The Mound Builders 1975

Opened: February 1, 1975

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Tanya Berezin, Actress and Former Artistic Director of Circle Repertory Company, Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024


Tanya Berezin, actress and former Artistic Director of Circle Repertory Company has passed on November 29th at the age of 82 from lung cancer, according to the New York Times. She was at home of her daughter, Lila Thirkield, in San Francisco. 

Tickets On-sale Now For Nextstage Repertory Production Of BOOK OF DAYS By Lanford Wilson
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022


When murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small town jealousies, religion, greed and lies.  This tornado of a play propels you through its events like a page-turning mystery. 

Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory to Present BOOK OF DAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2022


Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory will present Lanford Wilson’s Book of Days February 10 through 14 in the Little Theatre located in the Seay Building of the Centenary University campus at 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ.

Case Western Reserve University And Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program Ensemble Class Of 2020 Present FIFTH OF JULY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2018


The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program announces the debut performance of the Class of 2020. Fifth of July, from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, will run in the Helen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

Seattle Public Theater Opens TALLEY'S FOLLY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015


Seattle Public Theater (SPT) is proud to present Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy Talley's Folly, directed by SPT Artistic Director Shana Bestock, running at SPT from tonight, May 15 to May 31, 2015. Talley's Folly is the final production of SPT's 2014-15 mainstage season of plays. 

Seattle Public Theater to Open TALLEY'S FOLLY, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2015


Seattle Public Theater (SPT) is proud to present Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy Talley's Folly, directed by SPT Artistic Director Shana Bestock, running at SPT from May 15 to May 31, 2015. Talley's Folly is the final production of SPT's 2014-15 mainstage season of plays. 

FIFTH OF JULY Begins Tonight at Aurora Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015


Lanford Wilson's 'Talley Trilogy' continues on the Aurora Theatre Company main stage with FIFTH OF JULY. Aurora Artistic Director Tom Ross (A Bright New Boise, This Is How It Goes, Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, The Shape of Things) helms FIFTH OF JULY, featuring Craig Marker (The Shape of Things, The Persians), Elizabeth Benedict, John Girot, Jennifer Le Blanc, Oceana Ortiz, Harold Pierce, Josh Schell, and Nanci Zoppi. FIFTH OF JULY plays tonight, April 17 through May 17 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.

TALLEY'S FOLLY Begins Tonight at Aurora Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2015


Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with TALLEY'S FOLLY. In a season dedicated to his memory, the company pays homage to one of the most prolific and revered American playwrights of the 20th century, Lanford Wilson, with 'The Talley Trilogy,' of which TALLEY'S FOLLEY is the first entry in the series of three interrelated plays.

TALLEY'S FOLLY Begins 4/3 at Aurora Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2015


Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with TALLEY'S FOLLY. In a season dedicated to his memory, the company pays homage to one of the most prolific and revered American playwrights of the 20th century, Lanford Wilson, with 'The Talley Trilogy,' of which TALLEY'S FOLLEY is the first entry in the series of three interrelated plays.

FIFTH OF JULY Runs 4/17-5/17 at Aurora Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2015


Lanford Wilson's 'Talley Trilogy' continues on the Aurora Theatre Company main stage with FIFTH OF JULY. Aurora Artistic Director Tom Ross (A Bright New Boise, This Is How It Goes, Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, The Shape of Things) helms FIFTH OF JULY, featuring Craig Marker (The Shape of Things, The Persians), Elizabeth Benedict, John Girot, Jennifer Le Blanc, Oceana Ortiz, Harold Pierce, Josh Schell, and Nanci Zoppi. FIFTH OF JULY plays April 17 through May 17 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($32-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.

Aurora Theatre Company Extends TALLEY'S FOLLY Into June
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 23, 2015


Due to popular pre-sale demand, Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will again extend Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning TALLEY'S FOLLY, the second fully staged production to be performed in the company's second stage performance space, Harry's UpStage.

Aurora Theatre Company Extends TALLEY'S FOLLY Through 5/24/2015
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2014


Due to popular pre-sale demand, a year in advance, Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will extend Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning TALLEY'S FOLLY, the second fully staged production to be performed in the company's second stage performance space, Harry's UpStage. The company will add a sixth show to the existing performance weeks and will extend the original run dates an additional two weeks. Aurora Theatre Company pays homage to Lanford Wilson with "The Talley Trilogy." Acclaimed Bay Area actress and director Joy Carlin (After the Revolution, Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating, Awake and Sing!) directs the first entry in this series of three interrelated plays.

