possible for the show.

Theater For The New City Presents THE FAKE HISTORY OF GEORGE THE LAST 1/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2009


Misha Shulman has received high critical praise for his layered and eloquent plays appealing for understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.

Theater For The New City Presents THE FAKE HISTORY OF GEORGE THE LAST 1/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2009


Misha Shulman has received high critical praise for his layered and eloquent plays appealing for understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Returns to Playwrights Horizons, 12/15
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2009


Following an acclaimed original sold-out run, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) proudly announces a limited return engagement of the company's recent World Premiere production of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, the new hit play by Annie Baker ('An original voice' - Daily News; 'A playwright to know' - Newsday). Directed by Sam Gold ('A magic-fingered director' - Variety; 'An uncommonly observant eye and ear' - The New York Times), the original engagement opened Tuesday, October 13 to across-the-board rave reviews and was ultimately extended twice by critical and audience demand through Saturday, November 21. The return limited engagement will begin performances Tuesday, December 15 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater with tickets on sale through Sunday, January 17, 2010.

Melissa James Gibson's THIS Extends Through January 3, 2010
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 7, 2009


Following critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a three-week extension for the World Premiere of THIS, the new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (Suitcase, [sic]). Directed by Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin ([sic], eight seasons as Artistic Director of Soho Rep), the production opened Wednesday, December 2. Originally set to run through Sunday, December 13, the limited engagement will now play through Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the theater company's Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). This date represents the latest extension possible for the show.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Returns to Playwrights Horizons, 12/15
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 2, 2009


Following an acclaimed original sold-out run, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) proudly announces a limited return engagement of the company's recent World Premiere production of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, the new hit play by Annie Baker ('An original voice' - Daily News; 'A playwright to know' - Newsday). Directed by Sam Gold ('A magic-fingered director' - Variety; 'An uncommonly observant eye and ear' - The New York Times), the original engagement opened Tuesday, October 13 to across-the-board rave reviews and was ultimately extended twice by critical and audience demand through Saturday, November 21. The return limited engagement will begin performances Tuesday, December 15 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater with tickets on sale through Sunday, January 17, 2010.

Playwrights Horizons Extends CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Thru 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a two-week extension for the World Premiere of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, a new play by Annie Baker ('An original voice' - Daily News; 'A playwright to know' - Newsday) that has just opened to across-the-board rave reviews. Directed by Sam Gold ('A magic-fingered director' - Variety; 'An uncommonly observant eye and ear' - New York Times), the production opened Tuesday, October 13. Originally set to run through Sunday, November 1, the limited engagement will now play through Sunday, November 22 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Me and Orson Welles Character Card: Muriel Brassier (Kelly Reilly)
by Robert Diamond - Dec 8, 2009


Leading lady Muriel Brassler (Portia), though an accomplished stage actresses, was described by Houseman as 'decorative, adequate and hardly memorable'.

Playwrights Horizons's CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Take Final Bow Tonight, 11/21
by Eddie Varley - Nov 10, 2009


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a two-week extension for the World Premiere of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, a new play by Annie Baker ('An original voice' - Daily News; 'A playwright to know' - Newsday) that has just opened to across-the-board rave reviews. Directed by Sam Gold ('A magic-fingered director' - Variety; 'An uncommonly observant eye and ear' - New York Times), the production opened Tuesday, October 13. Originally set to run through Sunday, November 1, the limited engagement will now play through Sunday, November 22 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Soho Rep Announces 2009-10 Season; Kicks Off With Young Jean Lee's LEAR 1/7/2010-1/31/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009


Off-Broadway's eleven-time Obie Award-winning Soho Rep (46 Walker Street) will present a diverse array of contemporary theater artists, beginning with Young Jean Lee's LEAR (January 7 - January 31, 2010); followed by Gregory Moss' ORANGE, HAT & GRACE (March 11 - April 4, 2010) directed by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson; and concluding with Cynthia Hopkins' THE TRUTH: A TRAGEDY (May 6 - May 30); and will implement a new humanities programming initiative - FEED - for all main stage productions during the company's 2009-10 season, it has been announced by Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson.

Factory 449 Presents Sarah Kane's 4.48 PSYCHOSIS, 10/8
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 7, 2009


Factory 449: a theatre collective debuts with its inaugural production of 4.48 PSYCHOSIS by Sarah Kane, author of Crave and Blasted. The production, a remount of Factory 449's award-winning workshop production staged as part of the 2009 Capital Fringe Festival, was recognized as "Best Drama" & "Best Overall Production" by the Festival and "Favorite Festival Play" by DC Theatre Scene. Directed by John Moletress and produced by Rick Hammerly, the cast features Factory 449 company members Sara Barker, Lisa Hodsoll and Brian Hemmingsen.

2009 Henry Hewes Design Award Nominees Announced, SHREK Leads with 5 Noms
by Eddie Varley - Oct 5, 2009


The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has nominated 60 theater artists for recognition of their outstanding work in 46 productions presented during the 2008-2009 New York theater season. The awards will be presented at a luncheon to be held late this fall.

Marin Ireland Joins The Cast Of Roundabout's AFTER MISS JULIE, Previews Begin 9/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 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.

Parker Posey Withdraws From Playwrights Horizons' THIS Due To Lyme Disease
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announced today that Parker Posey has had to withdraw from the cast of THIS, a new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (Suitcase, [sic]), due to developing a case of Lyme Disease. A replacement actress for the lead role of Jane will be announced shortly.

Best Plays Theater Yearbook Announces Best Plays Of 08-09
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 11, 2009


Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1920, when Burns Mantle founded the annual Best Plays Theater Yearbook, the Best Plays of 2008-2009 were announced today by editor Jeffrey Eric Jenkins.

Levieva, Milioti Join THE RETRIBUTIONISTS, Chimo, Schreck Among CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Casting For Playwrights Horizons New Season Works
by Eddie Varley - Jul 20, 2009


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, announces complete casting, as well as dates, for the first two productions of its upcoming 2009/2010 Season. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street, the previously-announced productions will feature the following casts:

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.

Blasted FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Blasted have there been?
Blasted has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008.
What awards has Blasted been nominated for?
Blasted has been nominated for several awards. Sarah Benson and Louisa Thompson received Special Citations at the Obie Awards. Tyler Micoleau was nominated for Lighting Design, and Matt Tierney was nominated for Notable Effects - Sound at The Hewes Awards. Louisa Thompson was also nominated for Scenic Design. Additionally, Sarah Benson received a nomination for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Blasted won?
Blasted has received several awards and nominations. Sarah Benson and Louisa Thompson both received Special Citations at the Obie Awards. Tyler Micoleau won the Lighting Design category at The Hewes Awards, while Matt Tierney received a Notable Effects - Sound award in the same ceremony. Louisa Thompson also won the Scenic Design category at The Hewes Awards. Additionally, Sarah Benson was recognized as the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards.

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