Other Desert Cities 2011 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: November 3, 2011
Closing: June 17, 2012

Other Desert Cities - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

In Other Desert Cities, Brooke Wyeth (Rachel Griffiths) returns home to Palm Springs after a six year absence to see her parents (Stockard Channing and Stacy Keach), her brother (Thomas Sadoski), and her aunt (Judith Light). Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history – a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it.



This critically acclaimed production premiered at Lincoln Center Theater last winter. It played to sold out houses during its limited engagement run, and was named Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle.





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Other Desert Cities: My Review
8 / 10

Baitz's initial banter is fun, but in Act Two dimensions are added and the play becomes Tennessee-Williams-like in its recriminations, revelations, and shifting loyalties, going beyond the scope of the usual 'Someone's spilling the beans' drama. As the rage boils to a head, the characters (two of whom love saying 'I know myself') find that they never really knew each other, and they're in for a few shocks that are well played by a cast of well-knowns.

Theater Reviews: The Culture Wars Are Alive and Well in Other Desert Cities
7 / 10

Like all the great desert tribes of antiquity, Palm Springs Republicans deserve their own sacred text. (For the purposes of this review, Prop 13 and 'My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan' don't count.) Jon Robin Baitz, a gay liberal humanist, has delivered them a doozy with 'Other Desert Cities,' his off-Broadway hit, which has now ripened admirably on Broadway. Power, passion, and superbly crafted palaver stippled with blowdarts of wit-this is what Baitz ('The Substance of Fire,' TV's 'Brothers and Sisters') does best. He's written his favorite sort of story, a simple tale of parents and children and blame ... in which the legacy of the Old American Century and the unsteady prospect of a new one just happen to be at stake.

Elizabeth Marvel Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2012


As previously announced, Elizabeth Marvel will return to the cast of its critically acclaimed production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning tonight at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street).

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Honors OTHER DESERT CITIES' Stacey Keach, Stockard Channing & Rachel Griffiths with Wall Caricatures!
by Walter McBride - February 17, 2012


Stockard Channing, Rachel Grifiths and Stacy Keach, co-stars of the Broadway play Other Desert Cities, had their caricatures unveiled at Sardi's yesterday, February 16. Joining in the celebration were director Joe Mantello, playwright Jon Robin Baitz, and fellow cast members Judith Light and Justin Kirk. Check out complete photo coverage of the event below!

Freeze Frame: Keach, Channing & Griffiths Caricatures Unveiled at Sardis
by Walter McBride - February 16, 2012


Stockard Channing, Rachel Grifiths and Stacy Keach, co-stars of the Broadway play Other Desert Cities, had their caricatures unveiled at Sardi's today, February 16. Joining in the celebration were director Joe Mantello, playwright Jon Robin Baitz, and fellow cast members Judith Light and Justin Kirk. BroadwayWorld gives you photo coverage of the unveiling below!

Justin Kirk to Join Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES Today
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Justin Kirk will assume the role of Trip Wyeth in its critically acclaimed production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, on Tuesday, January 10 at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45 Street).

Justin Kirk Joins Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - January 9, 2012


Justin Kirk begins performances tomorrow, Tuesday January 10, joining Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, and Judith Light in the Lincoln Center Theater production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45 Street).

Elizabeth Marvel to Return to OTHER DESERT CITIES, 3/6
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Elizabeth Marvel will return to the cast of its critically acclaimed production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning Tuesday, March 6 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). Ms. Marvel, who created the role of Brooke Wyeth when OTHER DESERT CITIES premiered at LCT's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater last winter, will join Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Justin Kirk in the production, replacing Rachel Griffiths who will play her final performance in the play on Sunday, March 4.

Justin Kirk to Join Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES, 1/10
by Nicole Rosky - December 1, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Justin Kirk will assume the role of Trip Wyeth in its critically acclaimed production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, on Tuesday, January 10 at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45 Street).

Stockard Channing Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES Following Knee Surgery
by Kelsey Denette - November 26, 2011


As BroadwayWorld.com previously reported, the Tony-winning star of OTHER DESERT CITIES, Stockard Channing took leave from the production on November 18 to undergo arthoscopic knee surgery on November 21. Lauren Klein has been performing the role of 'Polly' while Channing recovers.

Stockard Channing Out of OTHER DESERT CITIES for Knee Surgery
by Robert Diamond - November 20, 2011


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that the Tony-winning star of OTHER DESERT CITIES, Stockard Channing is taking a leave from the production to undergo arthoscopic knee surgery on November 21. A production spokesperson has confirmed that her understudy, Lauren Klein, will perform the role of 'Polly' while Channing recovers. She is expected to return to the production later this week.

OTHER DESERT CITIES Announces Open-Ended Run
by Nicole Rosky - November 16, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it has extended the run indefinitely of its critically acclaimed production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, on Broadway at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). Originally scheduled to run through Sunday, January 8, tickets are now on sale to OTHER DESERT CITIES through Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Booth Theatre box office, telecharge.com or by visiting www.lct.org.

TV: Chatting with the Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES on Opening Night!
by Broadway Beat - November 10, 2011


Last week, the Lincoln Center Production of Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES directed by Joe Mantello opened at the Booth Theatre. The production stars Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski. Click below to hear from the company on opening night!

