The Power of Yes 2009 - Articles Page 19

Run Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes, with no interval
Opened: October 6, 2009
Closing: April 18, 2010

The Power of Yes - 2009 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Lyttelton)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

On 15 September 2008, capitalism came to a grinding halt. As sub-prime mortgages and toxic securities continued to dominate the headlines, the National Theatre asked playwright David Hare to write an urgent and immediate work to be staged in autumn 2009 that sought to find out what had happened and why.



After meeting with key players from the financial world, Hare has created The Power Of Yes, subtitled 'A dramatist seeks to understand the financial crisis', an account of how, as the banks went bust, capitalism was replaced by a socialism that bailed out the rich alone.

The Power of Yes - 2009 - West End Cast

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'Sex, Drugs, Clinton and Me' Plays at Kraine Theater Starting 10/14
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


A man steals a credential, sneaks into the White House, and while there gets a job working as a volunteer, before becoming a homeless heroin addict, going to prison, and getting clean. Yes it is a true story.

Photo Coverage: 'Spring Awakening In The Flesh' Performance and Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Eddie Varley - Sep 16, 2008


Spring Awakening: In The Flesh , arrives in bookstores this month and to celebrate the arrival, the books author David Cote was joined by the show's Tony Award-Winners Steven Sater (Book & Lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (Music) on Monday, September 15 and had an informative 'conversation' - on the show, the music and its long-running success at The Barnes & Noble Store at the Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway @ 66th Street). In addition, cast members from Spring Awakening including Hunter Parrish and Alexandra Socha performed select numbers from the show. Following the presentation the cast and creative team signed copies of the new book, and the Spring Awakening original cast recording.

Gas & Electric Arts Remounts Anna Bella Eema
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2008


Anna Bella Eema is a trailer-park odyssey about a precocious 10-year-old girl and her mother who live on the edge of extinction. As her home is threatened so a city can expand, Anna Bella breathes life into a girl made out of mud who catapults them onto a pulse-quickening rollercoaster ride filled with vampires, wild animals and police chases.

Gas & Electric Arts to Present 'Anna Bella Eema' Starting 9/23
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 11, 2008


Anna Bella Eema is a trailer-park odyssey about a precocious 10-year-old girl and her mother who live on the edge of extinction. As her home is threatened so a city can expand, Anna Bella breathes life into a girl made out of mud who catapults them onto a pulse-quickening rollercoaster ride filled with vampires, wild animals and police chases. Crackling with the heat of the mother/daughter bond, this family's secrets and deepest instincts vividly remind us not only of how many in America are mistreated, silenced, and forgotten but also the tremendous power of their inner resources and resiliency.

Inevitable Announces 08/09 Season of Premieres
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2008


Inevitable Theatre Company proudly follows up its inaugural season with a dynamic selection of music and madness in 2008-09, including the area premieres of two cutting-edge plays and the world premiere concert reading of a new alt-rock musical.

Charm City Call Board: January 2 - 7
by James Howard - Jan 2, 2008


Happy New Year! News of Spotlighters, QuestFest, Run of the Mill, FPCT, more! Plus! Job openings and audition notices!

Movers & Shakers: 46 Artists of the 2007 Baltimore Theatre
by James Howard - Dec 31, 2007


The Up and Comers and The Masters: 46 men, women, and a few youngsters who made their mark on the Baltimore theatre scene in 2007.

Charm City Call Board: December 18 - January 1
by James Howard - Dec 17, 2007


JUST IN!! CONTEST UPDATE! 3 BEST BETS! New Plays by Local Playwright to be Produced! MAJOR CONTEST ANNOUNCED! 2008 Preview!

Charm City Call Board: December 11 - 17
by James Howard - Dec 11, 2007


NEW THIS WEEK! A New Best Bet! News of the BPF and Spotlighters! Plus Holiday Show round up and CENTERSTAGE, AVENUE Q and much more!

The Power of Yes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Power of Yes have there been?
The Power of Yes has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 2009.

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