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Opened: February 27, 1997
Closing: June 28, 1998

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Oscar, Tony and Pulitzer-Winning Playwright Alfred Uhry Speaks at Harper College Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2014


Uhry, the only American playwright to have won an Oscar, a Tony (two of them) and a Pulitzer Prize, will share similar stories on a more intimate stage at Harper College for 'An Evening with Playwright Alfred Uhry.'

Oscar, Tony and Pulitzer-Winning Playwright Alfred Uhry to Speak at Harper College, 6/26
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014


Uhry, the only American playwright to have won an Oscar, a Tony (two of them) and a Pulitzer Prize, will share similar stories on a more intimate stage at Harper College for "An Evening with Playwright Alfred Uhry."

Director Edgar Wright Exits Marvel's ANT-MAN
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014


The studio confirmed the news today, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Wright co-wrote the script with Joe Cornish, and has been with the project since its initial development in 2006.

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO to Opens Tonight at TheatreWorks New Milford
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2014


Tonight, May 2, TheatreWorks New Milford will debut Alfred Uhry's 1997 comedy-drama, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. The curtain goes up at 8:00 p.m. on this four-week run.

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO to Open 5/2 at TheatreWorks New Milford
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2014


On Friday, May 2, TheatreWorks New Milford will debut Alfred Uhry's 1997 comedy-drama, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. The curtain goes up at 8:00 p.m. on this four-week run.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Marvel Confirms Paul Rudd Will Star in ANT-MAN
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 20, 2013


Marvel has officially confirmed that Rudd will indeed star in director Edgar Wright's film.

Broward Stage Door Theatre Presents THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, Now thru 12/31
by Carol Kassie - Nov 15, 2013


It's December 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but many of Atlanta's German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. The Last Night of Ballyhoo centers around Atlanta's Freitag family - and as events take various unexpected turns, the family is pulled apart and then mended together with plenty of romance, revelations, and comedy along the way.

Broward Stage Door Theatre to Present THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, 11/15-12/31
by Carol Kassie - Oct 29, 2013


It's December 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but many of Atlanta's German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. The Last Night of Ballyhoo centers around Atlanta's Freitag family - and as events take various unexpected turns, the family is pulled apart and then mended together with plenty of romance, revelations, and comedy along the way.

Report: Paul Rudd, Rashida Jones Finalizing Deals for ANT-MAN
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 24, 2013


Schmoes Knows, who scooped the recent Tim Burton/BEETLEJUICE sequel news last week, claims that sources have confirmed that Paul Rudd and Rashida Jones are finalizing their deals to lead Edgar Wright's upcoming film, following Henry Pym, 'a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to change his size.' Jones would play Janet Van Dyne, later known as The Wasp.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Paul Rudd Frontrunners for ANT-MAN
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2013


Sources have confirmed that the duo will be meeting with Marvel execs and Wright an additional time before any deal is offered. The publication also reports that an additional actor may also be approached, though a name was not given.

Thrillpeddlers Hosts SHOCKTOBERFEST 14: JACK THE RIPPER, Now thru 11/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2013


Thrillpeddlers announces their annual Halloween Extravaganza Shocktoberfest 14: Jack the Ripper - An Evening of Horror, Madness, Spanking and Song Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Jack The Ripper Murders in London. Thrillpeddlers presents its 4th and final preview performance of Shocktoberfest 14 on Sept. 30, the very date that police received the letter that coined the name 'Jack the Ripper' and the case's double-murder occurred.

Photo Flash: Gloucester Stage Opens DRIVING MISS DAISY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013


Gloucester Stage wraps up the 2013 season with Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy from tonight, September 5 through September 22 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Gloucester Stage's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2013


Gloucester Stage wraps up the 2013 season with Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy from September 5 through September 22 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars in action below!

Thrillpeddlers to Host SHOCKTOBERFEST 14: JACK THE RIPPER, 9/26-11/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2013


Thrillpeddlers announces their annual Halloween Extravaganza Shocktoberfest 14: Jack the Ripper - An Evening of Horror, Madness, Spanking and Song Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Jack The Ripper Murders in London. Thrillpeddlers presents its 4th and final preview performance of Shocktoberfest 14 on Sept. 30, the very date that police received the letter that coined the name 'Jack the Ripper' and the case's double-murder occurred.

