The Dining Room 1982 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: February 24, 1982
Closing: July 17, 1982

The Dining Room - 1982 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the place where the family assembled daily for breakfast and dinner and for any and all special occasions. The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes—some funny, some touching, some rueful—which, taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP. The actors change roles, personalities and ages with virtuoso skill as they portray a wide variety of characters, from little boys to stern grandfathers, and from giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids. Each vignette introduces a new set of people and events; a father lectures his son on grammar and politics; a boy returns from boarding school to discover his mother’s infidelity; a senile grandmother doesn’t recognize her own sons at Christmas dinner; a daughter, her marriage a shambles, pleads futilely to return home, etc. Dovetailing swiftly and smoothly, the varied scenes coalesce, ultimately, into a theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humor and abundant humanity.

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Nigel Havers from THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Reads from First-Edition Copy of the Oscar Wilde Play
by Jillian Gaier - Jun 18, 2014

In preparation for his performance in a new production of The Importance of Being Earnest, Nigel Havers gave a complete rendition of the script reading from a specially printed first edition. An audience assembled in room 118 of The Cadogan Hotel, where Oscar Wilde was infamously arrested on the grounds of gross indecency in 1895, to hear Havers' touching and emotional performance. Mary McCartney was present to photograph the event and following the reading the audience retired to the dining room at The Cadogan Hotel for cucumber sandwiches.

Arrival From Sweden to Bring THE MUSIC OF ABBA to the DuPont Theatre, 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2014

ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN brings 'The Music of ABBA' to the DuPont Theatre for one performance only, on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 7pm.

Jeffrey Bean, Sharon Lockwood and More Star in Alley Theatre's 'VANYA AND SONIA', Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014

Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike will feature Resident Actor Jeffrey Bean as Vanya, Sharon Lockwood returning to the Alley as Sonia, Alley Artist Josie de Guzman returning as Masha, and Resident Actor Jay Sullivan as Spike. Rounding out the cast and making their Alley debuts are Rachael Holmes as Cassandra and Sarah Nealis as Nina. Jonathan Moscone, Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, helms the production and returns after having directed the Alley's 2011 production of Amadeus.

The Wendy Williams Show Announces 'Win a Room in June' Contest
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2014

The Wendy Williams Show, is offering the show's viewers the chance to win a room makeover during the 'Win a Room in June' contest.

Jeffrey Bean, Sharon Lockwood and More to Star in Alley Theatre's 'VANYA AND SONIA'; Cast and Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2014

Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for recent Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Appearing in titles roles are Resident Actor Jeffrey Bean as Vanya, Sharon Lockwood returning to the Alley as Sonia, Alley Artist Josie de Guzman returning as Masha, and Resident Actor Jay Sullivan as Spike. Rounding out the cast and making their Alley debuts are Rachael Holmes as Cassandra and Sarah Nealis as Nina. Jonathan Moscone, Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, helms the production and returns after having directed the Alley's 2011 production of Amadeus.

Photo Flash: First Look at Mia Dillon, Brian Murray and More in Westport Country Playhouse's A SONG AT TWILIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2014

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2014 Season with Noel Coward's witty and poignant tale, 'A Song at Twilight,' directed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, tonight, April 29 - May 17, a co-production with Hartford Stage where it ran earlier this year. Broadway veterans Mia Dillon, Brian Murray and Gordana Rashovich will headline; also in the cast is Yale School of Drama graduate Nicholas Carriere. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Westport Country Playhouse Opens 2014 Season with A SONG AT TWILIGHT, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2014

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2014 Season with Noel Coward's witty and poignant tale, 'A Song at Twilight,' directed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, tonight, April 29 - May 17, a co-production with Hartford Stage where it ran earlier this year.

Westport Country Playhouse to Open 2014 Season with A SONG AT TWILIGHT, 4/29-5/17
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2014

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2014 Season with Noel Coward's witty and poignant tale, 'A Song at Twilight,' directed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, April 29 - May 17, a co-production with Hartford Stage where it ran earlier this year. Celebrating its 84th season, Westport Country Playhouse was recently named Theater Company of the Year by The Wall Street Journal.

Saint Sebastian Players' IN THE MATTER OF J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2014

The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) continue the company's 33rd season with In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Heinar Kipphardt. Performances are tonight, February 14-March 9 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

SSP to Offer IN THE MATTER OF J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER Talkback, 3/2
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2014

The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) continue the company's 33rd season with In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Heinar Kipphardt. Performances are February 14-March 9 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

Saint Sebastian Players' IN THE MATTER OF J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER to Open on Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2014

The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) continue the company's 33rd season with In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Heinar Kipphardt. Performances are February 14-March 9 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

AR Gurney, Huntington Theatre's Playwriting Fellows to Speak at Upcoming Cocktail Hour Events
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 21, 2013

The Huntington Theatre Company announces the following special events in conjunction with its production of A.R. Gurney's The Cocktail Hour (now - December 15, 2013 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre):

BAM Presents A RITE as Part of 2013 Next Wave Festival, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2013

BAM presents the New York Premiere of A Rite as part of 2013 Next Wave Festival. The collaborative work by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and Siti Company deconstructs the legendary score through our current cultural moment. The production runs at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Ave), tonight, Oct 3-5 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $20.

