Burn This 1987 - Articles Page 7

Ages: 13+
Opened: October 14, 1987
Closing: October 29, 1988

Burn This - 1987 - Broadway History , Info & More

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"Burn This" is a powerful drama written by Lanford Wilson that premiered in 1987. The story unfolds in the bohemian art world of downtown New York City in the 1980s. It centers around Anna, a dancer grappling with grief after the death of a close friend, and Pale, a volatile restaurant owner with a hidden past. Their chance encounter ignites a passionate and intense connection, laced with raw emotions and unspoken desires. The play explores themes of loss, love, and the complexities of human relationships.



"Burn This" garnered critical praise for its raw and honest portrayal of human connection. The play delves into the characters' vulnerabilities and the challenges they face, creating a captivating and emotionally charged experience for audiences.

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Academy of Music Welcomes LES MISERABLES Tour, 1/4-15
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2010


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables are now on sale for the premiere Philadelphia engagement at the Academy of Music beginning Jan. 4 - 15. The Philadelphia engagement will mark the first official stop on the multi-city national tour. The all new production of Les Misérables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. The press opening is Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 pm.

Tix Now On Sale For Boston Run of ROCK OF AGES 10/6-17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2010


The five-time Tony Award®-nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES will be rocking Boston's Colonial Theatre for a limited two-week engagement October 6 - 17, 2010.

Tix Now On Sale For Boston Run of ROCK OF AGES 10/6-17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2010


The five-time Tony Award®-nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES will be rocking Boston's Colonial Theatre for a limited two-week engagement October 6 - 17, 2010.

Tix Now On Sale For Boston Run of ROCK OF AGES 10/6-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010


The five-time Tony Award®-nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES will be rocking Boston's Colonial Theatre for a limited two-week engagement October 6 - 17, 2010.

Fonda, Lithgow, Dukakis Set for Plays at Mark Taper Forum
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2010


The 2011 Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum season was announced today by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. Stellar actors such as Jane Fonda, John Lithgow and Olympia Dukakis will be featured in plays by Moisés Kaufman, John Lithgow and Morris Panych, respectively, plus works by Lanford Wilson and Theresa Rebeck will be presented in the Taper's 44th season at the Los Angeles Music Center.

DCA Announces 2011 Broadway Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2010


Denver Center Attractions has announced a high-spirited season of Broadway hits headed to Denver. The 2011 season, generously supported by United Airlines and Vectra Bank, features hits straight from Broadway-including the 2009 Best Musical Tony Award winner BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner NEXT TO NORMAL.

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO Concert To Feature BILLY ELLIOT, SHREK Casts & More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2010


Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the annual BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT AT TASTE OF CHICAGO, a fantastic, FREE event on Monday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park (235 S. Columbus Drive).

Broadway In Chicago Announces Free Concert at Taste Featuring the Best of B'way
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2010


Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the annual BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT AT TASTE OF CHICAGO, a fantastic, FREE event on Monday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park (235 S. Columbus Drive).

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO Concert To Feature BILLY ELLIOT, SHREK Casts & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010


Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the annual BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT AT TASTE OF CHICAGO, a fantastic, FREE event on Monday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park (235 S. Columbus Drive).

A Noise Within Closes AWAKE AND SING! by Clifford Odets, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW) ends run of AWAKE AND SING!, an American classic by CLIFFORD ODETS, Sunday, May 23, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, March 13), directed by Andrew J. Traister. Featuring veteran actor Len Lesser (Jacob), who is well known to contemporary audiences at Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' and highly regarded ANW Resident Artists Deborah Strang (Bessie Berger) and Joel Swetow (Myron Berger), the play also features Alan Blumenfeld (Uncle Morty), Molly Leland (Hennie Berger), David Lengel (Sam Feinschreiber), Daniel Reichert (Moe Axelrod), Adam Silver (Ralph Berger) and Alan Waserman (Schlosser).

Knitting Factory Brooklyn Announces Their Upcoming Shows and Events
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010


The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. Below is an account of the New York club's first years, written by company founder Michael Dorf.

Knitting Factory Brooklyn Announces Their Upcoming Shows and Events
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2010


The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. Below is an account of the New York club's first years, written by company founder Michael Dorf.

Knitting Factory Brooklyn Presents The Great Muppet Caper Sing-A-Long, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. On May 2nd, it will present The Great Muppet Caper Sing-A-Long.

Knitting Factory Brooklyn Announces Their Upcoming Shows and Events
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. Below is an account of the New York club's first years, written by company founder Michael Dorf.

