What the Butler Saw 1989 - Articles Page 2.6

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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What the Butler Saw - 1989 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2.6

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by Max Schwager - Jan 16, 2012


The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

Act II Playhouse Presents TIME STANDS STILL 2/14-3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2012


Act II Playhouse will present the Philadelphia-area premiere of the Broadway drama Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies, directed by Act II Producing Artistic Director Bud Martin.

Castillo Theatre Announces The Learning Play of Rabbi Levi-Yitzhok
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2011


The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) is opening its 28th theatre season with the revival of its first show, Friedman's The Learning Play of Rabbi Levi-Yitzhok, Son of Sara, of Berditchev, directed by Moshe Yassur, a veteran of the Romanian, Israeli and French stages and the former director of the Jewish division of the New Federal Theatre.

Castillo Theatre Announces The Learning Play of Rabbi Levi-Yitzhok
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 19, 2011


The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) is opening its 28th theatre season with the revival of its first show, Friedman's The Learning Play of Rabbi Levi-Yitzhok, Son of Sara, of Berditchev, directed by Moshe Yassur, a veteran of the Romanian, Israeli and French stages and the former director of the Jewish division of the New Federal Theatre.

People’s Light & Theatre Presents DIVIDING THE ESTATE 5/11-6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents the Philadelphia premiere of Horton Foote's Dividing the Estate. It runs May 11 - June 5, 2011 on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & T

Hartford Stage Announces Darko Tresnjak as New Artistic Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 9, 2011


Hartford Stage's Board of Directors, under the leadership of President Paul Bourdeau and Vice-President and search committee chair Jill Adams, announced today the appointment of Darko Tresnjak as the Tony Award-winning theatre's new Artistic Director, succeeding Michael Wilson.

People’s Light & Theatre Presents DIVIDING THE ESTATE 5/11-6/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 11, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents the Philadelphia premiere of Horton Foote's Dividing the Estate. It runs May 11 - June 5, 2011 on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & T

The Castillo Theatre Announces Mr. Hirsch Died Yesterday, Opens 1/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2011


The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) held the first full cast rehearsal today for Fred Newman's MR. HIRSCH DIED YESTERDAY, which runs Friday, January 21 to Sunday, February 20 with an official press preview on Thursday, January 20. Directed by Woodie King, Jr. (founder and producing director of the New Federal Theatre).

The Castillo Theatre Announces Mr. Hirsch Died Yesterday, Opens 1/21
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 16, 2011


The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) held the first full cast rehearsal today for Fred Newman's MR. HIRSCH DIED YESTERDAY, which runs Friday, January 21 to Sunday, February 20 with an official press preview on Thursday, January 20. Directed by Woodie King, Jr. (founder and producing director of the New Federal Theatre).

Sheffield Theatres Announce Casting for The David Hare Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2010


Full casting is today announced for The David Hare Season at Sheffield Theatres.

O'Hurley Extends Run in CHICAGO Thru 9/12; d'Amboise, Bokhour et al. Re-Join Cast for Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 24, 2010


Summer may be winding down, but things are still heating up on Broadway, as the Tony Award-winning, international musical smash CHICAGO announces that stage and screen star John O'Hurley ('Seinfeld,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' Monty Python's Spamalot) has extended his limited engagement as Billy Flynn through Sunday, September 12.

BWW Reviews: SWEENEY TODD is Bloody Good at Signature Theatre
by Charles Shubow - Feb 18, 2010


Sondheim classic musical is given a rousing production under Signature Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer

New Group's Production Of 'MOUTH TO MOUTH' To Close 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2008


The New Group's production of Mouth to Mouth, which will now be closing this Saturday, December 6 The New Group presented 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 22 - December 6, this production features New Group artists David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki.

New Group's Production Of 'MOUTH TO MOUTH' To Close 12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2008


The New Group's production of Mouth to Mouth, which will now be closing this Saturday, December 6 The New Group presented 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 22 - December 6, this production features New Group artists David Cale, Lisa Emery and Elizabeth Jasicki.

The New Group's MOUTH TO MOUTH Opens Tonight, 11/6
by Eddie Varley - Nov 6, 2008


The New Group's U.S. premiere of Kevin Elyot's Mouth to Mouth directed by Mark Brokaw, officially opens tonight, November 6th on Theatre Row.

The New Group Delays Previews of Mouth to Mouth Until 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 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 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).

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).

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What the Butler Saw - 1989 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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1989 Theatre World Awards Performance Joanne Whalley-Kilmer

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