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Ages: 13+
Opened: October 14, 1987
Closing: October 29, 1988

Burn This - 1987 - Broadway History , Info & More

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"Burn This" is a powerful drama written by Lanford Wilson that premiered in 1987. The story unfolds in the bohemian art world of downtown New York City in the 1980s. It centers around Anna, a dancer grappling with grief after the death of a close friend, and Pale, a volatile restaurant owner with a hidden past. Their chance encounter ignites a passionate and intense connection, laced with raw emotions and unspoken desires. The play explores themes of loss, love, and the complexities of human relationships.



"Burn This" garnered critical praise for its raw and honest portrayal of human connection. The play delves into the characters' vulnerabilities and the challenges they face, creating a captivating and emotionally charged experience for audiences.

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BWW Feature: At Brandy's Piano Bar The Show Must Go On, Come Snow or Come Shine
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 28, 2021


Four decades later and in the middle of a show business shut down, Brandy's Piano Bar is still offering live entertainment ... and some great hot toddies.

Join A Worldwide Watch Party Of THE EVIL DEAD Hosted By Actor Bruce Campbell
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2021


Cult favorite actor Bruce Campbell will host WATCH LIVE Livestreams' worldwide virtual viewing party of The Evil Dead, providing live commentary throughout with his movie memories, behind-the-scenes accounts, anecdotes from the film, hilarious stories, and for a few lucky viewers, even answer questions live from the chat.

Arthur P. Siccardi, Broadway Production Supervisor, Dies at 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020


Beloved Broadway production supervisor Arthur P. Siccardi has passed away at 89. Arthur P., II was one of the best-loved figures in the American theater, with a distinguished career as a production supervisor that spanned five decades working with the biggest stars, directors and producers on some of the best-known shows in Broadway history.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Presents Virtual Watch Party of EVIL DEAD With Bruce Campbell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2020


NJPAC presents virtual viewing of the 1981 Sam Raimi classic, Evil Dead on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. There will be live commentary throughout by Bruce Campbell himself.  Watch the film with Campbell as he shares memories, stories, and anecdotes from the film, and for a few lucky viewers, Bruce will even answer questions from the chat.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

BWW Blog: Plays That Will Change You
by Student Blogger: Emily Bonifacio - Nov 21, 2019


My fall quarter at SCAD just ended last week and now I'm off until the beginning of January for my winter break. One of the classes I took as a dramatic writing major was playwriting and I got to thinking about some of my favorite plays that I would love to share with people and hopefully they can experience for themselves one day. You can also add these to your Christmas wish list if you so desire.

Asylum Theatre Returns with BURN THIS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2019


Asylum Theatre returns with their sophomore production, Lanford Wilson's Burn This.

MCT Announces OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Cast And Crew
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2019


Outside Mullingar opens on June 21 at Mad Cow Theatre - John Patrick Shanley's romantic comedy about whether it's ever too late to fall in love. Orlando, FL, June 5, 2019

VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 9- BURN THIS Nabs A Tony For Joan Allen
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2019


In 1987, the sizzling drama earned a Best Leading Actress In A Play Tony for one of its stars, Joan Allen. Check out her acceptance speech below!

Nominees Announced for 20th Annual Golden Trailer Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 9, 2019


 The Golden Trailer Awards,  the most anticipated, fun and prestigious event honoring marketing executives and companies that create movie trailers, commercials and posters worldwide, today announced nominees in the 20th annual competition.  Evelyn Watters, Golden Trailer Awards Executive Director, proudly announced the 2019 nominees along with the show's executive producer Monica Brady.  #GTA20, will take place on Wednesday, May 29th at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: CABARET
by Ben Rimalower - May 10, 2019


Cabaret is one of the most successful, popular and influential musicals ever written. You can call it's Kander and Ebb's masterpiece or a defining triumph for Hal Prince or Bob Fosse and in any case, you'll be right on the money. So it's no wonder I have so many damn recordings of the score. The good news is they are all available for streaming on various platforms and so I can throw out all these CDs without having to do any uploading.

Review Roundup: BURN THIS Opens On Broadway Starring Keri Russell And Adam Driver
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2019


The first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's Burn This starring Academy Award Nominee and three-time Emmy Award Nominee Adam Driver (Pale), Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell (Anna), Tony Award Nominee David Furr (Burton) and Tony Award Nominee Brandon Uranowitz (Larry), opens on Broadway tonight!

