The Water Engine 1977

Opened: December 20, 1977
Closing: February 11, 1978

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BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOTOWN SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5 & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest Motown songs from 1960-1994. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Oasis Takes Over Teatro Paraguas This February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018


The Oasis Theatre Company is proud to present its inaugural season in Santa Fe. After presenting a run of Marriage by the Masters at the Adobe Rose last summer and participating in Santa Fe's first annual Theatre Walk presenting David Mamet's Dark Pony, we are excited to be producing our first season at Teatro Paraguas. The season consists of David Mamet's The Water Engine and Neil Simon's The Good Doctor in February and March 2018, respectively.

Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company to Stage AMERICAN BUFFALO This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016


Artistic Director Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce its production of the award winning drama AMERICAN BUFFALO by David Mamet.

Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company's AMERICAN BUFFALO Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2016


Artistic Director Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce its production of the award winning drama AMERICAN BUFFALO by David Mamet.

Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company to Stage AMERICAN BUFFALO This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


Artistic Director Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce its production of the award winning drama AMERICAN BUFFALO by David Mamet.

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training to Present THE WATER ENGINE
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2014


The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's 2014-15 season opens with Pulitzer Prize winning and Tony Award nominated American playwright David Mamet's riveting drama THE WATER ENGINE. Originally written as a radio drama for NPR, the play made its stage debut in 1977 and received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding New Play.

Aurora Theatre Company to Present AMERICAN BUFFALO, 6/13-7/13
by Tyler Peterson - May 7, 2014


Closing Aurora Theatre Company's 22nd season is David Mamet's powerful, fast-paced drama AMERICAN BUFFALO. Tony-nominated director Barbara Damashek, who helmed Aurora Theatre Company's acclaimed productions of Fat Pig and Private Jokes, Public Places, returns to direct AMERICAN BUFFALO, featuring James Carpenter (John Gabriel Borkman, The Master Builder, The Birthday Party, The Homecoming), Paul Vincent O'Connor (Death Defying Acts, National Tour August: Osage County), and Rafael Jordan. AMERICAN BUFFALO plays June 13 through July 13 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($32-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. For mature audiences.

True Colors Theatre Presents Atlanta Premiere of RACE, Now thru 3/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014


Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company announce the upcoming Atlanta Premiere of David Mamet's Race directed by John Dillon. Race will run from today, February 25 - March 23, 2014 at Fulton County's Southwest Arts Center located at 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331.

True Colors Theatre to Present Atlanta Premiere of RACE, 2/25-3/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2013


Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company announce the upcoming Atlanta Premiere of David Mamet's Race directed by John Dillon. Race will run from February 25 - March 23, 2014 at Fulton County's Southwest Arts Center located at 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331.

Tim Kazurinski and George Wendt to Lead Northlight's THE ODD COUPLE
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 20, 2012


Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces the full cast for Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, directed by Artistic Director BJ Jones. The comedy will play at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, from November 2-December 9, 2012. The Press Opening is Friday, November 9, at 7:30 pm.

StageWorks Presents Staged Reading of THE WATER ENGINE, 5/14
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2012


The Water Engine by award-winning David Mamet is StageWorks' next staged reading.

Loquasto, Bauer & Posner Lead Design Team for Mamet's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE Broadway Premiere this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - May 25, 2010


The upcoming Broadway premiere of David Mamet's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE, which will star award winning actor PATRICK STEWART, will play THE GERALD SCHOENFELD THEATRE (236 West 45th Street). Rehearsals start on August 23rd, 2010, with performances beginning on September 17th, 2010.

David Mamet's RACE Announces Full Creative Team, Begins Previews 11/16 And Opens 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet, is proud to announce its award winning design team: set designer Santo Loquasto, lighting designer Brian MacDevitt and costume designer Tom Broecker.

David Mamet's RACE Announces Full Creative Team, Begins Previews 11/16 And Opens 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet, is proud to announce its award winning design team: set designer Santo Loquasto, lighting designer Brian MacDevitt and costume designer Tom Broecker.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

RIALTO CHATTER: Hollywood Reporter Says Neil Patrick Harris to Join Spader, Washington and Thomas in Mamet's RACE
by Robert Diamond - Sep 21, 2009


Roger Friedman in reporting at HollywoodReporter.com in his column that 'And Kerry Washington is headed to Broadway this fall in David Mamet's 'Race' with James Spader and Richard Thomas. I've heard that rounding out this cast will be Doogie Howser, hot-as-a-pistol Neil Patrick Harris. From the Tonys to the Emmys to Broadway. And Mamet. He would never have made this much money as a doctor!'

Photo Flash: AMERICAN BUFFALO At TheeatreWorks Hartford
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme. But along the way they make virtually every mistake imaginable and their outlandishly bad planning, stupidity and ego ultimately make for just about the most poorly concocted heist of all time.

David Mamet Reveals Plotline Of His Upcoming Broadway Play RACE To The New York Times
by Eddie Varley - Sep 14, 2009


David Mamet has revealed the basic plot details of his upcoming new Broadway play RACE in an essay for The New York Times.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2009


In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

David Mamet's RACE Announces Full Creative Team, Begins Previews 11/16 And Opens 12/6
by Charlie Piane - Aug 10, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet, is proud to announce its award winning design team: set designer Santo Loquasto, lighting designer Brian MacDevitt and costume designer Tom Broecker.

James Spader Set For Bdwy Debut in Mamet's RACE at the Barrymore, Previews Begin Nov. 17
by Eddie Varley - May 12, 2009


James Spader star of the big screen hits 'Pretty in Pink' and 'Less Than Zero' and the small screen Emmy winning favorites 'The Practice' and 'Boston Legal.' will make his Broadway debut this fall in the new play David Mamet play, RACE.

Mamet's RACE to Run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Previews Begin Nov. 17
by Eddie Varley - May 6, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by David Mamet will make its world premiere at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) beginning on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 with the official opening night on Thursday, December 6, 2009. Rehearsals are set to begin on Monday, October 19, 2009.

The Water Engine FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Water Engine have there been?
The Water Engine has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1977.
What awards has The Water Engine been nominated for?
The Water Engine has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for David Mamet. Additionally, Colin Stinton received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has The Water Engine won?
The Water Engine has won the Best New Play award at the Drama Desk Awards and Colin Stinton received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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