Play On! 1997 - Articles Page 32

Opened: March 20, 1997
Closing: unknown

Play On! - 1997 - Broadway History , Info & More

Based on Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

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VIDEO: Sylvester Stallone Talks Starring in Risque Off-Broadway Play on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Jimmy and guest Sylvester Stallone talk about rocking red pubic hair in front of his parents for a play.

SLO Little Theatre to Present PLAY ON! FLIGHTS OF FANCY FROM BROADWAY TO SHAKESPEARE, Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2014


SLO Little Theatre presents Suzy Miller's PLAY ON! FLIGHTS OF FANCY FROM SHAKESPEARE TO BROADWAY, a delightful musical revue of Broadway and pop music that uses Shakespeare's words and stories as inspiration.

VIDEO: Damon Albarn Performs 'Lonely Press Play' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2014


Last night, music guest Damon Albarn performed 'Lonely Press Play' from his debut solo album 'Every Day Robots' for THE TONIGHT SHOW audience. Check out the appearance below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Armonk Players' PLAY ON!, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2014


The Armonk Players present PLAY ON! by Rick Abbot, directed by Mark Pierce. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Armonk Players' PLAY ON!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2014


The Armonk Players present PLAY ON! by Rick Abbot, directed by Mark Pierce. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

BWW Reviews: BLT's Foxy Foxes in FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
by Teresa Rodrick - Jun 3, 2014


Boise Little Theatre is at it again. The last show of their 66th season is another Ken Ludwig show (they opened the season with Ken Ludwig's Shakespeare in Hollywood), FOX ON THE FAIRWAY. This fun farce uses play on words more than physical comedy and so it is advertised as a "mature" comedy.

Rare Duet with Shubha Mudgal and Bombay Jayashri to Play The Town Hall, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014


SAMAA presents a rare jugalbandi (duet) with iconic classical vocalists from North and South India who will be performing for the first time together in New York. Shubha Mudgal and Bombay Jayashri will play on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 7:30PM at The Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd Street, NYC.

The Armonk Players to Present PLAY ON!, 6/6-14
by Jillian Gaier - May 5, 2014


The Armonk Players present PLAY ON! written by Rick Abbot and directed by Mark Pierce.

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane to Reunite in IT'S ONLY A PLAY on Broadway This Fall; Jack O'Brien to Direct!
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014


The New York Times reports that THE PRODUCERS stars Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane will reunite in a new version of Terrence McNally's IT'S ONLY A PLAY, directed by Jack O'Brien and opening on Broadway in September 2014. No word yet on where the show will run.

Ready, Set, Pray! Florida's Monica D. Hardwick to Release 'Prayer' Play on National Day of Prayer
by Robert Diamond - Apr 26, 2014


A Garden of Prayer, a play for children written by Monica D. Hardwick, will be made available globally in multiple languages via Amazon on May 1, 2014. The story, originally written for Bay Area Studios Foundation, is a fun, energetic and memorable way to teach kids how to pray and how to increase their faith. "I kept getting requests from people who wanted a copy emailed to them," said Miss. Hardwick. "After an idea from a family member, I decided that I would make it available for other youth groups to perform as well." Bay Area Studios Foundation is a Non-Profit Performing Arts Company located in St. Petersburg Florida created, founded and funded by Monica D. Hardwick and dedicated to providing youth encouragement, empowerment, scholarships, workshops and opportunities to develop and perfect their craft through a unique production experience. You may connect with Miss Hardwick on Twitter: @MonicaDHardwick Portions of the proceeds benefit the Bay Area Studios Foundation of St. Petersburg, Florida.

SLO Little Theatre to Present PLAY ON! FLIGHTS OF FANCY FROM BROADWAY TO SHAKESPEARE, 7/4-27
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2014


SLO Little Theatre presents Suzy Miller's PLAY ON! FLIGHTS OF FANCY FROM SHAKESPEARE TO BROADWAY, a delightful musical revue of Broadway and pop music that uses Shakespeare's words and stories as inspiration.

Christopher Demos-Brown's CHILD'S PLAY to Receive Reading at Wold Performing Arts Center, 4/28
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 21, 2014


He's talking about 'CHILD'S PLAY,' his new drama that will be presented as a Staged Reading for one night only, at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 28th, 2014, in Lynn University's Wold Performing Arts Center, as part of 'Jan McArt's New Play Reading Series.'