Julianna Margulies and Paul Rudd Headline THE MERCY SEAT Reading to Benefit MCC Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013


MCC Theater presents a one-night only reading of Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute's acclaimed play, The Mercy Seat, tonight, June 17, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC).

Julianna Margulies and Paul Rudd Headline THE MERCY SEAT Reading to Benefit MCC Theater, 6/17
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 25, 2013


MCC Theater today announced a one-night only reading of Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute's acclaimed play, The Mercy Seat, on June 17, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC).

STAGE TO SCREEN: Broadway Stars in Prime Time Tonight!
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 20, 2013


Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Wednesday, February 20, 2013)!

VIDEO: GRACE's Paul Rudd Reads 'Letterman Top Ten' List
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2012


GRACE star Paul Rudd delivered last night's Top Ten list on CBS's 'Late Show With David Letterman.' The list focused on an unfortunate event that took place at Grace's Cort Theatre last week, when a sickened audience member vomited from the balcony. Below, check out the Broadway star sharing the 'Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Paul Rudd's Mind When An Audience Member Vomited' on last night's show!

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Opens Festival Stage of Winston-Salem's 2012-13 Season, 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012


Resident professional theatre company Festival Stage of Winston-Salem will return to downtown's Hanesbrands Theatre for its third season in 2012-13, presenting the Southern comedy The Last Night of Ballyhoo; North Carolina's first production of the drama 33 Variations; and the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Proof. The final production of the current season, Hatchetman, takes place May 11-27.

GRACE to Host Post-Show Talkback With Author Elizabeth Gilbert, 10/17
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 15, 2012


GRACE on Broadway has announced that international best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) will participate in a post-show conversation about the play as it relates to issues of faith directly following the Wednesday, October 17th at 7pm performance of the show.

Cast of GRACE Appears at Apple Store Soho, Hosts Guest Talkbacks, Beginning Today, Oct 8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2012


Grace, the acclaimed dark comedy written by award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), today announced a series of special events throughout the month of October in support of the the show's Broadway premiere.

Alfred Uhry's APPLES & ORANGES Makes Word Premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Tonight, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2012


Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre will begin its Hertz Stage series with the world premiere of APPLES & ORANGES, a play by Tony Award, Academy Award, and Pulitzer Prize winning author Alfred Uhry. APPLES & ORANGES is based on the memoir of the same name by Vanity Fair writer-at-large Marie Brenner and was originally commissioned by the Manhattan Theatre Club. Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club, will direct the world premiere.

Cast of GRACE to Appear at Apple Store Soho, Host Guest Talkbacks, Beginning October 8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2012


Grace, the acclaimed dark comedy written by award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), today announced a series of special events throughout the month of October in support of the the show's Broadway premiere.

Festival Stage of Winston-Salem Opens Third Season 10/19
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 20, 2012


Festival Stage of Winston-Salem will open its third season with Alfred Uhry's warmhearted comedy The Last Night of Ballyhoo, presented Oct. 19-Nov. 4 at Hanesbrands Theatre (209 Spruce Street, Winston-Salem).

GRACE Box Office Opens at Cort Theatre Today, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012


Producers announced today that the box office at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) is open for business in anticipation of its new tenant: the Broadway Premiere of Grace, the acclaimed dark comedy written by award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG).

The Last Night of Ballyhoo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Last Night of Ballyhoo have there been?
The Last Night of Ballyhoo has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1997 and Los Angeles which opened in 2008.
What Tony Awards has The Last Night of Ballyhoo been nominated for?
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What Tony Awards has The Last Night of Ballyhoo won?
Best Play, .
What awards has The Last Night of Ballyhoo been nominated for?
The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Alfred Uhry, Distinguished Production of a Play (Drama League Awards), Best Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jane Greenwood, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ron Lagomarsino, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Alfred Uhry, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Terry Beaver.
What awards has The Last Night of Ballyhoo won?
The Last Night of Ballyhoo has won several awards, including the Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Alfred Uhry, Distinguished Production of a Play (Drama League Awards), Best Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jane Greenwood, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ron Lagomarsino, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Alfred Uhry, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Terry Beaver.

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