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Opened: April 17, 2000
Closing: August 13, 2000

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The Real Thing is a play by Tom Stoppard, first performed in 1982. It examines the nature of honesty, and its use of a play within a play is one of many levels on which the author teases the audience with the difference between semblance and reality.



The play focuses on the relationship between Henry and Annie, an actress who is part of a committee to free Brodie, a Scottish soldier imprisoned for burning a memorial wreath during a protest.

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Toby Stephens Leads THE REAL THING at The Old Vic, Opens 4/21
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 25, 2010


Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct a cast led by Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award winning modern classic, The Real Thing , opening on Wednesday 21 April 2010, with previews from 10 April.

The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

The Segal Theatre Launches New Year With Production of GEOMETRY IN VENICE; Opens 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


The Segal Theatre is excited to launch the new year with the Montreal English premiere of Geometry in Venice, an intelligent and moving play featuring a stellar director, cast and design team. Performances will be from January 31 to February 14.

The Segal Theatre Presents GEOMETRY IN VENICE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2010


The Segal Theatre is excited to launch the new year with the Montreal English premiere of Geometry in Venice, an intelligent and moving play featuring a stellar director, cast and design team. Performances will be from January 31 to February 14.

The Segal Theatre Launches New Year With Production of GEOMETRY IN VENICE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2010


The Segal Theatre is excited to launch the new year with the Montreal English premiere of Geometry in Venice, an intelligent and moving play featuring a stellar director, cast and design team. Performances will be from January 31 to February 14.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Michael X. Martin of 'Ragtime'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jan 4, 2010


Despite the acclaimed revival's premature closing, Michael X. will soldier on in this biz, as he has for 30-plus years.

Hogan & Holgate Return to HEROES at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 11/19 - 12/13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009


After a successful run this past winter with the Keen Company at the Clurman Theater / Theater Row, Jonathan Hogan and Ron Holgate will reprise their roles in Heroes, by Gerald Sibleyras with a translation by Tom Stoppard and directed by Carl Forsman with the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Company. They will be joined by Ken Tigar, who will be playing the role previously performed by Broadway vet John Cullum in the Theater Row premiere. The production at the Merrick Theatre will run from November 19 through December 13.

Winningham to Star in Sheik & Jarrow's WHISPER HOUSE; Runs at OLD GLOBE Jan. 13 - Feb. 21
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Whisper House

Toby Stephens Returns To The Old Vic In THE REAL THING
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 7, 2009


Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award-winning modern classic The Real Thing, opening on Wednesday 21 April 2010, with previews from 10 April.

Hogan & Holgate Return to HEROES at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 11/19 - 12/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2009


After a successful run this past winter with the Keen Company at the Clurman Theater / Theater Row, Jonathan Hogan and Ron Holgate will reprise their roles in Heroes, by Gerald Sibleyras with a translation by Tom Stoppard and directed by Carl Forsman with the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Company. They will be joined by Ken Tigar, who will be playing the role previously performed by Broadway vet John Cullum in the Theater Row premiere. The production at the Merrick Theatre will run from November 19 through December 13.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

Irons, Rickman and More Set for JOHN MORTIMER AT THE COURT...AND LATER AT THE BAR
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 28, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the Royal Court's JOHN MORTIMER AT THE COURT...AND LATER AT THE BAR. The cast will include Broadway stars Jeremy Irons, Alan Rickman, and Harriet Walter. Further casting includes Sinead Cusack, Joanna David, Edward Fox, Tom Hollander, Richard Johnson, Emily Mortimer, Alessandro Nivola, and Dominic West. The evening will be curated by Stephen Jeffreys and Nina Raine will direct. The evening will take place November 15th.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

Hogan & Holgate Return to HEROES at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 11/19 - 12/13
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 26, 2009


After a successful run this past winter with the Keen Company at the Clurman Theater / Theater Row, Jonathan Hogan and Ron Holgate will reprise their roles in Heroes, by Gerald Sibleyras with a translation by Tom Stoppard and directed by Carl Forsman with the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Company. They will be joined by Ken Tigar, who will be playing the role previously performed by Broadway vet John Cullum in the Theater Row premiere. The production at the Merrick Theatre will run from November 19 through December 13.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Rachel York, Cruella de Vil in THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 28 �" November 1
by Joseph Harrison - Oct 21, 2009


When asked to come up with the most vile, sinister and deliciously evil villains in popular literature and culture, one name would likely appear on many lists: Cruella de Vil. Notorious for kidnapping innocent Dalmation puppies to use their distinctive spots for her own evil purposes, Cruella conjures memories of divine extravagance coupled with pure greed. And nothing beats seeing a villain of her stature live and in the flesh (or rather, the flesh of her animal du jour). Audiences in Atlanta will soon get their chance to revel in the antics of Cruella and her canine cohorts when The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, rolls into the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 28th.

