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Opened: November 18, 1996
Closing: April 20, 1997

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Meet the Cast of THE ICEMAN COMETH- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018


The Iceman Cometh begins previews tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Six Composer-Librettist Teams Selected for Fort Worth Opera's Diverse 2018 Showcase
by Julie Musbach - Mar 16, 2018


Fort Worth Opera (FWOpera) announced today the names of the six composer and librettist teams whose unpublished works have been selected for the company's sixth annual, critically-acclaimed new works series, Frontiers - funded in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Held during the final week of the 2018 FWOpera Festival, these selected pieces will be presented in two separate showcases of three works each on Wednesday, May 2 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, and Thursday, May 3 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, on the stage of Bass Performance Hall. Featuring 20-minute excerpts of each selected piece, these brand-new operas will be sung by artists from the 2018 FWOpera Festival with piano accompaniment.

Photo Throwback: Nathan Lane Stars in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM in 1996
by Walter McBride - Mar 13, 2018


Take a look back into BroadwayWorld's archives with this throwback from when Nathan Lane starred in Forum in 1996! Check out the photos below!

Broadway By Design: Scott Pask and Sarah Laux Bring THE BAND'S VISIT from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2018


In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Scott Pask and Sarah Laux, who acted as scenic and costume designers for Broadway's moving new musical, The Band's Visit.

Mark Rylance-Led FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2017


The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance, begins tonight, December 5, 2017 in advance of an opening night on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Meet the Royal Company of FARINELLI AND THE KING, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Dec 17, 2017


The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance, opens tonight, December 17, 2017 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). The production plays a strictly limited engagement for 16 weeks only through Sunday, March 25, 2018. Scroll down to learn more about the company, plus watch a trailer for the show!

Ed Asner and Kate Burton To Star In THE SOAP MYTH East Coast Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2017


Seven time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner and three time Emmy Award and Tony Award-nominee Kate Burton will star in a two-week East Coast tour of concert readings of Jeff Cohen's play The Soap Myth. The readings, which will be directed by Pam Berlin and will also feature Ned Eisenberg & Blair Baker, will serve as a tribute to International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The tour will begin on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Miami Beach Florida, and will conclude on Thursday, February 1 at Hofstra University on Long Island.

GayCo to Present 'TIS THE SEASONAL DEPRESSION this Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Can't find that perfect tree? Emotionally drained by those extra AF relatives? There is no way Santa can bring you peace on earth? Uh oh, you know what that means? The diagnosis: 'TIS THE SEASONAL DEPRESSION.

BWW Morning Brief November 3rd, 2017: Jason Mraz Joins WAITRESS, PRESENT LAUGHTER on PBS, and More!
by Danielle Ashley - Nov 3, 2017


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Jason Mraz joins WAITRESS, PRESENT LAUGHTER on PBS, and more!

GayCo Productions presents 'TIS THE SEASONAL DEPRESSION
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2017


Can't find that perfect tree? Emotionally drained by those extra AF relatives? There is no way Santa can bring you peace on earth? Uh oh, you know what that means? The diagnosis: 'TIS THE SEASONAL DEPRESSION.

Cast Announced for DICK WHITTINGTON at Exeter Northcott Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017


Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced that its 2017 Christmas show, Dick Whittington, will see the return of pantomime favourites, Steve Bennett, Gordon Cooper, Jeffrey Harmer and Martin Reeve.

Cast Complete for Mark Rylance-Led FARINELLI AND THE KING on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017


Producers Sonia Friedman, Shakespeare's Globe and Paula Marie Blackare have announced complete casting for the critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance.

Foxwoods Resort Casino Announces September Entertainment Line Up
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2017


Summer may be coming to an end, but Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Northeast's premier resort destination, is keeping the good vibes going all year long with the most talented musical performers, comedians and chart-topping EDM DJs guests won't find anywhere else.

FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY Brings Happy Thoughts Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2017


Previews begin tonight, August 18, for the Playwrights Horizons New York premiere production of For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday, a new play by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl (Stage Kiss, Dead Man's Cell Phone at Playwrights; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; The Clean House).

FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY Brings Happy Thoughts Off-Broadway This Week
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2017


A friendly reminder! Previews begin this Friday, August 18 at 7:30 PM for the Playwrights Horizons New York premiere production of For Peter Pan on her 70th birthday, a new play by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl (Stage Kiss, Dead Man's Cell Phone at Playwrights; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; The Clean House). 

Playwrights Horizons Opens Online Lottery for First Preview of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70th BIRTHDAY
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) begins accepting entries today, Monday, August 7 at 12 Noon, for the LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to the New York premiere production of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70th BIRTHDAY

HE BROUGHT HER HEART BACK IN A BOX Premiere and More Set for Theatre For A New Audience's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017


On the heels of winning its second Ross Wetzsteon Award for Sustained Excellence at the 2017 OBIE Awards, Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) have just announced its 2017-18 season.

Sarah Ruhl's FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70th BIRTHDAY, Starring Kathleen Chalfant, Begins Rehearsals Next Week Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017


Rehearsals are set to begin on Tuesday, July 25 for the Playwrights Horizons New York premiere production of For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday, a new play by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl (Stage Kiss, Dead Man's Cell Phone at Playwrights; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; The Clean House).

Go Jellyfishing for Tickets to SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Starting Monday
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017


Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 26 at 10:00am ET for SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway - Broadway at 47th Street). Preview performances begin Monday, November 6th with an official opening on Monday, December 4th.

TNT to Present AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017


Following the 45th AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON on June 8 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Turner's TNT will televise the celebration as a one-hour special

TNT to Present AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON, 6/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2017


Following the 45th AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DIANE KEATON on June 8 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Turner's TNT will televise the celebration as a one-hour special

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, HAND TO GOD, BREAD Premiere and More Set for WaterTower Theatre's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017


Joanie Schultz, Artistic Director, today announced details of the Company's 2017-2018 Season. This season marks the first for newly appointed Artistic Director Joanie Schultz, and the 22nd for WaterTower Theatre.

WaterTower Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017


Joanie Schultz, Artistic Director, today announced details of the Company's 2017-2018 Season. This season marks the first for newly appointed Artistic Director Joanie Schultz, and the 22nd for WaterTower Theatre.

WHITE RABBIT TALES, ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE and More Coming Up This Spring at the wild project
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2017


The wild project has just announced its current and upcoming spring lineup. Scroll down for details!

See What's On this Month at the Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2017


Avant Media's Tangets Series, NY No Limits Film Series, The CURRENT SESSIONS, and Spotlight On fest included the East Village venue's April programming.

Present Laughter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Present Laughter have there been?
Present Laughter has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1958, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Present Laughter been nominated for?
Best Revival of a Play for David RichenthalBest Revival of a Play for Anita Waxman and Best Revival of a Play for Jujamcyn Theaters.
What awards has Present Laughter been nominated for?
Present Laughter has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Revival - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Allison Janney received a nomination for Performance at the Theatre World Awards. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Revival - Play at the Drama Desk Awards, and Derek McLane received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Present Laughter won?
Present Laughter has won several awards, including Best Revival - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Allison Janney received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in the play. Present Laughter also won the Outstanding Revival - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Derek McLane was recognized for Outstanding Set Design - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Present Laughter.

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