All the Way 2014

Opened: March 6, 2014
Closing: June 29, 2014

All the Way - 2014 - Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

All the Way is a gripping new play about a pivotal moment in American history. This drama will take audiences behind the doors of the Oval Office and inside the first years of Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency, and his fight to pass a landmark civil rights bill. Bryan Cranston, Michael McKean and Brandon J. Dirden will be joined by an ensemble cast playing additional roles such as Hubert Humphrey, Richard Russell, Robert McNamara, Coretta Scott King, Lady Bird Johnson, Bob Moses, Roy Wilkins, Lurleen Wallace, Stokely Carmichael, Walter Jenkins, Stanley Levison, George Wallace, Ralph Abernathy and Judge Smith.

All the Way was commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's American Revolutions: the United States History Cycle and premiered at OSF in 2012. It then went on to play a sold-out and critically acclaimed run at the A.R.T. from September 13-October 12, 2013 starring Cranston. The play was awarded the 2013 inaugural Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, established through Columbia University in honor of the late Senator Kennedy, honoring new plays or musicals exploring US history and issues of the day.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR All the Way

All the Way, review: 'Bryan Cranston delivers in his Broadway debut'
6 / 10

The play might be a star vehicle but its star delivers. It's thrilling to watch Cranston go from his default, comic stance of forward-thrust hips and slumped shoulders, to fearsome, chest-puffed, confrontation. The play charts Johnson's first year in office and the passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, taking LBJ from 'accidental president' (he took over after the killing of John F Kennedy) to elected man of the people, with meticulous fidelity. And this is the problem: so often it seems more like a putatively objective history lesson than an examination of character and compromise.

Washington Power Play Bryan Cranston as President Johnson in ‘All the Way’
8 / 10

Riding the crest of his fame from 'Breaking Bad,' Mr. Cranston strides onto the Broadway stage with an admirable confidence, meeting the challenge of animating Mr. Schenkkan's sprawling civics lesson as if he's thoroughly at home. Although Johnson is not the exclusive focus of the play -- many passages focus on the strategizing among various black civil rights organizations -- Mr. Cranston's heat-generating performance galvanizes the production. Even when Johnson is offstage or the writing sags with exposition, the show, directed solidly if a little stolidly by Bill Rauch, retains the vitalizing imprint of his performance.

Photo Flash: Company of ALL THE WAY Shot on Polaroids
by Courtnie Mele - June 29, 2014

In honor of All the Way's closing, Robert Petkoff took photos of the company on on instant film with a Polaroid 250 Land Camera- a fitting tribute to the historical play which takes place in the 1960s. All the Way takes audiences behind the doors of the Oval Office and inside the first year of Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency and his fight to pass a landmark civil rights bill. Check below to see the portraits!

BWW Flashback: ALL THE WAY Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - June 29, 2014

All the Way, the new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan, starring Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston, directed by Bill Rauch, closes on Broadway today, June 28, 2014, after playing a total of 131 and recouping its initial capitalization. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through All the Way's beginnings on Broadway!

Bryan Cranston's BREAKING BAD Memoir Gets a Working Title; Will Detail Actor's Life Beyond the Show
by TV News Desk - June 17, 2014

As BWW previously reported, Bryan Cranston, who just won a Tony Award for his Broadway debut as former President Lyndon B. Johnson in the new play ALL THE WAY, will soon share a behind-the-scenes look at his popular drama series BREAKING BAD in an all-new memoir.

Broadway's ALL THE WAY Makes Clean Sweep in 2014 Awards Season
by Tyler Peterson - June 9, 2014

The producers of All The Way, by Robert Schenkkan, have announced that the show has won every major award for Best New Play this season - the Drama League Award, the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Critics Circle Award and the Tony Award. For his critically acclaimed portrayal of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Bryan Cranston was awarded the Tony Award for Best Actor in addition to already winning the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and having been recognized with a Theatre World Award.

ALL THE WAY Wins 2014 Tony for Best Play
by BWW Special Coverage - June 8, 2014

ALL THE WAY won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Play. Robert Schenkkan's new drama takes audiences behind the doors of the Oval Office and inside the first years of Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency, and his fight to pass a landmark civil rights bill. Three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston plays the President.

