The Seagull 2008 - Articles Page 17

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Opened: March 13, 2008
Closing: April 13, 2008

The Seagull - 2008 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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The renowned scholar Michael Henry Heim, professor of Slavic languages and literature at the University of California, has written a brilliant new translation of this play that established Chekhov. One of the first productions of the Moscow Art Theatre, the plot deals with a young Treplev, his unfulfilled literary ambitions and his love for Nina. Convinced that he has lost her and furious at her attention to the literary lion, Trigorin, the despairing young man kills a seagull and lays it at Nina's feet as a symbol of his ruined hopes. Nina leaves with Trigorin, only to return later after Trigorin has lost interest in her. In a moving half-coherent speech, she compares herself to the seagull destroyed by a man's momentary whim. In this translation, Professor Heim gives us a fluent, utterly Chekhovian text without making it so contemporary that the play loses its sense of period. This is The Seagull that soars.

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The Seagull - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 17

The Colony Theatre Company Opens West Coast Premiere of CELADINE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

The Colony Theatre Company Cancels This Weeks Performances Of CELADINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010


Due to a family emergency within the cast of the Colony Theatre's production of CELADINE, opening this Saturday night, ALL PERFORMANCES this week have been cancelled, including the press opening this Saturday and Sunday.

The Colony Theatre Company Presents West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, Runs 2/6-3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

Acker, Pine Set for Boomerang's Reading of THE MONSTER TALES, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2010


Amy Acker and Larry Pine have been announced for the upcoming reading of THE MONSTER TALES by Mary Jett Parsley Wrenn. The reading will be a part of Boomerang Theatre Company's new Legacy Reading Series and will take place February 1st at 7:00pm at The Actors Company Theatre.

University of Utah Department of Theatre Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2010


The University of Utah Department of Theatre Presents Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW from February 19 to March 7, 2010.

Acker, Pine Set for Boomerang's Reading of THE MONSTER TALES, 2/1
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 15, 2010


Amy Acker and Larry Pine have been announced for the upcoming reading of THE MONSTER TALES by Mary Jett Parsley Wrenn. The reading will be a part of Boomerang Theatre Company's new Legacy Reading Series and will take place February 1st at 7:00pm at The Actors Company Theatre.

The Roundtable Ensemble Presents GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD, Opens 1/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2010


The Roundtable Ensemble (Kelly Ann Moore, Artistic Director and Joshua P. Weiss, Managing Director), now in its 11th season, will present a new adaptation of Nikolai Erdman's black comedy 'The Suicide' entitled 'GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD.'

The Southern Theater Presents HEDDA GABLER 2/11-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


Genevieve Bennett, creator of the 2008 Twin Cities Chekhov Festival and director of its sold-old production of The Seagull, has proved to be one of the Twin Cities most promising young directors.

Goodman Theatre Announces Casting for THE LONG RED ROAD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


Rehearsals begin today for Goodman Theatre's world-premiere production of The Long Red Road by Brett C. Leonard, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, February 13 - March 14, 2010 in the Goodman's Owen Theatre.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Ends Run at the Arts Theatre January 10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


Gareth Hale will play Scrooge in Susie McKenna and Steve Edis' adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, which is to open in the newly refurbished Arts Theatre in November this year. A Christmas Carol, produced by Tiny Tim Productions, will preview from 11 November, with the press performance on 25 November, and is booking until 10 January 2010.

The Colony Theatre Company Presents West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, Runs 2/6-3/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

The Roundtable Ensemble Presents GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD, Opens 1/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2009


The Roundtable Ensemble (Kelly Ann Moore, Artistic Director and Joshua P. Weiss, Managing Director), now in its 11th season, will present a new adaptation of Nikolai Erdman's black comedy 'The Suicide' entitled 'GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD.'

The Roundtable Ensemble Presents GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD, Opens 1/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009


The Roundtable Ensemble (Kelly Ann Moore, Artistic Director and Joshua P. Weiss, Managing Director), now in its 11th season, will present a new adaptation of Nikolai Erdman's black comedy 'The Suicide' entitled 'GOODBYE CRUEL WORLD.'

Applause Theatre & Cinema Books Announce The Release Of Screen World and Theatre World
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2009


Applause Theatre & Cinema Books is excited to release the most current volumes of two of its most beloved annuals: Screen World and Theatre World. These beautiful books make great casual reads as well as the ultimate go-to source for every film and play of the year.

Alan Cumming Plays Final Show at the Geffen 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2009


Following a sold-out run a few months ago, Tony Award winner Alan Cummingbrings his rockin' cabaret show back to the Geffen Playhouse for eight shows only from Sunday, December 13 to Friday, December 18.

Alan Cumming Returns To The Geffen 12/13-18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009


Following a sold-out run a few months ago, Tony Award winner Alan Cummingbrings his rockin' cabaret show back to the Geffen Playhouse for eight shows only from Sunday, December 13 to Friday, December 18.

Goodman Theatre Presents THE LONG RED ROAD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 11, 2009


Goodman Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Brett C. Leonard's The Long Red Road directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, February 13 - March 14, 2010 in the Goodman's 400-seat flexible Owen Bruner Theatre.

Casting Complete for Knightley-Led THE MISANTHROPE in West End, Opens December 7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.

Keira Knightley Led West End THE MISANTHROPE Begins Previews 12/5
by Eddie Varley - Dec 5, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.

Alan Cumming Returns To The Geffen 12/13-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


Following a sold-out run a few months ago, Tony Award winner Alan Cummingbrings his rockin' cabaret show back to the Geffen Playhouse for eight shows only from Sunday, December 13 to Friday, December 18.

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: An American Musical Celebration Opens 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


The gladness of your heart is the greatest gift of all. The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz).

Casting Complete for Knightley-Led THE MISANTHROPE in West End, Opens December 7
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 9, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.

Electric Pear's Fourth Season Opens with the World Premiere of BALATON 10/17-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Electric Pear Productions (Melanie Sylvan, Executive Producer and Ashlin Halfnight, Artistic Director) announces its 2009/2010 series and their grant from the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation. Electric Pear Productions is the recipient of a Peter Jay Sharp Foundation Grant in 2009.

Electric Pear's Fourth Season Opens with the World Premiere of BALATON 10/17-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Electric Pear Productions (Melanie Sylvan, Executive Producer and Ashlin Halfnight, Artistic Director) announces its 2009/2010 series and their grant from the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation. Electric Pear Productions is the recipient of a Peter Jay Sharp Foundation Grant in 2009.

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: An American Musical Celebration Opens 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


The gladness of your heart is the greatest gift of all. The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive, The Mineola Twins, The Baltimore Waltz).

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The Seagull has had 10 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1954, Off-Broadway which opened in 1956, Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1973, Off-Broadway which opened in 1975, Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1983, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008 and West End which opened in 2020.

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