Fires in the Mirror Revival 2019
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 11, 2019Closing: December 22, 2019
Fires in the Mirror - 2019 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More
The Pershing Square Signature Center [The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre]
480 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
There are three sides to every story: yours, mine and the truth. Following the deaths of a Black American boy and a young Orthodox Jewish scholar in the summer of 1991, underlying racial tensions in the nestled community of Crown Heights, Brooklyn erupted into civil outbreak. Fires in the Mirror was Anna Deavere Smith’s groundbreaking response. Birthed from a series of interviews with over fifty members of the Jewish and Black communities, the Drama Desk award-winning work translated their voices verbatim, and in the process revolutionized the genre of documentary theatre. As much provocation as it is exploration, this landmark play launches Anna Deavere Smith’s Residency 1 at Signature.
Signature is excited to work with Anna Deavere Smith to reimagine this play for new performers and collaborators.
Fires in the Mirror - 2019 - Off-Broadway Cast
Signature Theatre's FIRES IN THE MIRROR Announces Final Extension Through December 22
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2019
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) has announced that its sold-out production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur fellow Anna Deavere Smith, directed by Saheem Ali, and featuring Michael Benjamin Washington, has been extended again and will now play through December 22, 2019.
Review Roundup: FIRES IN THE MIRROR Off-Broadway - Read the Reviews
by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2019
by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith featuring Michael Benjamin Washington and directed by Saheem Ali. The production opened just last night, November 11th in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
BWW Review: Michael Benjamin Washington Portrays Members Of A Divided Community in Crisis in Anna Deavere Smith's FIRES IN THE MIRROR
by Michael Dale - November 13, 2019
by Michael Dale - November 13, 2019
It's been a long-time point of pride among New Yorkers to be living in the most culturally and ethnically diverse spot on the planet, and given the history of the planet you can say that, comparatively, the city has done pretty well in encouraging a society of integration and acceptance.
Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of FIRES IN THE MIRROR
by Katherine Lee - November 12, 2019
by Katherine Lee - November 12, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith featuring Michael Benjamin Washington and directed by Saheem Ali. The production opened just last night, November 11th in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Photo Flash: First Look at Signature's FIRES IN THE MIRROR
by Julie Musbach - October 29, 2019
by Julie Musbach - October 29, 2019
Get a first look at the Signature Theatre production of FIRES IN THE MIRROR by Anna Deavere Smith featuring Michael Benjamin Washington and directed by Saheem Ali.
Signature's FIRES IN THE MIRROR Extends Into December
by Julie Musbach - September 12, 2019
by Julie Musbach - September 12, 2019
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) has announced that its production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur Genius Fellow Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington, and directed by Saheem Ali, has been extended by one week and will now play throughDecember 1, 2019. The production begins performances on October 22 with a November 11th opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10thAvenues).
Casting Announced for Signature's FIRES IN THE MIRROR
by Julie Musbach - August 22, 2019
by Julie Musbach - August 22, 2019
Signature Theatre has announced casting and the creative team for Fires in the Mirror, by Obie, Drama Desk and MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith, featuring Michael Benjamin Washington (The Boys in the Band) and and directed by Saheem Ali.
Fires in the Mirror FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What productions of Fires in the Mirror have there been?
Fires in the Mirror has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1992 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What awards has Fires in the Mirror been nominated for?
Fires in the Mirror has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Hannah Wasileski, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Michael Benjamin Washington, Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama League Awards for Fires in the Mirror, Outstanding Projection Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hannah Wasileski, Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Fires in the Mirror, and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Michael Benjamin Washington.
What awards has Fires in the Mirror won?
Fires in the Mirror has won several awards, including Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Hannah Wasileski, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Michael Benjamin Washington, Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama League Awards for Fires in the Mirror, Outstanding Projection Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Hannah Wasileski, Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Fires in the Mirror, and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Michael Benjamin Washington.
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