Prelude to a Kiss 1990 - Articles Page 5

Opened: February 20, 1990
Closing: April 19, 1990

Prelude to a Kiss - 1990 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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99 7th Avenue South New York, NY 10014

At Peter and Rita’s wedding, a mysterious old man insists on kissing the bride. While honeymooning, Peter gradually realizes that the woman by his side is not his wife. The wedding kiss caused Rita’s soul and the old man’s to change places. Peter must track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit trapped in an aging and diseased body before it’s too late.

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Prelude to a Kiss - 1990 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

Mamet's RACE to Run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Previews Begin Nov. 17
by Eddie Varley - May 6, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet will make its world premiere at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) beginning on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 with the official opening night on Thursday, December 6, 2009. Rehearsals are set to begin on Monday, October 19, 2009.

RIALTO CHATTER: Riedel 'Spins' on SPIDER-MAN, Carney Set to Play Webslinger?
by Eddie Varley - Mar 27, 2009


It became official when, SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, was announced to open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010). Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Well 'True Believers', since that official statement, the 'webslinging' work has heated up, and the creative process is in full 'swing' (forgive us the pun, but c'mon...).

RIALTO CHATTER: Spidey's 'Web Side Story' Sneak Peek
by Eddie Varley - Mar 26, 2009


It became official when, SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, was announced to open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010). Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Well 'True Believers', since that official statement, the 'webslinging' work has heated up, and the creative process is in full 'swing' (forgive us the pun, but c'mon...).

'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 2010, Previews Begin 1/16
by Eddie Varley - Feb 24, 2009


SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, will open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010).

'PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY' Opens Tonight, 12/9
by Eddie Varley - Dec 9, 2008


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) New York premiere of PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY, a new play by two-time Tony Award nominee, Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Craig Lucas (Small Tragedy at Playwrights Horizons, The Light in the Piazza, Prelude to a Kiss, Reckless, The Dying Gaul) officially opens tonight Off-Broadway.

Previews Begin Tonight 11/14 For 'PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2008


Previews will begin tomorrow, Friday, November 14 at 8PM for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) New York premiere of PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY, a new play by two-time Tony Award nominee, Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Craig Lucas (Small Tragedy at Playwrights Horizons, The Light in the Piazza, Prelude to a Kiss, Reckless, The Dying Gaul).

Previews Begin Tomorrow 11/14 For 'PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2008


Previews will begin today, Friday, November 14 at 8PM for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) New York premiere of PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY, a new play by two-time Tony Award nominee, Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Craig Lucas (Small Tragedy at Playwrights Horizons, The Light in the Piazza, Prelude to a Kiss, Reckless, The Dying Gaul).

PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY Rehearsals Underway, Opens 11/14
by Reynard Loki - Oct 22, 2008


Rehearsals are now underway for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) New York premiere of PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY, a new play by two-time Tony Award nominee, Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Craig Lucas (Small Tragedy at Playwrights Horizons, The Light in the Piazza, Prelude to a Kiss, Reckless, The Dying Gaul).

Birney, LaChanze, Overbey and More Join Playwrights Horizons 2008/09 Season
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 20, 2008


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, has announced additional casting and details for its 2008/2009 Season.

Michele Pawk Joins Cast of Playwrights Horizons' 'Prayer'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced additional casting and details for the third production of its 2008/2009 Season, the New York premiere of PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY, a new play by two-time Tony Award nominee, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Craig Lucas (Small Tragedy at Playwrights Horizons, The Light in the Piazza, Prelude to a Kiss, Reckless, The Dying Gaul). PRAYER FOR MY ENEMY is the first of two plays by Mr. Lucas that will receive their New York premiere this season.

