Anna in the Tropics 2003 - Articles Page 8

Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Opened: November 16, 2003
Closing: February 22, 2004

Anna in the Tropics - 2003 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

In this beguiling story set in a Cuban-American cigar factory in 1929 Florida, cigars are still rolled by hand and "lectors" are employed to educate and entertain the workers. The arrival of a new lector is a cause for celebration, but when he begins to read aloud from Anna Karenina, he unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid listeners, for whom Tolstoy, the tropics and the American dream prove a volatile combination.

Anna in the Tropics - 2003 - Broadway Cast

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Anna in the Tropics - 2003 - Broadway Articles Page 8

Nilo Cruz Honored With DUTF Playwright Master’s Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 10, 2011


On Wednesday, April 13, Nilo Cruz, winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play, Anna in the Tropics, will be the recipient of the first-ever DUTF Playwright Master's Award on Opening Night at the 9th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF.)

South Coast Repertory Announces 2011 Pacific Playwrights Festival Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2011


South Coast Repertory's 14th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF) will take you through time and across the map, from tornado-tossed Kansas to not-quite-past, not-quite-future London, from a ramshackle trailer in the Colorado desert to the visiting area of a Massachusetts prison.

Arena Stage Closes THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 2/20/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2011


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).

Mercedes Ruehl to star in McCarter Theatre's THE HOW AND THE WHY, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


McCarter Theatre (Emily Mann, Artistic Director; Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director) is pleased to announce that Academy Award, Tony and Obie Award winner Mercedes Ruehl will star in the two-character world premiere of Sarah Treem's The How and The Why. Directed by Emily Mann, the cast will also feature New Jersey native Bess Rous. The production runs through February 13.

Ana en el trópico Plays Miracle Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2011


ANA EN EL TRÓPICO (Anna in the Tropics), written by Nilo Cruz and directed by Christy Drogosch

DUTF Announces 9th Season At MMAC Theater 4/13-4/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2011


Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) is pleased to announce its much-anticipated ninth season will run from April 13 to April 23 at the MMAC Theater on West 60th Street in Manhattan.

Arena Stage Presents THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 1/14-2/20/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2011


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).

Mercedes Ruehl to star in McCarter Theatre's THE HOW AND THE WHY 1/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


McCarter Theatre (Emily Mann, Artistic Director; Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director) is pleased to announce that Academy Award, Tony and Obie Award winner Mercedes Ruehl will star in the two-character world premiere of Sarah Treem's The How and The Why. Directed by Emily Mann, the cast will also feature New Jersey native Bess Rous.

Ana en el trópico Plays Miracle Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2010


ANA EN EL TRÓPICO (Anna in the Tropics), written by Nilo Cruz and directed by Christy Drogosch

Arena Stage Announces Cast for Upcoming THE ARABIAN NIGHTS Production
by Lauren Wolman - Dec 18, 2010


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as 'Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation' (Chicago Tribune). The Arabian Nights explores the humanity that people across all cultures share, as told through a whimsical, imaginative and compelling story. The Arabian Nights runs January 14-February 20, 2011 in the Fichandler Stage.

Arena Stage Presents THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 1/14-2/20/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2010


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).

Mercedes Ruehl to star in McCarter Theatre's THE HOW AND THE WHY 1/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2010


McCarter Theatre (Emily Mann, Artistic Director; Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director) is pleased to announce that Academy Award, Tony and Obie Award winner Mercedes Ruehl will star in the two-character world premiere of Sarah Treem's The How and The Why. Directed by Emily Mann, the cast will also feature New Jersey native Bess Rous.

MSP Closes MISS SAIGON, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2010


Moonlight Stage Productions concludes its 30th Anniversary Summer Season at the Moonlight Amphitheatre with the international sensation MISS SAIGON. Performances are September 8-25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets, priced $22-$45, are on sale through the VisTix Ticket Office at (760) 724-2110 and online at moonlightstage.com. MISS SAIGON is intended for mature audiences as it contains mature themes, situations, and language. The creative team on the production includes Steven Glaudini, Director; Carlos Mendoza, Choreographer; Charlie Reuter, Musical Director; and Kenneth Gammie, Conductor.

