The Invention Of Love 2001 - Articles Page 2

Opened: March 29, 2001
Closing: June 30, 2001

The Invention Of Love - 2001 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
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The Invention of Love is a 1997 play by Tom Stoppard portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman, focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate. The play is written from the viewpoint of Housman dealing with his memories towards the end of his life and contains many classical allusions.

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BWW Review: LA BOHÈME at Staatsoper Unter Den Linden -- 2 promising young voices buried in a listless, uninspired production
by Mark Janicello - Dec 27, 2019


The hype surrounding French lyric tenor, Benjamin Bernheim is becoming hard to ignore. Based on last night's performance in the Staatsoper Unter den Linden's listless, tired production of LA BOHÈME, there is reason to believe that Mr. Bernheim will live up to his hype

Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Richard Easton
by Walter McBride - Dec 26, 2019


Take a look back on Richard Easton's life and career with a collection of vintage photos from our archives. 

Tony Winning Broadway Veteran Richard Easton Has Died at Age 86
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2019


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway veteran the Tony Award winner Richard Easton has died. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Easton was 86.

University of Texas at Austin Presents THE COHEN NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Julie Musbach - Mar 26, 2019


The Cohen New Works Festival, presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin, returns in a biennial, five-day festival celebrating new, student-created work April 15-19, 2019 on the university campus. The 2019 Festival will present 30 new works, including works of dance, theatre, new plays, installations and site-specific performance work.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Presents Repertoire Highlights
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2019


Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's upcoming Summer Series program will feature highlights from the company's recent repertoire, including work by acclaimed choreographers Brian Brooks, Resident Choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo and Crystal Pite. The program will premiere at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park (205 East Randolph Street) on Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m., followed by performances Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m.  Tickets are now on sale.

SWEAT Runs March 29 Through April 13 At Pioneer Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2019


Salt Lake City Pioneer Theatre Company presents Lynn Nottage's award-winning drama, Sweat, in its Utah regional premiere, running Friday, March 29 April 13, 2019.

Rob Lowe Confides STORIES I ONLT TELL MY FRIENDS At The McCallum
by David Green - Mar 17, 2019


The McCallum Theatre presents Rob Lowe in Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE!  on Friday, March 29, at 8:00pm. Following his sold-out debut, Rob Lowe is taking his one man show, Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE!, on a national tour. Inspired by the success of his two New York Times best-selling memoirs, Stories I Only Tell My Friends and Love Life, Rob has created an all-new peek behind the curtain at Hollywood, fame, fatherhood, marriage, and a life lived at the forefront of culture for four decades. From the Brat Pack to "The West Wing," to "Parks and Recreation" and beyond, Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE! is packed with witty fun and insights spanning an iconic career

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project Ends Its Season With Works By John Corigliano
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2019


The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, celebrates the rich, unusual, and widely celebrated work of composer John Corigliano. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Gil Rose, BMOP performs the Boston premiere of Troubadours, featuring guitar virtuoso Eliot Fisk, followed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Symphony No. 2.

Apple Orders Limited Series From J.J. Abrams, Jennifer Garner To Star
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 13, 2018


According to Variety, Apple has ordered a new series from J.J. Abrams straight to series. The new show reunited Abrams with Jennifer Garner, who is set to star. The two previously worked together on the hit series ALIAS. The new show is based on the 2017 memoir “My Glory Was I Had Such Friends' by Amy Silverstein. The story follows a woman waiting for a second heart transplant. Read more about the news from Variety here!

Chicago Theatres Announce FRANKENSTEIN: Unearthed
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2018


Lookingglass Theatre Company, Court Theatre and Manual Cinema, Lifeline Theatre, and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company announce FRANKENSTEIN: Unearthed, a one-time-only event exploring the four productions of this classic tale coming to Chicago stages during the 2018-2019 season. FRANKENSTEIN: Unearthed takes place September 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Lookingglass Theatre Company. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=85009b. Lookingglass is located at 821 N Michigan Avenue at Pearson.

John Stahl And Cathy Tyson Join Charles Lawson In The World Premiere UK Tour Of REBUS: LONG SHADOWS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018


Daniel Schumann, Lee Dean and Cambridge Arts Theatre in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre today announce John Stahl (Big Ger Cafferty) and Cathy Tyson (Siobhan Clarke) will join Charles Lawson (John Rebus) in Rebus: Long Shadows, a brand new Rebus story written exclusively for the stage by author of the original novels, Ian Rankin and playwright Rona Munro. Further casting to be announced shortly.

Pittsburgh CLO's TTHE FULL MONTY Opens July 6
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018


Pittsburgh CLO's THE FULL MONTY will take it all off at the Benedum Center this summer July 6 - 15. With a book written by Terrence McNally (Ragtime) and the music/ lyric talents of David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), this duo cooks up an aggressive crowd-pleaser that is both highly-entertaining and charmingly uplifting.

Netflix Renews Jennifer Garner-Led LLAMA LLAMA For Second Season
by Macon Prickett - Jun 19, 2018


According to Deadline, Netflix has ordered a second season of Llama Llama, its animated series from Genius Brands International. Jennifer Garner leads the voice cast of the preschooler toon, which premiered in January in 20 countries.

