Electra Revival 1998 - Articles Page 11

Opened: December 3, 1998
Closing: March 21, 1999

Electra - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
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New stagings of ancient Greek plays are a signature of The Public's leader, Ted Pappas. After acclaimed productions of Medea and Oedipus the King, he will now thrill audiences with a gripping Electra, the story of a family torn apart by adultery, assassination, and revenge. The tragic tale of the deceitful Clytemnestra and her fanatical children, Electra and Orestes, will be told in a crystal-clear adaptation packed with action and suspense.

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Electra - 1998 - Broadway Articles Page 11

Photo Coverage: Frost/Nixon National Tour Meet & Greet
by Eddie Varley - Sep 21, 2008


The full cast for the upcoming national tour of The Donmar Warehouse production of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, met the press on Friday, September 19th at the New 42nd Street Studios. Award-winning stage and screen actor Stacy Keach takes on the role of President Richard Nixon joined by Alan Cox as David Frost. BroadwayWorld.com was invited to share the afternoon with the cast and creative team as they took a break from rehearsals and posed for the media cameras!

New York City Opera Presents 'Looking Forward'; Celebration of 20th Century Music
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008


In anticipation of the beginning of Gerard Mortier's tenure as General Manager and Artistic Director in 2009-10, New York City Opera will present Looking Forward, a celebration of twentieth-century music, as part of a unique series of concerts and events planned for 2008-09.

Irish Rep To Present McGuiness's 'Master Builder'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 12, 2008


The Irish Repertory Theatre will open its 2008-2009 season with the world premiere of Tony Award winning playwright Frank McGuinness's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's THE MASTER BUILDER. McGuinness' adaptation was commissioned by the Irish Rep and will be directed by Ciaran O'Reilly.

Keach and Cox To Star In National Frost/Nixon Tour
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 6, 2008


The full cast for the tour of Frost/Nixon, the 2007 Tony Award® -nominated new play by Peter Morgan, the award-winning author of The Last King of Scotland and The Queen, has been announced.

Manahan Renews Contract as Music Director of NYC Opera
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2008


New York City Opera General Manager-Designate Gerard Mortier is very pleased to announce that Maestro George Manahan has renewed his contract as Music Director of the New York City Opera through 2012.

Frost/Nixon to Open at the Jacobs Theatre April 22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2007


Frost/Nixon, the new play by Peter Morgan, directed by Michael Grandage, will open on Broadway this spring starring Frank Langella (as President Richard Nixon) and Michael Sheen (as Sir David Frost).

Heart of My Mystery: Hamlet Project Plays Off-Bway in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2006


Wordplay will present The Heart of My Mystery: The Hamlet Project, adapted by Barbara Bosch and Mark Ringer from the immortal work by William Shakespeare, at the Michael Weller Theatre (311 W. 43rd St., 6th fl.) from October 12th through October 29th, with opening night set for October 14th at 8 PM

Casting Announced for Off-Broadway's Intellectuals
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2006


Casting has been announced for the WorkShop Theater Company's production of Intellectuals by Scott C. Sickles

Sickles' 'Intellectuals' Reasons Off-Broadway, Sept. 11-30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2006


The WorkShop Theater Company will present Intellectuals by Scott C. Sickles, directed by David Gautschy, from September 11th through 30th

Sher and Yeargan Discuss Awake and Sing! at LCT, April 20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2006


Bartlett Sher and Michael Yeargan, as part of LCT's Platform Series, will discuss Awake and Sing! on April 20th

Sher and Yeargan Discuss Awake and Sing! at LCT, April 20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2006


Bartlett Sher and Michael Yeargan, as part of LCT's Platform Series, will discuss Awake and Sing! on April 20th

How I Learned to Drive/Electra-Miami's Jerry Herman Ring Theatre
by Beau Higgins - Feb 2, 2006


TWO PLAYS REVEAL THE CRUELEST BETRAYAL AT THE RING THEATRE DON'T MISS SPECIAL 'TWO FOR ONE' OFFER

Full Casting Announced for TARZAN, The Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2005


The production will star Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford will alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

Tarzan Announced to Open May 10 at Richard Rodgers
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2005


Disney has announced that Tarzan will being previews on March 24, to open on May 10, 2006.

UK News: Autumn 2005 - Summer 2006 at the Almeida Theatre
by West End News Desk - May 26, 2005


European premieres of David Mamet's Romance and Sam Shepherd's The Late Henry Moss feature in the Almeida's 2005/6 season

The Iliad with Paul Hecht, Kate Burton and More at 92nd Street Y - March 7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2005


On Monday, March 7, the 92nd Street Y presents The Rage of Achilles-the world premiere of Kathryn Walker's adaptation for the stage of Robert Fagles' translation of The Iliad.

Light in the Piazza Begins Previews March 17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2005


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) will continue its 20th Anniversary season with THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, a new musical with book by Craig Lucas, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and direction by Bartlett Sher.

Electra FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Electra have there been?
Electra has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1908, Broadway which opened in 1918, Broadway which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1930, Broadway which opened in 1932, Broadway which opened in 1952, Broadway which opened in 1998 and Broadway which opened in 1998.
What Tony Awards has Electra been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play for Eric Krebs, Best Revival of a Play for Randall L. Wreghitt, Best Revival of a Play for Anita Waxman, Best Revival of a Play for Elizabeth Williams, Best Revival of a Play for Lawrence Horowitz, Best Revival of a Play for McCarter TheaterBest Revival of a Play for Donmar Warehouse and Best Revival of a Play for Duncan C. Weldon.
What awards has Electra been nominated for?
Electra has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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