The Aliens 2010 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: April 22, 2010
Closing: May 29, 2010

The Aliens - 2010 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Rattlestick Theater
224 Waverly Place New York, NY 10014

Two angry young men sit outside a Vermont coffee shop and discuss music and Bukowski. When a lonely high school student arrives on the scene, they decide to teach him everything they know. A play with music and shrooms.



Annie Baker has just concluded a highly successful run of her play, Circle Mirror Transformation, at Playwrights Horizons. Her first play, Body Awareness, was produced at the Atlantic Theater Company this past year.

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The Granada Theatre Sets 2016 Summer Film Series Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2016


Movie fans get ready… it's that time of the year again, and The Granada Theatre's popular Summer Film Series is back! The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is pleased to present their most exciting lineup of films yet, encompassing a wide range of genres that all guests are guaranteed to enjoy! This summer, The Granada Theatre will screen films in three series: "Summer Classic Movie Series," "Comedy Tonight: The Films of Mel Brooks," as well as a returning favorite, the "Reel Cool Summer Series!". Around the World in 80 Days will kick off the summer series on May 22, followed by cult classic, Blazing Saddles, on May 24, and Shrek on May 25. Please see the full Summer Film Series lineups below.  

Real-Life Fiances Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario Lead THE LAST MATCH, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016


The Old Globe's world premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch (who directed Bethany at the Globe in 2014), opens tonight, February 18, 2016.

Real-Life Fiances Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario Lead THE LAST MATCH, Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2016


The Old Globe's world premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch (who directed Bethany at the Globe in 2014), will run in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, tonight, February 13, through March 13, 2016.

Official: Donmar Announces Full Casting for ELEGY - Barbara Flynn, Nina Sosanya and More; April 21
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 15, 2016


The Donmar announces full casting for the UK premiere of Elegy by playwright Nick Payne. Directed by Artistic Director Josie Rourke, the full cast is Barbara Flynn as Carrie, Nina Sosanya as Miriam and Zoe Wanamaker as Lorna, all making a return to the Donmar stage. Elegy starts previews from 21 April and imagines a very-near future in which radical and unprecedented advances in medical science mean that it's now possible to extend life.

Real-Life Fiances Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario to Lead THE LAST MATCH at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2016


BroadwayWorld is excited to report the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's world premiere of Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch (who directed Bethany at the Globe in 2014).

PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD Premieres Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2015


Producers Al Corley ('Dynasty') and Marty Kaplan have announced the world premiere of PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD, conceived and performed by Steven Friedman and directed by David Schweizer, will play a strictly limited 5 week engagement from tonight, December 12, 2015 to January 16, 2016 at The Beckett Theater at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.

The Rogues Gallery's Cthulhu Comedy SHOGGOTHS ON THE VELDT Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


The Rogues Gallery, a Geek Theater Company, presents SHOGGOTHS ON THE VELDT, a CTHULHU adventure comedy by Cameron McNary, directed by Daniel Wood. The production runs at Inscape Arts tonight, November 13 - December 5, 2015.

PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD to Premiere Off-Broadway This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015


Producers Al Corley ("Dynasty") and Marty Kaplan have announced the world premiere of PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD, conceived and performed by Steven Friedman and directed by David Schweizer, will play a strictly limited 5 week engagement from December 12, 2015 to January 16, 2016 at The Beckett Theater at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street.

The Rogues Gallery to Present Cthulhu Comedy SHOGGOTHS ON THE VELDT This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2015


The Rogues Gallery, a Geek Theater Company, presents SHOGGOTHS ON THE VELDT, a CTHULHU adventure comedy by Cameron McNary, directed by Daniel Wood. The production runs at Inscape Arts November 13 - December 5, 2015.

ON THE WATERFRONT and THE GODFATHER Set for THE ART OF THE SCORE with the NY Phil, 9/18-21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


The New York Philharmonic will present the third season of THE ART OF THE SCORE: Film Week at the Philharmonic September 18-21, 2015, featuring two complete Academy Award-winning films screened with live performances of their acclaimed scores: On the Waterfront and The Godfather.

Sydney Premiere of Annie Baker's THE ALIENS Comes to The Old Fitz Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2015


Pulitzer Prize winning playwright (2014 The Flick), Annie Baker's play, The Aliens, will have its Sydney premiere at The Old Fitz from tonight 25 August - 19 September.  

ON THE WATERFRONT and THE GODFATHER Set for THE ART OF THE SCORE with the NY Phil, 9/18-21
by Movies News Desk - Aug 6, 2015


The New York Philharmonic will present the third season of THE ART OF THE SCORE: Film Week at the Philharmonic September 18-21, 2015, featuring two complete Academy Award-winning films screened with live performances of their acclaimed scores: On the Waterfront and The Godfather.

Sydney Premiere of Annie Baker's THE ALIENS Comes to The Old Fitz, Aug 25-Sept 19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


Pulitzer Prize winning playwright (2014 The Flick), Annie Baker's play, The Aliens, will have its Sydney premiere at The Old Fitz from 25 August - 19 September.  