Alhambra's WEEKEND COMEDY to Open 9/18
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 15, 2013

Cindy Williams is best known for starring from 1976 to 1982 in the television situation-comedy seriesLaverne & Shirley, in the role of Shirley Feeney, and for her role as Laurie Henderson in the classic film American Graffiti.

LAVERNE & SHIRLEY's Cindy Williams to Star in Alhambra's WEEKEND COMEDY, 9/18-10/20
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 6, 2013

Ms. Williams brings her considerable talents to the Alhambra for four special weeks, September 18 through October 20, 2013. Williams began her professional career by landing national commercials, which included Foster Grant sunglasses and TWA. Her first roles in television, among others, were on Room 222, Nanny and the Professor and Love, American Style. Weekend Comedy opens September 18 and runs until October 20, 2013.

BAM to Present A RITE as Part of 2013 Next Wave Festival, 10/3-5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2013

The premiere of Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du printemps and the ensuing riot in response to its revolutionary sound and Vaslav Nijinsky's radical choreography has become music and dance legend. Since that fateful night in 1913, this innovative piece of music has inspired countless composers and choreographers. Coinciding with the centenary of the work, director Anne Bogart and choreographer Bill T. Jones present the New York premiere of their collaborative piece, A Rite, as part of the 2013 Next Wave Festival.

Residence Inn Chattanooga Near Hamilton Place Offers Comfortable Chattanooga Hotel Accommodations for Softball Fans
by Robert Diamond - Jul 17, 2013

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Summer is in full swing, and so are the bats of the National Softball Association at the 2013 tournament, to be held July 22-27 in Chattanooga. The Residence Inn Chattanooga Near Hamilton Place is pleased to offer value and convenient accommodations for players, coaches, families, and fans!

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Opens New Hotel in Binghamton Following Two-Year Renovation
by Robert Diamond - May 7, 2013

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's fastest growing full service brand, today announced the opening of its newest hotel in New York with the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton. Formerly the Riverwalk Hotel and Conference Center, the property experienced significant damage caused by Tropical Storm Lee in 2011. Following the completion of a two year, multi-million dollar renovation, the property has transformed into an upscale, full-service hotel owned by Alfred Weissman Real Estate and operated by the Newport Hospitality Group.

Laverne & Shirley's Cindy Williams to Star in WEEKEND COMEDY
by Samantha Vega - May 1, 2013

Craig Smith, Managing Partner of the Alhambra Theatre & Dining, announced this morning the addition of a new comedy, Weekend Comedy, and a new guest star, Cindy Williams, to its 2013 line up. Cindy Williams is best known for starring from 1976 to 1982 in the television situation-comedy series Laverne & Shirley, in the role of Shirley Feeney, and for her role as Laurie Henderson in the classic film 'American Graffiti.' Cindy brings her considerable talents to the Alhambra for four special weeks September 18 - October 20, 2013.

Huntington Theatre Adds THE POWER OF DUFF, THE COCKTAIL HOUR and VENUS IN FUR to 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013

Huntington Theatre Company adds three titles to its 2013-2014 program to complete a season featuring celebrated artists who are beloved by Boston audiences.

Celine Dion Raises $1 Million with Performance Benefitting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2013

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is one step closer to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis thanks to a little help from some superstar friends. More than $1 million was raised in support of cystic fibrosis research efforts last night during a special performance 'Adding Tomorrows with Celine Dion,' a partnership with international music icon Celine Dion, Caesars Entertainment, AEG Live and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Held at Caesars Palace, the evening included a performance of Celine Dion's glamorous show by Grammy Awards producer Ken Ehrlich and featured a touching tribute to those with cystic fibrosis during her rendition of Billy Joel's 'Lullabye.'

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Plays 5th Avenue Theatre for Halloween, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2012

Just in time for Halloween, the first national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, will make its Seattle premiere tonight, October 24-November 11, 2012 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, this smash Broadway hit brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Plays 5th Avenue Theatre for Halloween, 10/24-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2012

Just in time for Halloween, the first national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, will make its Seattle premiere October 24-November 11, 2012 at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, this smash Broadway hit brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life.

The Saint Sebastian Players Present THE DINING ROOM, 10/19-11/11
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 18, 2012

The Saint Sebastian Players open the company's 32nd season with an American classic, The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney. Performances are October 19-November 11, 2012 at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Announces New Tour Dates for Fall 2012; Curtis Holbrook Joins Cast as 'Lucas Beineke'!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012

Producers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY announced additional dates today for the Fall 2012 leg of the musical's North American tour. The production will play Dallas (Oct. 2 - 21), Seattle (Oct. 24 - Nov. 11), Salt Lake City (Nov. 13 - 18), Las Vegas (Nov.20 - 25), Tempe (Dec. 11 - 16) and Costa Mesa (Dec. 18 - 30). Plus, Curtis Holbrook (West Side Story, Xanadu) will join the cast of the national tour as "Lucas Beineke."

The Dining Room FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Dining Room have there been?
The Dining Room has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1982.
What awards has The Dining Room been nominated for?
The Dining Room has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, which is a prestigious award in the theater industry. Additionally, it was nominated for the Outstanding Play category at the Drama Desk Awards. Both nominations recognize the talent and quality of the play written by A.R. Gurney Jr.

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