Photo Coverage: OTHER DESERT CITIES Opens on Broadway - After Party!
by Walter McBride - November 4, 2011


Performances began October 12 at 8 pm at the Booth Theatre for Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES directed by Joe Mantello. This Lincoln Center Theater production features Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski. The production officially opened last night, November 3 and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after party.

Photo Coverage: OTHER DESERT CITIES Starry Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - November 4, 2011


Performances began October 12 at 8 pm at the Booth Theatre for Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES directed by Joe Mantello. This Lincoln Center Theater production features Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski. The production officially opened last night, November 3 and below, BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage of the starry theater arrivals.

Review Roundup: OTHER DESERT CITIES - All the Reviews!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 3, 2011


In Other Desert Cities, Brooke Wyeth (to be played by Rachel Griffiths who is making her Broadway debut), a once promising novelist, returns home after a six year absence to celebrate Christmas in Palm Springs with her parents, former members of the Reagan inner-circle (Stockard Channing and Stacy Keach), her brother (Thomas Sadoski) and her aunt (to be played by Judith Light). When Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir focusing on an explosive chapter in the family's history, the holiday reunion is thrown into turmoil and the Wyeths are both bound together and torn apart as they struggle to come to terms with their past. LCT gratefully acknowledges that Ms. Griffiths will appear in Other Desert Cities with the permission of Actors Equity Association. What did the critics think? Find out now!

TV: Stockard Channing, Judith Light & More in OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - November 1, 2011


Performances began October 12 at 8 pm at the Booth Theatre for Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES directed by Joe Mantello. This Lincoln Center Theater production features Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski. Opening night is Thursday, November 3 and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production onstage!

Photo Flash: LCT's OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway - Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - October 21, 2011


Performances began October 12 at 8 pm at the Booth Theatre for Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES directed by Joe Mantello. This Lincoln Center Theater production features Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski. Opening night is Thursday, November 3. Production shots have been releases and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

OTHER DESERT CITIES Begins Performances at the Booth Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2011


Jon Robin Baitz's OTHER DESERT CITIES will be playing at The Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street beginning Wednesday, October 12 at 8 pm. Opening night is Thursday, November 3, at 6:45 pm.The production is directed by Joe Mantello and Produced by the Lincoln Center Theater. The cast includes Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski

OTHER DESERT CITIES Begins Previews Tomorrow at the Booth Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2011


Performances begin Thursday (October 12) at 8 pm at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street for Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES directed by Joe Mantello. This Lincoln Center Theater production features Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski. Opening night is Thursday, November 3.

OTHER DESERT CITIES Begins Performances at the Booth Theatre, 10/12
by Caryn Robbins - October 6, 2011


Jon Robin Baitz's OTHER DESERT CITIES will be playing at The Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street beginning Wednesday, October 12 at 8 pm. Opening night is Thursday, November 3, at 6:45 pm.The production is directed by Joe Mantello and Produced by the Lincoln Center Theater. The cast includes Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski

UP ON THE MARQUEE: OTHER DESERT CITIES!
by Walter McBride - October 3, 2011


Jon Robin Baitz's OTHER DESERT CITIES, starring Stacy Keach, Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Thomas Sadoski and Judith Light will begin preview performances Oct. 12 at the Booth Theatre and will open Thursday, November 3. The marquee is up and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!

Judith Light, Rachel Griffiths Join Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Nicole Rosky - July 21, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski will star in its Broadway production of Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES this fall. The production, to be directed by Joe Mantello, begins performances Wednesday evening, October 12 and opens on Thursday, November 3 at the Booth Theater (222 West 45 Street).

OTHER DESERT CITIES Hits Broadway 's Booth Theatre Next Season; Lavin Departs for Vineyard's THE LYONS
by Jessica Lewis - June 16, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened on January 13 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Linda Lavin, Elizabeth Marvel and Thomas Sadoski. Today, the New York Times suggests that the show is looking to transfer to Broadway, however, a full house on the Great White Way will prevent the show from making a spring move.

RIALTO CHATTER: OTHER DESERT CITIES to Hit Broadway this Fall?
by Rialto Chatter - January 20, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened on January 13 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Linda Lavin, Elizabeth Marvel and Thomas Sadoski. Today, the New York Times suggests that the show is looking to transfer to Broadway, however, a full house on the Great White Way will prevent the show from making a spring move.

Photo Coverage: OTHER DESERT CITIES After Party
by Walter McBride - January 14, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened last night, (January 13) at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Linda Lavin, Elizabeth Marvel and Thomas Sadoski. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night party and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: OTHER DESERT CITIES Arrivals
by Walter McBride - January 14, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater production of Jon Robin Baitz' OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, opened last night, (January 13) at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. The cast features Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Linda Lavin, Elizabeth Marvel and Thomas Sadoski. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night and brings you photo coverage below.

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Other Desert Cities - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Judith Light
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Judith Light
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Judith Light
2012 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Jon Robin Baitz
2012 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Kenneth Posner
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Judith Light
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Stockard Channing
2012 Tony Awards Best Play Jon Robin Baitz
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play John Lee Beatty
2011 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play 0
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Stacy Keach
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Linda Lavin

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