Dinner with Friends 1999 - Articles Page 16

Opened: November 4, 1999
Closing: May 27, 2001

Dinner with Friends - 1999 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Dinner with Friends, written by Donald Margulies, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that delves into the complexities of long-term friendships and the challenges of navigating marital strain.



The play centers on two couples, Tom and Beth, and Gabe and Karen. They've been close friends for years, often socializing and sharing life's ups and downs over meals together. However, the comfortable dynamic is shattered when Tom announces he's leaving Beth. The following dinner gatherings become a poignant exploration of the fallout from this divorce.



As the play progresses, we see the impact of the breakup on both couples. Tom and Beth grapple with the emotional toll of ending their marriage, while Gabe and Karen struggle to maintain their own relationship amidst the turmoil. The play explores themes of communication breakdown, infidelity, shifting friendships, and the difficulty of coping with change. Margulies utilizes witty dialogue and insightful observations to create a nuanced portrait of human relationships, leaving audiences to contemplate the fragility of love and the enduring power of friendship.

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Dinner with Friends - 1999 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 16

Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners to Be Announced Today at 3pm
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


The 2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners and Nominated Finalists in all categories will be announced on April 12, 2010 at 3 p.m. Eastern daylight time. Finalists are not announced in advance. The 2010 Prizes are awarded for work published, produced or premiered in 2009.

Cleveland Play House Produces BILL W AND DR. BOB, Opens 4/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2010


Making its Midwest premiere in the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W. and Dr. Bob is an inspirational, gripping and timely story about the men and their wives whose relationships pioneered the beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous and the creation of Al-Anon.

MTC Announces 'After Words: COLLECTED STORIES' Participants
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010


Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests for the upcoming session of After Words, the popular discussion panels held after selected Saturday matinees at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Bollettino to Replace McCarthy in Red Orchid's ABIGAIL's PARTY; Runs Thru 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald announces the extension of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, directed by Shade Murray and featuring A Red Orchid Ensemble Members Kirsten Fitzgerald, Danny McCarthy, Mierka Girten and Larry Grimm, with Natalie West. The hit production now runs through April 25, 2010, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL, Cast Led By Patricia Conolly, Lisa Emery & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Cleveland Play House Produces BILL W AND DR. BOB, Opens 4/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2010


Making its Midwest premiere in the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill W. and Dr. Bob is an inspirational, gripping and timely story about the men and their wives whose relationships pioneered the beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous and the creation of Al-Anon.

Atlantic Theater Co Presents GABRIEL, Cast Led By Patricia Conolly, Lisa Emery & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

Rosen, Conolly, Grenier et al. Lead Atlantic's GABRIEL 4/23 - 5/13; Esbjornson Directs
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 16, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting, dates and a director for the American premiere of Olivier Award nominee Moira Buffini's award-winning play GABRIEL, which will mark the final main stage production of Atlantic's 2009-2010 season.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

A Red Orchid Theatre's ABIGAILS' PARTY Extends Thru April 25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald announces the extension of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, directed by Shade Murray and featuring A Red Orchid Ensemble Members Kirsten Fitzgerald, Danny McCarthy, Mierka Girten and Larry Grimm, with Natalie West. The hit production now runs through April 25, 2010, at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells.

THE DIVINE SISTER Closes 3/7 at Theatre for the New City
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


Theater for the New City is pleased to announce that Charles Busch's new comedy THE DIVINE SISTER will play a limited premiere showcase engagement at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). The developmental production, directed by Busch's longtime collaborator Carl Andress (The Third Story; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Saturday, February 6 through Sunday, March 7.

John Standing and Barb Jungr to Play Café Carlyle, 2/23-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010


Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.

John Standing and Barb Jungr to Play Café Carlyle, 2/23-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010


Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Closes at Alley Theatre, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Alley Theatre's world premiere of the new musical Wonderland will close on Sunday, February 14.

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota Presents Pilobolus 2/12, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents Pilobolus, the provocative dance company of today's art world, with adult programming on Friday, Feb 12 and a family-friendly version on Saturday, Feb 13.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents ABIGAILS' PARTY 2/12-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with Abigail's Party, written by Mike Leigh and directed by Shade Murray. The production will run February 12 - March 28, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press opening is February 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota Presents Pilobolus 2/12, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents Pilobolus, the provocative dance company of today's art world, with adult programming on Friday, Feb 12 and a family-friendly version on Saturday, Feb 13.

A Red Orchid Theatre Presents ABIGAILS' PARTY 2/12-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


A Red Orchid Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with Abigail's Party, written by Mike Leigh and directed by Shade Murray. The production will run February 12 - March 28, 2010 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Press opening is February 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota Presents Pilobolus 2/12, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents Pilobolus, the provocative dance company of today's art world, with adult programming on Friday, Feb 12 and a family-friendly version on Saturday, Feb 13.

TUTS Announces Their MISS SAIGON Cast, Show Opens 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


Theatre Under The Stars' Miss Saigon, at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts from February 9 - 21, 2010, announces a tenured cast of actors and actresses, many of whom have played their roles on Broadway and to international audiences around the world.

John Standing and Barb Jungr to Play Café Carlyle, 2/23-3/6
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 8, 2010


Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.

THE DIVINE SISTER Opens at the Theatre for the New City, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010


Theater for the New City is pleased to announce that Charles Busch's new comedy THE DIVINE SISTER will play a limited premiere showcase engagement at Theater for the New City's Cino Theater (155 First Avenue). The developmental production, directed by Busch's longtime collaborator Carl Andress (The Third Story; Die, Mommie, Die!) will play a limited engagement of 24 performances from Saturday, February 6 through Sunday, March 7.

Wesport Country Playhouse Presents Margulies' DINNER WITH FRIENDS, 6/1-6/19
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 28, 2010


From June 1-19 David Kennedy will direct the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, DINNER WITH FRIENDS, at the Westport Country Playhouse.

Westport Country Playhouse to Stage DINNER WITH FRIENDS 6/1-19
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2010


The Pulitzer Prize-winning comic drama, Dinner with Friends by Connecticut's Donald Margulies, has been announced as the second production in the 2010 season at Westport Country Playhouse. Scheduled for June 1 through June 19, 'Dinner with Friends' will be directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director.

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Dinner with Friends - 1999 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Daniel Sullivan
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off Broadway Play 0
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Mark Balsom
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Mitchell Maxwell
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Victoria Maxwell
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Mari Nakachi
2000 The Lortels Outstanding Play Ted Tulchin
2000 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Donald Margulies
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Daniel Sullivan
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Matthew Arkin
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Donald Margulies
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design - Play Neil Patel

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