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Opened: October 3, 1968
Closing: January 31, 1970

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jane Alexander, et al. to Lead TNT Films
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 23, 2011


TNT is launching Mystery Movie Night, which will feature original films on the network. Recently announced leads include Mark-Paul Gosselaar joining the previously announced Carla Gugino in 'Hide,' which is based on the novel penned by Lisa Gardner of the same name.

Ten Years After: Remembering Circle Players' ASSASSINS and 9/11
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 8, 2011


In the days that followed the 9/11 attacks, Circle leaders and members of the Assassins production team were forced to consider closing the show (included in Sondheim's musical is the character of Samuel Byck, an unsuccessful presidential assassin who talks vividly about flying an airplane into the White House to kill President Richard Nixon in 1968. As Circle leaders discussed whether to shutter the show for a weekend, or to cancel the remaining three weeks of the show's run, the show's cast members debated whether or not they could justify to themselves, their friends and their families their own decision to continue with the show in the days just after the deadliest attack ever on American soil.

Nominations Now Open For $5000 Zelda Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2011


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has opened the nomination process for The Zelda Fichandler Award, which awards an unrestricted grant of $5000 to an outstanding director or choreographer making an exceptional contribution to the national arts landscape through theatre work in a region.

Ruskin Group Theatre's A MEMORY OF TWO MONDAYS Closes
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2011


Arthur Miller's autobiographical play will be staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited time. The play elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together.

Nominations Now Open For $5000 Zelda Fichandler Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2011


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has opened the nomination process for The Zelda Fichandler Award, which awards an unrestricted grant of $5000 to an outstanding director or choreographer making an exceptional contribution to the national arts landscape through theatre work in a region.

Ruskin Group Theatre Co. Presents A MEMORY OF TWO MONDAYS 6/10-7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2011


Arthur Miller's autobiographical play will be staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited time. The play elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together.

Ruskin Group Theatre Co. Presents A MEMORY OF TWO MONDAYS 6/10-7/25
by Charlie Piane - May 12, 2011


Arthur Miller's autobiographical play will be staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited time. The play elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together.

BEYOND THE RAINBOW, COCO'S DIARY Included in History Theatre's 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2011


History Theatre announces its 34th season filled with epic stories: from the tumultuous life of the resilient Judy Garland, to the sweet yet seemingly daunting adventure of being thirteen year old Coco Irvine. From a war that tore our nation apart, to a year filled with unprecedented social upheaval. Returning favorites bookend the season which includes two world premieres and a Minnesota preimere.

Highline Ballroom Announces Their Schedule Of Upcoming Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2011


Highline Ballroom is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue.

Shelterbelt Presents My Occasion of Sin and Nobody Gets Paid 4/22-5/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2011


Shelterbelt Theatre is proud to present two premiere productions by Native Omaha playwrights, My Occasion of Sin by Monica Bauer and late night offering, Nobody Gets Paid by Ellen Struve.

Dan Amboyer Joins Alexander in WILLIAM AND KATE Film
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2011


According to Deadline.com,Dan Amboyer will join previously announced Jane Alexander in 'William and Kate: A Royal Love Story' for the Hallmark Channel. The film, which chronicles the couple's time together, features a script by Linda Yellen.

Jane Alexander Set for WILLIAM AND KATE Film
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2011


According to the Hollywood Reporter, Tony winner Jane Alexander is set to play Queen Elizabeth II in 'William and Kate: A Royal Love Story' for the Hallmark Channel. The film, which chronicles the couple's time together, features a scrit by Linda Yellen.

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Shelterbelt Presents My Occasion of Sin and Nobody Gets Paid 4/22-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011


Shelterbelt Theatre is proud to present two premiere productions by Native Omaha playwrights, My Occasion of Sin by Monica Bauer and late night offering, Nobody Gets Paid by Ellen Struve.

Berkeley Rep Announces Main Season Including Rita Moreno and RED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 9, 2011


As two shows seen on its stage rock Broadway, one extends its stay off Broadway, and another just wrapped a local run that grabbed national headlines, Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces a new year of exhilarating plays.

MTC Announces Lineup for Ernst C. Stiefel 7@7 Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2011


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce Manhattan Theatre Club's lineup for the Ernst C. Stiefel "7@7" Reading Series. The readings kick off Monday, February 28 and will be held on consecutive Mondays through April 11.

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

MTC Announces Lineup for Ernst C. Stiefel 7@7 Reading Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce Manhattan Theatre Club's lineup for the Ernst C. Stiefel "7@7" Reading Series. The readings kick off Monday, February 28 and will be held on consecutive Mondays through April 11.

B.B. Kings Blues Club Announces Upcoming Shows and Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036

Museum Of The Moving Image Announces Events For Grand Reopening
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2011


Rochelle Slovin, Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced the complete schedule for the screenings and programs that will celebrate the grand re-opening of America's only museum dedicated to film, television, and digital media.

Museum Of The Moving Image Announces Events For Grand Reopening
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010


Rochelle Slovin, Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced the complete schedule for the screenings and programs that will celebrate the grand re-opening of America's only museum dedicated to film, television, and digital media.

NECINC Announces Director Change in WITH AARON'S ARMS AROUND ME & THE MIRE 12/3-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.

Negro Ensemble Company Presents Two Plays by Sophia Romma, Closes 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.

NECINC Announces Director Change in WITH AARON'S ARMS AROUND ME & THE MIRE 12/3-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010


Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance. Both plays deal with eternal themes of intolerance from an émigré's perspective. Performances are December 3 to 19 at Cherry Lane Theatre (Studio Theatre), 38 Commerce Street. Since our notice of November 2, there has been a change of directors on one of the plays. Now both one-acts will be directed by Negro Ensemble Company's Artistic Director, Charles Weldon.

Negro Ensemble Company Presents Two Plays by Sophia Romma 12/3-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010


Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.

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The Great White Hope - 1968 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1969 Drama Desk Awards Oustanding Performance Jane Alexander
1969 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director Edwin Sherin
1969 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Performance James Earl Jones
1969 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Edwin Sherin
1969 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Howard Sackler
1969 Theatre World Awards Performance Jane Alexander
1969 Theatre World Awards Performance Marlene Warfield
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play James Earl Jones
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Jane Alexander
1969 Tony Awards Best Play Howard Sackler

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