The Torch Bearers 1922

Opened: August 29, 1922

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THE FATAL WEAKNESS by George Kelly to Conclude Mint Theater's Silver Lining Streaming Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021


Mint Theater Company will conclude the highly popular Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the three-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly, beginning Monday May 17th, and continuing through June 27th.

Photo Flash: Inside Bucks Cty. Playhouse Play Reading of THE TORCH-BEARERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2019


A star-studded cast led by Becky Ann Baker (HBO's 'Girls.'), 5-Time Tony nominee Dana Ivey (off-Broadway's original 'Driving Miss Daisy'), 4-Time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason ('The Goodbye Girl') and Tony winner John Rubinstein ('Children of a Lesser God') starred in a benefit reading of 'The Torch-Bearers' for Bucks County Playhouse. Performances were held in New York at the Westside Theatre on Monday, March 11. and then two days later at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope on Wednesday, March 13. The reading was the first of three benefit readings that mark the Playhouse's 80th anniversary.

Dana Ivy, Marsha Mason, John Rubinstein, And More Set For Readings Of TORCH-BEARERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2019


A star-studded cast led by Becky Ann Baker (HBO's "Girls."), 5-Time Tony nominee Dana Ivy (off-Broadway's original "Driving Miss Daisy"), 4-Time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason ("The Goodbye Girl") and Tony winner John Rubinstein ("Children of a Lesser God") will perform in a benefit reading of "The Torch-Bearers" for Bucks County Playhouse. Performances will be held in New York at the Westside Theatre on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. and then two days later at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 pm. The reading is the first of three benefit readings that will mark the Playhouse's 80th anniversary.

Dana Ivey, Marsha Mason, and More Lead Bucks County Reading of THE TORCH-BEARERS
by Julie Musbach - Feb 8, 2019


A star-studded cast led by Becky Ann Baker (HBO's 'Girls.'), 5-Time Tony nominee Dana Ivey (off-Broadway's original 'Driving Miss Daisy'), 4-Time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason ('The Goodbye Girl') and Tony winner John Rubinstein ('Children of a Lesser God') will star in a benefit reading of 'The Torch-Bearers' for Bucks County Playhouse. Performances will be held in New York at the Westside Theatre on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. and then two days later at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 pm.  The reading is the first of three benefit readings that will mark the Playhouse's 80th anniversary.

Mint Theater Opens Rare Revival of THE FATAL WEAKNESS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2014


The Mint's latest production, The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly, recently extended performances through October 26th to accommodate audience demand even before tonght's opening, September 15th (7pm) at Mint's home (311 West 43rd Street, just west of 8th Avenue).

Mint Theater Presents Rare Revival of THE FATAL WEAKNESS Opening 9/15
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 5, 2014


Mint Theater's newest production is The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly. Jesse Marchesedirects a cast that features Cliff Bemis, Cynthia Darlow, Kristin Griffith, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Patricia Kilgarriff, and Victoria Mack. The Fatal Weakness has scenic design Vicki R. Davis, costume design by Andrea Varga, lighting design by Christian DeAngelis, original music & sound design by Jane Shaw, and properties design by Joshua Yocom. Performances will continue through October 12th. Opening Night is set for Monday September 15th (7pm) at Mint's home (311 West 43rd Street, just west of 8th Avenue).

Mint Theater Stages Revival of George Kelly's THE FATAL WEAKNESS, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2014


Mint Theater's next production will be The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly. Jesse Marchese directs a cast that features Cliff Bemis, Cynthia Darlow, Kristin Griffith, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Patricia Kilgarriff, and Victoria Mack. The Fatal Weakness will have scenic design Vicki R. Davis, costume design by Andrea Varga, lighting design by Christian DeAngelis, original music & sound design by Jane Shaw, and properties design by Joshua Yocom. Performances will begin tonight, August 19th and continue through October 12th. Opening Night is set for Monday September 15th (7pm) at Mint's home (311 West 43rd Street, just west of 8th Avenue).

Mint Theater's THE FATAL WEAKNESS Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 18, 2014


Mint Theater's latest production The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly will begin performances Tuesday August 19th. Jesse Marchese directs a cast that features Cliff Bemis, Cynthia Darlow, Kristin Griffith, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Patricia Kilgarriff, and Victoria Mack. The Fatal Weakness will have scenic design Vicki R. Davis, costume design by Andrea Varga, lighting design by Christian DeAngelis, original music & sound design by Jane Shaw, and properties design by Joshua Yocom. Performances continue through October 12th only. Opening Night is set for Monday September 15th (7pm) at Mint's home (311 West 43rd Street, just west of 8th Avenue).

