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Lahti, Potts, Smits and Stott to Bicker as Broadway's New GOD OF CARNAGE Leads 11/17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2009


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE's Celebrated Original Leads Depart 11/14
by Eddie Varley - Nov 14, 2009


The acclaimed and award winning Original Broadway cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE, Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will play their final performance tonight, November 14th, 2009.

God of Carnage Star Jimmy Smits To Guest On Live With Regis And Kelly 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2009


Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jimmy Smits, who will star in the hit Broadway comedy GOD OF CARNAGE, will appear on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' this Friday, November 13. 'Live with Regis & Kelly' airs in the New York area on WABC-TV at 9:00am. Check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area.

Photo Flash: New Cast of GOD OF CARNAGE Begins November 17
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2009


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

Review - God of Carnage: Screw the Middle Classes! I Will Never Accept Them!
by Kristin Salaky - Mar 31, 2009


There's a fine, fine line... No, let me rephrase that. There's a wide gaping canyon between clever social commentary and unmotivated slapstick. And while I'm not suggesting that Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage had me longing for the subtle nuances of Messrs. Moe, Larry and Curly I will admit to being reminded of the famous Tallulah Bankhead quip, 'There's less to this than meets the eye.'

Gandolfini Talks Stritch 'Friendship' to NY Mag
by Eddie Varley - Oct 20, 2009


At the Starlight Fundraising Gala last night, GOD OF CARNAGE star James Gandlofini revealed the 'history' behind his friendship with stage legend Elaine Stritch to New York magazine.

Lahti, Potts, Smits and Stott to Bicker as Broadway's New GOD OF CARNAGE Leads 11/17
by Eddie Varley - Oct 15, 2009


Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE welcomes Emmy Award-winner Christine Lahti ('Chicago Hope') as ‘Veronica,' Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Annie Potts ('Designing Women') as ‘Annette,' Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Jimmy Smits ('The West Wing') as ‘Alan,' and Olivier Award-nominee Ken Stott (original cast member of West End productions of God of Carnage and Art) as ‘Michael' to the cast on Tuesday, November 17. GOD OF CARNAGE plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE Re-Opens On Bdwy 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009


The Tony nominated cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE have extended their contracts through November 15. The entire production took a 6 week summer hiatusto allow the cast to fulfill previously scheduled family commitments. The production, starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances tonight, Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Sunday, November 15 with the current award winning ensemble.

NY Times Reports on How the 'God of Carnage' Cast Spent Their Summer Vacations
by Robert Diamond - Aug 26, 2009


Dave Itzkoff of the New York Times talks to all four members of the show's starry cast about the projects that they've been working on (or not working on) this summer during the show's hiatus. The answers range from sewing to filming... Click here to read the feature story.

RIALTO CHATTER: GOD OF CARNAGE To Extend Through February 2010
by Eddie Varley - Aug 16, 2009


According to Telecharge.com, GOD OF CARNAGE is now selling tickets through February 28th, 2010. No other information is listed on the extension and there has been no official annoucement as of yet.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Hope Davis Featured In the LA Times
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2009


Hope Davis, who stars in Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit play GOD OF CARNAGE, is featured in the Los Angeles Times. She talks with LA Times writer Choire Sicha about acting on stage in GOD OF CARNAGE and playing Hillary Clinton for television.

GOD OF CARNAGE Takes 'Summer Break' 7/26, Re-Opens 9/8 with Celebrated Cast Intact
by Eddie Varley - Jul 26, 2009


The Tony nominated cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE have extended their contracts through November 15. The entire production will take a 6 week summer hiatus beginning after today's performance to allow the cast to fulfill previously scheduled family commitments. The production, starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances on Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Sunday, November 15.

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Plays Final Performance Day on Broadway 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2009


THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play, will play one last series of inspired performances today. The Old Vic's critically acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, directed by Matthew Warchus, ends its strictly limited engagement today, Sunday, July 26 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE Featured In The Daily News
by Reynard Loki - Jul 20, 2009


Broadway?s hottest new play God of Carnage is featured in The Daily News. Joe Dziemianowicz writes about how the Tony nominated cast members plan to spend their summer vacations. The Tony award winning Best New Play starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden will resume performances on Tuesday, September 8 and continue through Saturday, November 14.

Photo Coverage: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Bids Broadway Farewell With A 'Spot Of Tea' At Sardi's
by Walter McBride - Jul 20, 2009


The award-winning cast of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS; Amelia Bullmore, Jessica Hynes, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miles, Paul Ritter and Amanda Root gathered together at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street) on Wednesday, July 15th to have a 'spot of tea' and bid Broadway farewell. BroadwayWorld.com was there to share some tea before they have to say 'Cheerio' to New York City.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Guests On The View 7/17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Tony nominated Jeff Daniels will sit down with the ladies of 'The View' Friday, July 17. Daniels will discuss GOD OF CARNAGE and his new film, The Answer Man. The program can be seen locally in New York on WABC7, channel 7 between 11AM - 12PM.

GOD OF CARNAGE's Jeff Daniels Guests On The View 7/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009


GOD OF CARNAGE's Tony nominated Jeff Daniels will sit down with the ladies of 'The View' Friday, July 17. Daniels will discuss GOD OF CARNAGE and his new film, The Answer Man. The program can be seen locally in New York on WABC7, channel 7 between 11AM - 12PM.

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Enters Final Three Weeks On Broadway, Ends 7/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2009


THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play, is now in its final three weeks on Broadway. The Old Vic's critically acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, directed by Matthew Warchus, ends its strictly limited engagement on Sunday, July 26 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

GOD OF CARNAGE Featured On PBS' 'SundayArts News'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2009


One of Broadway's hottest plays GOD OF CARNAGE was recently featured on PBS' 'SundayArts News.'

RIALTO CHATTER: Warchus To Lead Russell Beale In West End 'DEATHTRAP'
by Eddie Varley - Jun 19, 2009


The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports that Matthew Warchus, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Direction of a Play for his work guiding Best Play honoree God of Carnage, will helm a new West End production of Ira Levin's 1978 Broadway play Deathtrap.

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