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Opened: April 1, 1998
Closing: June 13, 1998

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Cook, Martin, Midler, Sting and More Set For Carnegie Hall Gala 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2011


Carnegie Hall launches its 120th anniversary year celebration on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. with a one-night-only gala event hosted by renowned singer/songwriter James Taylor in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. This festive evening pays tribute to Carnegie Hall's illustrious history, highlighting many of the extraordinary musical and cultural events that have taken place on the Hall's legendary stages over the past twelve decades. Featured special guests include: Barbara Cook, Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Sting, and members of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus among others. This concert is one of four Carnegie Hall Perspectives performances presented by Taylor this spring.

Armitage Gone! Dance Returns to The Joyce Theater 4/26-5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2011


Karole Armitage's contemporary ballet company, Armitage Gone! Dance, has announced the official programming for the company's return to The Joyce Theater, taking place April 26-May 8, 2011.

'Song & Dance' Opens at Oregon Ballet Theatre, 4/21
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 30, 2011


The eclectic influences of Oregon Ballet Theatre's final season performance give retiring dancer Anne Mueller a chance to showcase her wit and range in four short works from choreographers (Balanchine, Fonte, McIntyre and Stowell) who have been instrumental to her career and the development of OBT's repertoire.

Mel Brook's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Play at the Orpheum Theater, 3/29 - 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2011


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony®-Award winning smash The Producers, is coming to Omaha, Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 3, 2011. The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein will be presented at the Orpheum Theater by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America.

Mercury Baroque Announces 10th Season Gala 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2011


Mercury Baroque is proud to announce its special 10th Season Gala entitled: Mercury Rising - ¡Fandango! Chaired by Viviana and David Denechaud and Joelle and Geoffroy Petit, the event commemorates Mercury Baroque's 10th anniversary and the ascent of the ensemble to its current status as a cornerstone of Houston's artistic community.

MCC's MISCAST Honors Tomei, Schreiber, Busch et al. 3/14; Bravo's Andy Cohen Hosts
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2011


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) will celebrate the company's 25th anniversary by honoring a host of MCC artists past and present at Miscast 2011. This highly anticipated annual gala will take place on Monday, March 14, 2011 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). Andy Cohen (Host of Bravo TV's 'Watch What Happens Live') will host the evening. David Duchovny (star of the recent MCC Theater hit, The Break of Noon), Téa Leoni, Hugh Dancy (star of yet another recent MCC hit, The Pride) and Claire Danes are this year's honorary chairs. Funds raised from Miscast help MCC Theater produce some of the most talked-about new work Off Broadway and support their Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students, as well as their literary development work with emerging playwrights.

Harris Announces Paris Opera Ballet
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 8, 2011


The Harris Theater for Music and Dance is honored to present the first ever Chicago appearances of the Paris Opera Ballet, considered "one of the world's greatest companies" (Ballet News UK).

Christian Borle, Justin Guarini, et al. Join MCC's MISCAST 2011, 3/14
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2011


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced fabulous additions to their all-star line-up for the company's highly anticipated 25th anniversary gala honoring a host of MCC artists past and present at Miscast 2011. Complementing the glittering, previously announced Miscast will be Christian Borle (Angels In America, Legally Blonde), Justin Guarini ('American Idol,' American Idiot, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) and Josh Henry (Scottsboro Boys, American Idiot). Andy Cohen (Host of Bravo TV's 'Watch What Happens Live') will host the evening, which will take place Monday, March 14, 2011 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Mel Brook's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to Play at the Orpheum Theater, 3/29 - 4/3
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2011


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony®-Award winning smash The Producers, is coming to Omaha, Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 3, 2011. The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein will be presented at the Orpheum Theater by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America.

MCC's MISCAST Honors Tomei, Schreiber, Busch et al. 3/14; Bravo's Andy Cohen Hosts
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 27, 2011


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) will celebrate the company's 25th anniversary by honoring a host of MCC artists past and present at Miscast 2011. This highly anticipated annual gala will take place on Monday, March 14, 2011 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues). Andy Cohen (Host of Bravo TV's 'Watch What Happens Live') will host the evening. David Duchovny (star of the recent MCC Theater hit, The Break of Noon), Téa Leoni, Hugh Dancy (star of yet another recent MCC hit, The Pride) and Claire Danes are this year's honorary chairs. Funds raised from Miscast help MCC Theater produce some of the most talked-about new work Off Broadway and support their Youth Company and in-school partnerships that serve New York City public high school students, as well as their literary development work with emerging playwrights.

Mercury Baroque Announces 10th Season Gala 3/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011


Mercury Baroque is proud to announce its special 10th Season Gala entitled: Mercury Rising - ¡Fandango! Chaired by Viviana and David Denechaud and Joelle and Geoffroy Petit, the event commemorates Mercury Baroque's 10th anniversary and the ascent of the ensemble to its current status as a cornerstone of Houston's artistic community.

