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Opened: January 27, 1931

Private Lives - 1931 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Private Lives opened at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rogers Theatre), where it ran for 92 performances. Private Lives is a 1930 comedy of manners in three acts by Noël Coward. It focuses on a divorced couple who discover that they are honeymooning with their new spouses in neighbouring rooms at the same hotel. Despite a perpetually stormy relationship, they realise that they still have feelings for each other. Its second act love scene was nearly censored in Britain as too risqué. Coward wrote one of his most popular songs, "Some Day I'll Find You", for the play.

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PRIVATE LIVES Tickets Now On Sale
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 15, 2011


Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the Broadway production of Private Lives at www.Telecharge.com or 212-239-6200. Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross will star on Broadway this autumn in Noël Coward's Private Lives, directed by Richard Eyre at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). Previews begin on Sunday, November 6; opening night is Thursday, November 17. The limited engagement runs through February 5, 2012. It will play a limited run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre prior to Broadway.

Photo Flash: Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross, et al. in First PRIVATE LIVES Photos!
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 15, 2011


Directed by Richard Eyre, PRIVATE LIVES will play at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) with previews beginning on Sunday November 6 and opening night set for Thursday November 17. The limited engagement runs through February 5 2012. Prior to Broadway, PRIVATE LIVES will play a limited run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre. Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross lead the production, joined by Lisa Dillon and Simon Paisley Day. Mirvish Productions released photos today of the stars in a glamorous photo shoot. Check them out below!

Broadway-Bound PRIVATE LIVES Begins Rehearsals, 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2011


Rehearsals for the Broadway- bound production of Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES starring Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross begin in London this Monday August 22. Directed by Richard Eyre, PRIVATE LIVES will play at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) with previews beginning on Sunday November 6 and opening night set for Thursday November 17. The limited engagement runs through February 5 2012. Prior to Broadway, PRIVATE LIVES will play a limited run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Broadway-Bound PRIVATE LIVES Begins Rehearsals, 8/22
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2011


Rehearsals for the Broadway- bound production of Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES starring Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross begin in London this Monday August 22. Directed by Richard Eyre, PRIVATE LIVES will play at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) with previews beginning on Sunday November 6 and opening night set for Thursday November 17. The limited engagement runs through February 5 2012. Prior to Broadway, PRIVATE LIVES will play a limited run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Kim Cattrall & Paul Gross Headed to Broadway in PRIVATE LIVES; Begins Nov. 6
by Robert Diamond - Jun 29, 2011


Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross will star on Broadway this autumn in Noël Coward's Private Lives directed by Richard Eyre at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Sunday November 6; opening night is Thursday November 17. The limited engagement runs through February 5 2012.

Photo Coverage: Paul Gross Joins Kim Cattrall in PRIVATE LIVES
by Kelly Cameron - Jun 2, 2011


This fall, Mirvish Productions brings the critically acclaimed UK production of Noel Coward's Private Lives to Toronto for a pre-Broadway run at The Royal Alexandra Theatre. Kim Cattrall leads the cast, and on May 31st it was announced that Canadian stage and screen actor Paul Gross would join her as her co-star. BWW was on hand to bring you photos of the duo as they addressed Toronto media.

Women's Project And SITI Company Present ROOM, Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


Room, directed by Anne Bogart and based on a lifetime of Virginia Woolf's writing adapted by Jocelyn Clarke, will return to the New York stage 11 years after its world premiere when Women's Project and Siti Company closes March 27 at Women's Project, 424 West 55th Street.

Laguna Playhouse Presents PRIVATE LIVES 3/15-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2011


The Laguna Playhouse is pleased to present Noël Coward's celebrated comedy, Private Lives, March 15 - April 10, 2011. The play is directed by Andrew Barnicle. Casting will be announced soon.

Women's Project And SITI Company Present ROOM 3/12-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2011


Room, directed by Anne Bogart and based on a lifetime of Virginia Woolf's writing adapted by Jocelyn Clarke, will return to the New York stage 11 years after its world premiere when Women's Project and SITI Company begins previews Saturday, March 12, at 8:00pm for a run through March 27 at Women's Project, 424 West 55th Street.

Women's Project And SITI Company Present ROOM 3/12-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011


Room, directed by Anne Bogart and based on a lifetime of Virginia Woolf's writing adapted by Jocelyn Clarke, will return to the New York stage 11 years after its world premiere when Women's Project and SITI Company begins previews Saturday, March 12, at 8:00pm for a run through March 27 at Women's Project, 424 West 55th Street.

