The Aliens 2010

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: April 22, 2010
Closing: May 29, 2010

The Aliens - 2010 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Rattlestick Theater
224 Waverly Place New York, NY 10014

Two angry young men sit outside a Vermont coffee shop and discuss music and Bukowski. When a lonely high school student arrives on the scene, they decide to teach him everything they know. A play with music and shrooms.



Annie Baker has just concluded a highly successful run of her play, Circle Mirror Transformation, at Playwrights Horizons. Her first play, Body Awareness, was produced at the Atlantic Theater Company this past year.

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The Aliens FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Aliens have there been?
The Aliens has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2010.
What awards has The Aliens been nominated for?
The Aliens has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best New American Play at the Obie Awards, with Annie Baker as the playwright. The show was also nominated for Directing at the Obie Awards, with Sam Gold being recognized for his work. Additionally, Dane deHaan received a nomination for Performance at the Obie Awards for his role in The Aliens.
What awards has The Aliens won?
The Aliens has won several awards, including the Best New American Play at the Obie Awards. The play also received recognition for its directing, with Sam Gold winning an Obie Award in that category. Additionally, Dane deHaan's performance in The Aliens earned him an Obie Award for his outstanding portrayal.

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