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Ages: 6+
Opened: June 20, 1979
Closing: September 29, 1979

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ABC Family Announces January Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2013


ABC Family announces January 2014 Programming Highlights

Magic Theatre Extends BURIED CHILD Through 10/13
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2013


Magic Theatre is thrilled to announce that audiences will have an additional week to experience Sam Shepard'sBuried Child. Originally scheduled to close on October 6, Buried Child adds 6 more performances and will now close on October 13.

Playwright Sam Shepard in Talks for Indie Film COLD IN JULY
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2013


Showbiz411 reports exclusively that playwright Sam Shepard is currently in talks to star in the upcoming indie film COLD IN JULY.

Khalil Kain Makes Stage Directing Debut in BURIED CHILD at Aaron Davis Hall, Now thru 8/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2013


Actor Khalil Kain, who is known for edgy character roles on film and for the TV series 'Girlfriends,' will make his stage directing debut with Sam Shepard's 'Buried Child,' to be presented by Aaron Davis Hall as an Equity LORT/LOA production from tonight, July 11 to August 3. The production uses a multi-racial cast to reinterpret the underlying symbols of Shepard's landmark play, in which the misfortunes of a Midwestern farming family reveal both the demise and endurance of the American Dream.

MODERN TERRORISM, H2O, HEARTLESS, and More Set for CATF's 2013 Season, Begin. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2013


The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) at Shepherd University has announced the five-play repertory for its 23rd season of producing and developing new American theater. The four-week festival, consisting of 94 performances and other programming, will be held July 5 - 28 on the Shepherd University campus in Shepherdstown, WV.

Khalil Kain to Make Stage Directing Debut in BURIED CHILD at Aaron Davis Hall, 7/11-8/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2013


Actor Khalil Kain, who is known for edgy character roles on film and for the TV series 'Girlfriends,' will make his stage directing debut with Sam Shepard's 'Buried Child,' to be presented by Aaron Davis Hall as an Equity LORT/LOA production from July 11 to August 3. The production uses a multi-racial cast to reinterpret the underlying symbols of Shepard's landmark play, in which the misfortunes of a Midwestern farming family reveal both the demise and endurance of the American Dream.

BWW Reviews: WHEN THE WORLD WAS GREEN (a Chef's Fable) - a MENU for REVENGE
by Jimmy Ferraro - Apr 16, 2013


Director Todd Olson, staged the poetic dialogue with a masterful hand. Mr. Olsen's addition of haunting, instumental melodies at the most reverent moments, further enhanced the sensationalism of the scenes. In 'WHEN THE WORLD WAS GREEN (a Chef's Fable)', Todd Olson has once again, created a work of ART.

MODERN TERRORISM, H2O, HEARTLESS, and More Set for CATF's 2013 Season, 7/5-28
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 9, 2013


The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) at Shepherd University has announced the five-play repertory for its 23rd season of producing and developing new American theater. The four-week festival, consisting of 94 performances and other programming, will be held July 5 - 28 on the Shepherd University campus in Shepherdstown, WV.

Sam Shepard in Talks to Join AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Film
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2012


According to Variety, playwright Sam Shepard is in talks to play Beverly Weston in the film adaptation of Tracy Letts' play August: Osage County, directed by John Wells.

Ginger Grace Stars in TRUE WEST Revival at York Shakespeare Company, Now thru 6/23
by Katie Flood - Jun 9, 2012


The York Shakespeare Company presents Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by Seth Duerr. True West plays a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios (244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor). Opening Night is tonight, June 9 (8pm). $18 tickets are available at www.smarttix.com.

Revival of TRUE WEST Starring Ginger Grace Opens York Shakespeare Company's 10th Anniversary Season, Now thru 6/23
by Katie Flood - Jun 8, 2012


The York Shakespeare Company is pleased to present Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by Seth Duerr. True West will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios (244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin tonight, June 8 and continue through Saturday, June 23. Opening Night is Saturday, June 9 (8 p.m.). $18 tickets are available at www.smarttix.com.

