The Merchant of Venice Revival 2010 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
3 hours, with one intermission
Opened: November 13, 2010
Closing: February 20, 2011

The Merchant of Venice - 2010 - Broadway History , Info & More

Tony, Emmy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner Al Pacino and Tony Award winning director Daniel Sullivan reunite to bring the Public Theater's critically acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice to Broadway following a sold-out run in Central Park.



Pacino and Sullivan expertly tackle one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays, offering modern audiences a new, shattering take on this rarely performed play.



The must-see event runs for only 78 performances! Don't miss this legendary production that the Wall Street Journal declared "cries out to be seen by everyone with a passion for truly great theater. The best Merchant I have ever seen!"



Due to a film commitment in Mr. Pacino's schedule, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE went on hiatus following the performance on Sunday, January 9 (when it was originally scheduled to close) and resumed performances on Tuesday, February 1 for an additional three week run through Sunday, February 20.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Merchant of Venice

Pacino's 'Merchant of Venice' a best buy
10 / 10

The uniformly excellent supporting cast includes Byron Jennings, David Harbour, Jesse L. Martin, Heather Lind and Christopher Fitzgerald. Their combined work represents nothing short of a master class in acting Shakespeare.

The Merchant of Venice
1 / 10

Well, dear readers, I regret to say that I broke my rule and went to see the new Broadway production of The Merchant of Venice. Shakespeare's problematic play about a Jewish moneylender who asks for a pound of the borrower's flesh in the event of default on a debt of 3,000 ducats is, as you have by now realized, the third play on my 'thumbs-down' list; but the excited word-of-mouth among my critical peers (though not nytheatre.com's own David Gordon, whose assessment of the earlier incarnation of this production last summer is here), plus the chance to see a pair of actors I respect (Al Pacino and Lily Rabe) in classic roles they seemed suited for, made me decide to break my rule and give Merchant another chance. I left at intermission.

Photo Flash: MERCHANT Of VENICE in Rehearsal!
by Jessica Lewis - October 4, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel will begin performances on Tuesday, October 19 for Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street). THE MERCHANT OF VENICE will play for 78 performances only through Sunday, January 9 with an official press opening on Sunday, November 7 at 6:45 p.m.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE!
by Walter McBride - September 27, 2010


THE MERCHANT OF VENICE begins performances at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) on Tuesday, October 19. Al Pacino stars as Shylock for 78 performances only. The marquee is up and BroadwayWorld brings you coverage below!

Rabe, Jennings, Martin et al. Back for MERCHANT on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - September 21, 2010


Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Al Pacino's star power has earned The Merchant of Venice the winners spot for the fall's highest advance generating show. The production, which opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 7, 2010, has reportedly taken in approximately $4M, beating out all incoming fall plays and musicals.

RIALTO CHATTER: MERCHANT OF VENICE Generates $4M Advance?
by Rialto Chatter - September 10, 2010


Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Al Pacino's star power has earned The Merchant of Venice the winners spot for the fall's highest advance generating show. The production, which opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 7, 2010, has reportedly taken in approximately $4M, beating out all incoming fall plays and musicals.

Pacino-Led MERCHANT OF VENICE Begins Previews at Broadhurst Oct. 19, 2010; Opens Officially Nov. 7
by Jessica Lewis - August 23, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced the opening date today for the summer's biggest hit, Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Al Pacino will reprise his celebrated performance as Shylock on Broadway for 78 performances only, beginning Tuesday, October 19 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) and running through Sunday, January 9. Opening Night will be Sunday, November 7 at 6:45 p.m.

Review - The Merchant of Venice: The Flesh Failure
by Ben Peltz - July 1, 2010


It would certainly be an interesting experience for modern playgoers to travel back in time and see how The Merchant of Venice was first received by Shakespeare's audiences.  Those only familiar with the play's famous, 'Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions...' speech, spoken by the moneylender Shylock, might just assume the author meant it to be a drama attacking anti-Semitic tendencies of the day.

The Merchant of Venice FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Merchant of Venice have there been?
The Merchant of Venice has had 7 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1986, Off-Broadway which opened in 1995, Off-Broadway which opened in 2007 and Broadway which opened in 2010.
What Tony Awards has The Merchant of Venice been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Costume Design of a Play for Jess Goldstein, Best Direction of a Play for Daniel Sullivan, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Kenneth Posner, Best Revival of a Play for Bonnie Comley, Best Revival of a Play for The Shubert Organization, Best Revival of a Play for Joey Parnes, Best Revival of a Play for Mallory Factor/Cheryl Lachowicz, Best Revival of a Play for Cathy Chernoff/Jay & Cindy Gutterman, Best Revival of a Play for Terry Allen Kramer, Best Revival of a Play for JK Productions, Best Revival of a Play for Joseph & Matthew Deitch, Best Revival of a Play for Broadway Across America, Best Revival of a Play for The Araca Group, Best Revival of a Play for Merritt Forrest Baer, Best Revival of a Play for Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Best Revival of a Play for Stewart F. Lane & Bonnie Comley, Best Revival of a Play for Jonathan First, Best Revival of a Play for Amy Nederlander, Best Revival of a Play for Debbie Bisno & Eva Price, Best Revival of a Play for Jerry Frankel, Best Revival of a Play for Jeffrey Richards, Best Revival of a Play for Andrew D. HamingsonBest Revival of a Play for Oskar Eustis and Best Scenic Design of a Play for Mark Wendland.
What awards has The Merchant of Venice been nominated for?
The Merchant of Venice has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, with Bonnie Comley as a nominee. Additionally, Heather Lind received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the play.
What awards has The Merchant of Venice won?
The Merchant of Venice has won several awards. It received the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Bonnie Comley won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the play. Heather Lind also won a Theatre World Award for her performance in The Merchant of Venice.

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