Kiss of the Spider Woman 1993 - Articles Page 11

Opened: May 3, 1993
Closing: July 01, 1995

Kiss of the Spider Woman - 1993 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY

Based on the novel by Manuel Puig

Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman explores the complex relationship between two men caged together in an Argentinean prison. Valentin is a tough political revolutionary undergoing torture. Molina is an unabashedly gay man serving time for deviant behavior. Molina recounts to Valentin his favorite movie-musical fantasies, and it becomes a mental refuge for both as the lines of fantasy and reality become blurred. This compelling musical drama resonates love, longing and liberation.

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Kiss of the Spider Woman - 1993 - Broadway Articles Page 11

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

Rebecca Brooksher, Jeffrey Carlson & More End Run In The Kennedy Center's GOLDEN AGE, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Kennedy Center will end its run of Golden Age, a new play by Terrence McNally, on April 4th. Following its world premiere with the Philadelphia Theatre Company ran in the Kennedy Center Family Theater as part of Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera, a five-week event featuring three of the playwright's works performed concurrently on three Kennedy Center stages.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

MEMPHIS Announces National Tour, Begins In Memphis, TN In October 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010


The producers of the hit Broadway musical MEMPHIS announced today that the critically acclaimed production will launch a U. S. national tour in Memphis, TN. Performances will begin in October, 2011 at the Orpheum Theatre (203 South Main Street). Additional cities, dates and casting will be announced at a later date.

Kennedy Center Announces Additional Casting for MASTER CLASS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


The Kennedy Center today announced additional casting for Terrence McNally's Master Class. Joining the previously announced Tyne Daly as Maria Callas is Jeremy Cohen as Manny, Laquita Mitchell as Second Soprano (Sharon), Ta'u Pupu'a as Tenor (Tony), and Alexandra Silber as First Soprano (Sophie).

Kennedy Center Presents McNally 'Nights at the Opera' Event for 2010
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera - an event showcasing three of the playwright's works including Master Class, The Lisbon Traviata, and Golden Age concurrently in Kennedy Center theaters from March 20 - April 18, 2010. Directors include Walter Bobbie for Master Class and Christopher Ashley for The Lisbon Traviata.

The Kennedy Center Announces Casting for THE LISBON TRAVIATA 3/20-4/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010


The Kennedy Center today announced casting for Terrence McNally's The Lisbon Traviata. The play will star Malcolm Gets as Stephen, John Glover as Mendy, and Chris Hartl as Paul and will run March 20 to April 11, 2010 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.

Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

McNally on 'Nights at the Opera': 'I Feel Very Blessed and I'm Enjoying The Process'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera - an event showcasing three of the playwright's works including Master Class, The Lisbon Traviata, and Golden Age concurrently in Kennedy Center theaters from March 20 - April 18, 2010. Directors include Walter Bobbie for Master Class and Christopher Ashley for The Lisbon Traviata.

Brooksher, Carlson & More Star in Kennedy Center's GOLDEN AGE 3/12-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


The Kennedy Center today announced the casting for Golden Age, a new play by Terrence McNally. Following its world premiere with the Philadelphia Theatre Company, the production will run March 12 to April 4, 2010 in the Kennedy Center Family Theater as part of Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera, a five-week event featuring three of the playwright's works performed concurrently on three Kennedy Center stages.

Lincoln Center's 'American Songbook' Features Luker, Rivera et al. in March
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 16, 2010


Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook finishes up its twelfth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song with a final week of different and dazzling concerts. For 16 nights of pop, folk, cabaret, country, rock, and show tunes, the series explored the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic contemporary songwriting.

GOLDEN AGE Closes at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age. Final performance is slated for February 14.

Rivera, Monk, Ziemba, Pierce, Blickenstaff to Honor Kander & Ebb March 8
by Robert Diamond - Feb 9, 2010


Chita Rivera, Debra Monk and Karen Ziemba - three beloved actresses well-known for their work in Kander and Ebb musicals - will be joined by other stars, including Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show], LITTLE MERMAID) and host David Hyde Pierce (Tony Award-winner star of Kander and Ebb's CURTAINS) to pay tribute to John Kander and the works of Mr. Kander and his late collaborator Fred Ebb when the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre honors John Kander at its annual Vineyard Theatre Gala on Monday, March 8 at the Hudson Theater (145 West 44 Street) in Manhattan, it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Garber, Mazzie & Danieley Join Lansbury Tribute at Signature Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 5, 2010


Broadway stars Victor Garber, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, and Signature favorite Sherri L. Edelen will salute Angela Lansbury at the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala on April 12 at the Embassy of Italy. The beloved stage, screen, and television actress will be presented with the company's first Stephen Sondheim Award, established last year in honor of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer.