Revival Of TRUE WEST Starring Ginger Grace Opens The York Shakespeare Company's 10th Anniversary Season, 6/8 - 6/23
by Katie Flood - May 10, 2012


The York Shakespeare Company is pleased to present Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST, directed by Seth Duerr. True West will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios (244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin Friday, June 8 and continue through Saturday, June 23. Opening Night is Saturday, June 9 (8 p.m.). $18 tickets are available at www.smarttix.com.

L.A. Theatre Works Records Sam Shepard’s Buried Child
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2011


Buried Child - Tracy Letts and Amy Madigan head the cast when L.A. Theatre Works records Sam Shepard's darkly comic family drama.

L.A. Theatre Works Records Sam Shepard’s Buried Child
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2011


Buried Child - Tracy Letts and Amy Madigan head the cast when L.A. Theatre Works records Sam Shepard's darkly comic family drama.

Outré Theatre Company Presents A Staged Reading Of BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard
by Beau Higgins - Dec 5, 2011


Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning, contemporary classic drama examines a family with a secret that is clawing away at the souls of its members. When Vince, the grandson, arrives after an absence of several years, the secret threatens to spill forth and destroy everyone. Layered with postmodernist symbolism and sardonic humor, Buried Child won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for its depiction of the crumbling of the American Dream.

Tom Bower, Amy Madigan Lead L.A. Theatre Works' BURIED CHILD
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 30, 2011


Buried Child - Veteran character actor Tom Bower and Amy Madigan head the cast when L.A. Theatre Works records Sam Shepard's darkly comic family drama. Probing deep into the disintegration of the American Dream, Buried Child became an instant classic and was the recipient of the first Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979.

L.A. Theatre Works Records Sam Shepard’s Buried Child
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 21, 2011


Buried Child - Tracy Letts and Amy Madigan head the cast when L.A. Theatre Works records Sam Shepard's darkly comic family drama.

BURIED CHILD Opens at Town Players of Newtown 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011


On November 4, Town Players of Newtown will open Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning BURIED CHILD, a family drama surrounding deep, dark secrets on a dying mid-western farm.

BURIED CHILD Opens at Town Players of Newtown 11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011


On November 4, Town Players of Newtown will open Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning BURIED CHILD, a family drama surrounding deep, dark secrets on a dying mid-western farm.

Los Angeles Philharmonic 2011/12 Season Begins
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2011


The 2011/12 season of the Los Angeles Philharmonic begins today.

Pure Theatre Presents KICKING A DEAD HORSE, Closes 8/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2011


PURE Theatre presents the regional premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse by Sam Shepard. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Randy Neale. The show closes August 20th.

Pure Theatre Presents KICKING A DEAD HORSE 8/5-20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2011


PURE Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse by Sam Shepard. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Randy Neale. The show opens Friday, August 5th and will run through August 20th.

Boise Contemporary Theater Presents AGES OF THE MOON
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2011


Tickets are on sale now for a special performance event featuring two of the greatest talents in American theater and film: Sam Shepard and Scott Glenn. The event will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the Egyptian Theatre to Benefit Boise Contemporary Theater.

Sam Shepard/Scott Glenn to Perform Reading of AGES OF THE MOON, 7/28
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2011


Two iconic American actors, Sam Shepard and Scott Glenn will perform a reading of 'Ages of the Moon' to benefit Boise Contemporary Theater on July 28.

Pure Theatre Presents KICKING A DEAD HORSE 8/5-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2011


PURE Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse by Sam Shepard. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Randy Neale. The show opens Friday, August 5th and will run through August 20th.

Buried Child FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Buried Child have there been?
Buried Child has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1978, Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1996, Off-Broadway which opened in 2016 and West End which opened in 2016.
What awards has Buried Child been nominated for?
Buried Child has been nominated for the Playwriting category at the Obie Awards for Sam Shepard.
What awards has Buried Child won?
Buried Child has won the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for Sam Shepard.

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