God of Carnage 2009 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
90 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: March 22, 2009
Closing: June 06, 2010

God of Carnage - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

God of Carnage is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.



On July 27, 2009 the production began a six-week summer hiatus. Performances resumed September 8.

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GOD OF CARNAGE's New Cast Debuts 11/17
by Eddie Varley - November 17, 2009


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

Lahti, Potts, Smits and Stott to Bicker as Broadway's New GOD OF CARNAGE Leads 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2009


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

God of Carnage Star Jimmy Smits To Guest On Live With Regis And Kelly 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 12, 2009


Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jimmy Smits, who will star in the hit Broadway comedy GOD OF CARNAGE, will appear on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' this Friday, November 13. 'Live with Regis & Kelly' airs in the New York area on WABC-TV at 9:00am. Check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area.

Photo Flash: New Cast of GOD OF CARNAGE Begins November 17
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2009


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

Review - God of Carnage: Screw the Middle Classes! I Will Never Accept Them!
by Kristin Salaky - March 31, 2009


There's a fine, fine line... No, let me rephrase that. There's a wide gaping canyon between clever social commentary and unmotivated slapstick. And while I'm not suggesting that Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage had me longing for the subtle nuances of Messrs. Moe, Larry and Curly I will admit to being reminded of the famous Tallulah Bankhead quip, 'There's less to this than meets the eye.'

Lahti, Potts, Smits and Stott to Bicker as Broadway's New GOD OF CARNAGE Leads 11/17
by Eddie Varley - October 15, 2009


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE Re-Opens On Bdwy 9/8
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2009


The Tony nominated cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE have extended their contracts through November 15. The entire production took a 6 week summer hiatusto allow the cast to fulfill previously scheduled family commitments. The production, starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances tonight, Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Sunday, November 15 with the current award winning ensemble.

NY Times Reports on How the 'God of Carnage' Cast Spent Their Summer Vacations
by Robert Diamond - August 26, 2009


Dave Itzkoff of the New York Times talks to all four members of the show's starry cast about the projects that they've been working on (or not working on) this summer during the show's hiatus. The answers range from sewing to filming... Click here to read the feature story.

RIALTO CHATTER: GOD OF CARNAGE To Extend Through February 2010
by Eddie Varley - August 16, 2009


According to Telecharge.com, GOD OF CARNAGE is now selling tickets through February 28th, 2010. No other information is listed on the extension and there has been no official annoucement as of yet.

GOD OF CARNAGE Takes 'Summer Break' 7/26, Re-Opens 9/8 with Celebrated Cast Intact
by Eddie Varley - July 26, 2009


The Tony nominated cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE have extended their contracts through November 15. The entire production will take a 6 week summer hiatus beginning after today's performance to allow the cast to fulfill previously scheduled family commitments. The production, starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances on Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Sunday, November 15.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Guests On The View 7/17
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Tony nominated Jeff Daniels will sit down with the ladies of 'The View' Friday, July 17. Daniels will discuss GOD OF CARNAGE and his new film, The Answer Man. The program can be seen locally in New York on WABC7, channel 7 between 11AM - 12PM.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Guests On The View 7/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 14, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Tony nominated Jeff Daniels will sit down with the ladies of 'The View' Friday, July 17. Daniels will discuss GOD OF CARNAGE and his new film, The Answer Man. The program can be seen locally in New York on WABC7, channel 7 between 11AM - 12PM.

GOD OF CARNAGE Featured On PBS' 'SundayArts News'
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 23, 2009


One of Broadway's hottest plays GOD OF CARNAGE was recently featured on PBS' 'SundayArts News.'

GOD OF CARNAGE Celebrates 100th Performance Tonight, June 17th
by Eddie Varley - June 17, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE will mark its 100th performance on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre tonight, Wednesday, June 17.

