BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Performance By A Leading Actor In A Musical'
At Berkeley Repertory Theatre, audiences are screaming with laughter, critics are gushing with praise, and cats are screeching in horror? It?s unanimous: The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a hit.
April is the cruelest - and most hilarious - month at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, when Les Waters lets loose with another shocking script from Martin McDonagh. In 2007, the Obie Award-winning director scored a direct hit with his extended run of The Pillowman; since then, the Academy Award-winning author released his first feature film, In Bruges. Now Berkeley Rep reenlists these seasoned artists for another vicious comedy: The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Staged in the state-of-the-art Roda Theatre, this edgy farce begins previews on April 17, opens April 22, and closes May 17. BART and Wells Fargo serve as season sponsors for Berkeley Rep's 41st year of fearless theatre, and the executive producers for this show are Marjorie Randolph, Betty and Jack Schafer, and Philip and Shirley Schild.
April is the cruelest - and most hilarious - month at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, when Les Waters lets loose with another shocking script from Martin McDonagh. In 2007, the Obie Award-winning director scored a direct hit with his extended run of The Pillowman; since then, the Academy Award-winning author released his first feature film, In Bruges.
Country music star, CMA Winner, ACM Winner and four-time Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols has been offered the role made famous by George Strait in the Broadway production of the hit movie, Pure Country. According to producer Randall L. Wreghitt, the musical is in the process of securing the remainder of its financing and casting, and plans to open in early 2010.
The multi award-winning THEATRE TRIBE is thrilled to announce that the Los Angeles premiere of A SKULL IN CONNEMARA, written by acclaimed playwright Martin McDonagh (The Beauty Queen of Leenane), directed by Ovation Award-winner Stuart Rogers (The Long Christmas Ride Home, Recent Tragic Events) and featuring Ovation award-winner Morlan Higgins, Jenny O'Hara, John K. Linton and Jeff Kerr McGivney is EXTENDING through Saturday, March 28 at Theatre Tribe, 5267 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
Atlantic Theater Company and Druid are proud to announce a second extension of Martin McDonagh's hit dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, which will now play through Sunday, March 15th, 2009 Off Broadway at Atlantic's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).
The limited engagement originally scheduled through February 1, 2009, began previews on December 9 before opening to unanimous critical acclaim on Sunday, December 21, 2008. It was first extended four weeks through March 1, 2009.
Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of The Public Theater, has announced the 26-member Broadway cast of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Newcomers to the cast include Gavin Creel, Caissie Levy and Sasha Allen, who join the rest of the tribe, who are reprising their roles from Central Park last summer. HAIR begins preview performances on Friday, March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
Atlantic Theater Company and Druid's celebrated production of Academy Award winner and four-time Tony Award nominee Martin McDonagh's dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN will celebrate its 100th performance on Thursday, March 5th, 2009.
April is the cruelest - and most hilarious - month at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, when Les Waters lets loose with another shocking script from Martin McDonagh. In 2007, the Obie Award-winning director scored a direct hit with his extended run of The Pillowman; since then, the Academy Award-winning author released his first feature film, In Bruges. Now Berkeley Rep reenlists these seasoned artists for another vicious comedy: The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Staged in the state-of-the-art Roda Theatre, this edgy farce begins previews on April 17, opens April 22, and closes May 17. BART and Wells Fargo serve as season sponsors for Berkeley Rep's 41st year of fearless theatre, and the executive producers for this show are Marjorie Randolph, Betty and Jack Schafer, and Philip and Shirley Schild.
Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to Cleveland. Spring Awakening, the 8-time Tony Award? winning Broadway musical, will open at PlayhouseSquare's PalaceTheatre and play for 16 performances, March 3-15. Spring Awakening is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.
Spring Awakening swept the 2007 Tony Awards? winning eight out of its eleven nominations, including Best Musical, Best Director (Michael Mayer), Best Book (Steven Sater), Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), Best Orchestrations (Duncan Sheik), Best Lighting Design (Kevin Adams), Best Featured Actor (John Gallagher Jr.).
