Machinal Revival 2014

Opened: January 16, 2014
Closing: March 02, 2014

Machinal - 2014 - Broadway History , Info & More

Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NY

Inspired by the infamous 1927 murder trial of Ruth Snyder, Machinal is a gripping drama by American journalist and playwright Sophie Treadwell. Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall (The Town, Vicky Cristina Barcelona) stars in this sensational new production helmed by acclaimed British director Lyndsey Turner.

It's America's Golden Age, a time of happiness, freedom and prosperity - or is it? For one young woman in the industrial, male-dominated world of the 1920s, life is nothing like she hoped it would be. Restless and unfulfilled in a passionless marriage and an unwanted motherhood, she finds her only joy in the form of an illicit love affair. But when reality sets in and she must return to her routine existence, she'll go to any lengths to regain her freedom.

A groundbreaking work in the landscape of American theatre, Machinal is a riveting look at the danger that can come from a life unlived.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Machinal

‘Machinal’ Theater Review: Rebecca Hall Wins by Losing It in Her Broadway Debut
9 / 10

This 2014 staging is notable for giving Rebecca Hall her stunning Broadway debut and proving that 'Machinal' is an arresting and not some old chestnut that deserves to be cracked open only once every century. It helps, too, that director Lyndsey Turner (another Broadway deb) and her design team (Es Devlin, Michael Krass, Jane Cox, Matt Tierney) have choreographed this story, based on a real-life case of a woman who murdered her husband, as if it were a very modern atonal opera.

'Machinal' review. The machine age is murder
9 / 10

Describing 'Machinal' as ahead of its time is just the tip of the revelations in Sophie Treadwell's 1928 expressionist stunner. This little-known adventure in psychological, sociological and stylistic boundary-pushing -- not on Broadway in 86 years -- has been given a dazzling, daring revival that feels especially startling in the doggedly conventional environs of the Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre...It cannot be easy to play a character so tightly trapped behind society's facade. But Hall -- with a beanpole body like an exclamation point and a face of a thousand worried looks -- brings us deep inside the long, virtuosic bursts of halting half-sentences and tangled mazes of internal monologues.

Roundabout's MACHINAL to Close on Broadway March 2
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall and directed by Lindsay Turner, will conclude its limited engagement on March 2, 2014 at 2:00PM.

Broadway's MACHINAL to Offer $20 Snow Special Tickets Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2014

While waiting for the snow to clear you can show your metro card to purchase $20 tickets to see Roundabout Theatre Company's MACHINAL starring Rebecca Hall on Broadway. The $20 tickets go on sale at 10AM tomorrow morning, February 13. Machinal plays at 8pm tomorrow night at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42 Street). $20 tickets are available for purchase at the box office only. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2.

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Rebecca Hall
by Walter McBride - January 28, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Below you can check out photos of Rebecca Hall in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

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by Contests - Broadway - January 27, 2014

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Morgan Spector
by Walter McBride - January 27, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Below you can check out photos of Morgan Spector in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Suzanne Bertish
by Walter McBride - January 25, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Below you can check out photos of Suzanne Bertish in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Ashley Bell
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2014

Below you can check out photos of Ashley Bell in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Michael Cumpsty
by Walter McBride - January 23, 2014

Below you can check out photos of Michael Cumpsty in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

BWW TV: Chatting with Rebecca Hall and the Company of MACHINAL on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened Thursday night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand at the after party to chat with the entire company. Check out what they had to say below!

BWW TV: On the MACHINAL Red Carpet with Christian Borle, Victor Garber and More!
by Nicole Rosky - January 17, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the evening's guests before the curtain went up, including Susan Sarandon, Victor Garber, Christian Borle, Katie Finneran and more. Check out what they had to say on opening night below!

Photo Coverage: Inside MACHINAL's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Roundabout's MACHINAL Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the after party below!

Photo Coverage: Rebecca Hall and MACHINAL Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: MACHINAL Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - January 16, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, opens tonight, January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Reviews: MACHINAL Plays to a Fascinating Rhythm
by Michael Dale - January 16, 2014

Lyndsey Turner directs a striking revival of Sophie Treadwell's expressionistic 1928 drama.

Photo Flash: Roundabout's MACHINAL, Starring Rebecca Hall and More, Opens on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 ahead of its official opening, slated for tonight, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Scroll down for photos of the cast in action!

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Rebecca Hall & More in Roundabout's MACHINAL!
by Nicole Rosky - January 14, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM ahead of an official opening on Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Full Cast of Roundabout's MACHINAL
by Meet the Cast - January 11, 2014

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20, 2013 ahead of an official opening on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rebecca Hall, Morgan Spector & More in Roundabout's MACHINAL
by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2013

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM ahead of an official opening on Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

MACHINAL, Starring Rebecca Hall, Begins on Broadway Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2013

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, begins previews tomorrow, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM.

BWW TV: In Rehearsal with Rebecca Hall and the Cast of MACHINAL- Meet the Company!
by Nicole Rosky - November 27, 2013

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall as 'Young Woman' in a new Broadway production of Machinal, by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The cast will include Suzanne Bertish as 'Mother', Michael Cumpsty as 'Husband',Morgan Spector as 'Lover' and Damian Baldet, Ashley Bell, Jeff Biehl, Arnie Burton, Ryan Dinning, Scott Drummond, Dion Graham, Edward James Hyland, Jason Loughlin, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Daniel Pearce, Henny Russell, Karen Walsh,Michael Warner. The cast met the press earlier this week and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the company. Check out what they had to say about the production below!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Rebecca Hall
by Walter McBride - November 29, 2013

Below you can check out photos of Hall in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

Photo Coverage: Roundabout's MACHINAL Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - November 27, 2013

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall as 'Young Woman' in a new Broadway production of Machinal, by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The cast will include Suzanne Bertish as 'Mother', Michael Cumpsty as 'Husband',Morgan Spector as 'Lover' and Damian Baldet, Ashley Bell, Jeff Biehl, Arnie Burton, Ryan Dinning, Scott Drummond, Dion Graham, Edward James Hyland, Jason Loughlin, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Daniel Pearce, Henny Russell, Karen Walsh,Michael Warner. The cast met the press earlier this week and you can check out photos from the festivities below!

Machinal FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Machinal has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1928, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
Best Costume Design of a Play for Michael Krass, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Jane CoxBest Scenic Design of a Play for Es Devlin and Best Sound Design of a Play for Matt Tierney.
Machinal has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jane Cox, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Matt Tierney, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lyndsey Turner, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Machinal, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Es Devlin, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rebecca Hall.
Machinal has won several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Jane Cox, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Matt Tierney, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lyndsey Turner, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Machinal, Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Es Devlin, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rebecca Hall.

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