Wit 1998 - Articles Page 6

Opened: October 6, 1998
Closing: April 09, 2000

Wit - 1998 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Union Square Theatre
100 E. 17th Street New York, NY

Wit, a one-act play written by Margaret Edson, is a powerful and poignant exploration of mortality and the human spirit in the face of terminal illness. Debuting in 1995, Wit quickly garnered critical acclaim for its insightful writing and raw emotional impact. In 1999, it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, solidifying its place as a significant work of contemporary theatre.



The play centers around Vivian Bearing, a brilliant but emotionally reserved professor of Donne poetry, diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. As Vivian undergoes aggressive treatment, the audience witnesses her grapple with mortality, her strained relationship with her students and colleagues, and the search for meaning in her final days.



While cancer is a central element in the play, Wit transcends the confines of a medical drama. It delves into themes of human connection, the power of language, and the enduring search for intellectual and emotional fulfillment.

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Wit - 1998 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 6

Who Will Win at the 2016 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 10, 2016


The 70th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 12th at 8/9c hosted by James Corden. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize.

Patti LuPone, Tituss Burgess, Jose Llana and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly lineup for tonight, May 11, through May 22.

Patti LuPone, Tituss Burgess, Jose Llana and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2016


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly lineup for May 11-22. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

BWW Review: North Carolina Theatre's WIT
by Jeffrey Kare - May 2, 2016


Wit is a 90 minute one act play by Margaret Edson that tells the story of Vivian Bearing, a renowned English professor who has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the course of her illness, Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience.

Critic's Choice: The Shows To See This Weekend
by Jeffrey Ellis - Apr 21, 2016


Shows are opening (Carolyn German unveils her latest, Go From Here, and Nashville Ballet revives Carmina Burana, both this weekend), shows are closing (your last chance to catch The Taffetas at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre before they go the way of The Plaids is this weekend) and The Miss Firecracker Contest is back onstage at Donelson's Larry Keeton Theatre for the second of three weekends. Obviously, the 2016 theater season continues to reveal itself at a breakneck pace, giving audiences a veritable buffet of offerings from which to choose.

ABC Announces This Season's “Dancing with the Stars” Celebrity Cast Live on “Good Morning America”
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2016


The celebrity cast of “Dancing with the Stars” are slipping into their ballroom shoes and getting ready for their first dance on MONDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

All-New Celebrity Cast of DANCING WITH THE STARS Revealed
by TV News Desk - Mar 8, 2016


This season's exciting new cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' will be revealed live, TODAY, MARCH 8, exclusively on 'Good Morning America' (7:00-9:00 a.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

Michael Urie & Ryan Spahn Will Host Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala; Sally Field, Bill Pullman & More Join Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2016


Vineyard Theatre today announced that their 2016 Gala honoring award-winning actress and Vineyard Board President Kathleen Chalfant and New York theatrical press agent Sam Rudy will be hosted by Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn. Scott Schwartz will direct the evening. Paul Masse will be the music director.

wit incorporated to Present COUCH POTATO
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016


Audiences will be delighted by the absurd comedy and touching humanity of Couch Potato, wit incorporated's first show for 2016.

wit incorporated to Present COUCH POTATO
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 25, 2016


Audiences will be delighted by the absurd comedy and touching humanity of Couch Potato, wit incorporated's first show for 2016.

ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS & More Among The Criterion Collection April Titles
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2016


This April, Criterion is pleased to announce a thrillingly diverse slate of titles, encompassing nonfiction groundbreakers, contemporary art-house hits, and romantic dramas from the golden age.

