Six Degrees of Separation 1990 - Articles Page 2.6

Ages: 14+
Opened: May 16, 1990
Closing: October 28, 1990

Six Degrees of Separation - 1990 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
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Inspired by a true story, the play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul’s intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight. But in the morning they discover him in bed with a young male hustler from the streets, and the picture begins to change. After kicking him out, Ouisa and Flan discover that friends of theirs have had a similar run-in with the brash con artist. Intrigued, they turn detective and piece together the connections that gave Paul access to their lives. Meanwhile, Paul’s cons unexpectedly lead him into darker territory and his lies begin to catch up with him. As the final events of the play unfold Ouisa suddenly finds herself caring for Paul, feeling that he gave them far more than he took and that her once idyllic life was not what it seemed to be.

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by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2017


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League of Professional Theatre Women to Host Interview with Laura Linney
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2016


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by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2016


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Lyric Stage Announces Cast, Creative Team for COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2016


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by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2016


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by Christina Mancuso - Mar 2, 2016


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by Christina Mancuso - Jan 15, 2016


Sacha Wares will be returning to Almeida Theatre to direct the world premiere of Leo Butler's new play Boy, after her directorial success with the critically acclaimed production, Game, by Mike Bartlett, in 2015.  Boy will run at the Almeida Theatre from 5 April until 28 May 2016, with press night on 12 April 2016. Director Sacha Wares is joined by a formidable creative team, including two powerhouse contemporary designers, Miriam Buether for set design (Wild Swans, Sucker Punch, My Child, Generations), who worked with Sacha on Game at the Almeida in 2015, and Ultz for costume (Jerusalem, Hobson's Choice, Fallout, Pied Pier), who will be collaborating with Miriam, on design, for the very first time. Further creative credits include movement by Leon Baugh, lighting by Jack Knowles and sound by Gareth Fry.

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Six Degrees of Separation FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Six Degrees of Separation have there been?
Six Degrees of Separation has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, West End which opened in 2010 and Broadway which opened in 2017.
What awards has Six Degrees of Separation been nominated for?
Six Degrees of Separation has been nominated for several awards. Stockard Channing was nominated for a Performance award at the Obie Awards, and John Guare was nominated for a Playwriting Workshop award at the Obie Awards.
What awards has Six Degrees of Separation won?
Six Degrees of Separation has won several awards. Stockard Channing received the Performance (Obie Awards) for her role in the play, and John Guare won the Playwriting Workshop (Obie Awards) for his work on the show.

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