Crimes of the Heart 1981 - Articles Page 7

Opened: November 4, 1981
Closing: February 13, 1983

Crimes of the Heart - 1981 - Broadway History , Info & More

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

Meet the Magrath sisters, Mississippi’s most notorious trio – there’s Babe, a senator’s wife accused of shooting her husband; Meg, a nightclub singer just back from the sanatorium; and Lenny, the oldest sister and charter member of the Lonely Hearts Club of the South. Blending jubilation, mystery, and heartache, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a rollicking and touching journey through the heart of the south.

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Wolf Trap Weclomes Pat Benatar/REO Speedwagon With Keaton Simons 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2010


Wolf Trap Weclomes Back Pat Benatar, Pat McGee Band, and Gipsy Kings, and Ushers in REO Speedwagon for their Highly Anticipated Debut

Wolf Trap Weclomes Pat Benatar/REO Speedwagon With Keaton Simons 6/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2010


Wolf Trap Weclomes Back Pat Benatar, Pat McGee Band, and Gipsy Kings, and Ushers in REO Speedwagon for their Highly Anticipated Debut

BWW Reviews: SCR's CRIMES OF THE HEART Is A Southern Charmer
by Michael L. Quintos - May 18, 2010


For playwright Beth Henley, tragedies, disappointments and scandal become the surprisingly funny source material for this slice-of-dysfunctional-life play that revels in its own charming eccentricities. The resulting work of delicious genius is her 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning debut comedy CRIMES OF THE HEART, now playing at South Coast Repertory thru June 6. Centering on the seemingly endless rampage of struggles for the Magrath sisters, this hilarious revival is a wickedly sweet, confectionary delight.

Performance Network, Williamston Theatre et al. Host General Auditions 5/16-5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Performance Network Theatre, Blackbird Theatre, Tipping Point Theatre and Williamston Theatre announce joint General auditions for their 2010-2011 seasons running September through August. Auditions will be held at Performance Network Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Concludes 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Opens April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Performance Network, Williamston Theatre et al. Host General Auditions 5/16-5/18
by Mary Hanrahan - Apr 22, 2010


Performance Network Theatre, Blackbird Theatre, Tipping Point Theatre and Williamston Theatre announce joint General auditions for their 2010-2011 seasons running September through August. Auditions will be held at Performance Network Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

CCP to Stage CRIMES OF THE HEART at Carmel Community Playhouse, Begins 4/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2010


Carmel Community Players (www.carmelplayers.org) will present playright Beth Henley's Crimes of the Heart during a two-week run beginning April 15, 2010. Henley's play won the Pulitzer Prize in 1981 and is the third installment in CCP's 2009-10 Season of Pulitzer Prize-winning shows.

NEXT TO NORMAL Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


Just in - NEXT TO NORMAL has one the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! As per the official Pulitzer's web site: For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners to Be Announced Today at 3pm
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


The 2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners and Nominated Finalists in all categories will be announced on April 12, 2010 at 3 p.m. Eastern daylight time. Finalists are not announced in advance. The 2010 Prizes are awarded for work published, produced or premiered in 2009.

Jennings, Topol et al. Join Pacino and More in Shakespeare in the Park, 6/9 - 8/1
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 7, 2010


The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, in repertory June 9-August 1.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

CCP to Stage CRIMES OF THE HEART at Carmel Community Playhouse, Begins 4/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010


Carmel Community Players (www.carmelplayers.org) will present playright Beth Henley's Crimes of the Heart during a two-week run beginning April 15, 2010. Henley's play won the Pulitzer Prize in 1981 and is the third installment in CCP's 2009-10 Season of Pulitzer Prize-winning shows.

Schiff & Wright to Star in Broadway Revival of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


Producers Phil Monat, T. Richard Fitzgerald and Randall L. Wreghitt announced today that TALLEY'S FOLLY, the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson (Burn This, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead) will have its first-ever Broadway revival as part of the 2010-2011 Season. The production will begin previews in spring 2011, with exact dates and a theater to be announced.

New Works by Alda, Rapp and O'Hare Wrap Up Seattle Rep's New Play Program Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2010


Capping off a season of new play development-which included performances of The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later and Equivocation with Oregon Shakespeare Festival-Seattle Repertory Theatre presents three high-profile new plays under the umbrella of their New Play Program.

Pacino to Star in MERCHANT OF VENICE; Ferguson, Martin, Rabe, Santiago-Hudson & Wright Join Shakespeare in Park Rep
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced early casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season. Daniel Sullivan will direct THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in rotating rep with THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif. The repertory company will feature Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Solanio/Young Shepherd); Jesse L. Martin (Gratiano/Polixenes); Al Pacino (Shylock); Lily Rabe (Portia/First Gentlewoman); Ruben Santiago-Hudson as (Prince of Morocco/Leontes); and Max Wright (Old Gobbo/Old Shepherd).

The Garden Theatre Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART 11/13-11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


The Garden Theatre presents the Beth Marshall Presents production of Crimes of the Heart from November 13-29, 2009, at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). A special Industry Night production is scheduled for Monday, November 16 at 8pm.

The Garden Theatre Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART 11/13-11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


The Garden Theatre presents the Beth Marshall Presents production of Crimes of the Heart from November 13-29, 2009, at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). A special Industry Night production is scheduled for Monday, November 16 at 8pm.

CRIMES OF THE HEART Reading Reunites Broadway Originals, 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


The Original Broadway Cast of CRIMES OF THE HEART will reunite next Tuesday, October 27th, for a reading of the play at the Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield, CT. FTC Board Member and Tony Nominee, Mia Dillon will join original cast members Mary Beth Hurt, Liz McKay, Sharon Ullrick, and Ray Baker for this one night presentation.

CRIMES OF THE HEART Reading Reunites Broadway Originals, 10/27
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 19, 2009


The Original Broadway Cast of CRIMES OF THE HEART will reunite next Tuesday, October 27th, for a reading of the play at the Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield, CT. FTC Board Member and Tony Nominee, Mia Dillon will join original cast members Mary Beth Hurt, Liz McKay, Sharon Ullrick, and Ray Baker for this one night presentation.

DEAR NEBULON And BORN AGAIN YESTERDAY Among TACTA's Upcoming Events
by Reynard Loki - Sep 24, 2009


The following are Green Country Area Theatre updates.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Photo Flash: CRIMES OF THE HEART on The Showboat, Opens 8/5
by Charlie Piane - Jul 3, 2009


The Showboat Majestic will continue the 87th summer season with Beth Henley's 1981 Pulitzer Prize winning play, Crimes of the Heart. Performances run August 5 - August 23, 2009.

Crimes of the Heart FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Crimes of the Heart have there been?
Crimes of the Heart has had 6 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2008.
What Tony Awards has Crimes of the Heart been nominated for?
Crimes of the Heart has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Melvin Bernhardt.
What awards has Crimes of the Heart been nominated for?
Crimes of the Heart has been nominated for several awards. Melvin Bernhardt was nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards. The play itself, written by Beth Henley, was nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Beth Henley also received a nomination for Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Crimes of the Heart was nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What awards has Crimes of the Heart won?
Crimes of the Heart has won several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Melvin Bernhardt, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Beth Henley, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Beth Henley, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Beth Henley.

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