The Fever 1990 - Articles Page 15

Opened: November 17, 1990
Closing: December 01, 1990

The Fever - 1990 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The nameless narrator of this blistering monologue lies ill and alone in a dreary hotel room in a poverty-stricken country. A political execution is about to take place beneath his window. Far from the glib comforts of his own life, he struggles with memories and his own conscience, which are challenged by the misery and poverty he sees. With compassion, eloquence, and ruthless self-scrutiny, the playwright discovers that having good intentions toward the dispossessed is not enough. As the narrator reminisces and agonizes over his own responsibility for the downtrodden, he reaches the inevitable conclusion that the politically correct are guilty themselves unless they take action. At the play’s conclusion, the narrator has succeeded in defining his own guilt but is uncertain whether or not he has the personal courage to join in the struggle. Aghast at his own weakness, he longs for forgiveness and the strength to earn it.

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The Fever - 1990 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 15

The New Group Delays Previews of Mouth to Mouth Until 10/22
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 21, 2008


The New Group has pushed back the first preview of the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw, to October 22nd for technical reasons. Mouth to Mouth will open the New Group's season and run through December 27

The New Group to Present Premiere of 'Mouth to Mouth'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2008


The New Group presents the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 21 - December 27, this production features New Group artist David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. Mouth to Mouth will have its Official Opening on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Court Theatre Presents 'Radio MacBeth'
by Steve Leary - Oct 20, 2008


Court Theatre continues its 2008/09 season with SITI Company's Radio Macbeth adapted from the play by Shakespeare and co-directed by SITI Company Artistic Director Anne Bogart and Darron L. West. The production will run November 6, 2008 - December 7, 2008 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. The press opening will be Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

The New Group to Present Premiere of 'Mouth to Mouth'
by Reynard Loki - Oct 8, 2008


The New Group presents the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 21 - December 27, this production features New Group artist David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. Mouth to Mouth will have its Official Opening on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

The New Group to Present Premiere of 'Mouth to Mouth'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008


The New Group presents the U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw as the first production in its 2008-2009 season. Slated for a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 21 - December 27, this production features New Group artist David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki. Mouth to Mouth will have its Official Opening on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

South Coast Rep Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for 'The Heiress'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


South Coast Repertory today announced the cast and creative team for The Heiress, the psychological drama of love, innocence and betrayal by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz.

'Irma Vep', 'Cyrano', and Shakespeare Join 'First Wives' This Summer at Old Globe
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008


Lou Spisto, Executive Producer of the Tony Award-winning Old Globe, is pleased to announce the Theatre's complete 2009 Summer Season.

'Passing Strange' Concludes Run With Spike Lee's Filming
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2008


The long, strange trip is coming to an end: Passing Strange, the rock musical that was born at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, enjoyed an extended off-Broadway run at The Public Theater, and then burst onto Broadway with its original cast intact is scheduled to close this Sunday - but not until it's saved on film. On Saturday, celebrated director Spike Lee will shoot two of the show's final performances to preserve it for future generations!

'The SantaLand Diaries & Season's Greetings' at the Gamm
by Randy Rice - Dec 10, 2007


If you wish for the holiday season with the same anticipation you wish for flu season, The Gamm has the cure for what ails you.

Will Tuckett to Direct Marianne Dreams at The Almeida
by Ryan Woods - May 25, 2007


Will Tuckett will direct Moira Buffini's new stage adaptation of Catherine Storr's 'Marianne Dreams', the Almeida's first production specifically for families.

The Fever: Post-Radical Chic
by Michael Dale - Jan 30, 2007


The New Group revives Wallace Shawn's 1990 monologue about a man feeling guilt for his privileged life

John Rubinstein to Play The Wizard in LA Wicked
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007


Veteran stage, screen and television star John Rubinstein is announced to play The Wizard in the new Los Angeles production of WICKED, which begins performances on February 10, 2007, at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rubinstein joins stars Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, who play Elphaba and Glinda, and Carol Kane, who plays Madame Morrible. Kane appeared in the role during the sold out engagement of WICKED at the Pantages Theatre last summer, and then went on to play the part on Broadway.

Complete London Wicked Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Complete casting has been announced for the West End production of Wicked.

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

Rosemary Harris to star in MTC's The Other Side
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2005


Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce that Tony Award-winner Rosemary Harris will star in the theatre's American premiere production of The Other Side, written by Ariel Dorfman (Death and the Maiden), and directed by Blanka Zizka (Yellowman) at NY City Center Stage I.

The Fever FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Fever have there been?
The Fever has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2007.
What awards has The Fever been nominated for?
The Fever has been nominated for the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for Wallace Shawn.
What awards has The Fever won?
The Fever has won the Obie Award for Best New American Play for Wallace Shawn.

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