Let Me Down Easy Revival 2009 - Articles Page 7

Run Time:
1 hour and 35 minutes
Opened: October 7, 2009
Closing: December 06, 2009

Let Me Down Easy - 2009 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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307 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue) New York, NY

"The most exciting individual in American theatre" (Newsweek) Anna Deavere Smith ("Nurse Jackie", Twilight: Los Angeles, Fires in the Mirror) explores the power of the body, the price of health, and the resilience of the spirit. With Ms. Smith's trademark journalistic precision, Let Me Down Easy features first person accounts from a wide variety of sources, including Lance Armstrong and former Texas governor Ann Richards.

Let Me Down Easy - 2009 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Let Me Down Easy - 2009 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 7

BWW Interview - Lyricist Glenn Slater Talks SCHOOL OF ROCK, TANGLED & Possible GALAVANT Stage Show
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2016


Today Slater speaks exclusively with BWW about his remarkable career and shares details on the possibility that GALAVANT and TANGLED may one day make their way to the Great White Way!

BWW Dance Interview: Tomé Cousin
by Barnett Serchuk - May 26, 2016


Tome Cousin is an interdisciplinary artist who has molded an award winning international career that includes collaboration and performance on Broadway, television, film, dance, theater, music, photography, and literature. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Dance History and Choreography and a Masters of Fine Art in New Media Art and Performance. He is an Associate Professor of Dance at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

FRIEND ART Launches Second Stage Uptown Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016


Second Stage Theatre will present the world premiere of Sofia Alvarez's FRIEND ART, directed by Portia Krieger, and the New York premiere of Lucy Teitler's ENGAGEMENTS as part of the company's fourteenth annual SECOND STAGE THEATRE UPTOWN SERIES this summer.

THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS, ARRABAL & More Included in The A.R.T.'s 2016-17 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2016


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, announces its 2016/17 Season, including: 

EVERYDATA by John H. Johnson, PhD and Mike Gluck is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 12, 2016


Bibliomotion is thrilled to announce the launch of EVERYDATA: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Every Day by John H. Johnson, PhD and Mike Gluck (April 12, 2016).

BWW Interview: A Women's History Month Speical with Director Anne Kauffman of SMOKEFALL
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 9, 2016


Kauffman's deft hand with the quirky work of contemporary playwrights has earned her awards in NY and regionally.

FRIDAY 5 (On Thursday!): Four From STC's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 3, 2016


Today, we introduce you to four cast members from In The Heights - Lipscomb University's Bekah Purifoy, Belmont University's Chris D. Lee and Arik Vega, and one of the newest members of the Nashville theater community, Ashley Wolfe. Purifoy is a 2015 First Night Most Promising Actor, while Lee and Vega are members of the 2016 Class. Wolfe electrified the audience with her performance at Midwinter's First Night in January.

FRIEND ART and ENGAGEMENTS Slated for Second Stage Uptown Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016


Second Stage Theatre will present the world premiere of Sofia Alvarez's FRIEND ART, directed by Portia Krieger, and the New York premiere of Lucy Teitler's ENGAGEMENTS as part of the company's fourteenth annual SECOND STAGE THEATRE UPTOWN SERIES this summer.

BWW Interview: Catching up with Kristen Beth Williams
by Caroline Sposto - Feb 11, 2016


The wildly popular musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will be at The Memphis Orpheum February 9 - 14th. This daring, dark comedy hails from Roy Horniman's 1907 novel, Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal, told through the eyes of a man who bumps off the aristocrats standing in the way of his title. In 1949, the book was loosely adapted into the movie, 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' which starred Dennis Price, Joan Greenwood, Valerie Hobson, and Alec Guinness. In 2014, Robert Freedman and Steven Lutvak set the story to music. It has been nabbing awards and slaying audiences ever since.

BWW Interview: Everything Has a Season! Erik Altemus Talks His 'Season' of PIPPIN, at The McCallum
by David Green - Jan 12, 2016


Pippin, Broadway's high-flying, death-defying hit musical drops in at The McCallum Theatre for a week long engagement, January 12-17. Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, Pippin 'lifts you up and leaves you smiling', say press notes. Directed by Diane Paulus, the revival of Pippin won four 2013 Tony Awards® including 'Best Musical Revival' and has been hailed as 'an eye-popping, jaw-dropping extravaganza' (NY1). Erik Altemus originated the role of Lewis in the Broadway revival and is now on the road, reprising his role, in this national touring iteration. I had the opportunity to chat with Erik about the production and 'all things Erik'. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation.

