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Opened: January 5, 1984
Closing: May 12, 1985

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Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Photo Coverage: Angela Lansbury After Her Final 'BLITHE SPIRIT' Performance
by Walter McBride - Jul 20, 2009


Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit completed its limited Broadway run at the Shubert Theatre (West 44th Street) on Sunday, July 19th, 2009.

'FOOTLOOSE' Is 'Flat' At Theatre at the Center
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 19, 2009


When a professional theater in suburban Chicago bills a lone actor above the title, expect great things. I mean, it doesn't happen very often. In the opening seconds of Theatre at the Center's production of the musical stage version of 'Footloose' now open in Munster, Indiana, the actor in question, Matt Raftery (starring as Ren), executes an impressive aerial move, half hip-hop and half gymnastics. The show explodes to an exciting start!

ORWELL FESTIVAL GALA NIGHT & ORWELL PRIZE DEBATES Announced For Trafalgar Studio
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 5, 2009


Orwell: A Celebration at Trafalgar Studios 8 June - 4 July 2009, Gala Night on 12 June and The Orwell Prize debates finalised Gala Night, Friday 12 June at 7.45pm

QUILTERS Concludes Denver Center Theater's Season, Opens 5/22 At Stage Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2009


The Denver Center Theatre Company concludes the season by opening a new production of the inspiring pioneer musical Quilters by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, music and lyrics by Barbara Damashek - one of the most honored and best loved world premieres in the company's 30 season history.

IMPRESSIONISM to Close on Broadway Sunday, May 10
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2009


Impressionism, the new American play by Michael Jacobs, will close at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Sunday May 10 after the matinee performance. It will have played 23 previews and 56 regular performances.

IMPRESSIONISM to Close on Broadway Sunday, May 10
by Robert Diamond - Apr 26, 2009


Impressionism, the new American play by Michael Jacobs, will close at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Sunday May 10 after the matinee performance. It will have played 23 previews and 56 regular performances.

5th Avenue's 'Sunday in the Park with George'
by Jay Irwin - Apr 24, 2009


The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of 'Sunday in the Park with George' proved what it says, 'art isn't easy', mostly since they never quite achieved 'art'. The production lacks the heart of the story that it so needs.

QUILTERS Concludes Denver Center Theater's Season, Opens 5/22 At Stage Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2009


The Denver Center Theatre Company concludes the season by opening a new production of the inspiring pioneer musical Quilters by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, music and lyrics by Barbara Damashek - one of the most honored and best loved world premieres in the company's 30 season history.

Camelot Artists Renamed The Kitsalas Theatre Company & Announces 2009 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2009


In October 2008, the theatre world and most especially the LA theatre community lost a giant. Milton Katselas, founder of The Beverly Hills Playhouse acting school and its non-profit theatre company Camelot Artists (founded in 1982), was arguably one of the premiere theatrical directors and acting teachers of his time

Photo Coverage: 'IMPRESSIONISM' Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Mar 25, 2009


Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald SchoenfeldTheatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the starry opening night party at Sardi's!

Photo Coverage: 'IMPRESSIONISM' Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Mar 25, 2009


Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for the exciting opening night!

IMPRESSIONISM Opens on Bdwy 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2009


Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, began preview performances on February 28.

Photo Flash: IMPRESSIONISM At The Gerald Schoenfeld Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009


Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009. The production, directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien began preview performances on February 28. The cast features Marsha Mason, Andr? De Shields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva and Hadley Delany.

IMPRESSIONISM's Irons & Allen Guest On Today Show 3/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009


Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen, currently starring on Broadway in Impressionism, will be guests on NBC's The TODAY Show, tomorrow Thursday March 19 in the 10 AM hour. Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons have returned to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday March 24, 2009.

Gamm Theatre Announces 25th Anniversary Season of Plays
by Robert Diamond - Mar 10, 2009


Tony Estrella, artistic director of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), today announced the theater?s 25th Anniversary Season (2009-2010), featuring 5 plays representative of its quarter-century history of staging a broad spectrum of entertaining, evocative plays of distinction, as well as social and political relevance.