Linda Lavin, NUTTY PROFESSOR Reunion and More Set for Birdland This February
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its February 2016 lineup, featuring Jane Monheit, Monterey Jazz Allstars, Nicolas King, The Birdland Big Band, Showbiz After Hours with Frank DiLella, John Pizzarelli Quartet, Birdland Jazz Party, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Jeff Macauley To Revive 1998 Award-Winning DINAH SHORE Tribute Show for New York Cabaret's Greatest Hits Series, 2/13
by Stephen Hanks - Jan 11, 2016


Stephen Hanks' Cabaret Life Productions is proud to present cabaret performing veteran Jeff Macauley for the February 2016 installment of the BroadwayWorld.com Award-nominated NEW YORK CABARET'S GREATEST HITS at the Metropolitan Room on February 13 at 7 pm. Macauley is bringing back his 1998 Backstage Bistro Award Winner for 'Outstanding Theme Show'--MWAH! THE DINAH SHORE SHOW-- during the month of the legendary singer and TV show host's 100th birthday.

Kathleen Chalfant & Sam Rudy to be Honored at Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 28, 2015


The Vineyard Theatre today announced that their 2016 Gala will honor Vineyard Board President and award-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant and New York theatrical press agent Sam Rudy. The annual Gala Fundraiser will take place on Monday, March 14, 2016, beginning at 6:30pm, at Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

Mx Justin Vivian Bond, Bobby Cannavale and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances, running December 9-20, 2015. Scroll down for details or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Mx Justin Vivian Bond, Bobby Cannavale and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances, running December 9-20, 2015. Scroll down for details or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Stage Left Theatre Presents THE FIRESTORM, Now thru 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming Rolling World Premiere of The Firestorm,  written by Meridith Friedman and directed by Ensemble Member Drew Martin. The Firestorm is the first production of Stage Left' s 34th season. Press opening is tonight, October 30th at 8 PM at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont. The show runs through November 29th.

Michael Riedel Talks New Book RAZZLE DAZZLE and More at The Old Globe Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015


The Old Globe will present a free, one-night-only event, Barry Edelstein In Conversation with Michael Riedel, tonight, October 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Michael Riedel to Talk New Book RAZZLE DAZZLE and More at The Old Globe, 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2015


The Old Globe will present a free, one-night-only event, Barry Edelstein In Conversation with Michael Riedel, on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m.

BWW Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from Michael Riedel's New Book- RAZZLE DAZZLE: THE BATTLE FOR BROADWAY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2015


Michael Riedel, Broadway's most respected (and feared) commentator pulls back the curtain on its stars, its producers, and its mega-hits to reveal all the shocking drama, intrigue, and power plays that happened off stage in his new memoir, Razzle Dazzle (available today; Simon & Schuster; US $27.00). CLICK HERE to order today.

Mx Justin Vivian Bond, Five For Fighting, THE MEETING and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from September 16-27, 2015. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows or scroll down for details!

Tony Nominee Kathleen Chalfant to Star in New Solo Show Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 14, 2015


Nora's Playhouse will present the World Premiere of Laurence Leamer's solo play about Rose Kennedy, ROSE, at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre, 410 West 43nd Street, NYC, beginning November 21st, opening November 29th and continuing through December 13, 2015.  Award-winning stage, film and TV actress Kathleen Chalfant will play Mrs. Kennedy under the direction of Caroline Reddick Lawson. Jane Greenwood is designing the costumes with scene design/projections by Anya Klepikov, lighting by Caitlin Rapoport and sound design by Jane Shaw

Jane Lynch, Our Lady J, Birthday Sax and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances, running August 19-30. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows or scroll down for details!

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Presents Liz Gerring Dance Company in GLACIER, August 19-23
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 16, 2015


Liz Gerring, the 2015 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award winner and artistic director of Liz Gerring Dance Company, returns to Jacob's Pillow for her company's performances of glacier, August 19-23 in the Doris Duke Theatre. Gerring has garnered praise by dance enthusiasts and critics alike for her abstract choreographic style and keen use of musical and visual elements.

Jane Lynch, Our Lady J, Birthday Sax & More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming nightly performances, running August 12-23, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Wit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Wit have there been?
Wit has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1998, Off-Broadway which opened in 1998 and Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has Wit been nominated for?
Wit has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Kathleen Chalfant, who played the lead role, was also nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards.
What awards has Wit won?
Wit has won several awards, including the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Kathleen Chalfant, who starred in the production, also received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards.

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