Rafta, Rafta… 2008 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes with 1 intermission
Opened: May 8, 2008
Closing: June 07, 2008

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Newlyweds Atul and Vina are starting their new lives under the groom's parents' roof, and Vina's family has to reluctantly let her go. How much scrutiny can a new marriage take?

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LIFE OF RILEY, AUGUST, et al Set For Old Globe 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2011


San Diego's Old Globe presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, LIFE OF RILEY and DEATH OF A SALESMAN as part of their 2010-2011 winter season.

Old Globe Theatre Presents RAFTA, RAFTA, 3/24
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2011


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for Ayub Khan-Din's Olivier Award-winning comedy, Rafta, Rafta..., based on All in Good Time by Bill Naughton. Directed by Jonathan Silverstein, Rafta, Rafta... will run in the Old Globe Theatre March 19 - April 24. Preview performances run March 19 - March 23. Opening night is March 24 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

The Old Globe Presents Austen's EMMA 1/15/2011-2/27/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2011


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy with music, lyrics and book by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon will fill the final slot of the 2010-11 Winter Season.

LIFE OF RILEY, AUGUST, et al Set For Old Globe 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


San Diego's Old Globe presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, LIFE OF RILEY and DEATH OF A SALESMAN as part of their 2010-2011 winter season.

ROCK OF AGES Launches 60-City National Tour in Chicago, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2010


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced today that the critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES will launch a 60-city, first national tour at The Bank of America Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Chicago, IL as part of ‘Broadway in Chicago' on September 21, 2010.

The Old Globe Presents Austen's EMMA 1/15/2011-2/27/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy with music, lyrics and book by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon will fill the final slot of the 2010-11 Winter Season.

LIFE OF RILEY, AUGUST, et al Set For Old Globe 2010-2011 Season
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 21, 2010


San Diego's Old Globe presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, LIFE OF RILEY and DEATH OF A SALESMAN as part of their 2010-2011 winter season.

Rosie O'Donnell Hosts The Modern Family: A Discussion of Gay Adoption 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


Dark Nights at The New Group proudly presents 'The Modern Family: A Discussion of Gay Adoption' Sunday, April 18 @ 7:00 PM, THE NEW GROUP @ THEATRE ROW (410 WEST 42ND STREET).

The New Group Presents THE KID 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2010


Up next for The New Group is the new musical The Kid, beginning performances on Friday, April 16. Official Opening Night is set for Monday, May 10. This marks the final production in The New Group's current 2009-2010 season, which featured Kenneth Lonergan's The Starry Messenger and most recently, the hit revival of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, directed by Ethan Hawke.

Rosie O'Donnell Hosts The Modern Family: A Discussion of Gay Adoption 4/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


Dark Nights at The New Group proudly presents 'The Modern Family: A Discussion of Gay Adoption' Sunday, April 18 @ 7:00 PM, THE NEW GROUP @ THEATRE ROW (410 WEST 42ND STREET).

The New Group Presents THE KID 4/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010


Up next for The New Group is the new musical The Kid, beginning performances on Friday, April 16. Official Opening Night is set for Monday, May 10. This marks the final production in The New Group's current 2009-2010 season, which featured Kenneth Lonergan's The Starry Messenger and most recently, the hit revival of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, directed by Ethan Hawke.

ROCK OF AGES Launches 60-City National Tour in Chicago, 9/21
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 1, 2010


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced today that the critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES will launch a 60-city, first national tour at The Bank of America Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Chicago, IL as part of ‘Broadway in Chicago' on September 21, 2010.

Photo Flash: The New Group Presents A LIE OF THE MIND
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2010


The New Group proudly presents Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind directed by Ethan Hawke as the second production in its 2009-2010 season.

Nunn to Helm Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE; Plays Menier Chocolate Factory
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 17, 2010


Variety reports this morning that A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC helmer, Trevor Nunn, is set to direct a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE for London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Nunn directed the show's premiere in 1987, as well.

New Group's "Conversation and Readings" To be Hosted by Ethan Hawke
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


Tied to its revival of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, currently in previews, Dark Nights at The New Group proudly presents 'Shepard and Music: A Conversation and Readings hosted by Ethan Hawke.'

New Group's "Conversation and Readings" To be Hosted by Ethan Hawke
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


Tied to its revival of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, currently in previews, Dark Nights at The New Group proudly presents 'Shepard and Music: A Conversation and Readings hosted by Ethan Hawke.'

SHREK's Christopher Sieber Leads The New Group's THE KID in April
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 11, 2010


The New York Times is reporting that Shrek vet Christopher Sieber will star as sex columnist Dan Savage in The New Group's production of The Kid, a new musical based on Dan Savage's book The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant. The production will run as the the third show of The New Group's 2009 - 2010 season, however, no exact production dates have been announced. Additional cast and creative team announcements are also forthcoming.

Broderick-Led Starry Messenger Plays Final Performance 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2009


The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.

Broderick-Led Starry Messenger Extends Thru 12/19
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 1, 2009


The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.

The Starry Messenger Extends at The New Group Through December 19th
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2009


The New Group proudly announces a one-week extension for its current production, Kenneth Lonergan's The Starry Messenger. This world premiere production will now play its final performance on Saturday, December 19 (previous final performance date: December 12)., Previews began Monday, October 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, and the show enjoyed its Official Press Opening on Monday, November 23.

Photo Coverage: THE STARRY MESSENGER - After Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 17, 2009


The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM.

Prompter on Hand for First Week of THE STARRY MESSENGER
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 28, 2009


According to the cast, a prompter will be on hand for the first week of performances of THE STARRY MESSENGER. As the director/writer Kenneth Lonergan continually made changes up to the first preview performance, actors felt they would be more comfortable on stage with a line prompter in the first row to assist them if they got stuck. Due to the last minute rewrites, the cast was unable to hold a full run through with an audience prior to the first preview. The New York Times reports that during the first preview on Monday, an audience member estimated that the show's star, Matthew Broderick, called out for about 10 lines throughout the night.

Broderick Led THE STARRY MESSENGER Now Opens 11/23
by Eddie Varley - Oct 26, 2009


The New Group will presents the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM. This delayed opening is due to a last minute cast change (Merwin Goldsmith replaced Jonathan Hadary) as previously reported.

The New Group Presents Ian Bruce's GROUNDSWELL For Limited Run 5/4-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2009


The New Group proudly presents the US premiere of Ian Bruce's thrilling drama Groundswell as the third production in its 2008-2009 season. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production plays a limited Off-Broadway run May 4 - June 27 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), with Official Opening Night on Monday, May 18 at 8:00 PM.

THE STARRY MESSENGER With Broderick & More Set For New Group's 2009-10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


The New Group, currently represented Off-Broadway by Ian Bruce's play Groundswell, is pleased to announce its upcoming 2009-2010 season. Leading next season with previews beginning in October 2009 is the world premiere of The Starry Messenger by Kenneth Lonergan, featuring Matthew Broderick. The season continues with a major revival of A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard, directed by Ethan Hawke (previews begin January 2010).

Rafta, Rafta… FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rafta, Rafta… have there been?
Rafta, Rafta… has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008.
What awards has Rafta, Rafta… been nominated for?
Rafta, Rafta... has been nominated for several awards. It received a nomination for Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels, recognizing the work of Theresa Squire. Additionally, it was nominated for Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, acknowledging the contribution of DJ Rekha. These nominations highlight the talent and creativity involved in the production of Rafta, Rafta...

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