Oleanna 2009

Run Time:
1 hour and 15 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 11, 2009
Closing: December 06, 2009

Oleanna - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

Direct from a smash Los Angeles engagement, David Mamet’s Oleanna is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, David's Mamet's incendiary play is regarded as one of the most provocative dramas of our time -- dividing audiences into heated debate by compelling them to side with either character. This new production marks the long-awaited Broadway premiere of this visceral, modern-day classic. The Wall Street Journal proclaimed this production, "Enthralling! A knockdown punch!"

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OLEANNA Ends Broadway Engagement on January 3
by BWW News Desk - January 3, 2010


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that the first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, would end its Broadway engagement on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Starring Bill Pullman (in his Broadway return) and Julia Stiles (in her Broadway debut) and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), OLEANNA is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. Following an engagement last summer at The Mark Taper Forum, the Broadway run began previews on September 29 and opened on October 11 at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). As of the January date, the cumulative 14-week engagement will have played 15 previews and 97 performances.

OLEANNA Moves Up Closing Date from January 3 to December 6
by Robert Diamond - December 1, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that the first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, will now complete its Broadway engagement this coming Sunday, December 6, 2009.

OLEANNA & Nextbook Press Presents Exclusive Mamet Thanksgiving Offer
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that the Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, will be presenting a special offer to theater patrons at the Friday, November 27 matinee at 2PM. In connection with Nextbook Press, the first 200 ticket holders that day to enter The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) will be given a complimentary copy of The Wicked Son, playwright David Mamet's most recent paperback release.

OLEANNA & Nextbook Press Presents Exclusive Mamet Thanksgiving Offer
by Jessica Lewis - November 20, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that the Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, will be presenting a special offer to theater patrons at the Friday, November 27 matinee at 2PM. In connection with Nextbook Press, the first 200 ticket holders that day to enter The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) will be given a complimentary copy of The Wicked Son, playwright David Mamet's most recent paperback release.

OLEANNA to End Broadway Engagement on January 3
by Robert Diamond - November 17, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that the first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, would end its Broadway engagement on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Starring Bill Pullman (in his Broadway return) and Julia Stiles (in her Broadway debut) and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), OLEANNA is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. Following an engagement last summer at The Mark Taper Forum, the Broadway run began previews on September 29 and opened on October 11 at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). As of the January date, the cumulative 14-week engagement will have played 15 previews and 97 performances.

Review - Oleanna & Circle Mirror Transformation
by Kristin Salaky - October 26, 2009


Michael Dale reviews Oleanna and Circle Mirror Transformation. In 1992, when David Mamet directed the premiere production of his controversial play, Oleanna, the name 'Long Dong Silver' was still fresh in the minds of Americans who followed the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas hearings. Susan Faludi's bestseller, Backlash, was urging women to stand up to 'The Undeclared War Against American Women' while Camille Paglia criticized the feminist movement for teaching women to see themselves as victims. Take Back The Night rallies on college campuses encouraged women to publicly announce the names of men who have raped them, though the definition of what exactly constituted a rape was still being publicly debated.

OLEANNA's Julia Stiles Reveals Her 'NYC' Favs to NY Post
by Eddie Varley - October 22, 2009


OLEANNA star Julia Stiles, a native New Yorker, revealed her 'New York City' favorites to the Sunday NY Post.

STAGE TUBE: OLEANNA Stars Julia Stiles and Bill Pullman Visit The View
by Eddie Varley - October 20, 2009


OLEANNA Stars Julia Stiles and Bill Pullman visited ABC's 'The View' on Monday, October 19th. You can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE.

TV: Broadway Beat's Sneak Peek - OLEANNA Celebrates Opening Night
by Craig Brockman - October 14, 2009


Previews began on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 for the first ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production celebrated Opening Night on Sunday, October 11 at at The Golden Theatre and Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld.com were there to interview both stars and director to bring you this sneak peak complete with gripping highlights!

Photo Coverage: OLEANNA - Opening Night After Party
by Walter McBride - October 12, 2009


Previews began on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 for the first ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production celebrated Opening Night on Sunday, October 11 at at The Golden Theatre and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there.

Photo Coverage: OLEANNA Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - October 12, 2009


Previews began on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 for the first ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production celebrated Opening Night on Sunday, October 11 at at The Golden Theatre and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there.

Stiles And Pullman To Spar In Mamet's OLEANNA On Broadway, Opens Tonight
by Robert Diamond - October 11, 2009


As announced by Producer Jeffrey Finn, previews began onTuesday, September 29, 2009 for the first ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production has an Opening Night set for tonight Sunday, October 11 at 6:30 PM at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

New Panelists Announced For OLEANNA Talk-Backs Including Feldshuh, March & Lindstrom
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 6, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today additional panelists for the TAKE A SIDE: THE OLEANNA TALK-BACK SERIES, the special post-show series for audiences during previews of the first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles.

TAKE A SIDE: THE OLEANNA TALK-BACK SERIES Begins 9/29 At The Golden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that the upcoming, first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles, has instituted a special post-show series for audiences during previews.

Stiles And Pullman To Spar In Mamet's OLEANNA On Broadway, Previews Begin 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2009


As announced by Producer Jeffrey Finn, previews begin tonight, Tuesday, September 29, 2009 for the first ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet.

TAKE A SIDE: THE OLEANNA TALK-BACK SERIES Begins 9/29 At The Golden Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced today that the upcoming, first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles, has instituted a special post-show series for audiences during previews.

Photo Coverage: Broadway's OLEANNA Meets The Media
by Eddie Varley - September 17, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced that rehearsals began on Monday, September 14 for the first Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. StarringBill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winnerDoug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production will begin previews on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) with an Opening Night set for Sunday, October 11, 2009. The cast and creative team took a break from the rehearsal room to meet the press and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there!

OLEANNA Rehearsals With Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles Begin Today 9/14
by Jessica Lewis - September 14, 2009


Producer Jeffrey Finn announced that rehearsals begin today, Monday, September 14 for the first Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production will begin previews on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at The Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) with an Opening Night set for Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Tickets Go On Sale 7/19 For OLEANNA With Pullman, Stiles At The Golden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2009


Tickets will go on sale this Sunday, July 19, 2009 for the first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Direct from a smash hit engagement in Los Angeles, starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, OLEANNA is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students.

Tickets Go On Sale 7/19 For OLEANNA With Pullman, Stiles At The Golden Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 17, 2009


Tickets will go on sale this Sunday, July 19, 2009 for the first-ever Broadway production of OLEANNA, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Direct from a smash hit engagement in Los Angeles, starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, OLEANNA is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students.

Oleanna FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Oleanna have there been?
Oleanna has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2009 and West End which opened in 2021.

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