Rattlestick's AFGHANISTAN, ZIMBABWE, AMERICA, KUWAIT Hosts Panel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2015


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and piece by piece productions have announced that the The Reverend Micah Bucey will moderate a post-show panel discussion following the performance of the world premiere play Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait, written and directed by Daniel Talbott, tonight, June 16, at The Gym at Judson, 243 Thompson Street. The panelists will include Greg Grandin, Morgan Jenness, and Michael Ratner.

Rattlestick's AFGHANISTAN, ZIMBABWE, AMERICA, KUWAIT to Host Panel, 6/16
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2015


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and piece by piece productions have announced that the The Reverend Micah Bucey will moderate a post-show panel discussion following the performance of the world premiere play Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait, written and directed by Daniel Talbott, on Tuesday, June 16, at The Gym at Judson, 243 Thompson Street. The panelists will include Greg Grandin, Morgan Jenness, and Michael Ratner.

Strange Sun Theatre Presents CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 6, 2015


Strange Sun Theater - under the direction of Artistic Directors Jessica Bashline and Evan Mueller - concludes its third season with a workshop/showcase production of the new musical, CLOSER THAN YOU THINK. Performances will begin June 18 in The Black Box Theater at The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street in Manhattan.

THE TWENTIETH-CENTURY WAY Begins Previews Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015


The Twentieth-Century Way, Tom Jacobson's acclaimed two- person play about homosexual entrapment in Los Angeles at the turn of the 20th century, premieres off-Broadway this spring. Directed by The Theatre @ Boston Court's Michael Michetti, and starring Will Bradley and Robert Mammana, the play begins previews tonight, May 28, 2015, with opening night set for June 3, 2015 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre (224 Waverly Place, NYC). The limited engagement will run through July 19, 2015.

The Theatre @ Boston Court to Bring Two Shows to New York
by Tyler Peterson - May 7, 2015


The Theatre @ Boston Court announces two critically acclaimed Main Stage productions to receive New York premieres in June, 2015.

DOUBT Begins Tonight at the Writers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015


Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the Writers Theatre production of Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, directed by William Brown. The show runs tonight, April 28 - July 19, 2015 at Glencoe Union Church, 263 Park Ave, Glencoe. The Press Openings are Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7.

Rattestick & piece by piece to Bring 'AFGHANISTAN, ZIMBABWE' to Gym at Judson
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2015


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and piece by piece productions have announced that Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait, written and directed by Daniel Talbott, will begin performances Thursday, May 21 at 7pm at The Gym at Judson, 243 Thompson Street. The opening night is set for Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm. The production is scheduled to run through Saturday, June 27.

Women's Project Theater's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and Women's Project Theater present the world premiere of The Undeniable Sound of Right Now, written by Laura Eason (S e x with Strangers,'House of Cards') and directed by Kirsten Kelly (Slipping), beginning tonight, March 19 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place, west of Seventh Avenue South. Opening night is set for Thursday, April 2 at 7pm. The production is set to run through Saturday, May 2.

Rattlestick & Women's Project's THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW Begins Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2015


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and Women's Project Theater will present the world premiere of The Undeniable Sound of Right Now, written by Laura Eason (S e x with Strangers,'House of Cards') and directed by Kirsten Kelly (Slipping), beginning Thursday, March 19 at 7pm at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place, west of Seventh Avenue South. Opening night is set for Thursday, April 2 at 7pm. The production is set to run through Saturday, May 2.

A Red Orchid Theatre Extends ACCIDENTALLY, LIKE A MARTYR thru March 15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015


Due to overwhelming demand, A Red Orchid Theatre announces the extension of Accidentally, Like a Martyr, written by Grant James Varjas and directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray and featuring Ensemble Members Steve Haggard, and Doug Vickers with David Cerda, Layne Manzer, Luce Metrius, Troy West and Dominique Worsley The production now runs January 15 - March 15, 2015, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

Sunday Special: Annnd... Curtain! This Fall's Broadway Directors
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 30, 2014


A seasoned group of Broadway helmers are bringing magic, drama, history, romance and more to the Great White Way this season. Below, BroadwayWorld rounded up this fall's directors for an in-depth look at their careers.

JULIUS CAESAR, Starring Anthony Cochrane, Maurice Jones and More, Opens 2014-15 Season at the Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2014


Folger Theatre launches its 2014/15 season in Rome with William Shakespeare's enduring political tragedy, Julius Caesar from tonight, October 28 - December 7, 2014.

The Aliens FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Aliens have there been?
The Aliens has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2010.
What awards has The Aliens been nominated for?
The Aliens has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best New American Play at the Obie Awards, with Annie Baker as the playwright. The show was also nominated for Directing at the Obie Awards, with Sam Gold being recognized for his work. Additionally, Dane deHaan received a nomination for Performance at the Obie Awards for his role in The Aliens.
What awards has The Aliens won?
The Aliens has won several awards, including the Best New American Play at the Obie Awards. The play also received recognition for its directing, with Sam Gold winning an Obie Award in that category. Additionally, Dane deHaan's performance in The Aliens earned him an Obie Award for his outstanding portrayal.

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