'Taking Over' and 'Wishful Drinking' Add Tour Dates and Locations
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


Today Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, announced additional dates for two solo shows that he staged in Berkeley before launching them on tours across the continent. Danny Hoch's Taking Over had its world premiere at Berkeley Rep in January and hit it big in Montreal this July; next week it starts an All City Tour featuring free performances in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx in addition to previously announced dates in Manhattan and Los Angeles. Moreover, after a record-breaking run in Berkeley last winter, Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking careened through Hartford, San Jose, Santa Fe, and Washington, DC this summer; now it adds Seattle to a list of upcoming destinations that also includes Boston.

'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!

Hoch's 'Taking Over' to Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2008


Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, revealed that Danny Hoch's 'Taking Over' - which made its world premiere at Berkeley Rep in January - is headed on the road.

Bogardus, Davis, Darlow, Etc. Join 'Old Acquaintance' Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2007


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full company joining Margaret Colin as 'Katharine Markham' and Tony Award-winner Harriet Harris as 'Mildred Watson Drake' in a new Broadway production of John Van Druten's comedy Old Acquaintance, directed by Michael Wilson at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway

Prelude To A Kiss: Till Death Do Us Part
by Michael Dale - Mar 19, 2007


Craig Lucas' deceptively light comic romantic fantasy can send you out of the theatre smiling, and then keep you awake at nights wondering.

First Prelude to a Kiss Preview Moved Back a Day to 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2007


Roundabout Theatre Company has moved the first preview of its revival of Prelude to a Kiss back a day, to February 17th

Prelude to a Kiss Announces Full Broadway Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2007


Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present John Mahoney (Old Man), Annie Parisse (Rita) and Alan Tudyk (Peter) in a new Broadway production of Craig Lucas' romantic drama Prelude to a Kiss with Robin Bartlett (Mrs. Boyle) and James Rebhorn (Dr. Boyle), directed by Daniel Sullivan at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St).

Rebhorn Rounds Out Cast of Prelude to a Kiss Revival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2007


Casting is now complete for Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Craig Lucas' romantic drama Prelude to a Kiss

Mahoney, Parisse, Tudyk, Etc. Set for Prelude to a Kiss
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2007


The Roundabout Theatre Company has confirmed an upcoming revival of Craig Lucas' body-swapping 1990 romantic comedy Prelude to a Kiss

John Mahoney to Star in Prelude to a Kiss Revival?
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2006


The Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming revival of Craig Lucas' Prelude to a Kiss is likely to star stage and TV veteran John Mahoney

Roundabout to Revive Lucas' Prelude to a Kiss Next Year
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2006


According to a casting notice, Craig Lucas' 1990 comedy Prelude to a Kiss will be coming back to Broadway, under the auspices of the Roundabout Theatre Company

FESTEN with Bryggman, Hayden, MacGraw and Margulies Begins Previews March 23 and Opens April 9 at Music Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2006


Bill Kenwright and Marla Rubin announce that they will present the Almeida Theatre production of FESTEN, the hugely successful London play about a family with a dark secret, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 W. 45th St.), with performances beginning Thursday, March 23. Larry Bryggman, Michael Hayden, Ali MacGraw and Julianna Margulies have been cast in the Broadway production. Directed by Rufus Norris, in a dramatization by David Eldridge from the Danish 1998 film, FESTEN will have its official press opening on Sunday, April 9.

Roundabout announces Harold Wolpert as new Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2005


Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of the Roundabout Theatre Company, is pleased to announce that Harold Wolpert will be joining the company as the new Managing Director on July 5th, 2005.

Prelude to a Kiss FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Prelude to a Kiss have there been?
Prelude to a Kiss has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990.
What awards has Prelude to a Kiss been nominated for?
Prelude to a Kiss has been nominated for several awards. These include Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Craig Lucas, Direction (Obie Awards) for Norman Rene, Performance (Obie Awards) for Alec Baldwin, and Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has Prelude to a Kiss won?
Prelude to a Kiss has won several awards, including the Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Craig Lucas, Direction (Obie Awards) for Norman Rene, Performance (Obie Awards) for Alec Baldwin, and Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

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