The Maids 1993 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: September 21, 1993
Closing: October 31, 1993

The Maids - 1993 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Two sisters, maids to a wealthy society woman, act out fantasies of class, love and revenge while the lady of the house is out on a romantic rendevous. As their games intensify, the incipient violence escalates as they await Madame's return.…

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Sarah Ruhl's New Play SCENES FROM COURT LIFE Opens Yale Rep's 50th Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2016

Yale Repertory Theatre, celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, now through October 22 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is tonight, October 6.

Sarah Ruhl's New Play SCENES FROM COURT LIFE Opens Yale Rep's 50th Anniversary Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016

Yale Repertory Theatre, celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, tonight, September 30, through October 22 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, October 6.

Sarah Ruhl's New Play SCENES FROM COURT LIFE to Open Yale Rep's 50th Anniversary Season; Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2016

Yale Repertory Theatre, celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, September 30-October 22 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, October 6.

Claudia Rankine's CITIZEN and More Slated for Primary Stages' 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2016

Primary Stages announced their upcoming 32nd Season on March 14 at a champagne reception celebrating the Centennial of the birth of late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Primary Stages collaborator, Horton Foote.

Danny Lee Wynter, Tom Varey & Joseph Quinn Lead Jean Genet's DEATHWATCH at the Print Room
by Marianka Swain - Mar 9, 2016

The full cast is announced for the final production in the Coronet's spring season, DEATHWATCH, from April 11 to May 7. This new Print Room production of Jean Genet's powerful and provocative first play, in a translation by David Rudkin, marks its first major revival in almost 30 years. Deathwatch stars Danny Lee Wynter, Joseph Quinn, Tom Varey and Emma Naomi, and is directed by Geraldine Alexander, who received critical acclaim for the direction of her own play, Amygdala, at The Print Room's former space in 2013. The Coronet is also working with playwright David Rudkin on complementary activity around the production.

GK ArtsCenter to Present Gelsey Kirkland Ballet's STEALING TIME
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2016

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to conclude its 2015-16 Season, exploring "Unnatural Disasters," with the Midwest premiere of the psychological drama THE NORTH POOL by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, directed by Co-Artistic Director James Yost*, playing May 27 - June 26, 2016 at The Athenaeum Theatre (Studio 2), 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.interrobangtheatre.org, by calling (773) 935-6875 or in person at The Athenaeum Theatre Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, May 29 at 2 pm.

The National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China to Bring PEKING DREAMS to VPAC, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2015

VPAC's brand new Play Date series begins with direct from Beijing -- The National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China performing PEKING DREAMS October 4 at 3:00 pm in the Great Hall at the Valley Performing Arts Center.

Pittsburgh Symphony Presents BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS: TCHAIKOVSKY AND PROKOFIEV This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2015

Let your mind dance and your heart swell with symphonic suites from two of the world's most famous ballet scores during BNY Mellon Grand Classics: Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev this weekend, February 27 through March 1 at Heinz Hall.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Presents BNY MELLON GRAND CLASSICS: TCHAIKOVSKY AND PROKOFIEV, 2/27-3/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015

Let your mind dance and your heart swell with symphonic suites from two of the world's most famous ballet scores during BNY Mellon Grand Classics: Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev on February 27 through March 1 at Heinz Hall.

BWW Interviews: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: Cooper Prepares for Next Phase of Theater Career
by Todd Zeigler - Jun 29, 2014

Kentucky Shakespeare's summer season closes on August 17 with Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company's critically acclaimed "King Lear," starring J. Barrett Cooper, the company's founder, as the titular king. It will be a swan song of sorts, for it will be Cooper's final performance with the company, and in Louisville - at least for the time being.

