The Exonerated 2002

Opened: October 10, 2002
Closing: March 07, 2004

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Unicorn Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin Will Retire In 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

​​​​​​​ Unicorn Theatre has announced that Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin will retire in June 2024. Levin's departure will culminate a historic run spanning more than four decades at one of Kansas City's landmark theatres, where she gained a regional and national reputation for innovating and bringing to life bold and diverse plays with powerful messages and illuminating people in an empathetic and unique way.

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Extends at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the extension of the Off-Broadway premiere of Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. The final play from the late author now runs through January 8, 2023 (extended from an original closing date of January 1).

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Announces New Preview & Opening Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced new preview, press, and opening dates for Denis Johnson’s Des Moines. Due to the detection of Covid within the Des Moines company, performances November 29 – December 3 have been canceled, with the production now beginning December 4.

Preview Performances of DES MOINES at Theatre for a New Audience Rescheduled to Due Covid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022

Due to Covid cases within the company, Theatre for a New Audience is canceling five preview performances of the Off-Broadway premiere of iconic American writer Denis Johnson's Des Moines, directed by Arin Arbus and featuring Johanna Day, Arliss Howard, Hari Nef, Michael Shannon, and Heather Alicia Simms.

Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTHER GOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2022

Anna-Jane Casey will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE as Cilla The Goose with Mairi Barclay, Becca Francis, Shailan Gohil and Laura Tyrer also confirmed to join the company

World Premiere Ken Burns Film Festival Debuts This February In Gettysburg; Guest Speakers Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2022

Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater has announced guest speakers and breakout sessions scheduled for the first-ever film festival dedicated solely to the work of award-winning documentarian Ken Burns next February 10-12, 2023 in the historic theater located in Gettysburg, Pa.

Michael Shannon, Johanna Day, Hari Nef & More to Star in DES MOINES Off-Broadway Premiere at TFANA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience will present Denis Johnson’s Des Moines, the final play from the late author, and the first play by Johnson TFANA has staged, November 29, 2022–January 1, 2023, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Mel Giedroyc to Star in MOTHER GOOSE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions has announced a UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE, starring Ian McKellen as Mother Goose, John Bishop as Vic Goose and Mel Giedroyc as the Goose.

SEX & THE CITY Stars Who Have Bowed on Broadway
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2021

Sex and the City has returned for a new spin-off series, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis. Read about the many Broadway appearances from the casts of different incarnations of the beloved franchise, including Chris Noth, David Eigenberg, Mario Cantone, and Kim Cattrall.

Jez Butterworth's JERUSALEM Will Return to the West End in 2022, Starring Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2021

Previewing at the Apollo Theatre from 16 April 2022 with the opening night on 28 April 2022, Jerusalem will run until 6 August 2022.  There will be over 800 seats at £15 or under each week across the house throughout the run with additional education rates of £25 per student ticket. 

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis To Star In SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT...
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2021

A New Chapter of 'Sex and the City” Executive Produced by Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon HBO Max has given a series order to AND JUST LIKE THAT..., a new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series, “Sex and the City.'

ID Explores the Harsh Realities of the U.S. Sentencing Its Children to Life Without Parole in THE WITMANS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 22, 2020

In 1998, 13-year-old Greg Witman stepped off the school bus and 11 minutes later, Greg’s older brother Zach frantically called 911 to report that he had found Greg lying in a pool of blood.

Los Angeles Master Chorale Announces New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2019

The Los Angeles Master Chorale announced today the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Alex G. Romain, Laura Smolowe and Andrea Williams.

VIDEO: Oprah Winfrey Interviews The Exonerated Five Live From Netflix's FYSEE Space
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 10, 2019

Filmed last night, Sunday, June 9, live at the Netflix FYSEE space, the special event marked the first time executive producer Oprah Winfrey interviewed The Exonerated Five - Antron McCray, Korey Wise, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana and Yusef Salaam.   

NETFLIX and OWN Partner For OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS WHEN THEY SEE US NOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 7, 2019

Netflix and OWN announced today that the closing night of Netflix's Emmy® FYSEE showcase, featuring a special in-depth conversation hosted by executive producer Oprah Winfrey, with Emmy®-winner Ava DuVernay and the cast of their four-part limited series, When They See Us – will be recorded to premiere on Netflix and OWN, Wednesday June 12 at 10p ET/PT (immediately following the Season Four premiere of DuVernay's critically acclaimed “Queen Sugar” at 9p on OWN). Oprah Winfrey Presents When They See Us Now, will also feature Winfrey's sit down interview with The Exonerated Five men of the Central Park Five 1989 case for the very first time. These conversations, closing out Netflix's immersive FYSEE experience, will take place at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 9th.  