Francesca Battistelli's 'If We're Honest' Streaming Exclusively on iTunes Radio
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2014


Fans can now stream GRAMMY-nominated artist Francesca Battistelli's third studio album, If We're Honest, exclusively as a First Play on iTunes Radio at http://smarturl.it/fbfirstplay

Spanish Gold to Play Triple Door, 6/29; Tickets on Sale 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2014


Spanish Gold will play on June 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM at Triple Door.

ENCORE PLAY and MOVIEPLEX PLAY Join STARZ PLAY on Xbox 360
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 25, 2014


Starz announced that ENCORE PLAY and MOVIEPLEX PLAY, the authenticated online TV Everywhere services for ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX premium subscribers respectively

Leddy Center to Present ON GOLDEN POND, 3/14-23
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 6, 2014


Leddy Center for the Performing Arts will present local NH playwright, Ernest Thompson's Tony award-winning play, On Golden Pond, March 14-23.

GOOD PEOPLE to Play The Public Theatre, 3/14-23
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 3, 2014


The recent Broadway hit Good People, begins its run at The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn's Professional Theatre, March 14 - 23. This humor filled drama and recent Tony Award nominee for the Best Play on Broadway, is a wicked smart, funny and powerful story about whether it is our luck, our choices or our hard work that creates our success in life.

Ernest Thompson's ON GOLDEN POND to Play the Leddy Center, 3/14-23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2014


Director Elaine Gatchell will present local NH playwright, Ernest Thompson's Tony award-winning play, On Golden Pond, March 14-23.

GOOD PEOPLE to Play The Public Theatre, Lewiston, 3/14-23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2014


The recent Broadway hit Good People, begins its run at The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn's Professional Theatre, March 14 - 23. This humor filled drama and recent Tony Award nominee for the Best Play on Broadway, is a wicked smart, funny and powerful story about whether it is our luck, our choices or our hard work that creates our success in life.

Leddy Center Presents Local Award-winning Playwright's ON GOLDEN POND, 3/14-23
by Courtnie Mele - Feb 11, 2014


Director Elaine Gatchell is proud to present local NH playwright, Ernest Thompson's Tony award-winning play, On Golden Pond, March 14-23.

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL with Carol Mayo Jenkins to Play Clarence Brown Mainstage, 2/20-3/9
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014


The award-winning 'The Trip to Bountiful' starring Carol Mayo Jenkins will play on the Clarence Brown Mainstage February 20 - March 9, 2014. The heartwarming play tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman who yearns to return to her home in Bountiful, Texas one last time, against the wishes of her overprotective son and domineering daughter-in-law. Written by one of America's greatest writers, Horton Foote, 'The Trip to Bountiful' is an unforgettable portrait of a woman with incredible strength and dignity,

Anna Deavere Smith and Joshua Roman Present CONVERSATIONS ON GRACE at Harris Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2014


Renowned actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith and cellist Joshua Roman present Conversations On Grace, a two-part evening that features a public presentation of their work-in-progress play On Grace, followed by a moderated audience discussion. The event is set for tonight, January 21, 2014, at the Harris Theater.

Anna Deavere Smith and Joshua Roman to Present CONVERSATIONS ON GRACE at Harris Theater, 1/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2014


Renowned actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith and cellist Joshua Roman present Conversations On Grace, a two-part evening that features a public presentation of their work-in-progress play On Grace, followed by a moderated audience discussion. The event is set for January 21, 2014, at the Harris Theater.

Broadway Melodies to play The Underground 1/25
by Robert Diamond - Jan 14, 2014


The successful alumni of the UNC-Chapel Hill Pauper Players present: Broadway Melodies: New York City Edition, a series of three mini-revues running 75 minutes total. The show will play on January 25th at 5pm at The Underground Theater, located at 955 West End Avenue (107th and Broadway).

Arts Council Santa Cruz County Supports Shakespeare Play On
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2013


Shakespeare Play On has been incorporated as an independent nonprofit to carry on the traditions and aesthetic of SSC.

Other Productions of Play On!

1997   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1997   West End London Production
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Play On! - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Andre De Shields
1997 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Luther Henderson
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Andre De Shields
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Tonya Pinkins

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