Closer 1999 - Articles Page 19

Opened: March 25, 1999
Closing: August 22, 1999

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Four lives intertwine over the course of four and a half years in this densely plotted, stinging look at modern love and betrayal. Love and sex are like politics: it’s not what you say that matters, still less what you mean, but what you do.

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Applegate, Bassett, Hamm and More Join Roster of SAG Presenters
by Eddie Varley - Jan 20, 2009


Christina Applegate, Angela Bassett, Jon Hamm, John Krasinski, Eric McCormack and Kyra Sedgwick will be presenters at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards?, executive producer and director Jeff Margolis announced today. The 2009 SAG Awards? ceremony will be simulcast live nationally on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT and 6 p.m. MT from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. An encore presentation will air on TNT at 11 p.m. (ET/PT). For satellite and HD viewers, the live presentation can be seen on TBS and TNT at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT), while the encore can be seen on TNT at 11 p.m. (ET)/8 p.m. (PT).

Tony Desare's New CD 'RADIO SHOW' In Stores 1/20/09
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2009


Tony Desare tunes in to the Golden Era of radio on New Telarc CD 'RADIO SHOW', spanning decades of Swing, Jazz, and Pop. Featuring special guests Jame Monheit and bucky Pizzarelli. In stores and online January 20, 2009. For most of the 20th century, well before the dawn of the digital age, radio was the primary channel for popular music of every kind. More than just a means to transmit sound on a wave to remote locations, radio created an intimate entertainment experience, a fraternal atmosphere wherein the music and everyone associated with it became a friend to the listener.

Reprise Theater Company Presents 'MAN OF LA MANCHA'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2009


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with the classic international hit 'Man of La Mancha,' starring Brent Spiner as Cervantes/Quixote. Julia Migenes, the renowned opera and theatre performer, will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; Valerie Perri will play the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea at matinee performances; and Tony nominee Lee Wilkof will play Sancho Panza.

UNCLE VANYA With Gyllenhaal, O'Hare and Sarsgaard Announces 2/12 Opening
by Robert Diamond - Jan 5, 2009


Classic Stage Company's upcoming new production of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare as Vanya, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Yelena and Peter Sarsgaard as Astrov, has set its official opening night for Thursday, February 12 at 7 pm, it was announced today by CSC Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen.

George Street Presents Cuccioli and Mayes in 'A Holiday Cabaret' 12/20-12/21
by Eddie Varley - Dec 20, 2008


George Street Playhouse is celebrating the December holidays in a big way with a series of musical performances for a special Holiday Cabaret. The musical celebration will feature the talents of Tony Award nominee Robert Cuccioli, who is currently performing at George Street Playhouse in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer. Mr. Cuccioli received a Tony Nomination and is perhaps best known for playing the title role in Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde. Joining Mr. Cuccioli will be fellow Tony nominee Sally Mayes from the recent Broadway revival of She Loves Me. Christopher Howatt will serve as musical director and performer for the revue. Performances take place Saturday, December 20 at 2 and 8PM, and Sunday, December 21 at 2PM.

Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard Join O'Hare in CSC's UNCLE VANYA, Begins 1/17
by Eddie Varley - Dec 11, 2008


Acclaimed film and stage actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard have joined the cast of Classic Stage Company's upcoming new production of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA, starring Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare as Vanya, and directed by Austin Pendleton, it was announced today by CSC Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen. UNCLE VANYA will begin previews on Saturday, January 17 at Classic Stage Company at 136 East 13th Street. An official press opening date will be announced in the coming weeks. UNCLE VANYA will play a limited engagement through March 1, 2009.

George Street Presents Cuccioli and Mayes in 'A Holiday Cabaret' 12/20-12/21
by Eddie Varley - Dec 5, 2008


George Street Playhouse is celebrating the December holidays in a big way with a series of musical performances for a special Holiday Cabaret. The musical celebration will feature the talents of Tony Award nominee Robert Cuccioli, who is currently performing at George Street Playhouse in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer. Mr. Cuccioli received a Tony Nomination and is perhaps best known for playing the title role in Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde. Joining Mr. Cuccioli will be fellow Tony nominee Sally Mayes from the recent Broadway revival of She Loves Me. Christopher Howatt will serve as musical director and performer for the revue. Performances take place Saturday, December 20 at 2 and 8PM, and Sunday, December 21 at 2PM.

Philip J. Smith and Robert E. Wankel Named New Heads of Shubert Organization
by Eddie Varley - Dec 2, 2008


The New York Times is reporting that Philip J. Smith was named today the chairman of both the Shubert Organization and Foundation , a position many consider to the most powerful of all in the theatrical world. Mr. Smith, 77, the organization's president for the past dozen years, is taking over the same job that his longtime friend and mentor. The paper also reports that Robert E. Wankel, was named co-chief executive officer along with Mr. Smith and president. Mr. Wankel, who will turn 62 on Friday, was also elected to the board of directors.

Shubert Organization Meets on Tuesday to Select New Leader
by Robert Diamond - Dec 1, 2008


Bloomberg News is reporting today that the board of directors for The Shubert Organization will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 to select a successor for Gerald Schoenfeld.

