The Castle 2002

Opened: January 7, 2002

The Castle - 2002 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

New Stage Theatre Company to Present IN THE COMMON HOUR This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


Experience the bold visual style and compelling absurdist humor of the NEW STAGE THEATRE COMPANY, led by Ildiko Nemeth, in their multimedia performance IN THE COMMON HOUR. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of MOTHER PLAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024


Second Stage Theater's Mother Play will begin previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. Meet the cast of Mother Play here!

New Stage Theatre Company to Present IN THE COMMON HOUR This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


New Stage Theatre Company will debut The Common Hour at its New Stage Performance Space. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BOY & THE HERON Coming to Max Under New Deal With Studio Ghibli
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2024


Max and GKIDS renew their exclusive multiyear U.S. licensing deal for the Studio Ghibli catalogue, extending their partnership to bring beloved animated films to audiences. As part of the deal, Max will be the future home of the Oscar-winning and Golden Globe-winning film “The Boy and the Heron,” later this year.

The Met Opera Announces First-Ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024


The Metropolitan Opera has announced its first-ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour this summer, June 19–30, immediately following its annual June residency at Carnegie Hall. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met's Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, will conduct the Met Orchestra, with guest artists soprano Lisette Oropesa, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn.

Avril Lavigne Announces 'The Greatest Hits' Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024


Produced by Live Nation, the 27-date tour will see Avril perform her biggest songs to-date including the RIAA 3x platinum-certified “Complicated,” the 2x platinum-certified “Sk8er Boi,” the 2x platinum-certified “Girlfriend,” the platinum-certified “Here's To Never Growing Up,” and many more from her record-smashing catalog.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Theatrical Producer Martin McCallum Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Martin McCallum, FRSA, has passed away at age 73.

Tickets to BEETLEJUICE at The Hobby Center o Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


The ghost-with-the-most is coming to Broadway at the Hobby Center. Don't miss BEETLEJUICE, on sale Friday November 17.

Japan Society Presents A Special Preview Screening Of THE BOY AND THE HERON, November 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023


Japan Society today announced a special preview screening of Hayao Miyazaki's upcoming feature film The Boy and the Heron on Friday, November 17 at 8:30pm at Japan Society (333 E. 47th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues).

2023 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Ceremony to Be Held in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


The 2023 Gilder/Coigney International Theatre Award Ceremony is free and open to the public on October 10, 2023 at Lovinger Theater. Get registration information here!

FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!

The Met to Perform Verdi's REQUIEM This Moth Led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


The Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, will conduct Verdi’s Requiem for three performances only, on September 27, 29, and 30.

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

International Contemporary Ensemble Presents Two World Premieres By Courtney Bryan And Adegoke Steve Colson
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023


International Contemporary Ensemble presents “Composing While Black: Volume One,” featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall, along with works by Wendell Logan and Brittany J. Green.

International Contemporary Ensemble to Present COMPOSING WHILE BLACK: VOLUME ONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


International Contemporary Ensemble will present 'Composing While Black: Volume One,' featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Beijing Music Festival Reveals Lineup of 2023 Events
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023


The Beijing Music Festival unveiled the details of its 25th/26th festival, scheduled from Sept. 22 to Oct. 15, with the theme Music·Youth·Future·Attitude.

Beijing Music Festival 2023 Events Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023


The Beijing Music Festival unveiled the details of its 25th/26th festival, scheduled from Sept. 22 to Oct. 15, with the theme Music·Youth·Future·Attitude.

The Flaming Lips to Release Gold Vinyl Edition of 'Greatest Hits Vol. 1' in September
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2023


This release includes singles from Transmissions From The Satellite Heart (1993), Clouds Taste Metallic (1995), The Soft Bulletin (1999), Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots (2002), At War With The Mystics (2006), Embryonic (2009) and Oczy Mlody (2017).

TheatreWorks to Host BEFORE THE INK DRIES Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 10, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will kick off its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival with Before the Ink Dries: A Special TheatreWorks Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph. 

Readings and Special Events Announced for TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023


Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 20th Anniversary New Works Festival. This unique festival returns to Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre with its extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development and see their evolution over multiple performances.

Review: Fairy Tales Go Out of the Frying Pan and INTO THE WOODS at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Jun 7, 2023


A record 16 of the 17 credited cast members are transplants from the Broadway run, including an astounding 97% of its behind-the-curtain crew. In essence, we are getting the bona fide Broadway show, from its stars to its set decorators, here in the heart of Florida. I cannot fathom a better way for local audiences to experience INTO THE WOODS.

Kathryn Leigh Scott, David Selby and Susan Sullivan Will Appear in New Play IN YOUR CORNER On Smartphone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


In a follow-up to last year's successful performance of 'What Friends Do,' Dark Shadows legends Kathryn Leigh Scott, David Selby and Susan Sullivan will be appearing in a new play 'In Your Corner' on Smartphone Theatre June 11, 2023.

Divina de Campo, Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson Lead THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023


The cast has been announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL’s London run at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The production will star Divina de Campo as Plankton with Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson alternating the role of Squidward.

The Castle FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Castle have there been?
The Castle has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2002 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2013.
What awards has The Castle been nominated for?
The Castle has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Scott Schwartz, the director of the play, was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that The Castle has received in the Broadway community.

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