Sylvia Revival 2015 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours, with one intermission
Opened: October 27, 2015
Closing: January 03, 2016

Sylvia - 2015 - Broadway History , Info & More

Has your pet changed your life? Have you ever wondered what she's thinking when she stares up at you and tilts her head? Could she have the secret to understanding the world at large and your place in it? Or is she just more interested in how your shoe tastes? The world of a middle-aged New York couple is turned topsy-turvy when the husband brings home an exceptionally engaging canine running loose in Central Park in the hilarious and heartwarming comedy, SYLVIA. This wonderful look into the complexities of love and commitment asks what it truly means to be devoted to your partner... and how do you choose between the love of your life and man's best friend

SYLVIA will star two-time Tony winner ANNALEIGH ASHFORD as Sylvia, Tony Award winner JULIE WHITE as Kate, and Drama Desk Award winner ROBERT SELLA as Tom/Phyllis/Leslie.

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'Sylvia' review: Matthew Broderick, Annaleigh Ashford in one good dog
9 / 10

If Daniel Sullivan's Broadway revival doesn't necessarily make you a fan of dogs, it will most definitely make you a fan of Annaleigh Ashford...Ashford gives an absolutely wonderful performance as the title character...As playfully portrayed by Ashford...Sylvia is everything at once: innocent, excited, confrontational, scared, silly, tender, hormonal, adoring and always adorable. This truly is one of those must-see performances that will stick with you for some time. Broderick gives the sort of cartoonish, oddball performance previously seen in shows such as 'The Producers' and last year's 'It's Only a Play,' but it works unusually well here, and he has terrific chemistry with Ashford. In their hands, 'Sylvia' is a most unusual, quite touching love story.

Broadway Review: ‘Sylvia’ Starring Matthew Broderick
8 / 10

Ashford does her considerable bit by finding realistic human actions suggestive of doggy behavior...So long as she's jumping all over the furniture, slobbering all over Greg, and turning Kate's new shoes into chew-toys, Sylvia is innocently adorable. As is Ashford, who has created an endearing persona that's equal parts doggy charm and girly sex appeal...In helmer Daniel Sullivan's super-slick production, everybody pitches in to sustain the illusion that the soul of a shaggy dog can live in the shapely body of a gifted comic actress...As long as we can sit back and laugh at Sylvia's doggy antics while admiring Ashford's comic flair, 'Sylvia' is harmless fun. But...Gurney's point is that having a dog socializes and civilizes a dog owner -- especially a dog owner whose wife is insensitive to his existential crisis.

VIDEO: SYLVIA's Matthew Broderick Talks 'Ferris Bueller' Sequel & More on Bravo
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2015


SYLVIA's Matthew Broderick stopped by the WATCH WHAT HAPPENS clubhouse last night and was asked to name the 'bitchiest' thing about wife Sarah Jessica Parker.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of SYLVIA with Sarah Jessica Parker, Bernadette Peters & More!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - October 28, 2015


It was 20 years ago when Sarah Jessica Parker starred Off-Broadway in A.R. Gurney's off-beat comedy about a man and his dog, SLYVIA. Just last night her hubby Matthew Broderick had the honor of opening in SLYVIA on Broadway, joined by Annaleigh Ashford as Sylvia, with Julie White and Robert Sella. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Annaleigh Ashford and SYLVIA Company Celebrate Opening Night!
by Linda Lenzi - October 28, 2015


It was 20 years ago when Sarah Jessica Parker starred Off-Broadway in A.R. Gurney's off-beat comedy about a man and his dog, SYLVIA. Just last night her hubby Matthew Broderick had the honor of opening in SYLVIA on Broadway, joined by Annaleigh Ashford as Sylvia, with Julie White and Robert Sella. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the after party below!

BWW Review: Annaleigh Ashford Gives a Quirky and Endearing Star Turn In SYLVIA
by Michael Dale - October 28, 2015


The gifted comic performer is pure gold in A.R. Gurney's tale of a man and his dog.

Review Roundup: SYLVIA Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - October 27, 2015


SYLVIA, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) and directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof) opens on Broadway tonight, October 27, 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say...

STAGE TUBE: SYLVIA Gets Unleashed On Broadway Tonight! See Video Highlights
by Michael Dale - October 27, 2015


Sarah Jessica Parker starred in SYLVIA 20 years ago. Now it's hubby Matthew Broderick's turn.

Dog Lovers Rejoice! SYLVIA Brings Canine Companionship to Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2015


SYLVIA, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) and directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof) opens on Broadway tonight, October 27, 2015.

VIDEO: SYLVIA's Matthew Broderick, Annaleigh Ashford Talk Challenges of Dog Ownership on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2015


The Broadway play SYLVIA, about a dog who changes the life of a New York City man, is being revived, and stars Matthew Broderick and Annaleigh Ashford. The actors stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about the show.

