The Confession of Lily Dare Revival 2020
Ages: 12+
Opened: January 1, 2020Closing: March 31, 2020
The Confession of Lily Dare - 2020 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce St. (Bedford & Hudson Street) New York, NY 10014
We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our 35th anniversary than by presenting the newest work from one of our most frequent collaborators, legendary master of theatrical parody Charles Busch (best known to Primary Stages audiences from our productions of The Tribute Artist, Olive and the Bitter Herbs, and You Should Be So Lucky). Busch's newest play, The Confession of Lily Dare, tells the story of one woman’s tumultuous passage from convent girl to glittering cabaret chanteuse to infamous madame of a string of brothels—all while hiding her undying devotion to the child she was forced to abandon. Directed by Busch's long-time colleague Carl Andress (Who's Holiday, The Divine Sister), this comic melodrama celebrates the gauzy "confession film" tearjerkers of early 1930s pre-code cinema, such as The Sin of Madelon Claudet, Frisco Jenny, and Madame X.
The Confession of Lily Dare - 2020 - Off-Broadway Cast
Photo Coverage: Primary Stages Celebrates Opening Night of THE CONFESSION OF LILY DARE
by Linda Lenzi - January 30, 2020
by Linda Lenzi - January 30, 2020
Primary Stages presents The Confession of Lily Dare, written by and starring Charles Busch (The Tribute Artist, You Should Be So Lucky) and directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister, The Tribute Artist). The cast also includes: Nancy Anderson (Sunset Boulevard), Christopher Borg (Judith of Bethulia), Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera), Kendal Sparks (Judith of Bethulia) and Jennifer Van Dyck (Judith of Bethulia).
BWW Review: Charles Busch Sends Up Pre-Code 'Fallen Woman' Flicks With THE CONFESSION OF LILY DARE
by Michael Dale - January 30, 2020
by Michael Dale - January 30, 2020
Nowadays there appears to be an increasing awareness in the theatre about presenting women characters through the aesthetic of male playwrights and directors, much of it involving the movie term 'male gaze' which was coined by Laura Mulvey in the 70s to describe the disproportionately sexualized manner in which women were presented in film. From that context, it's possible to conclude that this is what playwright/actor Charles Busch has been commenting on all along.
The Confession of Lily Dare FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What productions of The Confession of Lily Dare have there been?
The Confession of Lily Dare has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2018 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2020.
What awards has The Confession of Lily Dare been nominated for?
The Confession of Lily Dare has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Costume Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Rachel Townsend, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for B.T. Whitehill, and Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Rachel Townsend.
What awards has The Confession of Lily Dare won?
The Confession of Lily Dare has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Rachel Townsend, Outstanding Scenic Design for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for B.T. Whitehill, and Outstanding Costume Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Rachel Townsend.
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