Abe Lincoln in Illinois Revival 1993 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: November 29, 1993
Closing: January 02, 1994

Abe Lincoln in Illinois - 1993 - Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Written by Robert E. Sherwood in 1938, Abe Lincoln in Illinois covers the life of Lincoln from his childhood through his final speech in Illinois before he left for Washington. His time spent as a backwoodsman, failed shopkeep and hard-luck senatorial candidate are all detailed, along with his romance with Mary Todd and his debates with Stephen A. Douglas. Lincoln's own words are used often, and Sherwood received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1939 for this show.

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Jeff McCarthy to Star in Barrington Stage Co.'s ALL MY SONS, 7/19 - 8/4
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2012


Barrington Stage Company, the award-winning theatre in downtown Pittsfield, under the leadership of Artistic Director, Julianne Boyd, and Managing Director, Tristan Wilson, presents Arthur Miller's landmark American drama ALL MY SONS, from July 19 through August 4

Geneva Carr, Frank Converse Lead WCP's Morning’s at Seven Reading 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2012


Casting is announced for "Morning's at Seven," a Script in Hand play reading of the Tony Award-winning comedy by Paul Osborn, at Westport Country Playhouse, on Monday, February 13, 7 p.m. Tickets to the one-night-only event are $15.

Geneva Carr, Frank Converse Lead WCP's Morning’s at Seven Reading 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2012


Casting is announced for "Morning's at Seven," a Script in Hand play reading of the Tony Award-winning comedy by Paul Osborn, at Westport Country Playhouse, on Monday, February 13, 7 p.m. Tickets to the one-night-only event are $15.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents THE OLD MASTERS, 1/29-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, present the U.S. premiere of The Old Masters by Simon Gray.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents THE OLD MASTERS, 1/29-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, present the U.S. premiere of The Old Masters by Simon Gray.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents THE OLD MASTERS, 1/29-2/13
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2010


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, present the U.S. premiere of The Old Masters by Simon Gray.

Jeremy McCarter to Host Public Forum Lecture Series at The Public this Season
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 27, 2010


This fall, The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director) will launch The Public Forum, an exciting new series of lectures, debates and conversations that showcase leading voices in the arts, politics and the media. Curated by Jeremy McCarter, a senior writer at Newsweek, Public Forum events are open to the general public. Tickets for the inaugural event can be purchased for $25 beginning Tuesday, October 5. Member tickets are on sale Tuesday, September 28.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Announces RENT For May 2010
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


Civic Theatre of Allentown's 82nd stage season has been finalized, and we're thrilled to officially announce that the biggest musical of the past 15 years is coming to Civic's stage. Civic will produce Rent in May of 2010, less than two years after the Broadway production closed a blockbuster run that placed it among the top ten longest-running shows in Broadway history.

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.

Saint Sebastian Players' 29th Season Presents A COLLECTION OF COLLECTIONS For 2009-10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 23, 2009


A collection of monologues, a collection of Chekhov short plays and a collection of nuns make up the Saint Sebastian Players' 29th season, as well as the company's annual Monologue Matchup Competition fundraiser.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Announces RENT For May 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009


Civic Theatre of Allentown's 82nd stage season has been finalized, and we're thrilled to officially announce that the biggest musical of the past 15 years is coming to Civic's stage. Civic will produce Rent in May of 2010, less than two years after the Broadway production closed a blockbuster run that placed it among the top ten longest-running shows in Broadway history.

Abe Lincoln in Illinois FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Abe Lincoln in Illinois have there been?
Abe Lincoln in Illinois has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1938, Off-Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1993 and Broadway which opened in 1993.
What Tony Awards has Abe Lincoln in Illinois been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Play for Gerald Gutierrez, Best Revival of a Play for Lincoln Center TheaterBest Revival of a Play for Andre Bishop and Best Revival of a Play for Bernard Gersten.
What awards has Abe Lincoln in Illinois been nominated for?
Abe Lincoln in Illinois has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, the play's writer, Robert E. Sherwood, was nominated for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. These nominations recognize the excellence and impact of Abe Lincoln in Illinois in the theater industry.
What awards has Abe Lincoln in Illinois won?
Abe Lincoln in Illinois has won the Outstanding Revival of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, Robert E. Sherwood, the playwright of the show, received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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