DNA Presents Winter 2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2011


Dance New Amsterdam (DNA), Lower Manhattan's premiere international dance center that provides the ultimate studio-to-stage experience for artists, announces their Winter 2011 Season.

Cook, Martin, Midler, Sting and More Set For Carnegie Hall Gala 4/12
by Charlie Piane - Jan 4, 2011


Carnegie Hall launches its 120th anniversary year celebration on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. with a one-night-only gala event hosted by renowned singer/songwriter James Taylor in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. This festive evening pays tribute to Carnegie Hall's illustrious history, highlighting many of the extraordinary musical and cultural events that have taken place on the Hall's legendary stages over the past twelve decades. Featured special guests include: Barbara Cook, Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Sting, and members of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus among others. This concert is one of four Carnegie Hall Perspectives performances presented by Taylor this spring.

DNA Presents Winter 2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2010


Dance New Amsterdam (DNA), Lower Manhattan's premiere international dance center that provides the ultimate studio-to-stage experience for artists, announces their Winter 2011 Season.

Acorn Productions Receives Grant From Rines/Thompson Fund
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2010


Acorn Productions announces that the company has received a $3,000 grant from the Rines/Thompson Fund administered by the Maine Community Foundation to underwrite the company's new series of plays in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook.

Chris Green Quartet DVD Release Party/Fan Appreciation Night Held at Jazz Showcase
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010


Thirty-something-year-old Chicago-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Chris Greene is no overnight sensation.

Chris Green Quartet DVD Release Party/Fan Appreciation Night Held at Jazz Showcase
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010


Thirty-something-year-old Chicago-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Chris Greene is no overnight sensation.

Marcus Center For The Performing Arts Presents YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 11/2-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will begin performances in Milwaukee on November 2 and run through November 7.

Marcus Center For The Performing Arts Presents YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 11/2-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will begin performances in Milwaukee on November 2 and run through November 7.

Primary Stages to Honor the Legendary Samuel Biff Liff at Annual Gala 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010


The annual Primary Stages Gala, a fundraiser benefiting the extensive artistic development programs offered by the company, will be held at the Edison Ballroom (240 west 47th Street, between Broadway & 8th Avenue) on Monday, November 1, 2010.

Chris Greene Quartet Announce 2 Lounge Dates and a Java Jive
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2010


Thirty-something-year-old Chicago-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Chris Greene is no overnight sensation.

Florida Stage Presents 'Cane' A New Mystery
by Beau Higgins - Oct 27, 2010


Florida Stage opens its 24th season with the new mystery 'Cane,' written by Andrew Rosendorf. Cane represents the first in a collection of plays being commissioned by Florida Stage about issues central to the state of Florida (The Florida Cycle). This is a deeply human and riveting new play with some extraordinary special effects-that looks at how it is possible that one of the wettest states in the nation has become so dry.

American Jewish World Service to Celebrate 25 Years of Pursuing Global Justice 10/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2010


American Jewish World Service (AJWS), an international development and human rights organization, will celebrate 25 years of empowering marginalized communities throughout the developing world at a benefit on Thursday, October 28, at 6 p.m., Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th St.

Chris Greene Quartet Announce 2 Lounge Dates and a Java Jive
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2010


Thirty-something-year-old Chicago-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Chris Greene is no overnight sensation.

Primary Stages to Honor the Legendary Samuel Biff Liff at Annual Gala 11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2010


The annual Primary Stages Gala, a fundraiser benefiting the extensive artistic development programs offered by the company, will be held at the Edison Ballroom (240 west 47th Street, between Broadway & 8th Avenue) on Monday, November 1, 2010.

The Chairs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Chairs have there been?
The Chairs has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1998 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2015.
What Tony Awards has The Chairs been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Play for Simon McBurney, Best Lighting Design for Paul Anderson, Best Revival of a Play for Bill Kenwright, Best Revival of a Play for Carole Shorenstein Hays, Best Revival of a Play for Scott Rudin, Best Revival of a Play for Stuart Thompson, Best Revival of a Play for Theatre de CompliciteBest Revival of a Play for Royal Court Theatre Productions and Best Scenic Design for Quay Brothers .
What awards has The Chairs been nominated for?
The Chairs has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Simon McBurney, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paul Anderson, Outstanding Revival-Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Eugene Ionesco, Outstanding Revival-Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Eugene Ionesco, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Quay Brothers, Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paul Arditti.
What awards has The Chairs won?
The Chairs has won several awards, including Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Simon McBurney, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paul Anderson, Outstanding Revival-Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Eugene Ionesco, Outstanding Revival-Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Eugene Ionesco, Outstanding Set Design - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Quay Brothers, and Outstanding Sound Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paul Arditti. These awards recognize the exceptional talent and creativity displayed in the production.

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