A Delicate Balance Revival 2014

Run Time:
Two hours and 55 minutes
Opened: November 20, 2014
Closing: February 22, 2015

A Delicate Balance - 2014 - Broadway History , Info & More

John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY

A DELICATE BALANCE, Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning masterwork returns to Broadway with an extraordinary cast.

In A DELICATE BALANCE, Agnes (Glenn Close) and Tobias (John Lithgow), a long-married couple, must maintain their equilibrium as over the course of a weekend they welcome home their 36-year-old daughter (Martha Plimpton) after the collapse of her fourth marriage, and give shelter to their best friends (Bob Balaban and Clare Higgins), all the while tolerating Agnes' alcoholic sister Claire (Lindsay Duncan).

The Daily News calls A DELICATE BALANCE "a beautiful play- easily Albee's best and most mature, filled with humor and compassion and touched with poetry." It "proves that old-fashioned stage virtues- originality of voice, depth of feeling, richness of language- can still provide a thrill" (TIME Magazine). "If you really care about serious theatre, brilliant theatre, great acting, and great playwriting, this is the only play to see on Broadway" (New York Post).

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‘A Delicate Balance,’ theater review
8 / 10

Albee's title applies to virtually any scenario. But Agnes and Toby are keenly concerned with the delicate balance of keeping reality -- or anything, or anyone, unpleasant -- outside their front door...Agnes is tightly wrapped, in terms of both manner and costume, which smartly underscores the sense of insularity. Close, with her aristocratic take on Agnes, comes within inches of coming off as arch. That approach doesn't hurt the character. But Close's unintentional habit of tripping over Albee's dialogue doesn't help. Lithgow, meantime, is riveting every moment he's on stage -- which is a lot -- even when Tobias is silent. As he takes the character from quiet restraint to explosive urgency, he doesn't miss a beat and never for a second loses his equilibrium. His is a delicate -- and distinctive -- balance.

Review: Edward Albee's 'A Delicate Balance' on Broadway with Glenn Close still a strong brew
9 / 10

Albee's 1967 Pulitzer Prize-winner, which takes an upper class, suburban WASP family to the breaking point over a weekend, is superbly directed by Pam MacKinnon and so well performed by a trans-Atlantic ensemble that each actor manages to convince you that they are the focus of the show...Albee has clearly found a soul mate in the examination of how life gets compromised and calcified. MacKinnon has an equally blistering cast this time, with Lithgow as a terribly good ineffective peacemaker, trying to avoid verbal land mines, counseling 'let it be,' and constantly fetching drinks. His story about an old house cat becomes an aria and his eventual collapse into a barking puddle of honesty is gorgeous. Close's Agnes perfectly navigates the role's twin dangers of barking self-righteousness, on the one hand, and nasty bitchiness on the other. She's able to switch from soft and loving to arch and noble to pounce like an alley cat.

BWW Flashback: A DELICATE BALANCE Concludes Broadway Run Today!
by BWW Special Coverage - February 22, 2015

The Broadway revival of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon and starring Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton concludes its run today, February 22, at the Golden Theatre.

VIDEO: A DELICATE BALANCE's Glenn Close Talks Return to Broadway on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - February 5, 2015

Glenn Close stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to talk about her return to Broadway in the hit play A DELICATE BALANCE. Watch clips from the appearance below!

VIDEO: Glenn Close Talks Broadway's A DELICATE BALANCE on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - February 3, 2015

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL, Glenn Close brought along two iconic coats from her past roles (“Fatal Attraction” and “101 Dalmatians”), which Kelly and Michael tried on.

DVR Alert: A DELICATE BALANCE's Glenn Close Visits 'LIVE' Today
by TV News Desk - February 3, 2015

On today's 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael,' hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan will be joined by GLENN CLOSE. The three-time Tony Award winner will discuss her return to Broadway in the play A Delicate Balance.

A DELICATE BALANCE's Glenn Close, John Lithgow & Lindsay Duncan Set for TimesTalks Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2014

Glenn Close, John Lithgow, and Lindsay Duncan, currently starring in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance will appear in a 'TimesTalks' with New York Times Theater reporter Patrick Healy, tonight, December 8th at 6:30pm. Close, Lithgow, and Duncan will discuss their work in A Delicate Balance, their creative collaboration, and careers in television and film.

A DELICATE BALANCE's Glenn Close, John Lithgow & Lindsay Duncan Set for TimesTalks Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - December 3, 2014

Glenn Close, John Lithgow, and Lindsay Duncan, currently starring in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance will appear in a 'TimesTalks' with New York Times Theater reporter Patrick Healy, Monday, December 8th at 6:30pm. Close, Lithgow, and Duncan will discuss their work in A Delicate Balance, their creative collaboration, and careers in television and film. The talk will run from 6:30PM - 8 PM at the TimesCenter, 242 W 41st St. Tickets, priced at $40, can be purchased at TimesTalks.com.

VIDEO: Glenn Close, John Lithgow Talk Broadway's A DELICATE BALANCE on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - December 3, 2014

Actors Glenn Close and John Lithgow stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about working togther in the new Broadway production of Edward Ablee's A DELICATE BALANCE. Check out the appearance below!

DVR Alert: A DELICATE BALANCE's Glenn Close, John Lithgow Set for ABC's THE VIEW Today
by TV News Desk - December 2, 2014

ABC has announced that Glenn Close and John Lithgow, who currently star in Broadway's A Delicate Balance will drop by THE VIEW today, November 2nd. Singer and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will also be a guest on the show, which airs 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET).

BWW Reviews: A DELICATE BALANCE Stirs, but Doesn't Shake
by Michael Dale - November 23, 2014

Pam MacKinnon's starry production has its stumbling points.

Photo Coverage: A DELICATE BALANCE Pays Tribute to Mike Nichols at Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - November 21, 2014

Last night marked the opening of the star-studded review of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance with Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. During the emotional opening night curtain call, the cast took the time to pay tribute to legendary director Mike Nichols, who passed away yesterday. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon runs through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

Review Roundup: A DELICATE BALANCE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - November 20, 2014

Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, officially opens tonight, November 20, and runs through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway's A DELICATE BALANCE, Starring Glenn Close, John Lithgow and More!
by Tyler Peterson - November 20, 2014

Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance opens tonight, November 20 on Broadway, starring Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Full House - Meet the Cast of A DELICATE BALANCE, Opening Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - November 20, 2014

Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance opens tonight, November 20, on Broadway. The production stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

A DELICATE BALANCE, Starring John Lithgow and Glenn Close, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2014

Opening night is tonight, November 20th at 6:30 pm for Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance. The production stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street).

BWW Interview: Martha Plimpton's Balancing Act
by Naomi Serviss - November 20, 2014

Plimpton, though weaned on Edward Albee plays, "never had that kind of intimate thing with it," but now she's immersed as Julia in A DELICATE BALANCE.

Photo Flash: First Look at John Lithgow, Glenn Close and More in A DELICATE BALANCE
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2014

Opening night is this Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 pm for Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance . The production stars Glenn Close (returning to Broadway for the first time in twenty years), John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton. The limited engagement of A Delicate Balance, directed by Pam MacKinnon, will run through Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: John Lithgow Talks Return to Broadway: 'I Feel Like a Kid Again!'
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2014

Two time Oscar nominee and Tony Award winner John Lithgow stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about co-starring opposite Glenn Close in the revival of Edward Albee's play A DELICATE BALANCE on Broadway.

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A Delicate Balance has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2022.

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