The Civil War 1999 - Articles Page 9

Opened: April 22, 1999
Closing: June 13, 1999

The Civil War - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

The Civil War - 1999 - Broadway Cast

Get The Civil War Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

The Civil War - 1999 - Broadway Articles Page 9

INTO THE WOODS Star Johnny Depp Weds Fiance Amber Heard
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2015


A source tells PEOPLE today that Johnny Depp and Amber Heard tied the knot at their home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Cutting Ball Theater Presents New ANTIGONE Translation, 2/19-3/22
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 17, 2015


Cutting Ball Theater continues its 16th season with a new translation of ANTIGONE (February 19-March 22; press opening February 22). Exploring the struggle between the individual and the state, this elegant tragedy about tyrannical power and civil disobedience is considered to be Sophocles' masterpiece and has become synonymous with political protest.

North American Premiere of Wildhorn & Murphy's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO Musical Set for Pioneer Theatre's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2015


Pioneer Theatre Company will produce the professional North American Premiere of a new musical, The Count of Monte Cristo, by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy in its 2015-2016 season.

Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2015 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014


Sundance Institute announced today the members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

The Berlin Candy Bomber Col. Gail Halvorsen Receives The Congressional Gold Medal
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2014


The Berlin Candy Bomber, Col. Gail Halvorsen, will be among members of the Civil Air Patrol receiving a Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award Congress can give to a civilian.

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Happy Birthday, Frank Wildhorn!
by Sally Henry - Nov 29, 2014


Today, the Broadway community celebrates the birthday of Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a video flashback of Wildhorn's Broadway career!

MSG Network to Present THE GARDEN'S DEFINING MOMENTS in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 25, 2014


MSG Network today announced “The Garden's Defining Moments,” a special 20-part television event presented by SAP, celebrating some of the greatest moments at Madison Square Garden spanning the legendary venue's more than 135-year history.

Firehouse Theatre Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 7, 2014


Firehouse Theatre is proud to announce the full cast and creative team working on the next production of its 21st Season, A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel. Directed by Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, this touching family musical will play 14 performances, November 20 - December 20, 2014. Opening night is November 21.

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.

Photo Flash: Oscar Winner George Clooney Ties the Knot with Amal Alamuddin in Venice!
by BWW Special Coverage - Sep 29, 2014


Consummate bachelor and Oscar winner George Clooney tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin, an Oxford-educated lawyer, with a degree from New York University of Law on September 29, 2014

JULIUS CAESAR, Starring Anthony Cochrane, Maurice Jones and More, to Open 2014-15 Season at the Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2014


Folger Theatre launches its 2014/15 season in Rome with William Shakespeare's enduring political tragedy, Julius Caesar from October 28 - December 7, 2014. Robert Richmond (Richard III and Henry V at Folger) directs the epic portrait of the battle between ambition and honor, conspiracy and loyalty, leading an outstanding ensemble including Anthony Cochrane (Broadway's War Horse and Folger's Henry VIII) as the honorable Marcus Brutus, and Maurice Jones, making his Folger Theatre debut as Caesar's closest ally, Mark Antony.

BWW Reviews: Eagle Theatre's THE CIVIL WAR is Glorious
by Pati Buehler - Sep 25, 2014


If the North and the South had witnessed this stunning manifestation of human rights and decency there might not have been a Civil War!

The Production Company Opens SHOWBOAT Tonight at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2014


SHOW BOAT, the first great contemporary musical opens tonight, August 16 in Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre for 10 performances.

The Production Company to Open SHOWBOAT Aug 16 at Arts Centre Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2014


SHOW BOAT, the first great contemporary musical opens on August 16 in Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre for 10 performances.

Composer Jerome Kitzke Releases New Album, THE PAHA SAPA GIVE-BACK
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2014


American composer/storyteller JEROME KITZKE today announces the July 29th release of his new album The Paha Sapa Give-Back (Innova Records). Known for creating works that are uniquely and bracingly American, where freedom and ritual converge, Kitzke shares his career-long dedication to social justice in a new recording featuring some of his best work composed over the past 15 years. The composer's convictions are remarkably interwoven within the music and text of three intensely theatrical pieces that collectively take listeners on a piercing journey brimming with ceremonial power and beauty.

Composer Jerome Kitzke Releases New Album Today
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 29, 2014


American composer/storyteller JEROME KITZKE today announces the July 29th release of his new album The Paha Sapa Give-Back (Innova Records). Known for creating works that are uniquely and bracingly American, where freedom and ritual converge, Kitzke shares his career-long dedication to social justice in a new recording featuring some of his best work composed over the past 15 years. The composer's convictions are remarkably interwoven within the music and text of three intensely theatrical pieces that collectively take listeners on a piercing journey brimming with ceremonial power and beauty.