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Hope Mill Theatre's THE EXONERATED
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2019

Rehearsal images have been released for next month's revival of true crime drama The Exonerated at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

Casting Announced For THE EXONERATED At Hope Mill Theatre In Manchester
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

An exciting cast of experienced stage and screen performers - who will appear both in person and in integrated filmed footage - has been announced for the forthcoming northern premiere of The Exonerated at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

Review Roundup: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opens on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2019

Written and performed by two-time Obie Award winner Heidi Schreck (Grand Concourse, 'I Love Dick') and directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (The Amateurs, The Light Years), What the Constitution Means to Me opens tonight, March 31, 2019, at the Helen Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street, New York, NY).

Avant Bard Announces Casting For TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2019

Avant Bard theatre is proud to announce that veteran screen actor Khalil Kain will star with award-winning stage actor Louis E. Davis in Suzan-Lori Parks's acclaimed Topdog/Underdog, led by award-winning director and Broadway performer DeMone Seraphin. The play--a tensely funny and dead serious tragicomedy about two African American brothers-in-struggle--won Parks the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for drama, and the New York Times named it the best American play of the last 25 years. The production runs from March 14 to April 14, 2019, at Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two in Arlington.

Avant Bard Announces Casting For TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2019

Avant Bard theatre announces that veteran screen actor Khalil Kain will star with award-winning stage actor Louis E. Davis in Suzan-Lori Parks's acclaimed TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, led by award-winning director and Broadway performer DeMone Seraphin. The play-a tensely funny and dead serious tragicomedy about two African American brothers-in-struggle-won Parks the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for drama, and the New York Times named it the best American play of the last 25 years. The production runs from March 14 to April 14, 2019, at Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two in Arlington.

Director Robyn Cohen To Helm THE ELEPHANT MAN at El Portal
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2019

Co-Producers Tom Vitorino and Alice L. Walker (Thursday Night Theater Club), have signed acclaimed director/actor, Robyn Cohen for The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance at The El Portal Theatre MainStage.  Both Vitorino and Walker are thrilled to have Robyn Cohen at the helm directing their cast of twelve. This will be her second time to direct with Thursday Night Theater Club.

BWW Picks Stars We'd Love to See in Female GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Alan Henry - Jun 26, 2018

Our team put our heads together to figure out who we'd want to appear in the production! Check out some of our picks below - and join in the coversation on Facebook and Twitter to share your thoughts!

Esai Morales Leads 2018 Puerto Rican Day Parade As Grand Marshal
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2018

This year Award-winning actor Esai Morales will lead as Grand Marshal of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, under the theme 'One People, Many Voices'.

Writer Erik Jensen Visits the Cast of The Secret Theatre's EXONERATED
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

Producer Richard Mazda [Hair, Chorus Line, Richard Iii]  is proud to present Lucille Lortel & Drama Desk Award winning play, The Exonerated by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. Writer Erik Jensen gave the cast a huge surprise and a big boost when he stopped by The Secret Theatre during a rehearsal, check out the photo below!

FST's 28th Summer Mainstage Season Opens with ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) kicks off its 28th Summer Mainstage Season with Always…Patsy Cline, a musical homage to the legendary country music icon. Always…Patsy Cline by Ted Swindley is a tribute to Cline's perseverance and the power of music to connect us all. Always…Patsy Cline is part of a 3-show Summer Mainstage subscription package, which can be purchased for as little as $39.

The Exonerated FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Exonerated has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2002 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2012.
The Exonerated has been nominated for several awards. These include the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Erik Jensen and Jessica Blank, Outstanding Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Unique Theatrical Experience (The Lortels) for The Culture Project, Dede Harris, Morton Swinsky, Bob Balaban, Harit Allan Buchman, Patrick Blake, David Elliott, Jane Bergère, Ruth Hendel, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, and Unique Theatrical Experience (Drama Desk Awards) for The Exonerated.
The Exonerated has won several awards, including the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Erik Jensen and Jessica Blank. It also received the Outstanding Off-Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The production was recognized as a Unique Theatrical Experience by The Lortels, with awards going to The Culture Project, Dede Harris, Morton Swinsky, Bob Balaban, Harit Allan Buchman, Patrick Blake, David Elliott, Jane Bergère, Ruth Hendel, and Cheryl Wiesenfeld. Additionally, The Exonerated received the Unique Theatrical Experience award from the Drama Desk Awards.

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