The Hairy Ape 1922

Opened: March 9, 1922

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Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Melissa Errico & David Staller to Lead THE LETTERS SERIES at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre will present The Letters Series, featuring Dear Liar by Jerome Kilty & George Bernard Shaw, directed by Charlotte Moore. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Eugene O'Neill's THE HAIRY APE Opens at The Core Theatre 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021

Rarely seen on stage, The Classics Theatre Project brings audiences a work that directly challenges the underlying rags-to-riches mythology of America and powerfully examines the effects of alienation in the modern world. 

The Classics Theatre Project Presents Eugene O'Neill's THE HAIRY APE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2021

Since its return to live performances in June, The Classics Theatre Project has shown audiences just how much of a good time can be had with a classic through its Shakespeare under the stars experience of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and just how hilarious a classic can be with its mounting of Molière's precursor to the modern farce, THE IMAGINARY INVALID.

Spotlighters Theatre to Stage Eugene O'Neill's THE HAIRY APE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017

The Hairy Ape is a 1922 expressionist play by American playwright Eugene O'Neill. Spotlighters Theatre presents the play October 27-November 19, 2017.

Spotlighters Theatre to Stage Eugene O'Neill's THE HAIRY APE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

The Hairy Ape is a 1922 expressionist play by American playwright Eugene O'Neill. Spotlighters Theatre presents the play October 27-November 19, 2017.

Spotlighters Announces 56th Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2017

Spotlighters is thrilled to announce a challenging and inspiring selection of exceptional theatre for our 56th Season.  This season, we take our audiences on a journey of discovery and introspection, of searching and longing, to find a place we belong!

Review Roundup: Hair-Raising THE HAIRY APE Opens Off-Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2017

Park Avenue Armory presents a bold staging of Eugene O'Neill's iconic American drama The Hairy Ape, directed by Oliver Award-winner Richard Jones and starring Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale. The show opened last night, March 31st. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE HAIRY APE, with Bobby Cannavale
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 31, 2017

Park Avenue Armory presents a bold staging of Eugene O'Neill's iconic American drama The Hairy Ape, directed by Oliver Award-winner Richard Jones and starring Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale. 

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Bobby Cannavale for THE HAIRY APE at Park Avenue Armory
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017

Park Avenue Armory presents a bold staging of Eugene O'Neill's iconic American drama The Hairy Ape, directed by Oliver Award-winner Richard Jones and starring Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Becky Ann Baker and David Costabile to Join Bobby Cannavale in THE HAIRY APE at Park Avenue Armory
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017

Park Avenue Armory presents a bold staging of Eugene O'Neill's iconic American drama The Hairy Ape, directed by Oliver Award-winner Richard Jones and starring Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale.

Cast Complete for Geffen Playhouse's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Starring Jane Kaczmarek and Alfred Molina
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2017

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its production of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Jeanie Hackett.

Cast Complete for Geffen Playhouse's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Starring Jane Kaczmarek and Alfred Molina
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2017

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its production of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Jeanie Hackett.

Cast Complete for Geffen Playhouse's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Starring Jane Kaczmarek and Alfred Molina
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2017

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the full cast for its production of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Jeanie Hackett.

BWW Review: Eugene O'Neill's THE HAIRY APE Addresses Social and Class Inequities Still in Place Today
by Shari Barrett - Jun 10, 2016

THE HAIRY APE at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble through July 17 tells the story of Robert 'Yank' Smith, a brutish ship laborer who searches for a sense of belonging in a world controlled by the wealthy elite who he believes only see him as a dirty and hairy ape rather than a real human being. As head coal stoker on an ocean liner, Yank (Haile D'Alan whose incredible and extremely physical performance lifts the entire production to the highest artistic quality) is in his element where he rules his dark, hot, hard-drinking smoky world while managing a group of six other coal stokers who seem to prove their resemblance to simians no matter what they do thanks to the brilliant and totally physical ape-like choreography of their every move by director Steven Berkoff. It's truly a wonder as to how the ensemble manages to keep their energy at such a high level throughout the entire show.

2016 Season Tennessee Williams Theater Fest to be Held in September
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2016

2016 marks the centenary of the year Eugene O'Neill began writing ground-breaking plays in Provincetown, considered the birthplace of modern American theater. This year, the 11th Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater (TW Fest) will offer new approaches to staging O'Neill from the perspective of Tennessee Williams' genre-busting dramas.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE HAIRY APE at Odyssey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016

Renowned British actor/writer/director Steven Berkoff directs a rare production of Eugene O'Neill's 1922 expressionist play THE HAIRY APE. The production opened on May 14 at West L.A.'s Odyssey Theatre, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

O'Neill's THE HAIRY APE to Play The Odyssey, 5/14-7/17
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 7, 2016

Renowned British actor/writer/director Steven Berkoff will direct a rare production of Eugene O'Neill's 1922 expressionist play The Hairy Ape, opening May 14 at West L.A.'s Odyssey Theatre.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Opens LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2016

This monumental, searing masterwork, which earned O'Neill his fourth Pulitzer Prize for Drama, opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks tonight, January 29 and continues through February 28. Please note that all evening performances are at 7:30pm, and all matinees are at 1:00pm.

Palm Beach Dramaworks to Open LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT This Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2016

This monumental, searing masterwork, which earned O'Neill his fourth Pulitzer Prize for Drama, opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on January 29 and continues through February 28, 2016.

Old Vic's Voices Off Series Launches Alongside THE HAIRY APE, Starring Bertie Carvel
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015

The second series of events aligned with Matthew Warchus' new season at The Old Vic continue with the THE HAIRY APE, which opened 29 October. The events aim to stimulate debate surrounding topics brought to light in Eugene O'Neill's iconic American story of class and identity.

Old Vic's Voices Off Series Sets Lineup for THE HAIRY APE, Starring Bertie Carvel
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015

The second series of events aligned with Matthew Warchus' new season at The Old Vic have been announced to coincide with the opening of THE HAIRY APE on Thursday 29 October, with previews from Monday 19 October. The events aim to stimulate debate surrounding topics brought to light in Eugene O'Neill's iconic American story of class and identity.

Breaking News: Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE Headed Back to Broadway Starring Forest Whitaker!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 24, 2015

This just in! BroadwayWorld.com has learned that the Academy Award, Golden Globe & BAFTA winning actor Forest Whitaker will make his highly anticipated Broadway debut in HUGHIE, by four- time Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel Prize Laureate Eugene O'Neill. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner winner Michael Grandage, HUGHIE will play a strictly limited engagement in the spring of 2016 on Broadway at a Shubert Theatre to be announced.

LIDA Project Presents Bi-Lingual Translation of THE HAIRY APE, Now thru 6/8
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013

Opening tonight, May 10, The LIDA Project presents the classic work The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill. This classic expressionist work of is re-imagined as a one-man performance with media in this new production.

LIDA Project to Present Bi-Lingual Translation of THE HAIRY APE, 5/10-6/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013

Opening Friday May 10, The LIDA Project presents the classic work The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill. This classic expressionist work of is re-imagined as a one-man performance with media in this new production.

Cartwright Productions' THE HAIRY APE Begins Previews Tonight, May 16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012

The first major London revival in over 25 years of Eugene O'Neill's play opens at the Main House, Southwark Playhouse, London, for a four week run on Friday, 18 May with previews from tonight, 16 May 2012.

The Hairy Ape FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Hairy Ape have there been?
The Hairy Ape has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1922.

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