The Drunkard Revival 1986
Opened: August 6, 1986Closing: August 24, 1986
The Drunkard - 1986 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce St. (Bedford & Hudson Street) New York, NY 10014
Lending his incomparable writing talents to the stage, Barry Manilow teams up with Bro Herrod to delve into the world of the 19th Century melodrama. THE DRUNKARD presents a unique delivery of the famous melodrama by W.H.S. Smith, transporting audiences to an infinitely less subtle day in this deliciously coy and exaggerated musical.
Mary Wilson and her widowed mother are in dire straights. When it comes to their attention the cottage they're renting is to be sold, Mary appears before the handsome new owner, Edward, hoping to request his mercy. Edward had already been informed of the debacle by the villainous lawyer, Cribbs, who has set about to destroy the Wilson family. Being goodhearted, Edward had already determined the Wilson family was not to be forced from their home. After laying eyes on Mary, Edward is immediately in love and the wedding is set; Cribbs's plan has been thwarted. He'll have to implement a new plan just as deviant involving the wicked devil's beverage...Alcohol!
A small cast size, unique play structure, and comedic style makes THE DRUNKARD ideal for intimate theatre spaces. Enlisting audience participation as well as direct sides, this one-of-a-kind show is a tall glass of entertainment that will ensnare theatergoers' attention and leave them longing for more.
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by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010
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NY Philharmonic Previews 'Le Grand Macabre' With Discussion and Presentation, 5/11
by Ryan Simmons - May 5, 2010
by Ryan Simmons - May 5, 2010
In anticipation of the New York Philharmonic's staged performances of György Ligeti's 1975-77 opera, 'Le Grand Macabre', and its first complete New York performances May 27-29, 2010, Music Director Alan Gilbert and Douglas Fitch - the production's director and designer - will preview the unusual aspects of this production of the fantastical, absurdist opera in an Insights Series event, Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.
Dixon Place Introduces Circuit Bending Wednesdays
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2010
Every Wednesday at 7:00pm, the Lounge at Dixon Place will host an evening of free music performances featuring Circuit Bending, a new music series where artist turn toys, electronics, and gadgets into far out musical instruments! The series is curated by Craig Flanagan. All shows in The Lounge begin at 7PM - there is no cover charge and no minimum drink purchase.
The Drunkard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What productions of The Drunkard have there been?
The Drunkard has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1934, Broadway which opened in 1934 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1986.
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