Danielle Skraastad to Lead The Old Globe's THE RAINMAKER; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2013


The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for the Globe's revival of N. Richard Nash's classic romantic comedyThe Rainmaker. Directed by Maria Mileaf, The Rainmaker will run July 13 - August 11, 2013 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run July 13 - July 17. Opening night is Thursday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

STAGE TUBE: Signature Theatre's THE MOUND BUILDERS Do the 'Harlem Shake'
by Stage Tube - Mar 31, 2013


The cast and crew of The Mound Buildersat the Signature Theatre recently joined in the viral 'Harlem Shake' craze. Watch the video below!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE MOUND BUILDERS
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2013


Signature Theatre presents The Mound Builders written byLanford Wilson and directed by Jo Bonney. The production will now play through Sunday, April 14. The production opened last night, March 17 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photo coverage below!

TV: Sneak Peek of Signature Theatre's THE MOUND BUILDERS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced a one-week extension for THE MOUND BUILDERS written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Jo Bonney. The production will now play through Sunday, April 14. The production is currently in previews and will open March 17 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Tickets during the extension week are $75 each. Check out highlights from the show below!

Signature Theatre's THE MOUND BUILDERS Adds a Week of Performances
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 28, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced a one-week extension for THE MOUND BUILDERS written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Jo Bonney. The production will now play through Sunday, April 14. The production is currently in previews and will open March 17 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Tickets during the extension week are $75 each.

Photo Flash: First Look at Signature Theatre's THE MOUND BUILDERS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013


Performances begin tonight for Signature Theatre's production of The Mound Builders written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Jo Bonney. The production will open March 17 and play through April 7 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Signature Theatre's THE MOUND BUILDERS Begins Performances Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2013


Performances begin tonight for Signature Theatre's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of THE MOUND BUILDERS written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Jo Bonney. The production will open March 17 and play through April 7 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Signature's THE MOUND BUILDERS Casting Announced: Zachary Booth, Lisa Joyce and More
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 24, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced that casting is confirmed and tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 29 for THE MOUND BUILDERS written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Jo Bonney. All tickets for the initial run of the production are $25 as part of the Signature Ticket Initiative: A Generation of Access. The production runs February 26 through April 7, 2013 with a March 17 opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Broadway Lights to Dim in Memory of Lanford Wilson Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2011


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson who passed away on March 24th at age 73.

Schiff & Wright to Star in Broadway Revival of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


Producers Phil Monat, T. Richard Fitzgerald and Randall L. Wreghitt announced today that TALLEY'S FOLLY, the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson (Burn This, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead) will have its first-ever Broadway revival as part of the 2010-2011 Season. The production will begin previews in spring 2011, with exact dates and a theater to be announced.

Cariani and Bender To Team For Wishcamper Helmed 'IRMA VEP' At Old Globe 7/31-9/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2009


The Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto has announced the cast and creative team of Charles Ludlam's gothic spoof, The Mystery of Irma Vep. Jeffrey Bender and John Cariani are a 'cast of thousands,' taking on the roles of Lady Enid, Lord Edgar, Nicodemus Underwood - and a mummy - among many others. Directed by Henry Wishcamper.

Cariani and Bender To Team For Wishcamper Helmed 'IRMA VEP' At Old Globe 7/31-9/6
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2009


The Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto has announced the cast and creative team of Charles Ludlam's gothic spoof, The Mystery of Irma Vep. Jeffrey Bender and John Cariani are a 'cast of thousands,' taking on the roles of Lady Enid, Lord Edgar, Nicodemus Underwood - and a mummy - among many others. Directed by Henry Wishcamper.

Cariani and Bender To Team For Wishcamper Helmed 'IRMA VEP' At Old Globe 7/31-9/6
by Eddie Varley - Jul 8, 2009


The Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto has announced the cast and creative team of Charles Ludlam's gothic spoof, The Mystery of Irma Vep. Jeffrey Bender and John Cariani are a 'cast of thousands,' taking on the roles of Lady Enid, Lord Edgar, Nicodemus Underwood - and a mummy - among many others. Directed by Henry Wishcamper.

The Mound Builders FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Mound Builders have there been?
The Mound Builders has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1975, Off-Broadway which opened in 1986 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2013.
What awards has The Mound Builders been nominated for?
The Mound Builders has been nominated for several awards. It received nominations for Design (Obie Awards) for John Lee Beatty, Direction (Obie Awards) for Marshall W. Mason, Performance (Obie Awards) for Tanya Berezin, and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Lanford Wilson.
What awards has The Mound Builders won?
The Mound Builders has won several awards. These include the Design (Obie Awards) for John Lee Beatty, Direction (Obie Awards) for Marshall W. Mason, Performance (Obie Awards) for Tanya Berezin, and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Lanford Wilson.

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