The Rainmaker Revival 1999 - Articles Page 3.4

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."

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Polarity Ensemble Theatre to Debut NEVER THE BRIDESMAID, 2/26-4/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2013

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere of Never the Bridesmaid, a sweet, funny, life-affirming comedy by Chicago playwright Bill Jepsen. Directed by award-winning director Richard Shavzin, Never the Bridesmaid runs at the Polarity space at the Josephinum Academy, 1500 N. Bell St. in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, February 26 through April 7, 2013.

Tyne Daly and More Star in LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Benefit Performance at Rubicon Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2012

Tonight, December 2, Rubicon Theatre Company will present a benefit performance of Love, Loss, and What I Wore with a star-studded cast of women including Emmy and Tony-winner Tyne Daly, Amy Peitz and Amanda McBroom.

Tyne Daly and More Star in LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Benefit Performance at Rubicon Theatre, 12/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2012

On Sunday, December 2, Rubicon Theatre Company will present a benefit performance of Love, Loss, and What I Wore with a star-studded cast of women including Emmy and Tony-winner Tyne Daly, Amy Peitz and Amanda McBroom.

Reed Birney, Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan and More Set for PICNIC on Broadway - Full Cast Announced!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 18, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full Broadway cast of PICNIC, starring Reed Birney as "Howard Bevans", Maggie Grace as "Madge Owens", Elizabeth Marvel as "Rosemary Sydney", Sebastian Stan as "Hal Carter", Mare Winningham as "Flo Owens" and Ellen Burstyn as "Helen Potts".

Tommy Lee Jones Among Donostia Award Honorees at San Sebastian Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 4, 2012

The 60th edition of the San Sebastian Festival will this year bestow its Donostia Awards on actors John Travolta, Ewan McGregor and Tommy Lee Jones and the Special 60th Anniversary Donostia Award going to director Oliver Stone. In 1969, Jones made his Broadway debut in John Osborne's A Patriot for Me. His other Broadway appearances include Four on a Garden and Ulysses in Nighttown.

Musical Theatre West Adds REINER READING SERIES to 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 21, 2012

Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, along with Michael Betts and David Lamoureux, producers of the REINER READING SERIES, are proud to announce the 2012-2013 season at the University Theatre on the campus of California State Long Beach.

Cinnabar Theater Celebrates 40th Anniversary
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 9, 2012

Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma has announced its 2012 to 2013 season and prepares to celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

WaterTower Announces Artists, Schedule for 2012 Out of the Loop Fringe Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2012

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2012 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 1-11 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Christopher Meloni Set to Join HBO's TRUE BLOOD
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2011

According to EWonline, actor Christopher Meloni is set to become a series regular in HBO's Season 5 of its hit drama, 'True Blood'. According to the report, the actor will take on the role of an "ancient, powerful vampire who holds the fate of Bill and Eric in his hands."

Tabard Theatre Co Presents RIDIN’ RIGHT THROUGH THAT RAINBOW
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2011

The Tabard Theatre Company offers an entertaining one-man show this Thanksgiving weekend.

Tabard Theatre Co Presents RIDIN’ RIGHT THROUGH THAT RAINBOW
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2011

The Tabard Theatre Company offers an entertaining one-man show this coming Thanksgiving weekend.

Northern Stage Presents Romeo and Juliet, Closes 10/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2011

Romeo and Juliet-the timeless story of passion, intrigue and generational discord-will close on October 23, 2011 at Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT.

Northern Stage Presents Romeo and Juliet 9/28-10/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2011

Romeo and Juliet-the timeless story of passion, intrigue and generational discord-opens the landmark 15th Season of professional theater at Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT.

Northern Stage Presents Romeo and Juliet 9/28-10/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2011

Romeo and Juliet-the timeless story of passion, intrigue and generational discord-opens the landmark 15th Season of professional theater at Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT.

David Hyde Pierce to Lead THE LANDING at Vineyard Theatre; Scott Ellis to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2011

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor David Hyde Pierce has been cast in the Vineyard Theatre's Developmental Lab Production of THE LANDING (previously titled 'Andra') -- a collection of three related one-act musicals written by the celebrated composer John Kander and his new collaborator, Greg Pierce - to be directed by Scott Ellis, with David Loud as musical director, it has been announced by artistic director Douglas Aibel and co-artistic director Sarah Stern. THE LANDING will be presented in the spring of 2012 at The Vineyard (108 E. 15 St.).

Michael Kosarin, David Holcenberg, et al. Join NEWSIES Creative Team!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011

Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the full creative team behind its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Featuring music by eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a new book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), Newsies is adapted for the stage from the 1992 live-action Disney feature film musical. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

WaterTower Theatre Presents THE TRAVELING LADY, 4/1-5/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011

WaterTower Theatre's entry in the city-wide Horton Foote Festival, THE TRAVELLING LADY, will be presented April 1 - May 1, 2011. Directed by Dr. Marion Castleberry, tickets are $22 - $40 and can be purchased a www.watertowertheatre.org

WaterTower Theatre Presents THE TRAVELING LADY, 4/1-5/1
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2011

WaterTower Theatre's entry in the city-wide Horton Foote Festival, THE TRAVELLING LADY, will be presented April 1 - May 1, 2011. Directed by Dr. Marion Castleberry, tickets are $22 - $40 and can be purchased a www.watertowertheatre.org

THE RAINMAKER Opens At Northern Stage 3/16
by Kassie Rivera - Mar 11, 2011

As the region emerges from a long and difficult winter, Northern Stage taps into the eternal optimism of the American spirit with N. Richard Nash's acclaimed comedy-drama-romance The Rainmaker, on stage from March 16 through April 3 at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction.

McCartney, MacLaughlin Return to PHANTOM 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2010

Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history.

McCartney, MacLaughlin Set For PHANTOM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 2010

Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Schreiber & Carpenter Lead GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at 2nd Stage in 2011; Ellis Directs
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2010

Second Stage Theatre will present the New York premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries featuring Pablo Schreiber and Jennifer Carpenter in 2011, the New York Times reveals today. Scott Ellis will direct. Preview will begin on January 5, 2011, with an opening night scheduled for January 31, 2011.

Dr. Marion Castleberry To Direct WaterTower's THE TRAVELING LADY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2010

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced that he has hired director Dr. Marion Castleberry to direct the Company's production of The Traveling Lady, WaterTower Theatre's entry into the Dallas/Fort Worth Foote Festival.

Gleason Heads THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA At Benedum Center, Closes 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2010

The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returning to the Benedum Center, August 25-September 19, 2010, has announced casting for the production's farewell Pittsburgh engagement.

North Coast Repertory Theatre's SPELLING BEE Ends
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010

North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present The San Diego Premiere of a two-time Tony Award winning musical. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, directed by Rick Simas

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