Proof 2000 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: May 23, 2000
Closing: July 30, 2000

Proof - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?

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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, announce the complete cast and creative team for this summer's production of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth on the Boston Common.

Review Roundup: Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht Star In SUMMER, 1976 On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976, opens tonight at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Read reviews for the production!

Mr. Bungle Announce First Eastern North America Tour Since 2000
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2023


The dates, which mark the band’s first shows on the East Coast (with the exception of New York City) in 23 years, find Mr. Bungle once again featuring their The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo line-up (Mike Patton, Trevor Dunn, Trey Spruance, Scott Ian and Dave Lombardo). Check out new tour dates now!

Alison Fraser to Reprise Role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023


Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

RENNIE HARRIS PRESENTS: ROME & JEWELS is Coming to the Joyce Theater in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023


The Joyce Theater Foundation will takes audiences back in time to the ‘90s—the 1990s and the 1590s simultaneously—with Rennie Harris presents: Rome & Jewels, the first breakout masterwork of Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater, to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary.

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023


While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

Jessica Hecht to Join Laura Linney in the World Premiere of SUMMER, 1976
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022


Tony Award & Emmy Award Nominee Jessica Hecht will join Tony Award & Academy Award nominee Laura Linney in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976 written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

Theatre Aspen Grant Program Established to Support Solo Flights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022


Theatre Aspen announced that, beginning this season, $10,000 grants will be awarded to two of the Solo Flights selections, to support their further development, underwritten by Rachel and Rick Klausner.

John Lithgow to Direct World Premiere of Douglas McGrath's EVERYTHING'S FINE Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2022


Everything’s Fine, a world premiere autobiographical one-man play written and performed by Academy Award-nominated writer, actor and director Douglas McGrath, and directed by two-time Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award winner John Lithgow, will open Thursday, October 13, 2022 for a limited engagement at the DR2 Theatre.

Hip-Hop Legend Rennie Harris to Make Joyce Theater Return With New York Premiere of LIFTED: A GOSPEL HOUSE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022


The Joyce Theater Foundation will celebrate the joy of hip-hop dance and gospel music in the New York premiere of LIFTED: A Gospel House Musical, the latest work from the brilliant mind of Rennie Harris. The universal story of one man’s spiritual journey told through dance will play The Joyce Theater from August 9-14.

Who Will Win at the 2022 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will win a Tony Award? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Photos: North American Tour of CATS Comes to Portland's Keller Auditorium
by Marissa Tomeo - Jun 4, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour.

World Premiere of Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Company's CURRICULUM II to be Presented at PEAK Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2022


PEAK Performances at Montclair State University will welcome back Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Company for the world premiere of Curriculum II, a timely new work conceived and directed by the iconic, Tony-winning, and currently-Tony-nominated Bill T. Jones and choreographed by Jones with Janet Wong and the Company. 

Metropolitan Opera to Present Company Premiere of Brett Dean's HAMLET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022


On May 13, the Metropolitan Opera will present the company premiere of Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet, a bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless drama, with six additional performances through June 9.

SWEAT Opens at Elmwood Playhouse in May
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022


Elmwood Playhouse has announced its upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Sweat, by Lynn Nottage.

VIDEO: The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Alan Henry - Apr 28, 2022


The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.

The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022


The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.

BWW Interview: Sarah Emmerling's in PROOF at The Carriage House Players
by Mark C. Lloyd - Apr 23, 2022


Sarah Emmerling is in PROOF at The Carriage House Players.

Osvaldo Golijov's FALLING OUT OF TIME to Receive New York Premiere in Zankel Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


On Friday, May 6 at 7:30PM, acclaimed composer Osvaldo Golijov’s poignant and emotional new work Falling Out of Time receives its New York premiere in Zankel Hall.

CATS is Coming to Portland's Keller Auditorium in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2022


One of the biggest hits in theatrical history, CATS will come to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from Tuesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 26 as part of a new North American tour. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 24.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022


Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its line-up of shows for its 2022-2023 Subscription Series. Get the schedule and find out how to get tickets. Back by popular demand, multiple series genres will be available on a season ticket basis including Broadway, Curtain Call, Jazz, Cabaret, Chamber, and Family series.

BWW Review: PROGRAM 6 at San Francisco Ballet Shows Off the Range of This Remarkable Company
by Jim Munson - Apr 8, 2022


BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's stunningly varied Program 6. This final mixed rep program of SFB's 2022 season includes 2 world premieres that show off the incredible range of this world-class company.

BWW Review: PROGRAM 5 at San Francisco Ballet Showcases Its Dazzling Dancers
by Jim Munson - Apr 5, 2022


BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's dazzling new Program 5 running through April 16th, which includes a world premiere by Helgi Tomasson and a reprise of Yuri Possokhov's popular 'Magrittomania.'

Les Ballets De Monte-Carlo Brings Dazzling Production Of ROMEO AND JULIET To Segerstrom Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2022


Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the dazzling Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo making its long-awaited return to the Center with Romeo and Juliet. Considered by many to be the iconic ballet of renowned choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot, Romeo and Juliet has been performed more than 250 times around the world, usually greeted with rousing standing ovations -- and has been added to the repertoire of seven major dance companies.

80s Icons Taylor Dayne, Tiffany & All-4-One Announced At Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022


Take a trip back in time as Taylor Dayne, Tiffany, and All-4-One bring Our Greatest Hits Tour to the not-for-profit Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Thursday, April 14 at 8pm.

Proof FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Proof have there been?
Proof has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000 and Broadway which opened in 2000.
What awards has Proof been nominated for?
Proof has been nominated for several awards. Daniel Sullivan was nominated for Outstanding Director at The Lortels. Pat Collins received a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels. The play itself, produced by Manhattan Theatre Club, was nominated for Outstanding Play at The Lortels. Additionally, John Lee Beatty was nominated for Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels.
What awards has Proof won?
Proof has won several awards, including Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Daniel Sullivan, Outstanding Lighting Design (The Lortels) for Pat Collins, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Manhattan Theatre Club, and Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for John Lee Beatty.

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