Casting Announced For JUDGMENT DAY And MRS KLEIN At Almedia
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009


James Macdonald returns to the Almeida to direct the world premiere of Christopher Hampton's new version of Ödön von Horváth's Judgment Day. Judgment Day will run at the Almeida from 3 September - 17 October 2009, with press night on 10 September. Set designs are by Miriam Buether with costume design is by Moritz Junge, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Chris Shutt and music by Matthew Herbert.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Dustin Sullivan of 'Little House on the Prairie, The Musical'
by Adrienne Onofri - Oct 1, 2009


After two years of Reduced Shakespeare hijinx, Dustin heads out on tour in the stage version of a kid-lit classic.

Casting Announced For JUDGMENT DAY And MRS KLEIN At Almeida
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2009


James Macdonald returns to the Almeida to direct the world premiere of Christopher Hampton's new version of Ödön von Horváth's Judgment Day. Judgment Day will run at the Almeida from 3 September - 17 October 2009, with press night on 10 September. Set designs are by Miriam Buether with costume design is by Moritz Junge, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Chris Shutt and music by Matthew Herbert.

MadLab Theatre Presents THE QUINTESSENTIAL ROULETTE With Best Plays From Each Of The Theatre Roulettes Runs Through 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


MadLab Theatre will present The Quintessential Roulette, featuring the best plays from each of the 10 previous Theatre Roulettes, MadLab's annual shorts festival, the longest running such festival in Columbus.

MadLab Theatre Presents THE QUINTESSENTIAL ROULETTE With Best Plays From Each Of The Theatre Roulettes Held 8/6-29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


MadLab Theatre will present The Quintessential Roulette, featuring the best plays from each of the 10 previous Theatre Roulettes, MadLab's annual shorts festival, the longest running such festival in Columbus.

Mike Nichols Will Direct New "Deep Water" Film
by Charlie Piane - Aug 17, 2009


Fox 2000 has lined up celebrated director Mike Nichols to helm a new adaptation of the 1957 Patricia Highsmith novel, Deep Water, according to Variety.

MadLab Theatre Presents THE QUINTESSENTIAL ROULETTE With Best Plays From Each Of The Theatre Roulettes Runs Through 8/29
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009


MadLab Theatre will present The Quintessential Roulette, featuring the best plays from each of the 10 previous Theatre Roulettes, MadLab's annual shorts festival, the longest running such festival in Columbus.

Photo Flash: JUDGEMENT DAY Rehearsals At The Almeida
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 7, 2009


James Macdonald returns to the Almeida to direct the world premiere of Christopher Hampton's new version of Ödön von Horváth's Judgment Day. Judgment Day will run at the Almeida from 3 September - 17 October 2009, with press night on 10 September. Set designs are by Miriam Buether with costume design is by Moritz Junge, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Chris Shutt and music by Matthew Herbert.

MadLab Theatre Presents THE QUINTESSENTIAL ROULETTE With Best Plays From Each Of The Theatre Roulettes Held 8/6-29
by - Aug 6, 2009


MadLab Theatre will present The Quintessential Roulette, featuring the best plays from each of the 10 previous Theatre Roulettes, MadLab's annual shorts festival, the longest running such festival in Columbus.

The Real Thing FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Real Thing have there been?
The Real Thing has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, West End which opened in 2010 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has The Real Thing been nominated for?
"The Real Thing" has been nominated for several Tony Awards including Best Direction of a Play for David Leveaux, Best Revival of a Play for Anita Waxman, Best Revival of a Play for Elizabeth Williams, Best Revival of a Play for Ron Kastner, Best Revival of a Play for Miramax Films, and Best Revival of a Play for The Donmar Warehouse.
What Tony Awards has The Real Thing won?
The Real Thing has won the following Tony Awards: Best Direction of a Play for David Leveaux, Best Revival of a Play for Anita Waxman, Best Revival of a Play for Elizabeth Williams, Best Revival of a Play for Ron Kastner, Best Revival of a Play for Miramax Films, and Best Revival of a Play for The Donmar Warehouse.
What awards has The Real Thing been nominated for?
"The Real Thing" has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Revival - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Tom Stoppard, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Leveaux, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Stephen Dillane, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Jennifer Ehle, and Designer of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Carl Toms.
What awards has The Real Thing won?
The Real Thing has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Tom Stoppard, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for David Leveaux, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Stephen Dillane and Jennifer Ehle, and Designer of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Carl Toms.

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