BWW Review: Adam Driver and Keri Russell Star in Lanford Wilson's Drama of Sex and Grieving, BURN THIS
by Michael Dale - Apr 17, 2019


The phrase 'toxic masculinity' wasn't exactly in the vernacular in 1987, when Circle Rep's buzz-producing run of Lanford Wilson's Burn This moved uptown to Broadway. So perhaps coked-up, homophobic, violently aggressive, possessive bullies were considered sexier than they are now.

BURN THIS Will Offer Lottery Tickets Via TodayTix
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2019


In honor of the first preview of the Broadway revival of Burn This, the show has announced that exclusive $39 lottery tickets will be available through TodayTix beginning today. Tickets are subject to limited availability.

Photo Coverage: Adam Driver, Keri Russell & More Pose in Rehearsals for BURN THIS on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Mar 7, 2019


The first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's Burn This, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, will begin performances on Friday, March 15, 2019 and officially opens on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Broadway's Hudson Theatre. Burn This stars Academy Award Nominee and three-time Emmy Award Nominee Adam Driver (Pale), Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell (Anna), Tony Award Nominee David Furr (Burton) and Tony Award Nominee Brandon Uranowitz (Larry).

BURN THIS Box Office Opens Today
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2019


The box office for BURN THIS will open today, February 4 at 10am EST at Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street).

Photo Flash: Things Heat Up as Adam Driver & Keri Russell Pose for BURN THIS
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2019


Three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver (Pale) and Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell (Anna) will lead the first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, BURN THIS is set to begin performances on Friday, March 15, 2019 and officially opening on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Hudson Theatre.

Sundance Film Festival Announces 2019 Film Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 28, 2018


The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 24 - February 3, 2019.

Brandon Uranowitz and David Furr Join Broadway Revival of BURN THIS at the Hudson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2018


It has just been revealed that actors David Furr and Brandon Uranowitz will join three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver and Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell in the first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS.

KCPublic Presents THE MADNESS OF LADY BRIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2018


This November, Kansas City Public Theatre (KCPublic) will present an immersive experience, THE MADESS OF LADY BRIGHT, a dragedy by Lanford Wilson.

Who Knows What You'll Find! A Guide to the 2018 Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2018


The heart of NYC's theatre district will be filled with Broadway stars, fans and unmissable theatrical treasures this Sunday, September 30, 2018, for the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Nitzer Ebb Premieres JOIN IN THE CHANT (BURN! REMIX) From Expansive Vinyl Box Set
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 25, 2018


This career spanning retrospective box marks the first time that all five of the band's albums for Geffen/Mute have been collected in one complete box set. The box set features expanded double black vinyl of each album (10 vinyl LPs in all), with several bonus tracks and hard to find 12' mixes - all carefully curated and remastered by Pylon Records. The original artwork has also been expanded into gatefold sleeves, with embossing and spot UV finish. It also contains a large size booklet with liner notes by the band's co-founders Douglas McCarthy and Bon Harris, along with unseen photos, flyers and artwork, detailing their entire career in chronological order from Essex to Los Angeles. These albums have been out-of-print since the early '90s and have never been reissued prior to this.

Breaking: Keri Russell Will Join Adam Driver in BURN THIS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2018


Producer David Binder just announced today that Golden Globe Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Keri Russell will join three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver in the first revival of Pulitzer Prize Winner Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, BURN THIS will begin performances in March 2019 at a Broadway theater to be announced.

Sonorous Road Rep Announces BURN THIS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2018


BURN THIS is a riveting play about the bloom of love rooted in tragedy. We find ourselves exploring an insular group of friends, mourning the loss of one of their own. The weaving tale between Anna, Burton, and Larry only gets more skewed throughout the play when Robbie's brother shows up at their doorstep. Will love and friendship prevail over loss. Or will sadness, bitterness and anger overwhelm them all?

Burn This FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Burn This have there been?
Burn This has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1987, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002 and Broadway which opened in 2019.
What awards has Burn This been nominated for?
Burn This has been nominated for several awards. John Lee Beatty was nominated for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards, and Eric Roberts was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards. These nominations recognize the outstanding work of both Beatty and Roberts in their respective categories.
What awards has Burn This won?
Burn This has won several awards, including the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for John Lee Beatty and the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Eric Roberts.

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