The multi award-winning THEATRE TRIBE is thrilled to announce that the Los Angeles premiere of A SKULL IN CONNEMARA, written by acclaimed playwright Martin McDonagh (The Beauty Queen of Leenane), directed by Ovation Award-winner Stuart Rogers (The Long Christmas Ride Home, Recent Tragic Events) and featuring Ovation award-winner Morlan Higgins, Jenny O'Hara, John K. Linton and Jeff Kerr McGivney is EXTENDING through Saturday, March 28 at Theatre Tribe, 5267 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
The director and star of The Cripple of Inishmaan, Martin McDonagh's funny, heart-wrenching comedy/drama about life in a small Irish village when it becomes the location for a Hollywood movie. Garry Hynes, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director and Mullen, a Tony-winning actress, also discuss their early years as struggling theater artists in their native country of Ireland.
Atlantic Theater Company and Druid are proud to announce a second extension of Martin McDonagh's hit dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, which will now play through Sunday, March 15th, 2009 Off Broadway at Atlantic's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).
The limited engagement originally scheduled through February 1, 2009, began previews on December 9 before opening to unanimous critical acclaim on Sunday, December 21, 2008. It was first extended four weeks through March 1, 2009.
tlantic Theater Company and Druid?s hit production of Academy Award winner and four-time Tony Award nominated Martin McDonagh?s The Cripple of Inishmaan has been extended again following an initial four week extension after opening to unanimous critical acclaim. The limited engagement, originally extended through March 1, will now play an additional two weeks through Sunday, March 15, 2009.
The director and star of The Cripple of Inishmaan, Martin McDonagh's funny, heart-wrenching comedy/drama about life in a small Irish village when it becomes the location for a Hollywood movie. Garry Hynes, the first woman to win a Tony Award for Best Director and Mullen, a Tony-winning actress, also discuss their early years as struggling theater artists in their native country of Ireland.
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.
Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of The Public Theater, has announced the 26-member Broadway cast of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Newcomers to the cast include Gavin Creel, Caissie Levy and Sasha Allen, who join the rest of the tribe, who are reprising their roles from Central Park last summer. Currently in rehearsal at the Union Square Theatre, HAIR begins preview performances on Friday, March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
Broadway's most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to Cleveland. Spring Awakening, the 8-time Tony Award? winning Broadway musical, will open at PlayhouseSquare's PalaceTheatre and play for 16 performances, March 3-15. Spring Awakening is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare.
Spring Awakening swept the 2007 Tony Awards? winning eight out of its eleven nominations, including Best Musical, Best Director (Michael Mayer), Best Book (Steven Sater), Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), Best Orchestrations (Duncan Sheik), Best Lighting Design (Kevin Adams), Best Featured Actor (John Gallagher Jr.).
Oscar winning and Tony nominated playwright Martin McDonagh has not abandoned the stage as feared as he has focused on more film work recently, The New York Times has revealed that he has finished a new play and is eager to see it staged. The new work, titled A Behanding in Spokane, is set in 'small town America', a change from McDonagh's usual locale of Ireland. The Times describes the story as 'a man in his mid- to late -40's who is missing his left hand and needless to say, wants it back'. The Times reports that the play includes 'blood, gore, a bomb and the dark humor' McDonagh has become famous for, there is no exact information at present regarding when or where the production will debut. McDonagh was nominated this past week for best original screenplay for 'In Bruges' his comedy-thriller starring Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. He also directed the film.
THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING THEATRE TRIBE
IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF
A SKULL IN CONNEMARA
GLIMPSES OF THE MOON is pleased to announce the following special guest stars have confirmed to appear Monday nights at 8pm in the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel.
Atlantic Theater Company and Druid are proud to announce a four week extension of Martin McDonagh's hit dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, which will now play through Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Off Broadway at Atlantic's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN began previews Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 and officially opened December Thursday 18th, 2008; and plays a limited engagement through Sunday, February 1st, 2009 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street). BroadwayWorld's cameras caught all action of opening night!
DC's Signature Theatre has announced casting for their production of the Tony Award-nominated comedy The Little Dog Laughed, Douglas Carter Beane's satire of Hollywood ambition, truth, and illusion. The Little Dog Laughed is scheduled to play Jan. 13-March 8, 2009.
2006 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Obie Awards | Playwriting | Martin McDonagh |
2006 | The Lortels | Outstanding Director | Wilson Milam |
2006 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Actor | Domhnall Gleeson |
2006 | The Lortels | Outstanding Lead Actor | David Wilmot |
2006 | The Lortels | Outstanding Play | Atlantic Theater Company |
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