TV: Gerald Schoenfeld - Man of the Theatre
by Eddie Varley - Nov 25, 2008


Gerald Schoenfeld, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Shubert Organization, Inc., passed away suddenly at his home in Manhattan on Tuesday, November 25th. Mr. Schoenfeld was 84 years old.

Broadway Dims Marquees and Mourns Gerald Schoenfeld
by Robert Diamond - Nov 25, 2008


Gerald Schoenfeld, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Shubert Organization, Inc., a theatre organization engaged in the ownership and operation of legitimate theatres in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, D.C. died suddenly at his home in Manhattan on Tuesday, November 25, according to Sam Rudy, a spokesperson for The Shubert Organization. Mr. Schoenfeld was 84 years old.

'THE STORY OF MY LIFE' Comes To Broadway 2/3/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2008


This February, THE STORY OF MY LIFE, a new musical comes to Broadway. Starring Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets (Amour, Merrily We Roll Along, 'Caroline in the City'), the show is directed by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. (Ain't Misbehavin', Song & Dance), THE STORY OF MY LIFE features a score by Neil Bartram and a book by Brian Hill. Performances begin Tuesday, February 3rd on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is Thursday, February 19th at 7:30PM.

Tony Desare's New CD 'RADIO SHOW' In Stores 1/20/09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2008


Tony Desare tunes in to the Golden Era of radio on New Telarc CD 'RADIO SHOW', spanning decades of Swing, Jazz, and Pop. Featuring special guests Jame Monheit and bucky Pizzarelli. In stores and online January 20, 2009. For most of the 20th century, well before the dawn of the digital age, radio was the primary channel for popular music of every kind. More than just a means to transmit sound on a wave to remote locations, radio created an intimate entertainment experience, a fraternal atmosphere wherein the music and everyone associated with it became a friend to the listener.

Second Stage Presents Special Halloween Ticket Offer for BOYS LIFE
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 29, 2008


On Friday, October 31 at 6:00PM, free tickets will be handed out to the first 25 guests who arrive dressed in their best 80's fashion to the BOYS' LIFE box office. Performance begins at 7:00PM. Line forms at 6:00PM. Second Stage Theatre is located at 307 W. 43rd Street, just west of 8th Avenue.

Photo Coverage: BOYS' LIFE After Party
by Walter McBride - Oct 22, 2008


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) kicked off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, BOYS' LIFE, directed by Michael Greif, with an official opening on Monday, October 20 at Second Stage Theatre (307 West 43rd Street) in New York, followed by an after party at Junior's Restaurant.

Photo Coverage: 'BOYS' LIFE' Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Oct 22, 2008


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) kicked off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, BOYS' LIFE, directed by Michael Greif, with an official opening on Monday, October 20 at Second Stage Theatre (307 West 43rd Street) in New York.

BOYS' LIFE Opens at Second Stage Theatre Tonight, October 20th
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2008


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director)kicks off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, BOYS' LIFE, directed by Michael Greif.

'A Boys' Life' Begins Preview Performances Tonight, 10/2 at Second Stage
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will kick off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, BOYS' LIFE, directed by Michael Greif starting tonight, October 2nd. The official opening will be Monday, October 20th. This 20th Anniversary production of BOYS' LIFE will feature Jason Biggs, Rhys Coiro, and Peter Scanavino as 'the boys' as well as Dan Colman, Michelle Federer, Betty Gilpin, Paloma Guzman, Laura-Leigh, and Stephanie March.

South Coast Rep Presents 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' Starting 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2008


South Coast Repertory will present the Southern California premiere of Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl's fantastical new play about a woman who answers a dead man's cell phone and finds her life turned upside down. Directed by Bart DeLorenzo, Dead Man's Cell Phone runs Sept. 21 - Oct. 12 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Paper Mill Annoucnes Community Event To Ring In Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2008


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce a community event to celebrate the opening of the 2008-2009 season.

South Coast Rep Presents 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' Starting 9/21
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


South Coast Repertory will present the Southern California premiere of Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl's fantastical new play about a woman who answers a dead man's cell phone and finds her life turned upside down. Directed by Bart DeLorenzo, Dead Man's Cell Phone runs Sept. 21 - Oct. 12 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Biggs, Coiro and Scanavino Headline 'BOYS' LIFE' at Second Stage
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 24, 2008


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) will kick off its 30th Anniversary Season with a new production of Howard Korder's comedy, BOYS' LIFE, directed by Michael Greif.

Paper Mill Annoucnes Community Event To Ring In Season
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 30, 2008


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce a community event to celebrate the opening of the 2008-2009 season.

Ain't Misbehavin' comes to Goodman Theatre
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 28, 2008


Thirty years after its Tony Award-winning world premiere, Ain't Misbehavin'comes to Goodman Theatre in a brand new production.

Bob Cline Will Direct 'Das Barbecü' at 4th Wall Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2008


New York City Casting Director, Bob Cline Will Direct 'Das Barbecü' at 4th Wall Theatre, a non union professional theatre in Bloomfield, NJ.

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Closer - 1999 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Foreign Play Patrick Marber
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Natasha Richardson
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Rupert Graves
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Ann Friel
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Patrick Marber
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Robert Fox
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Scott Rudin
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Roger Berlind
1999 Tony Awards Best Play Carole Shorenstein Hays
1999 Tony Awards Best Play ABC Inc.
1999 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
1999 Tony Awards Best Play The Royal National Theatre

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