The Learned Ladies 1991 - Articles Page 3

Opened: February 26, 1991
Closing: April 07, 1991

The Learned Ladies - 1991 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Ms. Thomas’ previous and similar rollicking version of Moliere's Les Femmes Savantes delighted audiences off-Broadway in 1991, in a production starring Jean Stapleton as Philamente, a blossoming literary lady on the verge of coming into her own. It was re-imagined in 1993 at ACT in San Francisco, with many productions throughout the country since then. During the Salon movement of the 17th century, women, thirsty for knowledge and freedom, began to read, discuss and absorb all the learning they could now get their hands on. Frequently, into that mix came sycophants and opportunists, to take advantage of the budding but not fully formed intelligence of the Women's Movement. Enter Trissotin, a mediocre poet with a lot of sex appeal and little literary talent, who all but seduces Philamente, determined to be at the forefront of the movement. Equally determined to marry him off to her younger daughter (who just wants to marry her sweetheart Lycandre and raise children), she bullies her meek husband into tacitly agreeing, and the machinations that follow between family members, visiting poets and maids who refuse to learn proper French are predictably and delightfully Molière. This version strays from a strictly literal translation of the play, often employing anachronisms in the rhymed couplets that may appall purists, but have delighted audiences since its original inception.

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La Mirada Theater Presents NOISES OFF, Opens 9/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 30, 2011


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT will open their 2011-2012 season with one of the funniest comedies of all time, NOISES OFF written by Michael Frayn and directed by Richard Seyd.

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by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Unity Center for Practical Spirituality is proud to present an upcoming musical extravaganza: 'Hear Our Song,' to be held at the Norwalk City Hall, Concert Hall at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, on Friday April 8, 2011 at 8 pm.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality Presents Hear Our Song 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Unity Center for Practical Spirituality is proud to present an upcoming musical extravaganza: 'Hear Our Song,' to be held at the Norwalk City Hall, Concert Hall at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, on Friday April 8, 2011 at 8 pm.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality Presents Hear Our Song 4/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2011


Unity Center for Practical Spirituality is proud to present an upcoming musical extravaganza: 'Hear Our Song,' to be held at the Norwalk City Hall, Concert Hall at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, on Friday April 8, 2011 at 8 pm.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality Presents Hear Our Song 4/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2011


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by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


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Complete Casting Announced for PRIVATE LIVES at Laguna Playhouse
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 9, 2011


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David Brannen, Leo Daignault Lead PLAID TIDINGS At The Old Globe 11/27-12/26
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's special engagement of Plaid Tidings - A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid.

David Brannen, Leo Daignault Lead PLAID TIDINGS At The Old Globe 11/27-12/26
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's special engagement of Plaid Tidings - A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid.

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by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010


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David Brannen, Leo Daignault Lead PLAID TIDINGS At The Old Globe 11/27-12/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010


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by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2010


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Yale Rep Presents A DELICATE BALANCE 10/22-11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 8, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

Brancati, Martin, & Pitre Set For LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE in Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

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by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010


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by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2010


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by Mary Hanrahan - Jun 9, 2010


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A.R.T. Presents Clifford Odets's PARADISE LOST, 2/27-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

A.R.T. Presents Clifford Odets's PARADISE LOST, 2/27-3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

A.R.T. Presents Clifford Odets's PARADISE LOST, 2/27-3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2010


American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

A.R.T. Presents Clifford Odets's PARADISE LOST, 2/27-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2010


American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Welcomes Birdsong, Joyce and Wilson to Cast, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2009


Producer Daryl Roth is pleased to welcome Mary Birdsong, Lisa Joyce, Jane Lynch and Mary Louise Wilson to the rotating company of Love, Loss, and What I Wore, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and directed by Karen Carpenter, beginning Wednesday, October 21st. The actresses join current company member Tyne Daly.

The Learned Ladies FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Learned Ladies have there been?
The Learned Ladies has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1982 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1991.

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