A Lesson From Aloes 1980 - Articles Page 2

Opened: November 17, 1980
Closing: February 08, 1981

A Lesson From Aloes - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

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A psychological mystery of survival and politics, this award-winning play is considered by many to be Fugard's masterpiece.



Set in apartheid-era South Africa, Aloes shows how a nation's ideology creates an atmosphere that is either nurturing or poisonous. At what point does personal survival outweigh social justice? What happens to a friendship undermined by fear and paranoia? What can be done when mere existence is considered an act of treason?

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Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

Fugard's COMING HOME Announced For Berkeley Rep Upcoming Season, Previews 1/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2009


Today, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the seventh play selected for its upcoming season: the West Coast premiere of Coming Home by Athol Fugard completes a bold slate that already features four world premieres, a West Coast premiere from Tony Kushner, and a holiday show starring the grandchild of Charlie Chaplin.

A Lesson From Aloes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Lesson From Aloes have there been?
A Lesson From Aloes has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980 and Broadway which opened in 1980.
What Tony Awards has A Lesson From Aloes been nominated for?
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What awards has A Lesson From Aloes been nominated for?
A Lesson From Aloes has been nominated for several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has A Lesson From Aloes won?
A Lesson From Aloes has won the Best Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards.

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