What the Butler Saw 1989 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: February 15, 1989
Closing: May 10, 1989

What the Butler Saw - 1989 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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What the Butler Saw is a farcical play by English playwright, John Kingsley “Joe” Orton. First performed in 1969, after Orton’s death, the play is about a doctor in a psychiatric home who tries to seduce the woman he wants for a secretary, and their attempts to hide an incident during the interview. The play was Orton’s attempt to revive comedy and farce in theatre at the time. Orton is remembered for his daring attempts to shock and amuse audiences; darkly farcical modern plays are known as “Ortonesque.” His first novel, Head to Toe, was published posthumously.

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UK Tour of English Touring Theatre & RSC's A MAD WORLD MY MASTERS Sets Full Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2015

Following a critically acclaimed run in Stratford in 2013, the Royal Shakespeare Company and English Touring Theatre's production of Thomas Middleton's A Mad World My Masters returns in 2015 for an eight venue national tour to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre (26 - 28 February), Grand Theatre Blackpool (5 - 7 March), Theatre Royal Brighton (10 - 14 March), Malvern Theatres (24 - 28 March), Hall for Cornwall (31 March - 4 April), Theatre Royal Bath (7 - 11 April), Darlington Civic Theatre (14 - 18 April), and Cambridge Arts Theatre (21 - 25 April), before a limited run at the Barbican (29 April - 9 May).

Taking Back Sunday and More Set for the Best Buy Theater This Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2014

Taking Back Sunday with The Menzingers and letlive. are coming to Best Buy Theater on March 18. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, November 14 at 10AM - see below for details!

BWW Reviews: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Olney Theatre Center is Just Plain Exceptional
by Charles Shubow - Apr 25, 2014

Ahrens/Flaherty Musical is a must see for families.

Richard Wilson To Star In KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, Sheffield
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 20, 2014

With The Brian Friel Season and The Full Monty both currently in rehearsals, Artistic Director Daniel Evansannounces that Richard Wilson will take to the stage at Sheffield Theatres for the first time in Samuel Beckett's masterpiece, Krapp's Last Tape.

Brian Dennehy to Lead THE STEWARD OF CHRISTENDOM at Mark Taper Forum in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2012

Five powerful productions have been scheduled for Center Theatre Group's 2013 season at the Mark Taper Forum, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.

BWW Reviews: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Olney Theatre Center is a Real Gas
by Charles Shubow - Aug 10, 2012

If the summer makes you yearn for a delightful musical, take the journey to the Olney Theatre Center and enjoy.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2012