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THE ELEPHANT MAN Opens at Williamstown Theatre Festival Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2012


Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Gersten announced the opening of The Elephant Man, which opens on the Nikos Stage July 26 following performances beginning July 25.

MoMA Announces Roman Polanski Retrospective and Fall Film Exhibitions Schedule
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 10, 2011


The Museum of Modern Art recognizes the achievements of Roman Polanski with a complete retrospective of the filmmaker's works, September 7-30, 2011, in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters. Over the course of a half century, Polanski has become widely recognized as one of the premier international filmmakers, directing films in Poland, England, the U.S., Italy, and France and working with distinguished actors such as Jack Nicholson, Adrien Brody, Catherine Deneuve, Mia Farrow, Ben Kingsley, and Nastassja Kinski.

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.

Theater Works Presents THE DESPERATE HOURS, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


Closing this weekend at Theater Works is the award winning crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS. THE DESPERATE HOURS is a story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals and of civilized people being driven to violence. 'That very rare thing, an almost perfect melodrama fast, tight, logical, combining sentiment with gunfire in exactly the right proportions.'-The New Yorker. Written by Joseph Hayes THE DESPERATE HOURS was based on his 1954 thriller novel of the same title and was the basis for the films The Desperate Hours in 1955 and Desperate Hours in 1990. Winner of 2 Tony Awards this production takes a fresh approach to a classic, exciting crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Performing on the Mary Jane Gyder Main Stage THE DESPERATE HOURS will close February 13th, 2011.

Theater Works Presents THE DESPERATE HOURS 1/28-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


Opening this weekend at Theater Works is the award winning crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS.

Theatre Works Premieres THE DESPERATE HOURS, 1/28-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011


Fans of CSI and Law & Order will love the crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS. THE DESPERATE HOURS is a story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals and of civilized people being driven to violence. Written by Joseph Hayes THE DESPERATE HOURS was based on his 1954 thriller novel of the same title and was the basis for the films The Desperate Hours in 1955 and Desperate Hours in 1990. Winner of 2 Tony Awards this production takes a fresh approach to a classic, exciting crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Performing on the Mary Jane Gyder Main Stage THE DESPERATE HOURS will run January 28th - February 13th, 2011.

Theater Works Presents THE DESPERATE HOURS 1/28-2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2011


Opening this weekend at Theater Works is the award winning crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS.

Theatre Works Premieres THE DESPERATE HOURS, 1/28-2/13
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2011


Fans of CSI and Law & Order will love the crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS. THE DESPERATE HOURS is a story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals and of civilized people being driven to violence. Written by Joseph Hayes THE DESPERATE HOURS was based on his 1954 thriller novel of the same title and was the basis for the films The Desperate Hours in 1955 and Desperate Hours in 1990. Winner of 2 Tony Awards this production takes a fresh approach to a classic, exciting crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Performing on the Mary Jane Gyder Main Stage THE DESPERATE HOURS will run January 28th - February 13th, 2011.

Museum Of The Moving Image Announces Events For Grand Reopening
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2011


Rochelle Slovin, Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced the complete schedule for the screenings and programs that will celebrate the grand re-opening of America's only museum dedicated to film, television, and digital media.

TheatreWorks Holds Auditions for THE DESPERATE HOURS
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 27, 2010


If you are a fan of any of the CSI or Law & Order TV shows, you should really enjoy our Tony Award winning crime drama The Desperate Hours. To audition please contact the director - Jerry Morrison at theatrekidjlm@gmail.com or 406-459-6053.

Museum Of The Moving Image Announces Events For Grand Reopening
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010


Rochelle Slovin, Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced the complete schedule for the screenings and programs that will celebrate the grand re-opening of America's only museum dedicated to film, television, and digital media.

Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Paul Newman October 3 at 8pm
by Robert Diamond - Oct 2, 2008


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Paul Newman, the universally admired stage and screen actor, director, and philanthropist. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

FringeNYC Features 12 Shows in Encore Series, 8/30-9/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2007


The FringeNYC Encore Series announces a lineup of 80 performances in 12 shows in two theatres from August 30 - September 16 at Soho Playhouse & Bleecker Street Theater.

The Desperate Hours FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Desperate Hours have there been?
The Desperate Hours has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955.
What Tony Awards has The Desperate Hours been nominated for?
The Desperate Hours has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play and Best Direction for Robert Montgomery.
What Tony Awards has The Desperate Hours won?
The Desperate Hours has won the Tony Awards for Best Play and Best Direction for Robert Montgomery.

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