Seminar 2011 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: November 20, 2011
Closing: May 06, 2012

Seminar - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

In SEMINAR, four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting new comedy.

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STAGE REVIEW Seminar
6 / 10

If, in the end, Seminar belongs to Hamish Linklater, it's not only because the actor does such a good job of creating, sustaining, and quietly intensifying Martin's full personality, building to the play's one honest dramatic climax. It's also because Rebeck has taken the care to make Martin a person, not a just a plot piece. Leonard would have something barbed to say about him — and then approve. C+

Alan Rickman is head of a talented class in 'Seminar'
8 / 10

Thanks to these performances, Seminar proves an enriching study.

Justin Long to Make Broadway Debut in SEMINAR April 3
by Nicole Rosky - March 1, 2012


Film and Television star Justin Long (He's Just Not That Into You, The Break Up, Live Free or Die Hard, Dodgeball, "Ed") will make his Broadway debut when he joins Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Jeff Goldblum (The Pillowman, Jurassic Park, Independence Day, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent") beginning Tuesday, April 3 in the season's hit comedy SEMINAR by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, Omnium Gatherum, "NYBD Blue," NBC's new hit series "Smash"). Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, The Aliens, Kin, the current Look Back in Anger), SEMINAR plays at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

STAGE TUBE: Alan Rickman Talks SEMINAR on THE VIEW!
by Nicole Rosky - February 29, 2012


In SEMINAR, four aspiring young novelists (Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell and Hettienne Park) sign up for private writing classes with Leonard (Mr. Rickman), an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this provocative new comedy. In the video below, ALan Rickman stops by 'The View,' where he chatted with the ladies about the show, the 2012 Tony Awards, and more. Click below to watch his full interview!

Photo Flash: SEMINAR Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2012


The show celebrated 100 performances on Wednesday, February 15. Check out a snapshot of the celebration, complete with Insomnia Cookies, below!

Alan Rickman to Depart SEMINAR April 1; Jeff Goldblum to Join Cast!
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2012


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) will play his final performance on Sunday, April 1 in SEMINAR by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, NBC's new hit series "Smash"), directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, The Aliens, Kin, The Coward).

SHATNER'S WORLD Opens at Pantages Theatre Post-Broadway, 3/10
by Max Schwager - February 2, 2012


Television and movie legend William Shatner will bring his one man show SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT (www.shatnersworld.com) to the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, CA for one performance only on March 10 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale February 4th at 10:00 a.m. The show comes to L.A. direct from Broadway, where it will play a three week run at the Broadway's Music Box Theatre from February 14 - March 4.

Alan Rickman in Talks to Take SEMINAR to the West End
by Kelsey Denette - January 12, 2012


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) is currently making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, The Family of Mann, Spike Heels, NBC's upcoming 'Smash').

Theresa Rebeck and SEMINAR Cast to Appear at the Drama Book Shop Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - December 13, 2011


Acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck and cast members from her new hit Broadway comedy SEMINAR will participate in a special in-store event at The Drama Book Shop (250 West 40th Street) on Wednesday afternoon, December 14 starting at 5PM. Ms. Rebeck will be joined by cast members Tony Award nominee Lily Rabe, Obie Award winner Hamish Linklater, film and television star Jerry O'Connell and actress Hettienne Park for a Q&A panel about the play.

TV: Inside Opening Night of SEMINAR!
by Broadway Beat - November 27, 2011


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman is making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. The show opened on Broadway last week, Sunday, November 20th and Broadway Beat was inside the after party to chat with the company!

Review - Seminar: Class Dismissed
by Ben Peltz - November 21, 2011


Theresa Rebeck provides plenty of mindless fun for the aggressively hip in Seminar, a breezy and enjoyable new comedy that will especially appeal to those who love showing off their urban cultural elitism by laughing very loudly at derogatory references to short stories published in The New Yorker and howling with yuks when a pseudo-intellectual mispronounces Inigo Jones' name while passionately giving a vapid description of the Yaddo artists' colony.

Photo Coverage: SEMINAR Starry Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - November 21, 2011


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman is making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. The show opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, November 20th. Check out photos of the starry opening night arrivals - including appearances by the cast of SMASH - below!

Photo Coverage: Inside the SEMINAR Opening Night Party!
by Walter McBride - November 21, 2011


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman is making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. The show opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, November 20th. BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the evening and brings you photos from inside the celebratory after party below!

Photo Coverage: SEMINAR Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - November 21, 2011


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman is making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. The show opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, November 20th and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the opening night curtain call!

Review Roundup: SEMINAR on Broadway Starring Alan Rickman - All the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - November 20, 2011


Produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, SEMINAR officially opened on Sunday, November 20. What did the critics think? Let's find out...

TV: First Look at Alan Rickman in SEMINAR - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - November 20, 2011


Produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, SEMINAR officially opens on Sunday, November 20. Want a sneak peek at the production? Click below!

SEMINAR Cancelled This Evening on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - November 17, 2011


Tonight's (Thursday) 8pm performance of SEMINAR on Broadway has been cancelled due to the show's star, Alan Rickman, suffering from an acute respiratory infection. He is hopeful to return to the show tomorrow, for their scheduled Friday night performance.

Photo Flash: First Look at Alan Rickman in Broadway's SEMINAR!
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2011


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) is making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, The Family of Mann, Spike Heels, NBC's upcoming 'Smash').

SEMINAR Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2011


Previews begin this tonight at 8PM at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) for two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, The Family of Mann, Spike Heels, NBC's upcoming 'Smash').

Jerry O’Connell To Co-Host Live With Regis And Kelly 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2011


Film and television star Jerry O'Connell, now in rehearsals to make his Broadway debut in the World Premiere of Alan Rickman starring in the new comedy SEMINAR by Theresa Rebeck, will co-host 'Live! with Regis and Kelly' this Thursday morning, October 13.

SEMINAR Box Office Now Open
by Kelsey Denette - October 6, 2011


The box office for The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) opened today at 10AM for two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, The Family of Mann, Spike Heels, NBC's upcoming 'Smash').

Up On The Marquee: SEMINAR
by Walter McBride - October 1, 2011


The marquee is up for the upcoming production of SEMINAR, set to star Alan Rickman, Jerry O'Connell, Hamish Linklater, Hettienne Park and Lily Rabe. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage below.

TV: Meet Alan Rickman and the Cast of SEMINAR!
by Broadway Beat - September 30, 2011


The cast of Seminar met the press yesterday, September 28. Broadway Beat was there to get the scoop on the show from the cast and creative team!

Photo Coverage: Meet Alan Rickman the Cast of Broadway's SEMINAR!
by Walter McBride - September 29, 2011


In SEMINAR, four aspiring young novelists (Ms. Rabe, Mr. Linklater, Mr. O'Connell and Ms. Park) sign up for private writing classes with Leonard (Mr. Rickman), an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting new comedy. Previews will begin on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) with an Opening Night set for Sunday, November 20 at 6:30 PM.

Seminar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Seminar have there been?
Seminar has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2011.
What awards has Seminar been nominated for?
Seminar has been nominated for several awards. Lily Rabe was nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, as was Alan Rickman. The play itself was also nominated for the Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards. In addition, Seminar received a nomination for Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Hettienne Park received a nomination for Outstanding Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Seminar won?
Seminar has won several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for both Lily Rabe and Alan Rickman. It also received the Distinguished Production of a Play award from the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Seminar won the Outstanding New Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Hettienne Park received the Outstanding Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards.

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