IMPRESSIONISM Delays Opening Until March 24
by Robert Diamond - Mar 6, 2009


The new American play, IMPRESSIONISM, currently in previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre, has announced a new official opening date. Previously scheduled to open on Thursday, March 12th, IMPRESSIONISM will now open on Tuesday, March 24th at Broadway?s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45 St.).

The Real Thing: Truth Hurts
by Duncan Pflaster - Mar 1, 2009


T. Schreiber Studio presents Tom Stoppard's 'The Real Thing', part of their 40th Anniversary Season.

Irons and Allen Headlined IMPRESSIONISM Starts Previews 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2009


Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. The production, which is directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will plays the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2009


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

Motion Picture Academy to Honor Jerry Lewis with Humanitarian Award
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2009


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced today that their board of governors have voted to give Jerry Lewis the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Lewis is to be presented with the special Oscar statuette on February 22, 2009 during the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

T. Schreiber Studio Presents THE REAL THING 2/19-3/29
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2009


Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, T. Schreiber Studio will present a production of Tom Stoppard's dazzling romantic comedy The Real Thing at The Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor from February 19th to March 29th. Directed by Terry Schreiber, director of the Tony-nominated play K2, as well as The Trip Back Down (starring John Cullum) and Devour the Snow on Broadway, The Real Thing is Stoppard's multi-layered look at love, passion, adultery, and marriage. The full-scale, profession production will feature members of the T. Schreiber Company.

Tom Stoppard's THE REAL THING Comes to Gloria Maddox Theatre Feb. 19 - Mar. 29
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2009


Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, T. Schreiber Studio will present a production of Tom Stoppard?s dazzling romantic comedy The Real Thing at The Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor from February 19th to March 29th.

T. Schreiber Studio Presents THE REAL THING 2/19-3/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2009


Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, T. Schreiber Studio will present a production of Tom Stoppard's dazzling romantic comedy The Real Thing at The Gloria Maddox Theater, 151 West 26th Street, 7th Floor from February 19th to March 29th. Directed by Terry Schreiber, director of the Tony-nominated play K2, as well as The Trip Back Down (starring John Cullum) and Devour the Snow on Broadway, The Real Thing is Stoppard's multi-layered look at love, passion, adultery, and marriage. The full-scale, profession production will feature members of the T. Schreiber Company.

IMPRESSIONISM starring Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen Begins Rehearsals 1/20
by Robert Diamond - Jan 16, 2009


Rehearsals for the new American play IMPRESSIONISM starring Tony Award winners Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen will begin on Tuesday January 20 in New York. The production, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will begin preview performances on February 28 and open on March 12 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45 Street). The cast features Marsha Mason, Andre DeShields, Michael T. Weiss, Aaron Lazar, and Margarita Levieva.

The Real Thing FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Real Thing have there been?
The Real Thing has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, West End which opened in 2010 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has The Real Thing been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Costume Design for Anthea SylbertBest Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols and Best Scenic Design for Tony Walton.
What Tony Awards has The Real Thing won?
Best Play, Best Costume Design for Anthea Sylbert, Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols, Best Scenic Design for Tony Walton, .
What awards has The Real Thing been nominated for?
The Real Thing has been nominated for several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Mike Nichols was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, while Tharon Musser received a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design. Tom Stoppard was nominated for Outstanding Play, and Tony Walton was nominated for Outstanding Set Design, both at the Drama Desk Awards. Jeremy Irons received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards. The show was also nominated for Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has The Real Thing won?
The Real Thing has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Mike Nichols received the Outstanding Director of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Tharon Musser won the Outstanding Lighting Design award, and Tony Walton received the Outstanding Set Design award, both at the Drama Desk Awards. Tom Stoppard's play was also recognized with the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Jeremy Irons was honored with the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, The Real Thing was named Best Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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