The Weir 1999 - Articles Page 8

Opened: April 1, 1999
Closing: November 28, 1999

The Weir - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

Walter Kerr Theatre (Broadway)
219 West 48th St. New York, NY

The Weir is recognised as McPherson's masterpiece, winning the Evening Standard, Critics' Circle and Olivier Award for Best New Play in 1999. Josie Rourke's production is the first major British revival of this undoubted modern classic and marks the first West End transfer from the Donmar since her appointment as Artistic Director.

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The Weir - 1999 - Broadway Articles Page 8

Unicorn Theatre & KC Actors Theatre Co-Produce The Seafarer, Previews 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2010


Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces to take on Conor McPherson's thrilling new Irish comedy, The Seafarer. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, and the only collaboration in Kansas City this year between two local professional theater companies.

Who Wants Cake? Presents SHINING CITY At The Ringwald 10/16-11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2010


While Evil Dead keeps audiences howling with bloody laughter downtown, Who Wants Cake? is thrilled to offer a moody and creepy offering at their Ferndale home. Conor McPherson's contemporary ghost story, Shining City, will play Saturdays-Mondays for an exclusive four week run at The Ringwald Theatre from October 16 - November 8, 2010.

Irish Rep Theater Presents ST. NICHOLAS, Previews 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2010


Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 23rd Season with Tony Award-nominated Irish playwright Conor McPherson's ST. NICHOLAS - a modern-day Gothic tale about a theatre critic, a beautiful actress, and a coven of vampires -- starring John Martello and directed by Alex Dmitriev, with previews set to begin October 15, prior to its official press opening on October 20 at Irish Repertory Theatre Company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

Photo Flash: Corella Ballet's Castilla y Leon
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2010


The 2010-2011 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center begins by welcoming the debut of Spain's only classical ballet company Corella Ballet Castilla y León to the Ahmanson Theatre, November 5-7,2010. The company was founded by American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, Ángel Corella to promote classical ballet in Spain and to nurture Spanish dancers and offer them an opportunity to cultivate their talent in their home country. Corella Ballet Castilla y León offers a wide repertoire, incorporating classical, neoclassical and contemporary choreography.

Burning Coal Raises The Ghosts of Fayetteville Street 10/29-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2010


Burning Coal teams up with the Raleigh City Museum for a third year to tell the stories of Raleigh's history in an new, Halloween-themed script, The Ghosts of Fayetteville Street.

Irish Rep Theater Presents ST. NICHOLAS, Previews 10/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 7, 2010


Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 23rd Season with Tony Award-nominated Irish playwright Conor McPherson's ST. NICHOLAS - a modern-day Gothic tale about a theatre critic, a beautiful actress, and a coven of vampires -- starring John Martello and directed by Alex Dmitriev, with previews set to begin October 15, prior to its official press opening on October 20 at Irish Repertory Theatre Company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

Unicorn Theatre & KC Actors Theatre Co-Produce The Seafarer, Previews 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces to take on Conor McPherson's thrilling new Irish comedy, The Seafarer. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, and the only collaboration in Kansas City this year between two local professional theater companies.

Who Wants Cake? Presents SHINING CITY At The Ringwald 10/16-11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2010


While Evil Dead keeps audiences howling with bloody laughter downtown, Who Wants Cake? is thrilled to offer a moody and creepy offering at their Ferndale home. Conor McPherson's contemporary ghost story, Shining City, will play Saturdays-Mondays for an exclusive four week run at The Ringwald Theatre from October 16 - November 8, 2010.

South Coast Rep Adds World Premiere COMPLETENESS to 2010-11 Season
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 5, 2010


South Coast Repertory has added the world premiere production of Itamar Moses' romantic comedy Completeness to its 2010-2011 season. The play delighted audiences during its reading at SCR's Pacific Playwright's Festival earlier this year under the direction of Pam MacKinnon, who will also direct this production.

Second Story Theater Presents ST. NICHOLAS, Closes 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


Second Story Theatre presents ST. NICHOLAS, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer, The Weir), directed by Scott Paulin (Getting Frankie Married, The Roads to Home) and performed by Michael McGee. ST. NICHOLAS will open on Friday, June 18 at 8pm and will run for six weeks through Sunday, July 25th (there will be no performances the Fourth of July weekend) at the SFS Theatre, 5636 Melrose Ave.

Theatre of the Expendable Closes ST NICHOLAS, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010


In the tradition of Irish storytelling, Theatre of the Expendable will present Conor McPherson's St Nicholas, starring Darrell James as a jaded theatre critic who recounts his obsession with a beautiful young actress, and how that obsession led him into a macabre world of savage vampires.