Knitting Factory Brooklyn Announces Their Upcoming Shows and Events
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. Below is an account of the New York club's first years, written by company founder Michael Dorf.

Knitting Factory Brooklyn Announces Their Upcoming Shows and Events
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2010


The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. Below is an account of the New York club's first years, written by company founder Michael Dorf.

Knitting Factory Brooklyn Announces Their Upcoming Shows and Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2010


The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. Below is an account of the New York club's first years, written by company founder Michael Dorf.

Lincoln Mercury to Sponsor '10-'11 Broadway in Detroit Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2010


Nederlander Detroit has announced that the Southeastern Michigan Lincoln Mercury Dealers will sponsor the 2010-2011 Broadway in Detroit season. All engagements will be at the Fisher Theatre, except for Mary Poppins which will play at the Detroit Opera House.

Schiff & Wright to Star in Broadway Revival of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


Producers Phil Monat, T. Richard Fitzgerald and Randall L. Wreghitt announced today that TALLEY'S FOLLY, the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson (Burn This, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead) will have its first-ever Broadway revival as part of the 2010-2011 Season. The production will begin previews in spring 2011, with exact dates and a theater to be announced.

A Noise Within Presents AWAKE AND SING! 3/20 - 5/23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW) presents AWAKE AND SING!, an American classic by Clifford Odet, opening Saturday, March 20 and closing Sunday, May 23, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, March 13), directed by Andrew J. Traister. Featuring veteran actor Len Lesser (Jacob), who is well known to contemporary audiences at Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' and highly regarded ANW Resident Artists Deborah Strang (Bessie Berger) and Joel Swetow (Myron Berger), the play also features Alan Blumenfeld (Uncle Morty), Molly Leland (Hennie Berger), David Lengel (Sam Feinschreiber), Daniel Reichert (Moe Axelrod), Adam Silver (Ralph Berger) and Alan Waserman (Schlosser).

A Noise Within Presents AWAKE AND SING! by Clifford Odets - Opens March 20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW) presents AWAKE AND SING!, an American classic by CLIFFORD ODETS, opening Saturday, March 20 and closing Sunday, May 23, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, March 13), directed by Andrew J. Traister. Featuring veteran actor Len Lesser (Jacob), who is well known to contemporary audiences at Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' and highly regarded ANW Resident Artists Deborah Strang (Bessie Berger) and Joel Swetow (Myron Berger), the play also features Alan Blumenfeld (Uncle Morty), Molly Leland (Hennie Berger), David Lengel (Sam Feinschreiber), Daniel Reichert (Moe Axelrod), Adam Silver (Ralph Berger) and Alan Waserman (Schlosser).

Broadway Across America Announces 2010-2011 Fort Lauderdale Season
by Beau Higgins - Mar 19, 2010


From the theatrical madness of 'Young Frankenstein' that only a Mel Brooks could produce, to the depths of passionate emotion evoked by such legendary musicals as 'Les Misérables' and 'West Side Story,' announced by Broadway Across America for subscription season 2010-2011 are a mix of six (6) musical hits that will also include such current Broadway show-stoppers as 'HAIR,' the dance excitement of 'Burn The Floor,' and the fast-moving '80s rocker 'Rock of Ages' presented by Florida Theatrical Association at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

WHITE CHRISTMAS Replaces GOD OF CARNAGE for Bway in Chicago '10-'11 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 19, 2010


Broadway In Chicago has announced the complete 2010/2011 Broadway In Chicago Season Series. Instead of the previously announced GOD OF CARNAGE, Broadway in Chicago will instead present Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, in addition to the previously announced schedule.

Broadway in Detroit Announces Their 2010-2011 Season Subscription
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2010


Prepare to be swept away by the magic and music of Broadway! Nederlander Detroit announced today that the Tony® Award-winning Mary Poppins will headline the 2010-2011 Broadway In Detroit Subscription Season.

Eric Roberts to Star in Roger Corman's SHARKTOPUS
by TV News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts will star in the highly anticipated new Syfy Saturday Original Movie Sharktopus, produced by cult movie legend Roger Corman, scheduled to premiere later in 2010.

Burn This FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Burn This have there been?
Burn This has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1987, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002 and Broadway which opened in 2019.
What awards has Burn This been nominated for?
Burn This has been nominated for several awards. John Lee Beatty was nominated for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards, and Eric Roberts was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards. These nominations recognize the outstanding work of both Beatty and Roberts in their respective categories.
What awards has Burn This won?
Burn This has won several awards, including the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for John Lee Beatty and the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Eric Roberts.

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