DREAMS HEAVIER THAN AIR Plays Castillo Theatre Tonight, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2012

The Castillo Theatre continues its presentation of four winning scripts from the 2012 Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Play Contest, selected from more than 200 entries including submissions by playwrights from around the world. The plays are being directed by distinguished theatre professionals and the final production plays tonight, August 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Castillo Theatre's Presents FLOWERS BEHIND THE MOUNTAIN Tonight, 8/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2012

The Castillo Theatre is presenting four winning scripts from the 2012 Mario Fratti-FrEd Newman Political Play Contest, selected from over 200 entries including submissions by playwrights from around the world. The plays are being directed by distinguished theatre professionals and will be presented on Mondays, beginning tonight, August 6 and continuing August 13, 20 and 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Castillo Theatre Announces Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Play Contest Winners
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2012

The Castillo Theatre is presenting four winning scripts from the 2012 Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Play Contest, selected from over 200 entries including submissions by playwrights from around the world. The plays are being directed by distinguished theatre professionals and will be presented on Mondays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Tiny Dynamite Presents THE COUNTRY, Now thru 7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2012

Tiny Dynamite Productions presents the Philadelphia premier of 'The Country' by Martin Crimp at the Walnut Street Theatre, Studio 5 from tonight, June 20th through July 1st 2012.

Tiny Dynamite to Present THE COUNTRY, 6/20-7/1
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2012

Tiny Dynamite Productions today announced that they will be presenting the Philadelphia premier of 'The Country' by Martin Crimp at the Walnut Street Theatre, Studio 5 from June 20th - July 1st 2012.

PURE Theatre & Nomad Theatre Presents of Fool’s Lear
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011

PURE Theatre in a Co-production with Nomad Theatre of NYC is proud to announce the World Premier of The Fool's Lear by Randy Neale.

John Cullum, Annie Parisse, et al. Set for 2011 Shakespeare in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2011

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced casting today for the 2011 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring MEASURE FOR MEASURE, directed by David Esbjornson, and ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, directed by Daniel Sullivan, running in repertory June 6 - July 30 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Bank of America returns as lead sponsor of Shakespeare in the Park 2011, supporting The Public's mission to keep Shakespeare in the Park free.

PURE Theatre & Nomad Theatre Presents of Fool’s Lear
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011

PURE Theatre in a Co-production with Nomad Theatre of NYC is proud to announce the World Premier of The Fool's Lear by Randy Neale.

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, MEASURE FOR MEASURE Play Shakespeare in the Park This Season; Sullivan, Esbjornson Direct
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 1, 2011

Following the success of last summer's Shakespeare in the Park productions of The Merchant of Venice and The Winter's Tale, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will once again stage two Shakespeare plays in repertory, running June 6 through July 31 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Daniel Sullivan, who recently directed Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice in the Park, will direct ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL and David Esbjornson, who directed Much Ado About Nothing in the Park, will direct MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Bank of America returns as lead sponsor of Shakespeare in the Park 2011, supporting The Public's mission to keep Shakespeare in the Park free.

Yale Rep Presents A DELICATE BALANCE 10/22-11/13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2010

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE, directed by James Bundy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) October 22-November 13.

Yale Rep Presents A DELICATE BALANCE, Opening Night 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE, directed by James Bundy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) through November 13.

Yale Rep Presents A DELICATE BALANCE 10/22-11/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2010

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE, directed by James Bundy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) October 22-November 13.

Yale Rep Presents A DELICATE BALANCE 10/22-11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 8, 2010

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE, directed by James Bundy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) October 22-November 13.

Signature Theatre Announces Casting for the World Premiere of LaChiusa's GIANT
by Robert Diamond - Feb 26, 2009

Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, today announced casting for the world premiere production of the musical Giant by composer Michael John LaChiusa and playwright Sybille Pearson.

Berkeley Rep Presents World Premiere of 'Cardenio' 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2008

Les Waters, the associate artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, heads east again this week to open the world premiere of Cardenio in Cambridge.

The Maids FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Maids have there been?
The Maids has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1978, Off-Broadway which opened in 1986, Off-Broadway which opened in 1993, Off-Broadway which opened in 2005 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2014.
What awards has The Maids been nominated for?
The Maids has been nominated for the Performance category at the Obie Awards, specifically for Peter Francis James.
What awards has The Maids won?
The Maids has won the Performance (Obie Awards) for Peter Francis James.

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