Roth Transfers DIVINE SISTER to Soho Playhouse; Begins Previews 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.

Classic Stage Company Presents Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, Opens 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2010


Classic Stage Company presents the New York premiere of Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, adapted from the work of Virgina Woolf and directed by Rebecca Taichman. Performances begin September 8, 2010.

MSP Presents MISS SAIGON, 9/8-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2010


Moonlight Stage Productions concludes its 30th Anniversary Summer Season at the Moonlight Amphitheatre with the international sensation MISS SAIGON. Performances are September 8-25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets, priced $22-$45, are on sale through the VisTix Ticket Office at (760) 724-2110 and online at moonlightstage.com. MISS SAIGON is intended for mature audiences as it contains mature themes, situations, and language. The creative team on the production includes Steven Glaudini, Director; Carlos Mendoza, Choreographer; Charlie Reuter, Musical Director; and Kenneth Gammie, Conductor.

Classic Stage Company Presents Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, Opens 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2010


Classic Stage Company presents the New York premiere of Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, adapted from the work of Virgina Woolf and directed by Rebecca Taichman. Performances begin September 8, 2010.

Classic Stage Company Presents Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, Opens 9/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2010


Classic Stage Company presents the New York premiere of Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, adapted from the work of Virgina Woolf and directed by Rebecca Taichman. Performances begin September 8, 2010.

MSP Presents MISS SAIGON, 9/8-25
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2010


Moonlight Stage Productions concludes its 30th Anniversary Summer Season at the Moonlight Amphitheatre with the international sensation MISS SAIGON. Performances are September 8-25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets, priced $22-$45, are on sale through the VisTix Ticket Office at (760) 724-2110 and online at moonlightstage.com. MISS SAIGON is intended for mature audiences as it contains mature themes, situations, and language. The creative team on the production includes Steven Glaudini, Director; Carlos Mendoza, Choreographer; Charlie Reuter, Musical Director; and Kenneth Gammie, Conductor.

Classic Stage Company Presents Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, Opens 9/8
by Jenn Waterman - Aug 4, 2010


Classic Stage Company presents the New York premiere of Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO, adapted from the work of Virgina Woolf and directed by Rebecca Taichman. Performances begin September 8, 2010.

LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE Plays Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

Governor Quinn Appoints Henry Godinez to the Illinois Arts Council
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


Goodman Theatre is proud to announce that Governor Pat Quinn has appointed Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez as a member of the Illinois Arts Council. Governor Quinn and Godinez celebrated the announcement with the cast of The Sins of Sor Juana-including Malaya Rivera Drew and Tony Plana-following a recent performance at Goodman Theatre.

The Tricycle Theatre Closes WOMEN, POWER AND POLITICS, 7/17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2010


The Tricycle Theatre will present Women, Power and Politics, a season opening immediately after the general election, exploring the history and current role of women in politics in Great Britain through twelve different plays, a film festival, curtain raisers (in conjunction with the National Theatre Studio) and an exhibition in the Tricycle's Gallery.

Brancati, Martin, & Pitre Set For LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE in Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

Roth Transfers DIVINE SISTER to Soho Playhouse this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 12, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.

Anna in the Tropics FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Anna in the Tropics have there been?
Anna in the Tropics has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2003 and Broadway which opened in 2003.
What Tony Awards has Anna in the Tropics been nominated for?
Anna in the Tropics has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play.
What awards has Anna in the Tropics been nominated for?
Anna in the Tropics, written by Nilo Cruz, has been nominated for several prestigious awards. These include the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Nilo Cruz's work has garnered recognition and acclaim in the theater community, making Anna in the Tropics a notable production in the Broadway world.
What awards has Anna in the Tropics won?
Anna in the Tropics has won several awards, including the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Nilo Cruz. It has also received the Outstanding Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Anna in the Tropics has been honored with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama, also awarded to Nilo Cruz.

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