The Laramie Project 2000 - Articles Page 12

Opened: March 18, 2000
Closing: September 02, 2000

The Laramie Project - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, while others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

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The Laramie Project - 2000 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 12

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS 10/16-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2009


The guys are gambling, the dolls are dancing, and the audience will come up a winner when Cabrillo Music Theatre launches its 2009-2010 season with Guys and Dolls. Returning is Director Nick DeGruccio, whose previous Cabrillo production of Jekyll & Hyde led to three Ovation Awards, including Best Director. Returning with DeGruccio is Choreographer Roger Castellano, Ovation-nominated for Jekyll. Musical Direction is by Darryl Archibald, and the production will be overseen by Artistic Director Lewis Wilkenfeld. Cabrillo?s production of Guys and Dolls, created exclusively for the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, will open on Friday, October 16th, 2009 and run through Sunday, October 25th, for Cabrillo Music Theatre in the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents GUYS AND DOLLS 10/16-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2009


The guys are gambling, the dolls are dancing, and the audience will come up a winner when Cabrillo Music Theatre launches its 2009-2010 season with Guys and Dolls. Returning is Director Nick DeGruccio, whose previous Cabrillo production of Jekyll & Hyde led to three Ovation Awards, including Best Director. Returning with DeGruccio is Choreographer Roger Castellano, Ovation-nominated for Jekyll. Musical Direction is by Darryl Archibald, and the production will be overseen by Artistic Director Lewis Wilkenfeld. Cabrillo?s production of Guys and Dolls, created exclusively for the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, will open on Friday, October 16th, 2009 and run through Sunday, October 25th, for Cabrillo Music Theatre in the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Dreyfess, Anderson, Marshall-Green and More Featured in La Jolla's LARAMIE, 10 YEARS LATER Reading, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Actor's Express partners with the Alliance Theatre to bring Atlanta audiences a staged reading of a powerful new play,The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (An Epilogue). Directed by Actor's Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley, the special event takes place on the Alliance's Hertz Stage Monday, October 12, the 11th anniversary of the brutal murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard.

LARAMIE, 10 YEARS LATER: Actors Express & Alliance Theatre Host Atlanta Reading, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Actor's Express partners with the Alliance Theatre to bring Atlanta audiences a staged reading of a powerful new play,The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (An Epilogue). Directed by Actor's Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley, the special event takes place on the Alliance's Hertz Stage Monday, October 12, the 11th anniversary of the brutal murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard.

'LARAMIE PROJECT' EPILOGUE Premieres 10/12 At Lied
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will bring 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later--An Epilogue,' a follow-up of the highly acclaimed 'The Laramie Project' to Lincoln Oct. 12.

The Rep and Webster University Host Free Reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER: AN EPILOGUE 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Webster University will co-host the St. Louis premiere reading of the epilogue to the acclaimed play The Laramie Project which, since its debut in 2000, has been one of the most performed plays in America.

Laramie Update: Mary McDonnell, Mary McCormack And More To Perform In Los Angeles Reading, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


As previously announced, on October 12, nearly 150 theaters nationwide will stage readings of the epilogue piece to 2000's The Laramie Project, entitled The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, in honor of the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. Glenn Close will be hosting a pre-show event to the Lincoln Center performance that will be broadcast to the theaters participating in the event nationwide.

LARAMIE Update: Annette O'Toole And Stephen Schnetzer Featured in DC Reading; Who Wants Cake? To Host Reading In Michigan
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


As previously announced, on October 12, nearly 150 theaters nationwide will stage readings of the epilogue piece to 2000's The Laramie Project, entitled The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, in honor of the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. Two regional companies that have announced productions include Washington DC's Arena Stage and Who Wants Cake in Michigan.

Actors Bridge Stages 'The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later (An Epilogue)' on 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


'The Laramie Project is a play with tremendous historical and cultural impact,' said Vali Forrister, producing artistic director of Actors Bridge Ensemble. 'Actors Bridge was pleased to be the first theater company to bring this important work to Nashville back in 2002. And now, to be part of this nationwide unveiling of its epilogue is an honor, but also a reminder to ourselves, our audience and our community that Matthew Shepard's story still reverberates. Unfortunately, many of the issues the murder brought up are unresolved both at a local and national level.'

Asolo Rep To Premiere THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, EPILOGUE On 10/12 Simultaneously With Over 100 Theatres Worldwide
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Asolo Repertory Theatre and theatres around the world will present the simultaneous global premiere of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later on October 12, 2009, at 8 p.m. This landmark event is free and open to the public, and a national and international interactive online presence.

American Stage Performs Simultaneous Reading of LARAMIE PROJECT With 100 American Theatres 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Producing Artistic Director Todd Olson today announced that American Stage Theatre Company will present the groundbreaking LARAMIE PROJECT with its new Epilogue simultaneously in a historic event that joins over 100 theaters around the country. The American Stage performance is Monday, October 12, beginning precisely at 7:30 p.m.

