RIALTO CHATTER: Mamet's 'RACE' Headed to Bdwy for Fall 2009

The New York Times is reporting that "Race," a new play by David Mamet, will have its premiere on Broadway at the end of this year, according to one of its producers, Jeffrey Richards.

While keeping what the play is all about a secret, Richards offered, "I think the title speaks for itself," he said to the Times. "It's a great new work by Mamet."

The New York Times article reveals that rehearsals are scheduled to begin October 26th 2009, with preview performances starting November 20th with an opening night set for December 10th. To read the full article click here.

A Broadway theatre will be announced at a later date, Mr. Richards told the Times. 

David Mamet is Broadway's preeminent playwright. American Buffalo and Glengarry, Glen Ross are two of his most renowned plays with Crytogram and Oleanna being but two of his Off-Broadway triumphs. Mr. Mamet has written the screenplays of such Hollywood hits as The Verdict and Wag the Dog (Oscar nominations for both), The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Verdict, Ronin and State and Main.

He recently had productions of November, Speed-The-Plow and American Buffalo hit the Broadway stage in the last couple of seasons.

 

 

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