The Shape of Things 1947 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: July 26, 1947

The Shape of Things - 1947 - Broadway History , Info & More

The Shape of Things premiered in London in2001, with direction by LaBute himself. The cast featured Paul Rudd, Rachel Weiz, GretchenMol, and Frederick Weller. The cast reprised their roles in the 2003 movie, also directed by LaBute. The Shape of Things follows the seduction and subsequent make over of hapless English undergradAdam by the provocative anarchistic M.F.A student Evelyn. The Shape of Things is considered the first inwhat is often referred to as LaBute's "Beauty Trilogy."

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Aurora Theatre Company Honors Tennessee Williams With THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE 4/1-5/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011


In honor of Tennessee Williams' 100th birthday, Aurora Theatre Company continues its 19th season with the playwright's haunting drama THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE. Aurora Theatre Company Artistic Director Tom Ross helms this evocative play featuring Beth Wilmurt, Charles Dean, Marcia Pizzo, and Thomas Gorrebeeck, along with Amy Crumpacker, Ryan Tasker, Leanne Borghesi, and Beth Deitchman.

Aurora Theatre Company Honors Tennessee Williams With THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE 4/1-5/8
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2011


In honor of Tennessee Williams' 100th birthday, Aurora Theatre Company continues its 19th season with the playwright's haunting drama THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE. Aurora Theatre Company Artistic Director Tom Ross helms this evocative play featuring Beth Wilmurt, Charles Dean, Marcia Pizzo, and Thomas Gorrebeeck, along with Amy Crumpacker, Ryan Tasker, Leanne Borghesi, and Beth Deitchman.

Guggenheim Presents Spring Public Programs for Haunted
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2010


By using dated, passé, or quasi-extinct stylistic devices, subject matter, and technologies, much contemporary photography and video embodies a melancholic longing for an otherwise unrecuperable past.

Guggenheim Presents Spring Public Programs for Haunted
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2010


By using dated, passé, or quasi-extinct stylistic devices, subject matter, and technologies, much contemporary photography and video embodies a melancholic longing for an otherwise unrecuperable past.

Guggenheim Presents Spring Public Programs for Haunted
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2010


By using dated, passé, or quasi-extinct stylistic devices, subject matter, and technologies, much contemporary photography and video embodies a melancholic longing for an otherwise unrecuperable past.

Guggenheim Presents Spring Public Programs for Haunted
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2010


By using dated, passé, or quasi-extinct stylistic devices, subject matter, and technologies, much contemporary photography and video embodies a melancholic longing for an otherwise unrecuperable past.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts Announces Upcoming Events Thru June 15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010


The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through June 15, 2010.

The Shape of Things FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Shape of Things have there been?
The Shape of Things has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1947 and West End which opened in 2023.
What awards has The Shape of Things been nominated for?
The Shape of Things has been nominated for the Performance category in the Theatre World Awards, specifically for Rachel Weisz.
What awards has The Shape of Things won?
The Shape of Things has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rachel Weisz.

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