About Face Theatre To Present a Reading of The Historic LARAMIE PROJECT Epilogue 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Artistic Director Bonnie Metzgar today announced that About Face Theatre will present the groundbreaking LARAMIE PROJECT Epilogue in a historic event that joins over 100 theaters around the country.

La Jolla Playhouse Presents Reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER with Wright, Foxworth, Sands & Winningham
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


On October 12, 2009, La Jolla Playhouse will join with theatres across the country in presenting a reading of the Tectonic Theater Project's new work: The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, by The Laramie Project creators Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Stephen Belber. This compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece will premiere on October 12, 2009 at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall and at more than 100 other theaters in all 50 states, Canada, Great Britain, Spain, Hong Kong and Australia.

Over 100 Theatres To Premiere 'Laramie Project' Epiologue 10/12, New Online Community Launched
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


The creators of the highly acclaimed play The Laramie Project, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center, over 100 other theaters across the country on October 12, 2009.

Over 100 Theatres To Premiere 'Laramie Project' Epiologue 10/12, New Online Community Launched
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


The creators of the highly acclaimed play The Laramie Project, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center, over 100 other theaters across the country on October 12, 2009.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Dreyfess, Anderson, Marshall-Green and More Featured in La Jolla's LARAMIE, 10 YEARS LATER Reading, 10/12
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 9, 2009


Actor's Express partners with the Alliance Theatre to bring Atlanta audiences a staged reading of a powerful new play,The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (An Epilogue). Directed by Actor's Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley, the special event takes place on the Alliance's Hertz Stage Monday, October 12, the 11th anniversary of the brutal murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard.

LARAMIE, 10 YEARS LATER: Actors Express & Alliance Theatre Host Atlanta Reading, 10/12
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009


Actor's Express partners with the Alliance Theatre to bring Atlanta audiences a staged reading of a powerful new play,The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (An Epilogue). Directed by Actor's Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley, the special event takes place on the Alliance's Hertz Stage Monday, October 12, the 11th anniversary of the brutal murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard.

'LARAMIE PROJECT' EPILOGUE Premieres 10/12 At Lied
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2009


The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will bring 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later--An Epilogue,' a follow-up of the highly acclaimed 'The Laramie Project' to Lincoln Oct. 12.

The Rep and Webster University Host Free Reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER: AN EPILOGUE 10/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Webster University will co-host the St. Louis premiere reading of the epilogue to the acclaimed play The Laramie Project which, since its debut in 2000, has been one of the most performed plays in America.

Laramie Update: Mary McDonnell, Mary McCormack And More To Perform In Los Angeles Reading, 10/12
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 2, 2009


As previously announced, on October 12, nearly 150 theaters nationwide will stage readings of the epilogue piece to 2000's The Laramie Project, entitled The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, in honor of the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. Glenn Close will be hosting a pre-show event to the Lincoln Center performance that will be broadcast to the theaters participating in the event nationwide.

LARAMIE Update: Annette O'Toole And Stephen Schnetzer Featured in DC Reading; Who Wants Cake? To Host Reading In Michigan
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 1, 2009


As previously announced, on October 12, nearly 150 theaters nationwide will stage readings of the epilogue piece to 2000's The Laramie Project, entitled The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later, in honor of the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. Two regional companies that have announced productions include Washington DC's Arena Stage and Who Wants Cake in Michigan.

Glenn Close To Host THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER Pre-show
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 30, 2009


The coda to the Laramie Project, The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, will premiere at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on October 12, the anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death on which the play is based. As part of the opening event, stage and screen star Glenn Close will host a pre-show that will be webcast to over 150 theaters nationwide that will also be presenting this sequel piece.

Actors Bridge Stages 'The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later (An Epilogue)' on 10/12
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 19, 2009


'The Laramie Project is a play with tremendous historical and cultural impact,' said Vali Forrister, producing artistic director of Actors Bridge Ensemble. 'Actors Bridge was pleased to be the first theater company to bring this important work to Nashville back in 2002. And now, to be part of this nationwide unveiling of its epilogue is an honor, but also a reminder to ourselves, our audience and our community that Matthew Shepard's story still reverberates. Unfortunately, many of the issues the murder brought up are unresolved both at a local and national level.'

The Laramie Project FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Laramie Project have there been?
The Laramie Project has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What awards has The Laramie Project been nominated for?
The Laramie Project has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels, with the nomination going to Betsey Adams and Martha Swetzoff. The show was also nominated for Unique Theatrical Experience at the Drama Desk Awards, specifically for The Laramie Project.
What awards has The Laramie Project won?
The Laramie Project has won several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design at The Lortels for Betsey Adams and Martha Swetzoff. It has also been recognized with the Unique Theatrical Experience award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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