Mint Theater to Stage Revival of George Kelly's THE FATAL WEAKNESS, 8/19-10/12
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2014


Mint Theater's next production will be The Fatal Weakness by George Kelly. Jesse Marchese directs a cast that features Cliff Bemis, Cynthia Darlow, Kristin Griffith, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Patricia Kilgarriff, and Victoria Mack. The Fatal Weakness will have scenic design Vicki R. Davis, costume design by Andrea Varga, lighting design by Christian DeAngelis, original music & sound design by Jane Shaw, and properties design by Joshua Yocom. Performances will begin Tuesday August 19th and continue through October 12th. Opening Night is set for Monday September 15th (7pm) at Mint's home (311 West 43rd Street, just west of 8th Avenue).

Review - PHILIP GOES FORTH Saps Romantic Delusion From 1930s Bohemia
by Michael Dale - Sep 22, 2013


Mint Theater offers an enjoyable revival of George Kelly's 1931 look at downtown struggling artists.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jayne Houdyshell, Will Rogers and More in Westport Country Playhouse's THE SHOW-OFF
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013


Westport Country Playhouse stages the classic comedy, 'The Show-Off,' described as a funny, surprising, and moving story of a family in upheaval when their youngest daughter becomes engaged to a brash loudmouth, playing now through June 29. Cast in principal roles are 2013 Drama Desk Award winner Jayne Houdyshell as the imperious Mrs. Fisher, and Drama Desk nominee Will Rogers as Aubrey Piper, the show-off of the title. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Westport Country Playhouse's THE SHOW OFF Begins 6/11
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2013


Westport Country Playhouse will stage the classic comedy, "The Show-Off," described as a funny, surprising, and moving story of a family in upheaval when their youngest daughter becomes engaged to a brash loudmouth, playing from June 11 through June 29. Cast in principal roles are 2013 Drama Desk Award winner Jayne Houdyshell as the imperious Mrs. Fisher, and Drama Desk nominee Will Rogers as Aubrey Piper, the show-off of the title.

Joyce Van Patten To Appear in Peccadillo Reading 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2011


The Plays-You-Should-Know-And-Probably-Don't Reading Series presents Joyce Van Patten reads the role of Mrs. Fischer in George Kelly's classic comedy of manners The Show Off

Joyce Van Patten To Appear in Peccadillo Reading 7/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2011


The Plays-You-Should-Know-And-Probably-Don't Reading Series presents Joyce Van Patten reads the role of Mrs. Fischer in George Kelly's classic comedy of manners The Show Off

Woman Seeking... Presents TORCH-BEARERS Thru 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2010


The company that brought you Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, which played to sold-out houses, presents The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly. Opening December 3rd and running through December 18th, The Torch-Bearers has been called the grandfather to zany comedies Noises Off and Waiting for Guffman. This send-up of community theatre is a catharsis for anyone who has ever sat through a terrible play produced by people with delusions of grandeur. Featuring some of Seattle's most wicked talent, The Torch-Bearers will leave you weeping with delight.

Woman Seeeking... Closes TORCH-BEARERS, 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2010


The company that brought you Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, which played to sold-out houses, presents The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly. Opening December 3rd and running through December 18th, The Torch-Bearers has been called the grandfather to zany comedies Noises Off and Waiting for Guffman. This send-up of community theatre is a catharsis for anyone who has ever sat through a terrible play produced by people with delusions of grandeur. Featuring some of Seattle's most wicked talent, The Torch-Bearers will leave you weeping with delight.

Woman Seeking... Presents TORCH-BEARERS Thru 12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2010


The company that brought you Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, which played to sold-out houses, presents The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly. Opening December 3rd and running through December 18th, The Torch-Bearers has been called the grandfather to zany comedies Noises Off and Waiting for Guffman. This send-up of community theatre is a catharsis for anyone who has ever sat through a terrible play produced by people with delusions of grandeur. Featuring some of Seattle's most wicked talent, The Torch-Bearers will leave you weeping with delight.

Woman Seeeking... Presents TORCH-BEARERS, 12/3-18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010


The company that brought you Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, which played to sold-out houses, presents The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly. Opening December 3rd and running through December 18th, The Torch-Bearers has been called the grandfather to zany comedies Noises Off and Waiting for Guffman. This send-up of community theatre is a catharsis for anyone who has ever sat through a terrible play produced by people with delusions of grandeur. Featuring some of Seattle's most wicked talent, The Torch-Bearers will leave you weeping with delight.

Woman Seeeking... Presents TORCH-BEARERS, 12/3-18
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2010


The company that brought you Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, which played to sold-out houses, presents The Torch-Bearers by George Kelly. Opening December 3rd and running through December 18th, The Torch-Bearers has been called the grandfather to zany comedies Noises Off and Waiting for Guffman. This send-up of community theatre is a catharsis for anyone who has ever sat through a terrible play produced by people with delusions of grandeur. Featuring some of Seattle's most wicked talent, The Torch-Bearers will leave you weeping with delight.

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