The Matinee Hero 1918

Opened: October 7, 1918

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'WEDDING BAND' Runs Now thru 12/7 at Antaeus
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2014


In the summer of 1918, as the Great War rages in Europe, two individuals wage their own battle against injustice in America, risking their lives for the right to marry. Winding up the 2014 Antaeus season of modern classics, Gregg T. Daniel directs a fully partner-cast revival of Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White by Alice Childress. Wedding Band runs today, Oct. 18 through Dec. 7 at the Antaeus Theater in NoHo, with low-priced previews beginning Oct. 9.

'WEDDING BAND' to Run 10/18-12/7 at Antaeus
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2014


In the summer of 1918, as the Great War rages in Europe, two individuals wage their own battle against injustice in America, risking their lives for the right to marry. Winding up the 2014 Antaeus season of modern classics, Gregg T. Daniel directs a fully partner-cast revival of Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White by Alice Childress. Wedding Band runs Oct. 18 through Dec. 7 at the Antaeus Theater in NoHo, with low-priced previews beginning Oct. 9.

Ross Valley Players to Present JOURNEY'S END, 1/16-2/16
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2014


ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS will present the West Coast Premiere of the World War I drama, Journey's End, by R.C. Sherriff. Set in the trenches of World War I, Journey's End gives a look into the experiences of the officers of a British Army infantry company as they prepare for an enemy attack. Nominated for 12 Tony Award for the 2007 Broadway revival and winner for Best Revival of a Play, Journey's End is directed by renowned Marin County director, teacher and actor, James Dunn. Journey's End begins with a preview on Thursday, January 16 and runs through Sunday, February 16. Opening night is Friday, January 17 at 8PM. www.rossvalleyplayers.com.

The 5th Avenue Holds 24-Hour Sale on 3/22 for ON THE TOWN & CANDIDE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2010


The 5th Avenue Theatre will help kick off the Seattle Celebrates Bernstein Festival with a special 24-hour Sale on the next two shows in our season, Leonard Bernstein's riotous musical On The Town, and his mid-career masterpiece Candide, taking place on March 22nd.

The 5th Avenue Announces 24-Hour Sale on 3/22 for ON THE TOWN & CANDIDE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010


The 5th Avenue Theatre announced today that to help kick off the Seattle Celebrates Bernstein Festival, we will be having a special 24-hour Sale on the next two shows in our season, Leonard Bernstein's riotous musical On The Town, and his mid-career masterpiece Candide.

Broderick Led THE STARRY MESSENGER Now Opens 11/23
by Eddie Varley - Oct 26, 2009


The New Group will presents the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM. This delayed opening is due to a last minute cast change (Merwin Goldsmith replaced Jonathan Hadary) as previously reported.

Full Casting For Roundabout's 'The Constant Wife' Completed
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2005


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents Kate Burton as 'Constance Middleton', Michael Cumpsty as 'John Middleton', John Dossett as 'Bernard Kersal' and Lynn Redgrave as 'Mrs. Culver' in the new Broadway production of W. Somerset Maugham social comedy The Constant Wife, directed by Mark Brokaw at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street).

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What productions of The Matinee Hero have there been?
The Matinee Hero has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1918.

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