Kennedy Center Announces Additional Casting for MASTER CLASS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2010


The Kennedy Center today announced additional casting for Terrence McNally's Master Class. Joining the previously announced Tyne Daly as Maria Callas is Jeremy Cohen as Manny, Laquita Mitchell as Second Soprano (Sharon), Ta'u Pupu'a as Tenor (Tony), and Alexandra Silber as First Soprano (Sophie).

The Kennedy Center Announces Casting for THE LISBON TRAVIATA 3/20-4/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010


The Kennedy Center today announced casting for Terrence McNally's The Lisbon Traviata. The play will star Malcolm Gets as Stephen, John Glover as Mendy, and Chris Hartl as Paul and will run March 20 to April 11, 2010 in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Guest Star on 'Ugly Betty'
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 25, 2010


Tony Award nominee Brian Stokes Mitchell will join the cast of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' for a guest starring role as Vanessa Williams' ex in an upcoming episode, TVGuide.com is reporting. Mitchell will play the role of Don, a simply guy who is the antithesis of Wilhelmina. It is reported that Mitchell's role may be recurring. The episode will air sometime in March.

Kudisch, Brooksher, Lee et al. Lead McNally's GOLDEN AGE at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Drabinsky's Offer to Help FINIAN'S RAINBOW Rejected by New York Producers
by Samantha Jacobsen - Jan 18, 2010


As previously reported, according to the Toronto Star, Broadway producer Garth Drabinsky is hoping to make a comeback this year despite his 2009 felony conviction.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Photo Preview: Main Street Theatre Presents MASTERCLASS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2010


Main Street Theater will ring in the new year with Terrence McNally's triumphant play Master Class.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents GOLDEN AGE 1/22-2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Kudisch, Brooksher, Lee et al. Lead McNally's GOLDEN AGE at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 23, 2009


The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age on January 22 - February 14.

Rebecca Brooksher, Jeffrey Carlson & More Star In The Kennedy Center's GOLDEN AGE 3/12-4/4/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009


The Kennedy Center today announced the casting for Golden Age, a new play by Terrence McNally. Following its world premiere with the Philadelphia Theatre Company, the production will run March 12 to April 4, 2010 in the Kennedy Center Family Theater as part of Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera, a five-week event featuring three of the playwright's works performed concurrently on three Kennedy Center stages.

Kiss of the Spider Woman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman have there been?
Kiss of the Spider Woman has had 8 productions including which opened in 1990, Toronto which opened in 1992, West End which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, Off-Broadway which opened in 2007, Arlington, VA (Regional) which opened in 2008 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2020.
What Tony Awards has Kiss of the Spider Woman been nominated for?
Kiss of the Spider Woman has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Terrence McNally, Best Choreography for Vincent Paterson and Rob Marshall, Best Costume Design for Florence Klotz, Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince, Best Lighting Design for Howell Binkley, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Kander, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Fred Ebb, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Kander, and Best Scenic Design for Jerome Sirlin.
What Tony Awards has Kiss of the Spider Woman won?
Kiss of the Spider Woman has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Terrence McNally, Best Choreography for Vincent Paterson and Rob Marshall, Best Costume Design for Florence Klotz, Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince, Best Lighting Design for Howell Binkley, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Best Scenic Design for Jerome Sirlin.
What awards has Kiss of the Spider Woman been nominated for?
Kiss of the Spider Woman has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design for Florence Klotz at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Music for John Cameron at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Musical for Kiss of the Spider Woman at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Set Design for Jerome Sirlin at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Kiss of the Spider Woman won?
Kiss of the Spider Woman has won several awards, including Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and Best Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show also received awards for Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Set Design from the Drama Desk Awards, with Florence Klotz winning for costume design and Jerome Sirlin winning for set design. Additionally, John Cameron and John Kander were both recognized for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards.

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