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Opened: February 20, 1980
Closing: November 18, 1980

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Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse Sets 2014-15 Season: SLIP/SHOT, HUMBLE BOY & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2014


Seattle Public Theater (SPT) at the Bathhouse has announced its 2014-15 Mainstage season featuring two Pacific Northwest premieres and a world premiere play penned by a Gregory Award winning playwright.

Puzzle Piece Theatre Presents TALLEY'S FOLLEY, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2013


90 Macomb Place Mt. Clemens, MI in the heart of downtown. The production will play tonight, October 11th-27th with performances taking place Today and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the theatre's website www.puzzlestage.org or reservations can be placed by calling the theatre at 313-303-8019.

Puzzle Piece Theatre to Present TALLEY'S FOLLEY, 10/11-27
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 16, 2013


90 Macomb Place Mt. Clemens, MI in the heart of downtown. The production will play October 11th-27th with performances taking place Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the theatre's website www.puzzlestage.org or reservations can be placed by calling the theatre at 313-303-8019.

Festival Stage of Winston-Salem Announces 2013-14 Season
by Kelsey Denette - May 8, 2013


Resident professional theatre company Festival Stage of Winston-Salem will return to downtown's Hanesbrands Theatre for its fourth season in 2013-14, presenting Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers Oct. 18-Nov. 3; Driving Miss Daisy Feb. 7-23; and the romantic comedy Talley's Folly May 2-18.

TALLEY'S FOLLY Begins Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 30, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) production of Lanford Wilson's Talley's Folly will conclude its limited engagement on May 12, 2013 at 2:00PM. The Pulitzer Prize winning play stars Danny Burstein as "Matt Friedman" and Sarah Paulson as "Sally Talley", directed by Michael Wilson.

Roundabout Extends TALLEY'S FOLLY Through May 12
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced a one-week extension of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, starring Danny Burstein as "Matt Friedman" and Sarah Paulson as "Sally Talley", directed by Michael Wilson. The limited engagement has been extended to May 12, 2013 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation Cancels TALLEY'S FOLLY
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2013


The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation has cancelled its production of TALLEY'S FOLLY in the Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre originally scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2013. The theatre hopes to reschedule the series again next season.

TALLEY'S FOLLY to Kick Off 'Classic Contemporary American Plays' Series, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013


The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation presents TALLEY'S FOLLY in the Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013.

From the Artistic Director: TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Feb 4, 2013


Talley's Folly, written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Michael Wilson begins performances this week.

Photo Coverage: TALLEY'S FOLLY Cast Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - Jan 11, 2013


Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, directed by Michael Wilson, feature Danny Burstein as 'Matt Friedman' and Sarah Paulson as 'Sally Talley.' Performances begin on February 8, 2013 and opening night is March 5, 2013 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement through April 28, 2013. THe cast and creative team met the press today and you can check out photo coverage from the event below!

BWW Reviews: TALLEY'S FOLLY Brings Romance to Florida Rep
by Justin Cowan - Dec 2, 2012


If an evening of quiet laughter, tears, and sweet romance is what you're looking for, then the Florida Rep's current offering of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Talley's Folly is for you. Set in 1944 rural Missouri, Talley's Folly tells the story of Sally Talley (Rachel Burttram) and Matt Friedman (Chris Clavelli), two unmarried and middle-aged lovers who are reunited one summer evening after a 7 day courtship that occurred one year prior.

Tickets Go On Sale Today for TALLEY'S FOLLY, Starring Danny Burstein and Sarah Paulson
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 12, 2012


Tickets go on sale today for Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, directed by Michael Wilson, feature Danny Burstein as "Matt Friedman" and Sarah Paulson as "Sally Talley."

Danny Burstein and Sarah Paulson Set to Lead TALLEY'S FOLLY; Opens 3/5 at Laura Pels Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced the cast for the new production of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, directed by Michael Wilson. Talley's Folly will feature Danny Burstein as "Matt Friedman" and Sarah Paulson as "Sally Talley."

Unicorn Theatre & Kansas City Actors Theatre Co-Produce GOD OF CARNAGE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2011


After last season's highly successful and critically acclaimed co-production of Conor McPherson's The Seafarer, Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces again to produce the 2009 Tony Award Winner for Best Play, God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.

Unicorn Theatre & Kansas City Actors Theatre Co-Produce GOD OF CARNAGE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2011


After last season's highly successful and critically acclaimed co-production of Conor McPherson's The Seafarer, Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces again to produce the 2009 Tony Award Winner for Best Play, God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.