IFC Acquires 'Freaks and Geeks,' 'Undeclared'; 'Geeks' Premieres 7/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2010


Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation. These two cult TV hits helped launch the careers of Jay Baruchel, Jenna Fischer, James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, among other young stars. 'Freaks and Geeks' will premiere on IFC on Friday, July 2 at 11 pm, et/pt, and encore on Mondays at 11 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. 'Undeclared' will debut on IFC this fall. A previously unaired episode of 'Undeclared' will make its U.S. television debut on IFC.

IFC Acquires Freaks and Geeks And Undeclared
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2010


Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation.

IFC Acquires 'Freaks and Geeks,' 'Undeclared'; 'Geeks' Premieres 7/2
by Nicolas Coburn - Jun 30, 2010


Continuing to build on its strategy of showcasing 'slightly off' comedies that appeal to its young male audience, IFC announced today it has acquired the complete series of Judd Apatow's Emmy(R)-winning high school comedy 'Freaks and Geeks' (18 episodes) and college spinoff 'Undeclared' (17 episodes) from Paramount Pictures Corporation. These two cult TV hits helped launch the careers of Jay Baruchel, Jenna Fischer, James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, among other young stars. 'Freaks and Geeks' will premiere on IFC on Friday, July 2 at 11 pm, et/pt, and encore on Mondays at 11 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. 'Undeclared' will debut on IFC this fall. A previously unaired episode of 'Undeclared' will make its U.S. television debut on IFC.

Von Essen, Stark, Gurland et al. Join 'Randi Driscoll And Friends In Concert,' June 24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2010


'Randi Driscoll and friends in concert' a special concert event will be performed June 24 to benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation. The concert will be presented at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at 8pm.

Second Story Theater Presents ST. NICHOLAS, Opens 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


Second Story Theatre presents ST. NICHOLAS, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer, The Weir), directed by Scott Paulin (Getting Frankie Married, The Roads to Home) and performed by Michael McGee. ST. NICHOLAS will open on Friday, June 18 at 8pm and will run for six weeks through Sunday, July 25th (there will be no performances the Fourth of July weekend) at the SFS Theatre, 5636 Melrose Ave.

Theatre of the Expendable Presents ST NICHOLAS 6/17-7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


In the tradition of Irish storytelling, Theatre of the Expendable will present Conor McPherson's St Nicholas, starring Darrell James as a jaded theatre critic who recounts his obsession with a beautiful young actress, and how that obsession led him into a macabre world of savage vampires.

Theatre of the Expendable Announces Their 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


Theatre of the Expendable (Mare Cognitum, Cherry Docs) announces their fifth season, which will include Alan M. Berks' Almost Exactly Like Us and Conor McPherson's St. Nicholas. Both productions will be directed by TotE's Artistic Director, Jesse Edward Rosbrow, and will play at The WorkShop Theater.

Second Story Theater Presents ST. NICHOLAS, Opens 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010


Second Story Theatre presents ST. NICHOLAS, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer, The Weir), directed by Scott Paulin (Getting Frankie Married, The Roads to Home) and performed by Michael McGee. ST. NICHOLAS will open on Friday, June 18 at 8pm and will run for six weeks through Sunday, July 25th (there will be no performances the Fourth of July weekend) at the SFS Theatre, 5636 Melrose Ave.

Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre's SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

Von Essen, Stark, Gurland et al. Join 'Randi Driscoll And Friends In Concert,' June 24
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jun 4, 2010


'Randi Driscoll and friends in concert' a special concert event will be performed June 24 to benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation. The concert will be presented at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at 8pm.

Second Story Theater Presents ST. NICHOLAS, Opens 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010


Second Story Theatre presents ST. NICHOLAS, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer, The Weir), directed by Scott Paulin (Getting Frankie Married, The Roads to Home) and performed by Michael McGee. ST. NICHOLAS will open on Friday, June 18 at 8pm and will run for six weeks through Sunday, July 25th (there will be no performances the Fourth of July weekend) at the SFS Theatre, 5636 Melrose Ave.

Kudisch, Kuhn, et al Appear in Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature 5/18-6/13
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010


Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

The Weir FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Weir have there been?
The Weir has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2015.
What awards has The Weir been nominated for?
The Weir has been nominated for several awards. It received nominations for Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and for Performance at the Theatre World Awards, specifically for Brendan Coyle.
What awards has The Weir won?
The Weir has won several awards, including the Outstanding Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Brendan Coyle received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for his role in the show.

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