reasons to be pretty 2009 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: April 2, 2009
Closing: June 14, 2009

reasons to be pretty - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

MCC Theater's presentation of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama reasons to be pretty transfers to Broadway!



America's obsession with physical beauty is confronted headlong in this brutal and exhilarating new play. In reasons to be pretty, Greg's tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his offhanded remarks about a female coworker's pretty face (and his girlfriend's lack thereof) get back to said girlfriend. But that's just the beginning.



Greg's best buddy Kent, and Kent's wife Carly also enter into the picture and the emotional equation becomes exponentially more complicated. As their relationships crumble, the four friends are forced to confront a sea of deceit, infidelity and betrayed trust in their journey to answer that oh-so-American question: How much is pretty worth?

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Photo Coverage: 'reasons to be pretty' Opening Night Celebration
by Eddie Varley - April 3, 2009


Preview performances began, Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) with an official opening night celebrated on Thursday, April 2, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for all the opening night fun.

Photo Coverage: 'reasons to be pretty' Opens on Broadway - Curtain Call at the Lyceum
by Eddie Varley - April 3, 2009


Preview performances began, Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) with an official opening night celebrated on Thursday, April 2, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to cheer the 'reasons' gang on!

LaBute Hits Bdwy 'reasons to be pretty' Opens 4/2
by Eddie Varley - April 2, 2009


Preview performances began Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) with an official opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2009.

Photo Flash: REASONS TO BE PRETTY
by Reynard Loki - March 24, 2009


'reasons to be pretty' confronts America's obsession with physical beauty headlong. In Neil LaBute's new play, Greg's tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his off-handed remarks about a female co-worker's pretty face (and his girlfriend's lack thereof) get back to said girlfriend. But that's just the beginning.

Photo Coverage: An Evening with Neil LaBute & Friends
by Walter McBride - March 24, 2009


Playwright, filmmaker and author Neil LaBute participated in the New York Times TimesTalks series at the new TimesCenter (242 West 41st Street) on Monday, March 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

"reasons to be pretty" Cancels Three Matinee Performances
by Robert Diamond - March 16, 2009


The producers of MCC Theater?s reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute announced that three preview matinee performances have been cancelled, in order to accommodate a shift in television shooting schedules, and to allow for the usual rehearsal time during this period of early preview performances.

LaBute's 'reasons to be pretty' Begins Previews 3/13
by Eddie Varley - March 13, 2009


Preview performances begin Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) with an official opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2009.

Photo Coverage: MCC Theater's 'reasons to be pretty' Meets The Press
by Walter McBride - February 18, 2009


Marin Ireland, Steven Pasquale, Piper Perabo and Thomas Sadoski comprise the four-person cast of this season's production of Neil LaBute's new play, reasons to be pretty, under the direction of Terry Kinney. On the first day of rehearsals, Tuesday, February 17th, the production held a meet-and-greet reception with the cast and creative team of MCC Theater's reasons to be pretty, which will mark LaBute's Broadway debut. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to mingle with the starry cast.

New Cast Members Ireland and Pasquale Join Perabo and Sadoski in 'reasons to be pretty'
by Robert Diamond - January 15, 2009


It was announced today that Marin Ireland, Steven Pasquale, Piper Perabo and Thomas Sadoski will comprise the four-person cast of this season's production of Neil LaBute's new play, reasons to be pretty, under the direction of Terry Kinney. Perabo and Sadoski appeared in this summer's smash Off Broadway world premiere for MCC Theater, with Ireland and Pasquale slated to join the cast for the Broadway production. Preview performances begin Friday, March 13, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) with an official opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2009. Tickets are on sale now through www.telecharge.com. reasons to be pretty confronts America's obsession with physical beauty headlong. In Neil LaBute's new play, Greg's (Sadoski) tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his off-handed remarks about a female co-worker's pretty face (and his girlfriend's lack thereof) get back to said girlfriend (Ireland). But that's just the beginning.

Photo Flash: 'reasons to be pretty' Real People, Real Bodies Casting Call
by Eddie Varley - January 13, 2009


The producers of the upcoming Broadway production of Neil LaBute's reasons to be pretty held a casting call for real people with real bodies (all shapes and sizes) to be models who will be photographed for the play's advertising campaign (no professional models, please). The open audition was conducted by casting directors Bernard Telsey and Will Cantler on Thursday, January 8th at the casting offices of Telsey & Co. (311 West 43rd St., 10th Fl).

Tickets Now On Sale For LaBute's REASONS TO BE PRETTY
by Reynard Loki - January 12, 2009


Tickets went on sale this past Sunday for the Broadway production of 'reasons to be pretty' by Neil LaBute, directed by Terry Kinney. Online and phone transactions can be made via www.telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. Preview performances begin Friday, March 13, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) with an official opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd.

Tickets For 'reasons to be pretty' On Sale Starting 1/11
by Eddie Varley - January 9, 2009


Tickets will go on sale this Sunday for the Broadway production of ?reasons to be pretty' by Neil LaBute, directed by Terry Kinney. Online and phone transactions can be made via www.telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

reasons to be pretty FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of reasons to be pretty have there been?
reasons to be pretty has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2009 and West End which opened in 2011.
What Tony Awards has reasons to be pretty been nominated for?
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What awards has reasons to be pretty been nominated for?
Reasons to Be Pretty has been nominated for several awards. Terry Kinney was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Neil LaBute was nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. The show was also nominated for Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Marin Ireland received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has reasons to be pretty won?
"Reasons to Be Pretty" has won several awards and received nominations for others. Terry Kinney won the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Neil LaBute, the playwright, won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. The show also won the Outstanding New Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Marin Ireland, one of the performers in the show, received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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