Infamous Commonwealth Theatre Presents SACRIFICE, 6/11-7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2011


Infamous Commonwealth Theatre (ICT) opens the second production of their 2011 season dedicated to the topic Sacrifice with Lanford Wilson's Fifth of July directed by Edward Morgan.

Infamous Commonwealth Theatre Presents SACRIFICE, 6/11-7/10
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2011


Infamous Commonwealth Theatre (ICT) opens the second production of their 2011 season dedicated to the topic Sacrifice with Lanford Wilson's Fifth of July directed by Edward Morgan.

Broadway Lights to Dim in Memory of Lanford Wilson Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2011


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson who passed away on March 24th at age 73.

Playwright Lanford Wilson Dies at 73
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2011


Broadway playwright Lanford Wilson passed away this morning, March 24. He was 73 years old. Considered one of the founders of the Off-Off-Broadway theater movement, Wilson received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1980, was elected in 2001 to the Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2004 was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Presents Reading of Lanford Wilson's TALLEY'S FOLLY, 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011


Civic Theatre of Allentown will present a free reading of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, TALLEY'S FOLLY, Saturday, February 26 at 2 pm on the stage at Civic's 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th Street in Allentown. TALLEY'S FOLLY is the second in Lanford Wilson's acclaimed trilogy that includes FIFTH OF JULY. FIFTH is currently enjoying a full production at Civic Theatre. The production of FIFTH opens on Thursday, February 24 and runs through March 5.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with BURN THIS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2011


The passionate modern classic, 'Burn This' by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lanford Wilson, has now begun rehearsals under the direction of Nicholas Martin. Previews for 'Burn This' at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum are March 23 - May 1, 2011, with opening set for April 3. The cast includes, in alphabetical order, Brooks Ashmanskas, Ken Barnett, Zabryna Guevara and Adam Rothenberg.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Presents Reading of Lanford Wilson's TALLEY'S FOLLY, 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2011


Civic Theatre of Allentown will present a free reading of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, TALLEY'S FOLLY, Saturday, February 26 at 2 pm on the stage at Civic's 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th Street in Allentown. TALLEY'S FOLLY is the second in Lanford Wilson's acclaimed trilogy that includes FIFTH OF JULY. FIFTH is currently enjoying a full production at Civic Theatre. The production of FIFTH opens on Thursday, February 24 and runs through March 5.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Presents Reading of Lanford Wilson's TALLEY'S FOLLY, 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2011


Civic Theatre of Allentown will present a free reading of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, TALLEY'S FOLLY, Saturday, February 26 at 2 pm on the stage at Civic's 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th Street in Allentown. TALLEY'S FOLLY is the second in Lanford Wilson's acclaimed trilogy that includes FIFTH OF JULY. FIFTH is currently enjoying a full production at Civic Theatre. The production of FIFTH opens on Thursday, February 24 and runs through March 5.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Presents Reading of Lanford Wilson's TALLEY'S FOLLY, 2/26
by Meghan Schuler - Feb 21, 2011


Civic Theatre of Allentown will present a free reading of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, TALLEY'S FOLLY, Saturday, February 26 at 2 pm on the stage at Civic's 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th Street in Allentown. TALLEY'S FOLLY is the second in Lanford Wilson's acclaimed trilogy that includes FIFTH OF JULY. FIFTH is currently enjoying a full production at Civic Theatre. The production of FIFTH opens on Thursday, February 24 and runs through March 5.

Unicorn Theatre & KC Actors Theatre Co-Produce The Seafarer, Previews 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces to take on Conor McPherson's thrilling new Irish comedy, The Seafarer. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, and the only collaboration in Kansas City this year between two local professional theater companies.

Talley's Folly FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Talley's Folly have there been?
Talley's Folly has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1986 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2013.
What Tony Awards has Talley's Folly been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Direction of a Play for Marshall W. MasonBest Lighting Design for Dennis Parichy and Best Scenic Design for John Lee Beatty.
What Tony Awards has Talley's Folly won?
Best Direction of a Play for Marshall W. Mason, Best Lighting Design for Dennis Parichy, Best Scenic Design for John Lee Beatty, .
What awards has Talley's Folly been nominated for?
Talley's Folly has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Marshall W. Mason, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Dennis Parichy, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lanford Wilson, Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for John Lee Beatty, Best Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Lee Beatty, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Dennis Parichy, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Lanford Wilson.
What awards has Talley's Folly won?
Talley's Folly has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Marshall W. Mason was awarded Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, while Dennis Parichy won Outstanding Lighting Design at the same awards. Lanford Wilson received the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. John Lee Beatty won Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Dennis Parichy also won the Lighting Design award at The Hewes Awards. Additionally, Talley's Folly was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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