Composer Jerome Kitzke Unveils First All-Kitzke Album in 15 Years Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2014


American composer/storyteller JEROME KITZKE celebrates today's release of his new album The Paha Sapa Give-Back (Innova Records). Known for creating works that are uniquely and bracingly American, where freedom and ritual converge, Kitzke shares his career-long dedication to social justice in a new recording featuring some of his best work composed over the past 15 years.

Peninsula Players' THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Opens 7/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 25, 2014


The frighteningly funny farce "The Mystery of Irma Vep- A Penny Dreadful" by Charles Ludlam opens July 30 at Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon. The Drama Desk-and Obie Award-winning comedy is a true mix of Victorian gothic romance and Universal monster movies.

Arcola Theatre Sets THE NIGHTMARES OF CARLOS FUENTES Post Show Talk, 24 July
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 22, 2014


Iraq Now And In The Future, an exciting post show talk, has been scheduled to run in conjunction with The Nightmares Of Carlos Fuentes, at the Arcola Theatre, on Thursday 24 July at 9.00pm. The talk is free with any ticket to The Nightmares Of Carlos Fuentes (July offer preview tickets £9).

Photo Flash: Jackie Burns, Teal Wicks, Adrienne Warren and Jane Monheit at FRANK & FRIENDS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2014


On Monday, June 30, the Broadway at Birdland concert series presented multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn in his regular series called 'Frank & Friends.' This particular show, 'Girls Night Out!' found Frank onstage with Broadway leading ladies Jackie Burns (If/Then), Teal Wicks (Wicked), Adrienne Warren (Bring It On) and jazz vocalist Jane Monheit (Jane Monheit's Jazz Party at Birdland). Scroll down for photos from the concert!

Composer Jerome Kitzke Unveils His First All-Kitzke Album in 15 Years, 7/29
by Matt Smith - Jun 20, 2014


American composer/storyteller JEROME KITZKE today announces the July 29th release of his new album The Paha Sapa Give-Back (Innova Records). Known for creating works that are uniquely and bracingly American, where freedom and ritual converge, Kitzke shares his career-long dedication to social justice in a new recording featuring some of his best work composed over the past 15 years. The composer's convictions are remarkably interwoven within the music and text of three intensely theatrical pieces that collectively take listeners on a piercing journey brimming with ceremonial power and beauty.

A COFFEE IN BERLIN to Debut at the Landmark Sunshine Theater, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2014


The film A COFFEE IN BERLIN will soon be released by Music Box Films and opens in NYC at the Landmark Sunshine on June 13th, 2014.

Jeffrey Bean, Sharon Lockwood and More Star in Alley Theatre's 'VANYA AND SONIA', Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014


Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will feature Resident Actor Jeffrey Bean as Vanya, Sharon Lockwood returning to the Alley as Sonia, Alley Artist Josie de Guzman returning as Masha, and Resident Actor Jay Sullivan as Spike. Rounding out the cast and making their Alley debuts are Rachael Holmes as Cassandra and Sarah Nealis as Nina. Jonathan Moscone, Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, helms the production and returns after having directed the Alley's 2011 production of Amadeus.

Frank Wildhorn, Patricia Birch & Andrew Ross Sorkin to Receive Honorary Degrees from Marymount Manhattan College
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2014


On Friday, May 23, 2014, Marymount Manhattan College will hold its 65th annual commencement exercises at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center. In addition to the over 400 graduates receiving degrees, honorary doctoral degrees will be given to Patricia Birch, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Frank Wildhorn.

BWW Reviews: Family Conflict with a Political Edge in AFTER THE REVOLUTION at Portland Playhouse
by Patrick Brassell - May 11, 2014


To Herzog's credit, the answers aren't easy, and Emma spends the play struggling to decide how she feels about her grandfather's actions, taking input from everyone around her while trying to figure out how best to honor his legacy - even as she's still unsure what that legacy actually is.

Other Productions of The Civil War

1998   Houston, TX (Regional) World Premiere
Houston, TX (Regional)
1999   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   Gettysburg Revival

The Civil War - 1999 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Jerry Zaks
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michel Bell
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gilles Chiasson
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paul Gallo
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Pierre Cossette
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Pace Theatrical Group, Inc.
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical SFX Entertainment
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Bomurwil Productions
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Kathleen Raitt
1999 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
1999 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Frank Wildhorn
1999 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jack Murphy

Videos