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Opened: February 17, 1977
Closing: April 10, 1977

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ZERO HOUR Gets Off-Broadway Premiere, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will make its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's beginning Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.

ZERO HOUR Opens Off Broadway 11/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 20, 2009


ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel made its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.

David Mamet's RACE Announces Full Creative Team, Begins Previews 11/16 And Opens 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet, is proud to announce its award winning design team: set designer Santo Loquasto, lighting designer Brian MacDevitt and costume designer Tom Broecker.

ZERO HOUR Gets Off-Broadway Premiere, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will make its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's beginning Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.

ZERO HOUR Gets Off-Broadway Premiere, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will make its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's beginning Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.

ZERO HOUR Gets Off-Broadway Premiere, 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will make its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's beginning Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.

ZERO HOUR Gets Off-Broadway Premiere, 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will make its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's beginning Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.

Goodman Theatre Presents Broadway-bound Double-bill Of HUGHIE/KRAPP'S LAST TAPE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2009


Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 – $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

ZERO HOUR Gets Off-Broadway Premiere, 11/14
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 8, 2009


ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will make its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's beginning Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show will have its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.

RIALTO CHATTER: Hollywood Reporter Says Neil Patrick Harris to Join Spader, Washington and Thomas in Mamet's RACE
by Robert Diamond - Sep 21, 2009


Roger Friedman in reporting at HollywoodReporter.com in his column that 'And Kerry Washington is headed to Broadway this fall in David Mamet's 'Race' with James Spader and Richard Thomas. I've heard that rounding out this cast will be Doogie Howser, hot-as-a-pistol Neil Patrick Harris. From the Tonys to the Emmys to Broadway. And Mamet. He would never have made this much money as a doctor!'

Photo Flash: AMERICAN BUFFALO At TheeatreWorks Hartford
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme. But along the way they make virtually every mistake imaginable and their outlandishly bad planning, stupidity and ego ultimately make for just about the most poorly concocted heist of all time.

David Mamet Reveals Plotline Of His Upcoming Broadway Play RACE To The New York Times
by Eddie Varley - Sep 14, 2009


David Mamet has revealed the basic plot details of his upcoming new Broadway play RACE in an essay for The New York Times.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

David Mamet's RACE Announces Full Creative Team, Begins Previews 11/16 And Opens 12/6
by Charlie Piane - Aug 10, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet, is proud to announce its award winning design team: set designer Santo Loquasto, lighting designer Brian MacDevitt and costume designer Tom Broecker.

James Spader Set For Bdwy Debut in Mamet's RACE at the Barrymore, Previews Begin Nov. 17
by Eddie Varley - May 12, 2009


James Spader star of the big screen hits 'Pretty in Pink' and 'Less Than Zero' and the small screen Emmy winning favorites 'The Practice' and 'Boston Legal.' will make his Broadway debut this fall in the new play David Mamet play, RACE.

Mamet's RACE to Run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Previews Begin Nov. 17
by Eddie Varley - May 6, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet will make its world premiere at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) beginning on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 with the official opening night on Thursday, December 6, 2009. Rehearsals are set to begin on Monday, October 19, 2009.

AST Cancels HAPPY DAYS 4/25 Performance & CHERRY ORCHARD 5/2 Performance
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2009


American Stage Theatre Company has canceled both performances (3 and 8 pm) of Samuel Beckett's HAPPY DAYS on April 25, and the 3 pm performance of Anton Chekov's valentine to saying goodbye, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, on May 2.

THE CHERRY ORCHARD Plays Final Performance At American Stage's Old Location 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009


American Stage Theatre Company will have its final performance in its old building at 211 3rd Street South with Anton Chekov's valentine to saying goodbye, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, on May 2.

AST Cancels HAPPY DAYS 4/25 Performance & CHERRY ORCHARD 5/2 Performance
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2009


American Stage Theatre Company has canceled both performances (3 and 8 pm) of Samuel Beckett's HAPPY DAYS on April 25, and the 3 pm performance of Anton Chekov's valentine to saying goodbye, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, on May 2.

American Stage Theater Co Hosts 2 Special Productions In Honor Of Their Move
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2009


American Stage Theatre Company has decided to celebrate the final days in their current building before they move into their new state-of-the-art theatre this June. To commemorate the end of an era, American Stage has two special productions planned to close its old building. First will be Samuel Beckett's beautiful statement on the need for change, HAPPY DAYS, on April 25, followed by a staged reading of Anton Chekov's valentine to saying goodbye, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, on May 2.

Photo Flash: WAITING FOR GODOT at Royal Haymarket
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009


Sean Mathias directs Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot which is his first production as Artistic Director of the 2009 Theatre Royal Haymarket Company. Waiting for Godot will tour the UK prior to its opening in London in April.

UNCLE VANYA Extends Its Limited Engagement Thru 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2009


Due to very strong ticket sales, Classic Stage Company's new production of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare as Vanya, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Yelena and Peter Sarsgaard as Astrov, has extended its limited engagement through Sunday, March 8, it was announced today by CSC Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen. Directed by Austin Pendleton, UNCLE VANYA will begin previews on this Saturday, January 17 at Classic Stage Company at 136 East 13th Street, with an official opening set for Thursday, February 12. The cast of UNCLE VANYA also features Mamie Gummer (Sonya), Louis Zorich (Waffles), George Morfogen (Srebryakov), Delphi Harrington (Maria) and Cyrilla Baer (Marina). UNCLE VANYA will feature scenic design by Tony Award winner Santo Loquasto, who received wide acclaim last season at CSC for his design of The Seagull and who has designed numerous Chekhovian productions in his esteemed career including the famed Lincoln Center production of The Cherry Orchard in 1977. Costume design is by Suzy Benzinger, who also designed last season's The Seagull, and lighting design is by Jason Lyons. The play is translated by Carol Rocamora. O'Hare, who last performed at CSC in Yasmina Reza's A Spanish Play, stars as Vanya, the quintessential superfluous man, who wakes up one morning to discover he has wasted his life in the service of others, in Chekhov's tragicomic masterpiece of dashed dreams, thwarted love and eternal longing. The play was first performed at the legendary Moscow Art Theater in 1899, directed by Constantine Stanislavsky.

McKellen and Stewart West End Bound WAITING FOR GODOT Begins Tour 3/5
by Eddie Varley - Mar 5, 2009


Sean Mathias will direct Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot which is his first production as Artistic Director of the 2009 Theatre Royal Haymarket Company. Waiting for Godot will tour the UK prior to its opening in London in April.

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The Cherry Orchard - 1977 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Irene Worth
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Meryl Streep
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jennifer Tipton
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Santo Lquasto
1977 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Andrei Serban
1977 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Contribution Elizabeth Swados
1977 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Set Design Santo Loquasto

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