Director Matthew Warchus Guests On Theater Talk Tonight 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 12, 2009


2009 Tony Award-winning director Matthew Warchus is a guest tonight on 'Theater Talk,' the PBS program hosted by the New York Post's Michael Riedel and co-host/producer Susan Haskins, airing at 1:00 AM (early Saturday morning) on WNET Channel 13. 'Theater Talk' also airs in many markets across the country. Check local listings or www.theatertalk.org.

GOD OF CARNAGE to Shut Down July 27 and Re-Open September 8 with Cast Intact
by Robert Diamond - June 2, 2009


The Tony nominated cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE will extend their contracts through November 15. The entire production will take a 6 week summer hiatus beginning July 27 to allow the cast to fulfill previously scheduled family commitments. The production, starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances on Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Sunday, November 15.

Tony Nominated GOD OF CARNAGE Cast Speaks With USA Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009


The God Of Carnage cast- Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden spoke with USA Today, answering questions about the show, their time together, and their thoughts on parenting.

'CARNAGE' Charlie Rose Show Cast Visit Segment Now Available Online
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


The Tony nominated cast of Broadway's hottest new play, GOD OF CARNAGE were featured guests on a recent episode of 'The Charlie Rose Show.' Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden all recently sat down with host Charlie Rose, to speak about the play, working together as an ensemble and the creative process.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Guests On CBS2 News Sunday 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Tony nominated Jeff Daniels will be a featured guest on 'CBS2 News Sunday' this Sunday, May 17 at approximately 8:45AM.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Guests On CBS2 News Sunday 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 15, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Tony nominated Jeff Daniels will be a featured guest on 'CBS2 News Sunday' this Sunday, May 17 at approximately 8:45AM.

GOD OF CARNAGE Cast Featured on 'Charlie Rose Show' 5/15
by Eddie Varley - May 15, 2009


The Tony nominated cast of Broadway's hottest new play, GOD OF CARNAGE will be featured guests on tonight's episode of 'The Charlie Rose Show.' Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden all recently sat down with host Charlie Rose, to speak about the play, working together as an ensemble and the creative process.

RIALTO CHATTER: Bdwy's Reign of 'CARNAGE' to Continue?
by Eddie Varley - May 8, 2009


The New York Times ArtsBeat section one of the biggest questions going around the Rialto regarding this spring's biggest hit, 'God of Carnage,' 'how long will it end up running with its superstar cast of Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini, and Marcia Gay Harden?'

GOD OF CARNAGE Cast Featured On 'Theater Talk' Airing 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 30, 2009


The cast of Broadway's hottest new play, GOD OF CARNAGE will be featured guests on this weekend's episode of 'Theater Talk,' airing late on Friday, May 1 at 1:00AM. Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden all recently sat down with hosts Susan Haskins, and New York Post columnist Michael Riedel to talk about the production.

GOD OF CARNAGE Star Harden Featured In The Toronto Star
by Charlie Piane - April 29, 2009


Marcia Gay Harden, who is currently starring in Broadway's hot new comedy, GOD OF CARNAGE, is currently featured in the Toronto Star. Click here to read the article.

RIALTO CHATTER: GOD OF CARNAGE To Extend Broadway Run?
by Rialto Chatter - April 21, 2009


Broadway hit GOD OF CARNAGE may be extending its run on the Rialto, according to Variety. The trade paper recently spoke with GOD OF CARNAGE star Marcia Gay Harden, and when asked if the show might extend, Harden replied 'We are trying to figure it out. If we can all go on, we will, happily. We are such a team.'

God of Carnage FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of God of Carnage have there been?
God of Carnage has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2009 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has God of Carnage been nominated for?
God of Carnage has been nominated for two Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Matthew Warchus.
What Tony Awards has God of Carnage won?
Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Matthew Warchus, .
What awards has God of Carnage been nominated for?
God of Carnage has been nominated for several awards, including Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards and Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has God of Carnage won?
God of Carnage has won several awards, including the Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards and the Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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