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John Lithgow, Larry Kramer, Campbell Brown et al. Join Dustin Lance Black's '8' Reading on Broadway, 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2011


Academy, Tony and four-time Emmy Award nominee Bob Balaban; acclaimed 'White Collar' television star Matt Bomer; Emmy Award-winning journalist Campbell Brown; celebrated playwright and gay rights activist Larry Kramer; two-time Academy Award-nominated, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning, two-time Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow; Tony Award nominee and Broadway Impact Co-Founder Rory O'Malley; and Emmy Award winner and three-time Golden Globe Award nominee Bradley Whitford will appear in the world premiere of '8' on Broadway, joining the previously announced Anthony Edwards, Morgan Freeman, Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Lahti, Rob Reiner, Yeardley Smith and Marisa Tomei. The production is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which eliminated the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples in California.

Richard Thomas, S. Epatha Merkerson, et al. Set for Public Theatre's NEW WORKS NOW
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announces casting for the second week of the popular reading series, NEW WORK NOW!, running thru Sunday, September 18 in The Public's Martinson Theater (425 Lafayette Street). Casting for the free readings includes Donald Moffat, Richard Thomas, Michael Cristofer, Veanne Cox, Peter Francis James, Bill Heck, and S. Epatha Merkerson. All readings are free and open to the public and may be reserved by contacting the box office at (212) 967-7555.

John Lithgow, Larry Kramer, Campbell Brown et al. Join Dustin Lance Black's '8' Reading on Broadway, 9/19
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2011


Academy, Tony and four-time Emmy Award nominee Bob Balaban; acclaimed 'White Collar' television star Matt Bomer; Emmy Award-winning journalist Campbell Brown; celebrated playwright and gay rights activist Larry Kramer; two-time Academy Award-nominated, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning, two-time Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow; Tony Award nominee and Broadway Impact Co-Founder Rory O'Malley; and Emmy Award winner and three-time Golden Globe Award nominee Bradley Whitford will appear in the world premiere of '8' on Broadway, joining the previously announced Anthony Edwards, Morgan Freeman, Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Lahti, Rob Reiner, Yeardley Smith and Marisa Tomei. The production is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which eliminated the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples in California.

The Public Theater Announces New Work Now! In September, Kicks Off 9/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) starts the 2011-2012 season with the return of NEW WORK NOW!, the popular reading series that allows audiences an opportunity to experience new work by a diverse selection of established and emerging theater artists.

CYCLOPS, BIG BANK, et al. Set for 2011 NYMF; Full Line-Up Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2011


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced a full slate of musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their eighth annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 26th and continue through October 16th.

Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).

Town and Country Players Present BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Barn, 7/8 - 23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2011


If you feel it's for real, then theater lovers, you won't want to miss 'Bye Bye Birdie,' next up on the Town and Country Players stage. This summer musical blockbuster, with book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse, comes alive at the historic theatre, directed by Nancy Ridgeway, produced by John Zimmerman, with musical direction by Joe Nappi.

Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).

Town and Country Players Present BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Barn, 7/8 - 23
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2011


If you feel it's for real, then theater lovers, you won't want to miss 'Bye Bye Birdie,' next up on the Town and Country Players stage. This summer musical blockbuster, with book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse, comes alive at the historic theatre, directed by Nancy Ridgeway, produced by John Zimmerman, with musical direction by Joe Nappi.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 6/1-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2011


Asher Lev is a young Hassidic artist torn between his observant Jewish community and his need to create. His artistic genius threatens his relationship with his parents and community and weighs heavily on his conscience.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 6/1-26
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2011


Asher Lev is a young Hassidic artist torn between his observant Jewish community and his need to create. His artistic genius threatens his relationship with his parents and community and weighs heavily on his conscience.

Photo Flash: Beef & Boards' Jack Milo Stars in ATLAS SHRUGGED
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2011


Jack Milo may have graced the silver screen several times in the past 15 years, but he's currently in Indianapolis at a venue he's known even longer: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre.

A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


The Homecoming closes March 27, 2011, at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco).

Richard Easton Will Recite 'Bluebeard's Castle' for NY Phil, 3/18, 19, 22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011


Actor Richard Easton will make his New York Philharmonic debut reciting the prologue to Bluebeard's Castle, also known as The Bard's Poem, at the start of the New York Philharmonic's performances of Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle, March 18-19, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. He replaces Marthe Keller, who has withdrawn due to illness.

Richard Easton Will Recite 'Bluebeard's Castle' for NY Phil, 3/18, 19, 22
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2011


Actor Richard Easton will make his New York Philharmonic debut reciting the prologue to Bluebeard's Castle, also known as The Bard's Poem, at the start of the New York Philharmonic's performances of Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle, March 18-19, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. He replaces Marthe Keller, who has withdrawn due to illness.

A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Plays 3/3-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2011


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with a revival of Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter's most provocative play, The Homecoming, directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director and longtime Pinter collaborator Carey Perloff.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Perform John Mueller’s 50’s Dance Party
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Perform John Mueller’s 50’s Dance Party 3/2-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2011


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Perform John Mueller’s 50’s Dance Party
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 1, 2011


Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® brings to life dance-inducing, finger-snapping classic pop and rock 'n' roll with John Mueller's 50's Dance Party (March 2, 4, 5, and 6, 2011).

A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Plays 3/3-27
by Charlie Piane - Jan 24, 2011


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with a revival of Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter's most provocative play, The Homecoming, directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director and longtime Pinter collaborator Carey Perloff.

MAHATHIR, THE MUSICAL Hits Malaysia
by Molly Hagan - Oct 11, 2010


According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, Malaysia has a new hit musical whose subject is the country's former Prime Minister.

Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Zeta-Jones & Lansbury Play Last NIGHT MUSIC Performance; Show Re-Opens 7/13
by Robert Diamond - Jun 20, 2010


Tony, Grammy & Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch will return to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award-winning masterpiece A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Tony Award-winner Trevor Nunn.

2010 Tony Awards: Katie Finneran Wins 'Featured Actress in a Musical'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2010


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

It's Official! Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Starting 7/13
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2010


Tony, Grammy & Golden Globe Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony & Emmy Award winner Elaine Stritch will return to Broadway in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award-winning masterpiece A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Tony Award-winner Trevor Nunn.

The Country Wife FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Country Wife have there been?
The Country Wife has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1936, Broadway which opened in 1957 and Broadway which opened in 1965.
What Tony Awards has The Country Wife been nominated for?
Best Costume Design for Motley.
What awards has The Country Wife been nominated for?
The Country Wife has been nominated for the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards. Richard Easton received this nomination.
What awards has The Country Wife won?
The Country Wife has won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Richard Easton.

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