Laguna Playhouse Presents PRIVATE LIVES 3/15-4/10
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2011


The Laguna Playhouse is pleased to present Noël Coward's celebrated comedy, Private Lives, March 15 - April 10, 2011. The play is directed by Andrew Barnicle. Casting will be announced soon.

Times Square Theater Likely to Get a New Lease on Life
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 11, 2011


The New York Post reports this morning that at long last, the former Times Square Theater, which has stood vacant for nearly two decades on 42nd Street, may get a new lease on life. The 30,000 square foot space, which is located at 217 W. 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, will become what will be known as Broadway 4D, a multimedia venue which allegedly an insider describes as'a kind of Las Vegas version of Broadway past and present.'

Chicago Dramatists & Harrington College Announce Design Comp Winner
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2010


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, together with the Harrington College of Design Alumni Association, is thrilled to announce Matthew McGrane, a Harrington student, and Harrington alumna Sarah Kuchar, as the winners of its competition to refurbish its theatre lobby and entry.

Chicago Dramatists And Harrington College Announce Design Competition
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is celebrating its 32nd anniversary by sponsoring a competition to redesign its theatre lobby and entry.

Chicago Dramatists And Harrington College Announce Design Competition
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 22, 2010


Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, is celebrating its 32nd anniversary by sponsoring a competition to redesign its theatre lobby and entry.

Silver Spring Stage Presents Noel Coward's Private Lives 9/24-10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


Silver Spring Stage presents Noel Coward's sophisticated comedy Private Lives, directed by Ty Hallmark and Stephanie Svec and produced by David Dubov and Jacy D'Aiutolo, where Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance and reignite the old spark. Private Lives will perform weekends September 24 to October 10.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces Cast For Script in Hand Reading 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2010


Kieran Campion, Mia Dillon and Edward Herrmann will read Noel Coward's bittersweet "A Song at Twilight," part of Westport Country Playhouse's popular Script in Hand Series, on Monday, November 15, 7 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Two Script in Hand Readings 10/4, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse's popular Script in Hand Series will feature two autumn playreadings, Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious 'Bedroom Farce' on Monday, October 4, 7 p.m., and Noël Coward's bittersweet 'A Song at Twilight' on Monday, November 15, 7 p.m. Tickets to the one-night-only events are $15.

Silver Spring Stage Presents Noel Coward's Private Lives 9/24-10/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2010


Silver Spring Stage presents Noel Coward's sophisticated comedy Private Lives, directed by Ty Hallmark and Stephanie Svec and produced by David Dubov and Jacy D'Aiutolo, where Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance and reignite the old spark. Private Lives will perform weekends September 24 to October 10.

Silver Spring Stage Presents Noel Coward's Private Lives 9/24-10/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2010


Silver Spring Stage presents Noel Coward's sophisticated comedy Private Lives, directed by Ty Hallmark and Stephanie Svec and produced by David Dubov and Jacy D'Aiutolo, where Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance and reignite the old spark. Private Lives will perform weekends September 24 to October 10.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Two Script in Hand Readings 10/4, 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse's popular Script in Hand Series will feature two autumn playreadings, Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious 'Bedroom Farce' on Monday, October 4, 7 p.m., and Noël Coward's bittersweet 'A Song at Twilight' on Monday, November 15, 7 p.m. Tickets to the one-night-only events are $15.

Westport Country Playhouse 80th Anniversary Gala Goes Mod
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary gala on Monday evening, September 13, honoring Stephen Schwartz has been re-imagined with the influence of Lead Corporate Sponsor, Virgin Atlantic Airways, based in Norwalk.

Met Museum of Science Announces Upcoming Exhibitions Through 7/11/11
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 28, 2010


The Met Museum of Art announces its upcoming exhibitions, September 28 - July 11, 2011.

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's PRIVATE LIVES Closes 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre will present a new staging of Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES. The play, set in a hotel balcony, will presented in the round in the new staging, by acclaimed Chicago director Gary Griffin. Performances for the production will begin January 6th. The company has added new seating to its Courtyard Theatre in order to accommodate Griffin's idea, adding seats around the proscenium.

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Returns to New Orleans 2/26 & 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


The New Orleans Ballet Association | NOBA is proud to present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts on February 26 and 27 at 8pm.

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