Sight Unseen 1992 - Articles Page 4

Opened: January 7, 1992
Closing: March 22, 1992

Sight Unseen - 1992 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Margulies' play is the story of Jonathan Waxman, a superstar artist, so popular that collectors will buy his work "sight unseen." In London for a major retrospective, Jonathan decides to call his former girlfriend, Patricia, who posed for him as a student and whose influence became a turning point in his early career. Patricia is now married to Nick; they live in the English countryside, where they excavate ancient Roman ruins. She invites Jonathan to spend the night. When he arrives, tensions arise among the threesome. Patricia is still angry that Jonathan dumped her, and wonders about his motives for visiting. Nick, insecure in his marriage, despises both Jonathan's art and his superstar status. Jonathan finds a painting in Patricia's house he had hoped would be there -- "it would fill an empty niche in his show" -- but he also finds himself wondering why his work has never been as good since he left her. The scenes in the countryside are intermingled with scenes of an interview with a German journalist, Grete. Grete questions Jonathan's motivations for his art and his self-promotion. She repeatedly brings up his Jewish heritage, and Jonathan accuses her of anti-Semitism. Throughout Sight Unseen , questions about art, money, love, and inspiration, their codependency and the ways in which they are inextricably entangled, are brought to the surface.

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by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2010


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by Jessica Lewis - Aug 23, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


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La Mirada Theatre Presents DINNER WITH FRIENDS, Runs 6/4-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


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La Mirada Theatre Presents DINNER WITH FRIENDS, Runs 6/4-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fifth and final production of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season, the Pulitzer Prize-winning DINNER WITH FRIENDS, written by Donald Margulies and directed by La Mirada Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Brian Kite (Proof, Steel Magnolias).

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by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010


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by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010


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by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010


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New York Theatre Workshop Opens TOP SECRET, 3/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo, L.A.

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by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2010


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Sight Unseen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sight Unseen have there been?
Sight Unseen has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1992.
What awards has Sight Unseen been nominated for?
Sight Unseen has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Bloom, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Donald Margulies, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Donald Margulies, Performance (Obie Awards) for Dennis Boutsikaris, Performance (Obie Awards) for Deborah Hedwall, Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Donald Margulies, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Laura Linney.
What awards has Sight Unseen won?
Sight Unseen has won several awards, including Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Bloom, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Donald Margulies, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Donald Margulies, Performance (Obie Awards) for Dennis Boutsikaris, Performance (Obie Awards) for Deborah Hedwall, Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Donald Margulies, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Laura Linney.

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