ALL THE WAY's Bryan Cranston Wins Tony for Best Actor in a Play
by BWW Special Coverage - June 8, 2014

Bryan Cranston won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for ALL THE WAY. This is Bryan Cranston's first Tony nomination. Cranston began his acting career in local and regional theatres, getting his start at the Granada Theater in the San Fernando Valley. He is best known for portraying Walter White in Breaking Bad from 2008 to 2013, and Hal in Malcolm in the Middle from 2000 to 2006. He won four Emmy Awards and was nominated for five more.

BWW TV: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Bryan Cranston Reveals Why He Cherishes Broadway Audiences!
by Nicole Rosky - June 7, 2014

Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Bryan Cranston, a nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Play for All the Way, who chats about why he's living the dream, how he cherishes live audiences, and more. Check out what he had to say below!

ALL THE WAY Recoups Broadway Investment!
by Tyler Peterson - June 5, 2014

As of May 31st, 2014, the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production of All the Way, starring Tony Award-nominee Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) as President Lyndon B. Johnson, has recouped its investment of $3.9 million. All the Way, which is now playing at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52ndStreet) is written by Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan and directed by Bill Rauch.

ALL THE WAY Plays 100th Performance on Broadway Today
by Tyler Peterson - June 3, 2014

On today, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm, the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production of All the Way will play its 100th performance at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's ALL THE WAY Serenades JERSEY BOYS
by Courtnie Mele - June 1, 2014

The cast of Jersey Boys and the cast of All the Way have a Saturday Night on Broadway tradition in which they wish each other well. This past Saturday, All the Way was caught serenading Jersey Boys with a medley. Check below to watch the video!

Photo Coverage: ALL THE WAY Cast Celebrates Bryan Cranston's Sardi's Caricature Unveiling!
by Walter McBride - May 30, 2014

Earlier this week, the company of All the Way gathered at Sardi's to celebrate the caricature unveiling for 2014 Tony nominee Bryan Cranston. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos from the celebration below!

In the Spotlight Series: In the Tonys Photo Booth with Nominee Robert Shenkkan
by Walter McBride - May 30, 2014

Below you can check out photos of Robert Shenkkan, nominated for Best Play for All the Way, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In the Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

Twitter Watch: Susan Lucci, Jason Alexander, Regis and Joy Philbin Backstage with Bryan Cranston at ALL THE WAY
by BWW Staff - May 21, 2014

On Twitter Watch, Susan Lucci wrote 'Backstage last night w/ @IJasonAlexander, @regis & Joy after an AMAZING performance by @BryanCranston #AllTheWayBway'

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston Not Sure GODZILLA Was the 'Best Choice for Me'
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2014

'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston, who currently stars in Broadway's 'All the Way', had a tough decision to make once his Emmy Award winning AMC hit drama series came to its conclusion.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- ALL THE WAY's Robert Shenkkan Reveals Why Cranston is the Perfect LBJ
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2014

Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Robert Shenkkan, a nominee for Best Play for All the Way, who chats about the honor of earning another nomination, why Bryan Cranston is the perfect leading man, and more. Check out what he had to say below!

VIDEO: ALL THE WAY's Bryan Cranston Channels LBJ on Fallon
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2014

ALL THE WAY star Bryan Cranston stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to chat about playing President Lyndon B. Johnson on Broadway.

All the Way FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of All the Way have there been?
All the Way has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has All the Way been nominated for?
All the Way has been nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards.
What Tony Awards has All the Way won?
All the Way won the Tony Award for Best Play.
What awards has All the Way been nominated for?
All the Way has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Bill Rauch, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Robert Schenkkan, Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Shawn Sagady, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Paul James Prendergast, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Bryan Cranston, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for All the Way, Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bill Rauch, Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for All the Way, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Bryan Cranston.
What awards has All the Way won?
All the Way has won several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Bill Rauch, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Robert Schenkkan, Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Shawn Sagady, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Paul James Prendergast, and Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Bryan Cranston. The show also won Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards, Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bill Rauch, Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for All the Way, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Bryan Cranston.

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