A Man of No Importance 2002 - Articles Page 15

Opened: October 10, 2002
Closing: December 29, 2002

A Man of No Importance - 2002 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Based on the film "A Man Of No Importance".

Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical and the second work by the Tony Award winners of RAGTIME.



The tender and beautifully woven tale of love, friendship and coming to terms with one’s identity takes place in Dublin in 1964. Alfie Byrne, a middle-aged bachelor living a quiet life with his spinster sister, spends his days as a bus conductor and his nights as a community theater impresario dedicated to the plays of his hero, Oscar Wilde. A modest and quiet man, Alfie has always found his greatest satisfaction as the artistic director of the St. Imelda's Players, an amateur theatrical group housed in the local church. When Alfie declares that, instead of their usual production of The Importance of Being Earnest, the troupe will next present Wilde's provocative Salome, the church authorities balk at the play's "immodest dancing" and his safe little world begins to crumble. At the Victor Jory Theatre at Actors Theatre.

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A Man of No Importance - 2002 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 15

Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL, Cast Led By Patricia Conolly, Lisa Emery & More
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Yale Rep Presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS, Opens 4/22
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS by Bernard-Marie Koltès, translated by Michaël Attias, and directed by Robert Woodruff, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York), April 16-May 8. Opening Night is Thursday, April 22.

Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL, Cast Led By Patricia Conolly, Lisa Emery & More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL, Cast Led By Patricia Conolly, Lisa Emery & More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Yale Rep Presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS, Opens 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS by Bernard-Marie Koltès, translated by Michaël Attias, and directed by Robert Woodruff, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York), April 16-May 8. Opening Night is Thursday, April 22.

Jason Danieley Steps In For Michael Arden At 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2010


A last-minute cast change has been made for the debut of Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown, with Jason Danieley stepping in for Michael Arden, who had to bow out due to scheduling conflicts. The premiere one-night-only performance on Monday, April 19 features the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, who have performed with Danieley in the past in Words & Music at Broadway by the Bay, and are thrilled he was available to join the cast on short notice.

Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens Perform at 92YTribeca 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2010


Casting is set for the debut of Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown, the new L<M series at 92YTribeca, the 92nd Street Y's downtown arts and culture venue. The premiere one-night-only performance and conversation on Monday, April 19 features the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Arden, Darrington, et al. Set for 92YTribeca's Ahrens and Flaherty Event, 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2010


Casting is set for the debut of 'Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown,' the new L

92nd Street Y Announces L&L DOWNTOWN Series, Kicks Off 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2010


The 92nd Street Y announces L&L Downtown, a new, more intimate Lyrics & LyricistsTM experience at 92YTribeca, the 92nd Street Y's downtown arts and culture venue.

Jason Danieley Steps In For Michael Arden At 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown 4/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2010


A last-minute cast change has been made for the debut of Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown, with Jason Danieley stepping in for Michael Arden, who had to bow out due to scheduling conflicts. The premiere one-night-only performance on Monday, April 19 features the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, who have performed with Danieley in the past in Words & Music at Broadway by the Bay, and are thrilled he was available to join the cast on short notice.

Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens Perform at 92YTribeca 4/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2010


Casting is set for the debut of Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown, the new L<M series at 92YTribeca, the 92nd Street Y's downtown arts and culture venue. The premiere one-night-only performance and conversation on Monday, April 19 features the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Yale Rep Presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS, Opens 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS by Bernard-Marie Koltès, translated by Michaël Attias, and directed by Robert Woodruff, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York), April 16-May 8. Opening Night is Thursday, April 22.

Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Yale Rep Presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS, Opens 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS by Bernard-Marie Koltès, translated by Michaël Attias, and directed by Robert Woodruff, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York), April 16-May 8. Opening Night is Thursday, April 22.

Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL, Cast Led By Patricia Conolly, Lisa Emery & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Yale Rep Presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS, Opens 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS by Bernard-Marie Koltès, translated by Michaël Attias, and directed by Robert Woodruff, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York), April 16-May 8. Opening Night is Thursday, April 22.

TrueNorth Ends Run of Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts will end the run of their updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY on March 21st. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam.

Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL, Cast Led By Patricia Conolly, Lisa Emery & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Rosen, Conolly, Grenier et al. Lead Atlantic's GABRIEL 4/23 - 5/13; Esbjornson Directs
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 16, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

A.R.T. Presents World Premiere of JOHNNY BASEBALL, 5/14-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


The American Repertory Theater (Diane Paulus, Artistic Director) continues its landmark season with its production of Johnny Baseball, a world premiere musical about the Red Sox, directed by Diane Paulus.

Arden, Darrington, et al. Set for 92YTribeca's Ahrens and Flaherty Event
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 8, 2010


Casting is set for the debut of 'Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown,' the new L

John Standing and Barb Jungr to Play Café Carlyle, 2/23-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010


Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.

TrueNorth Presents Updated Version of Maltby and Shire's BABY,
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


TrueNorth Cultural Arts has announced the cast for their upcoming production of the updated version of the Maltby and Shire musical, BABY. The cast stars Michael Dempsey as Alan, Natalie Green as Lizzie, Bernadette Hisey as Arlene, David Robeano as Nick Shane Joseph Siniscalchi as Danny, and Maggie Stahl-Floriano as Pam. The musical opens at TrueNorth March 5th and runs through March 21st.

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Closes in the West End, Feb. 27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


Whatsonstage.com is reporting that the award-winning off-Broadway Musical, A Man of No Importance created by the writers of Ragtime, will get West End treatment when The Union Theatre's celebrated fringe production transfers to the Arts Theatre next month. The production will run in a limited engagement from 9 February (preview) to 27 February 2010.

Havok Theatre Co Presents THE STORY OF MY LIFE, Previews 2/25/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2010


Following its five 2008/09 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Nominations for its critically-acclaimed production of Kiss of the Spider Woman (including Best Musical Production - Intimate Theatre), Havok Theare Company is thrilled to announce its first production of 2010, the Broadway musical THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and Book by Brian Hill, directed by Havok's Artistic Director and Ovation Award-winner (and nominated this year for Kiss of the Spider Woman), Nick DeGruccio.

Other Productions of A Man of No Importance

2001   New York Reading
New York
2002   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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2002   Off-Broadway
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2022   Off-Broadway Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production
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A Man of No Importance - 2002 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Roger Rees
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Steven Pasquale
2003 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical 0
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Terrence McNally
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Joe Mantello
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Charles Keating
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Steven Pasquale
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Lynn Ahrens
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Flaherty
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical A Man of No Importance

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