Joe Turner's Come and Gone 1988 - Articles Page 5

Opened: March 27, 1988
Closing: June 26, 1988

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Joe Turner's Come and Gone - 1988 - Broadway Articles Page 5

The Castillo Theatre Announces Mr. Hirsch Died Yesterday, Opens 1/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2011


The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) held the first full cast rehearsal today for Fred Newman's MR. HIRSCH DIED YESTERDAY, which runs Friday, January 21 to Sunday, February 20 with an official press preview on Thursday, January 20. Directed by Woodie King, Jr. (founder and producing director of the New Federal Theatre).

The Castillo Theatre Announces Mr. Hirsch Died Yesterday, Opens 1/21
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 16, 2011


The Castillo Theatre (Dan Friedman, artistic director, Diane Stiles, managing director) held the first full cast rehearsal today for Fred Newman's MR. HIRSCH DIED YESTERDAY, which runs Friday, January 21 to Sunday, February 20 with an official press preview on Thursday, January 20. Directed by Woodie King, Jr. (founder and producing director of the New Federal Theatre).

TV Closing Night Flashback: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2011


Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opened on November 4 at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway 111 West 44 Street and Broadway Beat was there to talk to the cast!

Photo Coverage: The Acting Company, Grammer, Lansbury et al. Honor Gersten, Viola
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 24, 2010


On Monday, November 22, Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) received the John Houseman Award for his work at Lincoln Center and as Joseph Papp's Associate Producer of The New York Shakespeare Festival (NYSF) at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), was also honored with the Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award for his leadership and advocacy in the fight against AIDS. Kelsey Grammer and Patti LuPone entertained as Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Elizabeth Wilson, Campbell Scott, Dana Ivey, Shubert's Philip Smith and Robert Wankel, Jujamcyn's Paul Libin, Equity's Nick Wyman, The Actors Fund's Joe Benecasa and The Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin and more joined the salute. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

LuPone, Grammer et al. Honor Gersten, Viola at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala, 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2010


Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) will receive the John Houseman Award for his work at Lincoln Center and as Joseph Papp's Associate Producer of The New York Shakespeare Festival (NYSF) at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala on Monday, November 22 at The Pierre Hotel, New York City. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), will also be honored with the Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award for his leadership and advocacy in the fight against AIDS. Kelsey Grammer and Patti LuPone will entertain as Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Elizabeth Wilson, Campbell Scott, Dana Ivey, Shubert's Philip Smith and Robert Wankel, Jujamcyn's Paul Libin, Equity's Nick Wyman, The Actors Fund's Joe Benecasa and The Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin join the salute.

LuPone, Grammer et al. Honor Gersten, Viola at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala, 11/22
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2010


Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer of Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) will receive the John Houseman Award for his work at Lincoln Center and as Joseph Papp's Associate Producer of The New York Shakespeare Festival (NYSF) at The Acting Company's Masquerade Gala on Monday, November 22 at The Pierre Hotel, New York City. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), will also be honored with the Joan Warburg Humanitarian Award for his leadership and advocacy in the fight against AIDS. Kelsey Grammer and Patti LuPone will entertain as Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Elizabeth Wilson, Campbell Scott, Dana Ivey, Shubert's Philip Smith and Robert Wankel, Jujamcyn's Paul Libin, Equity's Nick Wyman, The Actors Fund's Joe Benecasa and The Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin join the salute.

TV: Opening Night of WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Robert Diamond - Nov 5, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opened last night November 4 at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway 111 West 44 Street and Broadway Beat was there to talk to the cast!

Photo Coverage: WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 5, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opened last night (November 4) at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway (111 West 44 Street) and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

Photo Coverage: WOMEN ON A VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Nov 5, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opened last night November 4 at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway 111 West 44 Street and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

TV: Sneak Peek at WOMEN ON THE VERGE... On Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 3, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opens tomorrow night (November 4) at 6:45pm at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway (111 West 44 Street).

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Opens Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodovar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher opens tomorrow night (November 4) at 6:45pm at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway (111 West 44 Street).

LCT Postpones WOMEN ON THE VERGE Pre-Performance Talk 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 26, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater has announced the postponement of the opening talk of their Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers.