Second Stage Theatre Will Honor Producer David Stone at 37th Anniversary Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2016


Second Stage Theatre's 37th Anniversary Gala celebration will honor Producer DAVID STONE, celebrating his ongoing 12 year relationship with the Off-Broadway Company.  The evening's Honorary Chair is James M. Nederlander and the Co-Chairs are Marc Platt, Patrick Catullo, and Nancy Coyne.  The gala evening, which will be directed by James Lapine, will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Cipriani 42nd Street.  The evening's entertainment, which will feature stars who have appeared in Stone's productions over the years, will be announced at a later date.  This is the first time Second Stage's annual gala will be honoring a Broadway producer.

Marin Mazzie, Well-Strung, Lena Hall & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below in Coming Weeks
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2015


This December and January, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at Feinstein's/54 Below and to purchase tickets, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins. 

Too Good To Be True: Ten Years Worth Of Frankie Vallis Talk Starring On Broadway In JERSEY BOYS
by Michael Dale - Nov 8, 2015


Find out what it's like to play a pop music legend on Broadway from the boys who did it.

BWW Interview: How Original ANGELS IN AMERICA Prepared Kevin Carroll for HBO's THE LEFTOVERS
by Matt Tamanini - Oct 15, 2015


The first season of HBO's drama THE LEFTOVERS was one of the most divisive 10 episodes in recent television history. Supporters hailed it as a dark and intelligent allegory for surviving trauma, while detractors slammed it as 'grief porn.' However, Season 2 has been able to maintain the show's intense mystery, while creating a more thrilling, less depressing, motif. One of the major changes was the introduction of Erika and John Murphy and their twin teenagers. Erika, played by recent Emmy-winner Regina King, is a hearing-impaired doctor, while her husband, played by Kevin Carroll (Broadway's ANGELS IN AMERICA, TAKE ME OUT, and more) is a convicted felon turned vigilante fire captain.

THE GIN GAME, Starring James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, Begins Previews on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, begins previews tonight, September 23. Opening night will be on Wednesday, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

Review Roundup: Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart Bring the Action in AMERICAN ULTRA
by Tess Reynolds - Aug 21, 2015


Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in the new action-comedy film AMERICAN ULTRA. 

BWW Interview: BroadwayWorld Partners with SeatGeek; Find Out How to Get Best Deals on Theatre Tickets!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2015


BroadwayWorld is excited to announce our new ticketing partner, SeatGeek- the leading ticket search engine that enables fans to quickly and easily discover the best deals for sports, concerts, and most importantly for BroadwayWorld readers, theatre events. The company's interactive venue maps, Deal Score and recommendation algorithms provide fans with the buying intelligence needed to find the best prices from both box offices and trusted secondary ticket markets. SeatGeek not only offers theatre-goers direct access to Telecharge, but rounds up hundreds of other sellers to present you with every ticketing option. With the help of SeatGeek, you'll always get the best ticket at the best price. Below, SeatGeek's Adriel Saporta gives us the scoop on how the operation works and how it came to be, as well as the company's big plans for the future!

Broadway Revival of THE GIN GAME Sets New Opening Night
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2015


The producers for the new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, have announced a change for first preview and opening night dates. The production, originally scheduled to start previews on September 18, will start previews on Wednesday, September 23.

ole Extends Deal with Chart-Topping Country Songwriter Marty Dodson
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 22, 2015


ole, the world's fastest growing independent rights management company, has extended its deal with long-time songwriter Marty Dodson

BWW Review: Mad Cow's Brilliant CLYBOURNE PARK Continues Important Legacy
by Matt Tamanini - Aug 15, 2015


Now, running through September 6th, Mad Cow Theatre has brought to their stage an exemplary production of Norris' surprisingly funny CLYBOURNE PARK that is so full of intelligence, talent, and compassion that it can't help but engage Orlando theatre audiences in this discussion that has become vitally important given tragic events in our country over the past year.

Alternative Rock Band 311 Celebrates 25th Anniversary With 81-Track Box Set
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2015


Legendary alternative rock band 311 will celebrate its milestone 25 th year with a career-spanning Volcano Entertainment/Legacy Recordings 4-CD box set 311 ARCHIVE

Betty Buckley, Leslie Odom Jr., Anna Chlumsky and More Set for Joe's Pub, Now thru 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly lineup from today, May 20, through May 31, 2015.

Betty Buckley, Leslie Odom Jr., Anna Chlumsky and More Set for Joe's Pub, 5/20-31
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly lineup from May 20 - 31, 2015. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows, and scroll down for this week's details!

Leslie Odom Jr., Justin Vivian Bond, Anna Chlumsky & More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running May 13-24, 2015. Scroll down for details!

Breaking News: Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones Will Return to Broadway in D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize Winner THE GIN GAME
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


Legendary actors James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson will share a Broadway stage for the first time in almost fifty years in a new production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia (Master Class, Thurgood).  The production opens Tuesday, October 13 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).  Previews begin September 21.

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Let Me Down Easy - 2009 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Anna Deavere Smith
2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Anna Deavere Smith
2010 The Lortels Outstanding Solo Show Second Stage Theatre

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