4th Wall Theatre Co to Stage the Regional Premiere of SHAKESPEARE IN VEGAS
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2018


4th Wall Theatre Company's 2017 - 2018 season wraps up with the regional premiere of Suzanne Bradbeer's hilarious comedy, Shakespeare in Vegas May 17 - June 9, 2018, at Studio 101, Spring Street Studios, 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007. 4th Wall offered a staged reading of the play during its 2017 "4th Wall Reads: Women's Voices" series. 4th Wall audiences will remember Bradbeer's work from the 2014 production of her political drama, The God Game.

TFANA Announces Full Cast and Creative Team of THE WINTER'S TALE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018


Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) announces the full cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's tragicomedy The Winter's Tale, directed by OBIE Award-winner Arin Arbus. The production plays March 13-April 15, 2018, at Polonsky Shakespeare Center (262 Ashland Place), TFANA's home in the Brooklyn Cultural District.

Court Theatre Extends Critically-Acclaimed Production of ALL MY SONS
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018


Court Theatre, under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, announces the extension of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, directed by Charles Newell and featuring Kate Collins, John Judd and Timothy Edward Kane. All My Sons now runs through February 18, 2018 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. Tickets to extension performances of All My Sons go on sale Friday, February 2, 2018 and available by calling the box office at (773) 753-4472 orwww.CourtTheatre.org.

RECKLESS By Craig Lucas Comes to 4th Wall Theatre Co.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2017


Join 4th Wall Theatre for Reckless, the classic American, dark holiday comedy by Craig Lucas. This reimagining of the company's 2010 Houston production once again stars Kim Tobin-Lehl as the put-upon protagonist, Rachel, and features a strong ensemble cast including former Alley Theatre company member John Feltch; 4th Wall favorites Jennifer Dean and Nick Farco; and Deborah Hope, Kathleen Teodoro, and Zac Kelty in their 4th Wall debuts. Directed by Philip Lehl, Reckless previews November 30th and runs December 1st - 16th at STUDIO 101, Spring Street Studios.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE UGLY DUCKLING and More Slated for Christmas 2017 at Tobacco Factory Theatres
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


Celebrate at the theatre this Christmas season! Christmas is always busy at Tobacco Factory Theatres and this year is no exception with not one, not two, but three Christmas shows for all of the family to enjoy.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE UGLY DUCKLING and More Slated for Christmas 2017 at Tobacco Factory Theatres
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2017


Celebrate at the theatre this Christmas season! Christmas is always busy at Tobacco Factory Theatres and this year is no exception with not one, not two, but three Christmas shows for all of the family to enjoy.

INSPIRING WONDERSTRUCK features Nine Films Selected by Brian Selznick
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2017


Brian Selznick's books, including Wonderstruck and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, are cabinets of wonder, drawing us into their magical tales with child-eyed awe. Both novels drew upon cinematic influences for both story and visual style. On the occasion of the new movie adaptation of Wonderstruck, directed by Todd Haynes, Museum of the Moving Image will present the screening series Inspiring Wonderstruck, featuring some of the movies that inspired both the book and the movie, from October 13 through 22, 2017. On October 14, during the opening weekend of the series, the Museum will present a preview screening of Wonderstruck with Selznick, production designer Mark Friedberg, and costume designer Sandy Powell in person, followed by a book signing with Selznick.

Jared Zirilli Joins SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Jared Zirilli will star as Summer's husband and bassist 'Bruce Sudano' in the show, which runs November 7 - December 17, 2017.

New York City Children's Theater Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017


The award-winning theater company and arts education organization New York City Children's Theater (NYCCT) presents its 21st season. NYCCT offers one of the most affordable theater memberships in New York City and offers productions appropriate for children of all ages.

BWW Review: In Anne Kauffman's Incisive Encores! Production, ASSASSINS Seems More Relevant Than Ever
by Michael Dale - Jul 15, 2017


A folk-singing black man with an optimistic view of America looks back at our nation's history of angry white people finding no better way to cope with their grievances than by firing a gun at the president.

Thom Southerland to Direct First London Revival of THE WOMAN IN WHITE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017


Acclaimed rising star director Thom Southerland (Titanic, Grey Gardens, Grand Hotel) is to direct the first ever revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony and Olivier Award-nominated musical The Woman in White.

ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION Finds Full Company at 5th Avenue Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017


Joining Broadway star Cortney Wolfson and Disney star Stephanie Renee Wall onstage this summer in the world premiere production of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion at The 5th Avenue Theatre is a sensational cast that's the coolest thing since the invention of Post-its!

The Invention Of Love FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Invention Of Love have there been?
The Invention Of Love has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2001 and Broadway which opened in 2001.
What Tony Awards has The Invention Of Love been nominated for?
Best Play and , Best Direction of a Play for Jack O'Brien.
What awards has The Invention Of Love been nominated for?
The Invention Of Love has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director - Play for Jack O'Brien at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for Brian MacDevitt at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Play for Tom Stoppard at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design of a Play for Bob Crowley at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play for Jack O'Brien at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Lighting Design for Brian MacDevitt at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Scenic Design for Bob Crowley at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Brian MacDevitt.
What awards has The Invention Of Love won?
The Invention Of Love has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Jack O'Brien received the Outstanding Director - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, while Brian MacDevitt won the Outstanding Lighting Design award. Tom Stoppard was recognized with the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, and Bob Crowley won the Outstanding Set Design of a Play award. The show also received the Outstanding Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, with Jack O'Brien winning the Outstanding Director of a Play award and Brian Macdevitt winning the Outstanding Lighting Design award. Additionally, Bob Crowley won the Outstanding Scenic Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Brian MacDevitt won the Lighting Design award at The Hewes Awards.

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