The Rainmaker Revival 1999 - Articles Page 6

Opened: November 11, 1999
Closing: January 23, 2000

The Rainmaker - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

This heartfelt classic is set in 1936 during the late summer in the sweeping landscape of Western Iowa at a time of drought. Cattle are "down and out" on the Curry ranch and temperatures are a stifling 104 degrees at night. As the relentless sun scorches the grasses' verdure and desperation creeps into the characters' lives, a young woman's search for love begins when a picaresque stranger with a "mellifluous tongue" enters and claims that he can bring rain.



Nash, who was born and raised in South Philadelphia, conceived the play after a trip through the drought-ridden Southwest during the summer of 1951. He met a dirt-covered eight-year-old boy at a filling station who was clutching a long, forked stick. It hadn't rained in a long time. Nash noticed that the boy shook the stick at the sky every few minutes. When he asked what the stick was for, the boy simply answered, "Rain."

The Rainmaker - 1999 - Broadway Cast

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KRAPP, 39 Begins SoHo Playhouse Run 1/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2009


Darren Lee Cole Theatricals presents the Award Winning Krapp, 39 written and performed my Michael Laurence, directed by George Demas. Krapp, 39 will begin performances on Tuesday January 13, opening on Thursday, January 22 through March 15 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Tickets are $29-$39 and can be purchased at 212-691-1555 or visit www.sohoplayhouse.com or www.krapp39.com.

Darren Lee Cole Theatricals Presents 'KRAPP, 39' Opens 1/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 9, 2009


Darren Lee Cole Theatricals is proud to present the Award Winning Krapp, 39 written and performed my Michael Laurence, directed by George Demas. Krapp, 39 will begin performances on Tuesday January 13, opening on Wednesday, January 21 through March 15 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Tickets are $29-$39 and can be purchased at 212-691-1555 or visit www.sohoplayhouse.com / www.krapp39.com

KRAPP, 39 Begins SoHo Playhouse Run 1/13
by Reynard Loki - Dec 23, 2008


Darren Lee Cole Theatricals presents the Award Winning Krapp, 39 written and performed my Michael Laurence, directed by George Demas. Krapp, 39 will begin performances on Tuesday January 13, opening on Thursday, January 22 through March 15 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Tickets are $29-$39 and can be purchased at 212-691-1555 or visit www.sohoplayhouse.com or www.krapp39.com.

Broadway's Barometer - What Can We Expect for the 1st Quarter of 2009?
by Robert Diamond - Dec 29, 2008


This year will be of particular interest due to the economic situation, which makes the phrase 'more for your hard earned dollar' even harder...

Robert Cuccioli to Star in Geroge Street Playhouse's 'The Seafarer'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 13, 2008


George Street Playhouse continues their 35th season with the New Jersey premiere of Conor McPherson's Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated play, The Seafarer.

Casting and Dates Announced for GOOD BOYS AND TRUE at Second Stage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2008


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) has announced that Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's new play, GOOD BOYS AND TRUE, will begin preview performances on Wednesday, April 23 at Second Stage Theatre (307 West 43rd Street, just west of Eighth Avenue).

Arena Stage Presents Miller's 'Salesman' & 'View from the Bridge' in Rep
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2008


Arena Stage will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge in rotating repertory as a salute to one of America's best playwrights, Arthur Miller.

Michael Laurence Replaces Erik Jensen in Talk Radio
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2007


Michael Laurence has replaced Erik Jensen in the upcoming Broadway production of Eric Bogosian's Talk Radio, which will begin performances on Thursday, Feb. 15th at 8 PM and open at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, March 11th at 7 PM.

Innvar, Steggert, Etc. Round Out 110 in the Shade Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2007


The Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full company joining Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Lizzie Curry,' Tony Award winner John Cullum as 'H. C. Curry,' and Steve Kazee as 'Starbuck' in a new Broadway production of 110 in the Shade, with a book by N. Richard Nash, music by Tony Award-honoree Harvey Schmidt, lyrics by Tony Award honoree Tom Jones and directed by Lonny Price.

Matthew Arkin, Steve Rattazzi and Danton Stone to Star in Men of Clay
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2006


The Theatre Outlet presents the world-premiere of MEN OF CLAY, a comedy written and directed by Jeff Cohen (founder of the award-winning Worth Street Theater Company). Matthew Arkin and Obie Award winner Steve Ratazzzi join the previously announced Danton Stone in a cast that also includes Daniel Ahearn, Victor Barbella and Gabrielle Maisels.

Day, Wood and Laurence Headline Arena Stage's The Rainmaker
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2006


Johanna Day, Frank Wood and Michael Laurence will star in Arena Stage's The Rainmaker from March 3rd through April 9th

Pittsburg CLO Welcomes Paige Davis, Dee Hoty, Alice Ripley, Matt Cavenaugh, and More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2005


Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce that Summer Season 2005 will feature a talented array of the entertainment industry's most respected and sought after performers.

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