The Lower Depths 1964

Opened: March 30, 1964

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BWW Review: ORLANDO: A Revolutionary, Radical New Opera Blends Art With Activism at Vienna State Opera
by Cindy Sibilsky - Dec 31, 2019


Orlando was a deeply engaging, intriguing and thought-provoking exploration whose pondering, messages, striking soundscapes and visuals reverberated and lingered long after the curtain had closed. It is a highly ambitious undertaking but Neuwirth and her colleagues were up for the challenge. What is most exciting is what has now been established for a venue such as The Wiener Straatsoper as we move into a new decade of uncertain times when it is vital that radical expressions of art and activism combined are given such a grand stage with which to proclaim their truths.

Casting Announced For European Premiere of Arthur Miller's FINISHING THE PICTURE
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2018


Following his critically acclaimed, up-close reinvention of Arthur Miller's Incident at Vichy and sell-out revival of The American Clock, multi-award-winning director Phil Willmott brings the intense focus of the intimate Finborough Theatre to bear on Miller's final work, Finishing The Picture, opening for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 12 June 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday, 14 June 2018 and Friday, 15 June 2018 at 7.30pm.)

Main Street Theater Announces 42nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2017


Main Street Theater's (MST) 2017 - 2018 Season will offer plays that embody alternate takes on moments in history, in literature, and in the way people view the world.  With 5 regional premieres on the MainStage and 7 plays based on children's books at the Theater for Youth, MST's 42nd season opens in September 2017 and runs through June 2018.

Cardboard Citizens Announce Casting For HOME TRUTHS: A Season Of Nine Brand New Plays Exploring The History Of Housing
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017


The award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens has today announced casting for its season of new work at The Bunker in London this April. Celebrating 25 years of making work with and for homeless people, the company will continue its exploration of the state of housing in nine new plays commissioned by Cardboard Citizens from some of the UK's most exciting playwrights.

Finborough Theatre Rediscovers Arthur Miller's INCIDENT AT VICHY
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2017


'Jews are not a race, you know. They can look like anybody."

Cardboard Citizens Present HOME TRUTHS: A Season Of Nine Brand New Plays Exploring The History Of Housing
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017


???????The award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens has today announced an ambitious season of new work at The Bunker in London this April. Celebrating 25 years of making work with and for homeless people, the company will continue its exploration of the state of housing in nine new plays commissioned by Cardboard Citizens from some of the UK's most exciting playwrights

VIETNAM...THROUGH MY LENS Set for Chenango River Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2016


Vietnam…through my lens is Stu Richel's critically praised, poignant and thought-provoking new play that explores his journey as a combat journalist and photographer to, through and beyond his military service in Vietnam. 

BWW Review: EPAC Delivers a Classic HELLO, DOLLY!
by Marakay Rogers - May 5, 2016


You know it. You love it. You want to sing along to it. Hello, boys, Dolly's back.

Maurice Pialat Retrospective Comes to Moving Image Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


Arriving on the scene after the French New Wave, with emotionally raw, tumultuous films that reflect his own life and personality, Maurice Pialat (1925-2003) was widely acclaimed in France, but underappreciated in the United States.

Maurice Pialat Retrospective Comes to Moving Image This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2015


Arriving on the scene after the French New Wave, with emotionally raw, tumultuous films that reflect his own life and personality, Maurice Pialat (1925-2003) was widely acclaimed in France, but underappreciated in the United States.

Meryl Streep & Kevin Kline Reunite in ROMEO & JULIET for The Public Theater's 50th Anniversary Gala, 6/18
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 17, 2012


In honor and celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) will hold a special one-night-only gala event on Monday, June 18, featuring Kevin Kline as Romeo and Meryl Streep as Juliet in a star-studded staged reading of ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Daniel Sullivan. For information on tickets for The Public Theater's Anniversary Gala, please call (212) 539-8547 or visit www.shakespeareinthepark.org.

Museum Of The Moving Image Announces Events For Grand Reopening
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2011


Rochelle Slovin, Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced the complete schedule for the screenings and programs that will celebrate the grand re-opening of America's only museum dedicated to film, television, and digital media.

Museum Of The Moving Image Announces Events For Grand Reopening
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010


Rochelle Slovin, Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced the complete schedule for the screenings and programs that will celebrate the grand re-opening of America's only museum dedicated to film, television, and digital media.

The Lower Depths FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Lower Depths have there been?
The Lower Depths has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1964 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1972.
What awards has The Lower Depths been nominated for?
The Lower Depths has been nominated for the Best Revival of a Modern Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has The Lower Depths won?
The Lower Depths has won the award for Best Revival of a Modern Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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