A Walk in the Woods 1988 - Articles Page 6

Opened: February 28, 1988
Closing: June 26, 1988

A Walk in the Woods - 1988 - Broadway History , Info & More

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A Walk in the Woods is a 1988 play by Lee Blessing. It depicts the developing relationship between two arms limitation negotiators, one Russian and one American, over a year of negotiation. The play was nominated for both a Tony award and a Pulitzer Prize.

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Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Comes To The Cobb Center 12/16-20, Tickets On Sale 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2009


As a 2009-2010 season special for Atlanta Broadway Series, Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre December 16-20, 2009. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

Billy Crystal Brings His Tony Winning 700 SUNDAYS To Selected Cities This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009


It was announced today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to six cities for limited engagements this fall, launching at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre September 8 - 17. The tour will also play Philadelphia, Dallas, Palm Beach, Miami and Atlanta. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

Bernadette Peters: 'A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares' Plays The Minskoff 11/9
by Eddie Varley - Aug 11, 2009


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS has announced the exciting news that Broadway star, Tony, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner, and long-time BC/EFA friend and Trustee Bernadette Peters will perform a special one night only concert 'Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares' on Monday, November 9 at 8 PM at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway).

Sands, Osnes & Winningham to Star in BONNIE & CLYDE at La Jolla Playhouse in November
by Robert Diamond - Jul 13, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Billy Crystal Brings His Tony Winning 700 SUNDAYS To Selected Cities This Fall
by Eddie Varley - Jun 24, 2009


It was announced today that Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to six cities for limited engagements this fall, launching at Washington, D.C.'s National Theatre September 8 - 17. The tour will also play Philadelphia, Dallas, Palm Beach, Miami and Atlanta. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009


The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.

HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2009


The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.

Tickets for McAnuff Led Stratford Fest. Featuring, 'Cyrano', Sorkin, WEST SIDE STORY & More On Sale
by Eddie Varley - Jan 10, 2009


The Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2009 season ? a playbill reflecting the Festival's commitment to producing the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, along with other classical theatre repertoire and the work of living playwrights is now offering tickets to the public.

Profiles Theatre's Midwest premiere of 'Great Falls'
by Chicago News Desk - Jan 1, 2009


Profiles Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed new comedy-drama Great Falls by Lee Blessing, directed by Profiles Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs January 15 - March 1, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway.

Profiles Theatre's Midwest premiere of 'Great Falls'
by Steve Leary - Dec 20, 2008


Profiles Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed new comedy-drama Great Falls by Lee Blessing, directed by Profiles Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs January 15 - March 1, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway.

Testa, Burgess, Fleshler, LeFevre, Ortlieb, Rosen & More Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Northwater Entertainment, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced the complete cast and design team for the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS. The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, GUYS AND DOLLS will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night is March 1, 2009.

Craig Bierko and Kate Jennings Grant Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Eddie Varley - Dec 2, 2008


Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced today that Craig Bierko (Tony Award nominee for The Music Man; Scary Movie 4) will star as 'Sky Masterson' and Kate Jennings Grant (Proof) will also star as 'Sarah Brown' in the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS.

Gilmore Girl's Lauren Graham to Star as Miss Adelaide in GUYS & DOLLS
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2008


LAUREN GRAHAM (Golden Globe Award nominee for 'Gilmore Girls') will appear as 'Miss Adelaide' opposite Oliver Platt's 'Nathan Detroit' in the new Broadway production of GUYS AND DOLLS.

Robert Cuccioli to Star in Geroge Street Playhouse's 'The Seafarer'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 13, 2008


George Street Playhouse continues their 35th season with the New Jersey premiere of Conor McPherson's Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated play, The Seafarer.

Oliver Platt to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS; Begins Previews February 2009
by Robert Diamond - Oct 8, 2008


A new production of GUYS AND DOLLS, directed by Tony-winner Des McAnuff will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. Opening Night is March 1.

'Men of Tortuga' Opens Profiles Theatre Season Oct 9th
by Steve Leary - Oct 5, 2008


Profiles Theatre opens its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed comedy-drama Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs October 9-December 7, 2008, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. Men of Tortuga will play for a limited engagement at Profiles through December 7, 2008 only and will not extend. The press opening is Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 8:00 p.m.

Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells: Oct 9th at Profiles
by Steve Leary - Sep 16, 2008


Profiles Theatre opens its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed comedy-drama Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs October 9-December 7, 2008, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. Men of Tortuga will play for a limited engagement at Profiles through December 7, 2008 only and will not extend.

Stratford Shakespeare Announces Complete Lineup To Include McAnuff, Racine, Sorkin and More
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008


The Stratford Shakespeare Festival announces its 2009 season - a playbill reflecting the Festival's commitment to producing the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, along with other classical theatre repertoire and the work of living playwrights.

McAnuff To Direct 'Guys and Dolls' On Broadway In Spring '09
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 29, 2008


Today it was announced that GUYS AND DOLLS will open on Broadway for the first time in 17 years in the spring of 2009 at a Nederlander Theatre to be announced. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, this production is the first joint Broadway project by director Des McAnuff and Sergio Trujillo since Jersey Boys.

Roust Theatre Presents 'Two Rooms' At Gene Frankel
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008


Roust Theatre Company presents 20th anniversary production of Lee Blessing's TWO ROOMS -- a penetrating political drama about hostage-taking in the Middle East which, despite the twenty intervening years, remains frighteningly relevant -- with previews to begin May 8 prior to its official opening May 11 at The Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in Manhattan.

Azaria & Simpson Set for Farnsworth Invention; Opens 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2007


Tony Award-nominee Hank Azaria stars as David Sarnoff, and Jimmi Simpson as Philo T. Farnsworth in Aaron Sorkin 's new American play about the advent of television, The Farnsworth Invention, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, opening on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 with previews beginning on Monday, October 15, 2007.

Sorkin to Pen Flaming Lips Musical; McAnuff Directs
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2007


Aaron Sorkin will collaborate with rock band The Flaming Lips for a stage musical based on the band's 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.'

Jersey Boys Announce Tour Cast; Begins December '06
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2006


The producers of JERSEY BOYS, winner of this year's Tony® Award for Best Musical, have announced the cast that will launch the National Tour in San Francisco.

Blessing's 'Two Rooms' Replaces 'After Ashley'
by Beau Higgins - Aug 1, 2006


Jersey Boys to Launch National Tour in San Francisco December 2006
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2006


The hit Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which has taken Broadway by storm, will launch a National Tour in San Francisco beginning in December, 2006. JERSEY BOYS, which opened to rave reviews on November 6, 2005, continues to set new weekly box office records at the August Wilson Theatre and has been among the top grossing shows on Broadway ever since.

A Walk in the Woods FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Walk in the Woods have there been?
A Walk in the Woods has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988, Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has A Walk in the Woods been nominated for?
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What awards has A Walk in the Woods been nominated for?
A Walk in the Woods has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for the BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards, recognizing the outstanding work of Lee Blessing. Additionally, the play was also nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, another highly esteemed accolade, again acknowledging the remarkable achievement of Lee Blessing. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that A Walk in the Woods has received in the theater industry.

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