Lincoln Center Holds Pre-Performance Talk for WOMEN ON THE VERGE, 10/28
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, opens its 12th season on Thursday (October 28) at 6 pm with a pre-performance talk with Jeffrey Lane (book), David Yazbek (music) and Bartlett Sher (director), the co-creators of the new musical, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

LCT's Platform Series To Feature A FREE MAN OF COLOR Creators & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, opens its 12th season with two pre-performance talks with the creators of its two new productions - Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and A Free Man of Color.

Previews Begin Tomorrow For WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 7, 2010


Previews begin Friday, October 8, at 8pm at the Belasco Theater (111 West 44th street) for Lincoln Center Theater's production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodovar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher.

Rabe, Jennings, Martin et al. Back for MERCHANT on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2010


Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Al Pacino's star power has earned The Merchant of Venice the winners spot for the fall's highest advance generating show. The production, which opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 7, 2010, has reportedly taken in approximately $4M, beating out all incoming fall plays and musicals.

Justin Guarini Joins LCT's WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Justin Guarini will join de'Adre Aziza, Laura Benanti, Danny Burstein, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Beth Peil and Sherie Rene Scott in the cast of its upcoming production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher.

Justin Guarini Joins WOMEN ON THE VERGE; Full Cast Set
by Robert Diamond - Aug 19, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Justin Guarini will join de'Adre Aziza, Laura Benanti, Danny Burstein, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Beth Peil and Sherie Rene Scott in the cast of its upcoming production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher. This world premiere production will begin previews on Saturday, October 2 at 8pm and open on Thursday, November 4 at 6:45pm on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street).

Laura Benanti Joins LuPone, Scott & Stokes Mitchell et al. in LCT's 'WOMEN ON THE VERGE'
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 4, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Laura Benanti will join de'Adre Aziza, Danny Burstein, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Beth Peil and Sherie Rene Scott in the cast of its upcoming production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher. This world premiere production will begin previews on Saturday, October 2 at 8pm and open on Thursday, November 4 at 6:45pm on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street).

Shakespeare in the Park Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, in repertory June 9-August 1.

Stokes, LuPone, Scott & More to Star in WOMEN ON THE VERGE - Full Cast Announced!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 26, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that de'Adre Aziza, Danny Burstein, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Patti LuPone, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Beth Peil and Sherie Rene Scott will be featured in its upcoming production of the new musical WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, with a book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher. This world premiere production will begin previews on Saturday, October 2 at 8pm and open on Thursday, November 4 at 6:45pm on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street).

Revival of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Ends Run at Young Vic Theatre, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010


London's Young Vic Theatre will present a revival of August Wilson's 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone', directed by the Young Vic's Artistic Director David Lan.

Juilliard School's Drama Division Announces its 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2010


Juilliard's Drama Division presents a series of fully-staged productions during the 2010-2011 season featuring students in their fourth and final year of acting training at Juilliard.

RIALTO CHATTER: Brian Stokes Mitchell Joining WOMEN ON THE VERGE?
by Robert Diamond - Jun 15, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com has learned from a reliable source that Tony-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is in final contract negotiations and is fully expected to join WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. All offers are said to be out to Sherie Rene Scott and other performers (that they are keeping under tabs) and a full casting announcement is expected in the coming days.

Lindo Leads Young Vic Revival of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE; Through 3 July
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2010


August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose work includes Fences, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Piano Lesson.

Joe Turner's Come and Gone FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Joe Turner's Come and Gone have there been?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988 and Broadway which opened in 2009.
What Tony Awards has Joe Turner's Come and Gone been nominated for?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone has been nominated for two Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Lloyd Richards.
What awards has Joe Turner's Come and Gone been nominated for?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. It was also nominated for Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lloyd Richards. In addition, it received a nomination for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for August Wilson. Lastly, it was nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Scott Bradley.
What awards has Joe Turner's Come and Gone won?
Joe Turner's Come and Gone has won several awards, including the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. It also received recognition at the Drama Desk Awards, with Lloyd Richards winning the Outstanding Director - Play award and August Wilson winning the Outstanding New Play award. Additionally, Scott Bradley received the Outstanding Set Design award for his work on the show.

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