Relatively Speaking 2011 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: October 20, 2011
Closing: January 29, 2012

Relatively Speaking - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

From Ethan Coen, Elaine May, and Woody Allen come three wildly different kinds of comedy! RELATIVELY SPEAKING.



Julie Kavner, Steve Guttenberg, Mark Linn-Baker, and Marlo Thomas head a 16-person cast in this must-see evening of one-act plays that explore the often outrageous reality of relatives. Directed by John Turturro.



Each one-act play springs from a different branch of the family tree, resulting in three very different kinds of comedy. In "Talking Cure," Ethan Coen uncovers the sort of insanity that can only come from family. In "George is Dead," Elaine May explores the hilarity of death. And in "Honeymoon Motel," Woody Allen invites you to the sort of wedding day you won't forget.

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'Relatively Speaking'
7 / 10

First the good news: Woody Allen is as funny as ever. His one-act play 'Honeymoon Motel,' the capper on an evening of three short works collectively titled 'Relatively Speaking,' has so many laughs packed into its 60-minute running time that audiences had better make sure their health insurance is paid up. They'll need treatment for aching jaws and smarting bellies from laughing so hard. However, the preceding two pieces, Ethan Coen's 'Talking Cure' and Elaine May's 'George Is Dead,' provide mixed results.

Each Family, Tortured in Its Own Way
8 / 10

Few family members are spared in this enjoyable if lightweight diversion, loosely assembled around the idea that our nearest and dearest can do us wrong in infinitely inventive ways...These plays are not going to do anything much in the way of reputation burnishing for their three celebrated authors — and certainly none is required — but they are packed with nifty zingers and have been directed by John Turturro with a boisterous flair for socking home the borscht-belt humor.

STAGE TUBE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Steve Guttenberg Visits NEW YORK LIVE
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Steve Guttenberg recently sat down live with NBC 4 'New York Live' to talk about his return to the Broadway stage. The world premiere of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, opened on Broadway on October 20. Click below to check out Guttenberg's appearance!

Marlo Thomas to Make Appearance on TODAY SHOW, 10/28
by Nicole Rosky - October 27, 2011


Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas on NBC's 'The Today Show' tomorrow morning, Friday, October 28, in the 8:00am half hour. 'The Today Show' airs on NBC Channel 4 in the New York metropolitan area. Check local listings for your area.

Review - Relatively Speaking & Man and Boy
by Ben Peltz - October 21, 2011


The three one-act comedies that comprise Relatively Speaking are said to be connected by their common theme of finding humor blossoming from the family tree.  But really, don't be bothered with any themes or messages in this one.  All that matters is that playwrights Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, director John Turturro and a company loaded with top-notch comedy actors have whipped up a solid evening of laughs that just gets funnier and funnier as the night goes on.

TV: Inside the Opening Night Party of RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Broadway Beat - October 21, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING - three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro - opened last night October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for the opening night, and takes you inside the after party below!

Photo Coverage: RELATIVELY SPEAKING Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - October 21, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING- three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro- opened last night October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big opening, and brings you full coverage of the arrivals and first, official curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: RELATIVELY SPEAKING Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - October 21, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING- three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro- opened last night October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big opening, and brings you full coverage of the opening night party below!

Review Roundup: RELATIVELY SPEAKING - All the Reviews!
by BWW Special Coverage - October 20, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING - three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro - opened tonight October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

TV: RELATIVELY SPEAKING Performance Highlights - Opens Tonight, 10/20!
by Jessica Lewis - October 20, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING- three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro- opens tonight October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Click below for a sneak peek of the production onstage!

RELATIVELY SPEAKING Opens at Brooks Atkinson Theatre Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - October 20, 2011


The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro, opens tonight October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at Marlo Thomas, Mark Linn-Baker, et al. in RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Kelsey Denette - October 14, 2011


Producers Julian Schlossberg and Letty Aronson present the world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro.