SYLVIA's Annaleigh Ashford Shares Canine Strategy to Deal with Cell Phone Users in Theaters
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2015


n a new interview with The New Yorker, Tony award winner Annaleigh Ashford discusses the challenges of playing a dog in the Broadway revival of A. R. Gurney's Sylvia, now in previews at the Cort Theatre.

VIDEO: Annleigh Ashford Talks Playing a Dog in Broadway's SYLVIA
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2015


In a new interview with USA Today, Tony award winner Annleigh Ashford talks about playing a dog Broadway's SYLVIA, co-starring Matthew Broderick.

Photo Flash: Dog Days of Broadway- First Look at Annaleigh Ashford, Matthew Broderick & More in SYLVIA!
by Nicole Rosky - October 21, 2015


SYLVIA, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) and directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof) opens on Broadway on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Chats Starring in Broadway's SYLVIA on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2015


Matthew Broderick stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to chat about starring in the revival of A.R. Gurney's play SYLVIA, now running for a limited engagement on Broadway.

Broadway's SYLVIA to Host Pop-Up Dog Adoption
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2015


Broadway's new comedy SYLVIA will celebrate the importance of man's best friend with an upcoming pop-up adoption Sunday, October 18th from 10am-1pm at The Cort Theatre (138 W 48th St.). Theater and pet lovers alike are invited to come meet five adoptable puppies provided by Bideawee, the leading pet welfare organization in the metropolitan New York and Long Island area. Like SYLVIA herself, these dogs need somebody to love who can give them a forever home.

SYLVIA to Offer Petco Gift Cards to Audience Members This Month
by Tyler Peterson - October 7, 2015


SYLVIA, Broadway's funny and heartwarming comedy about a man and the adopted dog who changes his life forever, will celebrate National Adopt-A-Dog Month with a treat for both patrons and their four-legged best friends.  Beginning Friday, October 2nd -- when SYLVIA begins performances at The Cort Theatre -- and through the month of October, anyone purchasing a full-priced ticket (valued at $135 and above) will receive a $35 Petco gift card.

Broadway's SYLVIA Sets General Rush Policy
by Tyler Peterson - October 7, 2015


The upcoming Broadway revival of Sylvia, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters), directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof) has just announced its rush policy, BroadwayWorld has confirmed.

STAGE TUBE: A.R. Gurney Records SYLVIA's Pre-Show Announcement
by Michael Dale - October 7, 2015


It isn't easy getting audience members to turn off their cell phones before a performance and it isn't easy recording the pre-show announcement either.

PHOTO FLASH: Dog Owners at SYLVIA Promised a Paw-sitively Wonderful Surprise
by Michael Dale - October 7, 2015


Just share a photo on Instagram or Twitter when you come to the theatre, using the hashtag #WeLoveSylvia.

Every Dog Has Its Day! Broadway's SYLVIA Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 2, 2015


SYLVIA, a play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominee A.R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) and directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof) begins a limited Broadway engagement tonight, October 2, 2015. Opening night is set for Tuesday, October 27, 2015.

VIDEO: SYLVIA Celebrates National Dog Week At Central Park
by Michael Dale - September 26, 2015


Sound designer Thomas Morse needed to pick up sounds of dogs playing in Central Park, so what better time than National Dog Week?

STAGE TUBE: SYLVIA's Four-Legged Press Correspondent Meets The Cast
by Michael Dale - September 23, 2015


SLYVIA's canine cub reporter gets the inside scoop with cast members, Robert Sella, Julie White and Annaleigh Ashford and director Daniel Sullivan.

Broadway's SYLVIA to Celebrate National Dog Week with Ticket Giveaway, Prizes
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2015


SYLVIA, Broadway's most captivating canine, will be celebrating NATIONAL DOG WEEK with a box office giveaway that both dogs and their human companions can enjoy. Free Sylvia goodies -- including a Sylvia t-shirt, a pop-up drinking bowl, and a product from petsmile -- will be distributed at the box office of the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street) from Monday, September 21 through Saturday, September 26 (10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. daily) with the purchase of a full-price ticket (Orchestra and Mezzanine seats only).

TV: Broadway Goes to the Dogs! Meet the Company of SYLVIA
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2015


From Tony Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan (PROOF, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS) and two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee A. R. Gurney (THE DINING ROOM, LOVE LETTERS), Sylvia stars a brilliant cast of acclaimed comedians: Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick, Tony winner Julie White, Robert Sella, and fresh from her Tony-winning performance in You Can't Take It with You,Annaleigh Ashford as Broadway's friskiest new heroine. BroadwyWorld invites you to meet the cast below!

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Sylvia - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Annaleigh Ashford
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Robert Sella

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