Fred Melamed Leaves Cast of RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Nicole Rosky - October 6, 2011


The world premiere of three one-act comedies, together entitled RELATIVELY SPEAKING, about mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, parents and children, written by four-time Oscar winner Ethan Coen (True Grit, Fargo), two-time Oscar nominee Elaine May (Heaven Can Wait, The Birdcage) and Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris), is currently in previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING to be Featured on NY1's 'On Stage' This Weekend
by Kelsey Denette - September 23, 2011


Tune in to NY-1's 'On Stage' on Saturday, September 24 at 9:30 AM or 7:30 PM EST to watch the cast of RELATIVELY SPEAKING and director John Turturro give viewers a sneak peek at the three new one-act comedies by Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen. 'On Stage' re-airs on Sunday, September 25 at 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM, as well as Monday, September 26 at 9:30 PM and Tuesday, September 27 at 12:30 AM.

Photo Coverage: Meet & Greet with the Company of RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Walter McBride - September 12, 2011


This September, Broadway welcomes the world premiere of three one-act comedies, together entitled RELATIVELY SPEAKING, about mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, parents and children, written by four-time Oscar winner Ethan Coen (True Grit, Fargo), two-time Oscar nominee Elaine May (Heaven Can Wait, The Birdcage) and Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris).

TV: Meet the Company of Woody Allen, Ethan Coen, Elaine May's RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Jessica Lewis - September 9, 2011


This September, Broadway welcomes the world premiere of three one-act comedies, together entitled RELATIVELY SPEAKING, about mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, parents and children, written by four-time Oscar winner Ethan Coen (True Grit, Fargo), two-time Oscar nominee Elaine May (Heaven Can Wait, The Birdcage) and Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris). Broadway Beat was on hand to meet the cast and brings you interview highlights below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Walter McBride - September 9, 2011


This September, Broadway welcomes the world premiere of three one-act comedies, together entitled RELATIVELY SPEAKING, about mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, parents and children, written by four-time Oscar winner Ethan Coen (True Grit, Fargo), two-time Oscar nominee Elaine May (Heaven Can Wait, The Birdcage) and Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris). Today, the company met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op. Below, we bring you a photo preview in anticipation of our full event coverage coming soon!

UP ON THE MARQUEE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Peter James Zielinski - August 31, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, begins previews on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Directed by John Turturro, the production will officially open on Thursday, October 20. The marquee is nearing completion and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

Tickets Available for RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, will be directed by John Turturro. The ensemble cast of 15 will feature Caroline Aaron, Bill Army, Katherine Borowitz, Lisa Emery, Ari Graynor, Steve Guttenberg, Danny Hoch, Julie Kavner, Jason Kravits, Richard Libertini, Mark Linn-Baker, Fred Melamed, Patricia O'Connell, Grant Shaud, Marlo Thomas.

Tickets Available for RELATIVELY SPEAKING, 8/20
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2011


RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, will be directed by John Turturro. The ensemble cast of 15 will feature Caroline Aaron, Bill Army, Katherine Borowitz, Lisa Emery, Ari Graynor, Steve Guttenberg, Danny Hoch, Julie Kavner, Jason Kravits, Richard Libertini, Mark Linn-Baker, Fred Melamed, Patricia O'Connell, Grant Shaud, Marlo Thomas.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING Tickets Now Available for AmEx Members
by Nicole Rosky - July 27, 2011


Tickets are now on-sale exclusively to American Express card members for the Broadway production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING through Friday, August 14, before they go on sale to the general public on August 20. Be among the first to purchase tickets by visiting http://www.ticketmaster.com/Relatively-Speaking-tickets/artist/1617884.

Ari Graynor, Marlo Thomas, Danny Hoch et al. Lead Allen, Coen & May's RELATIVELY SPEAKING on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - June 22, 2011


Producers Julian Schlossberg and Letty Aronson have announced that Caroline Aaron, Bill Army, Lisa Emery, Ari Graynor, Steve Guttenberg, Danny Hoch, Julie Kavner, Fred Melamed, Grant Shaud and Marlo Thomas will star in the ensemble cast of the world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro.

THREE ONE ACTS by Coen, Allen & May Heads to Broadway this September; Turturro Directs
by Jessica Lewis - May 17, 2011


Producers Julian Schlossberg and Letty Aronson are proud to announce that the world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, directed by John Turturro, will arrive on Broadway this fall.

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What productions of Relatively Speaking have there been?
Relatively Speaking has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2011.

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