Twelfth Night 1982

Opened: April 15, 1982
Closing: April 24, 1982

Twelfth Night - 1982 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

American Place Theatre
266 West 37th Street, Floor 22 New York, NY 10018

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Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG to be Presented at Marin Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024


Marin Theatre Company will close out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn how to purchase tickets.

How Often are People Tony-Nominated for Different Shows in the Same Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 14, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?

Classic Stage Company And Fiasco Theater Partner With TDF To Present Sensory Friendly Performance Of PERICLES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2024


Classic Stage Company and Fiasco Theater partner with TDF to present a sensory-friendly performance of PERICLES on March 10th.

Lifeline Theatre Announces Cast for World Premiere KidSeries Production Of SKUNK AND BADGER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2024


Lifeline Theatre's World Premiere KidSeries Production of Skunk and Badger features a talented cast. Adapted by Lifeline Ensemble Member, this production is based on the popular book.

Access Initiatives Launched For Fiasco Theater's PERICLES at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024


Classic Stage Company and Fiasco Theater have announced new accessibility initiatives for the upcoming run of Fiasco Theater’s Pericles.

Westport Country Playhouse Kicks Off 2024 Script In Hand Playreading Series With Tale Of Sports Legend LOMBARDI
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Lombardi,” a Broadway hit about the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi and his family, on and off the playing field, on Monday, February 5, at 7 p.m.

Actors' Theatre Reveals 2024 Summer Season: TELLING TALES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024


ACTORS’ THEATRE reveals their 2024 summer season, 'Telling Tales,' a celebration of stories that explores myths, legends, and family folklore. The season promises romance, comedy, love, and truth.

Shakespeare & Company Presents THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


The 2024 Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare will stage The Course of True Love: A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Tom Jaeger on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m., at the Tina Packer Playhouse on the Shakespeare & Company campus.

Cast Set For Northeast Regional Tour Of Shakespeare & Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


announces cast for Northeast Regional Tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tom Jaeger. Learn how to purchase tickets!

WATCH NIGHT At The Perelman Performing Arts Center Opens Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2023


The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC, Executive Director Khady Kamara and Artistic Director Bill Rauch) presents Watch Night at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.  The production opens tomorrow, November 8, 2023.

Brandon Michael Nase, Danyel Fulton & More to Star in PAC NYC's Inaugural Commissioned Production WATCH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed complete casting for Watch Night at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. 

FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!

Magic Theatre Extends Run of World Premiere Play JOSEPHINE'S FEAST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2023


Join us at the Magic Theatre for the world premiere of 'Josephine's Feast,' a captivating new play. Don't miss your chance to experience the enchanting world of this mesmerizing production, running until August 30th. Book your tickets now!

The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo to Present World Premiere of JOSEPHINE'S FEAST Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023


The Magic Theatre will premiere the first live production by Playwright In Residence Star Finch and announce the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of her new play JOSEPHINE’S FEAST. This profound and potent new play is directed by legendary theatre artist Ellen Sebastian Chang.  JOSEPHINE’S FEAST will perform from August 02– August 20, 2023 at the Magic Theatre’s Fort Mason location

Boston-Area Playwrights Unite to Create Theatre in The Huntington's 2023 Summer Workshop Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023


Artistic Director Loretta Greco and The Huntington’s staff have announced the return of the Huntington Playwrighting Fellows Summer Workshop 2023 (July 15 – July 16, 2023).

Interview: ELLIOT NORTON AWARDS to honor Bobbie Steinbach
by R. Scott Reedy - May 1, 2023


Veteran Boston actor Bobbie Steinbach will receive the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence at the 40th annual Elliot Norton Awards, presented by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) on May 8 at the Huntington Theatre.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Jason Ma
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 29, 2023


Today's subject Jason Ma is currently living his theatre life telling us all about 'The Advantages of Floating in The Middle of The Sea' in Signature Theatre's current production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's underappreciated masterpiece Pacific Overtures. Jason plays the lead role of Reciter plus other characters as well. The production runs through April ninth in Signature's MAX space.

English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023


ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.

Inside Broadway Collaborates With Nearly 50 NYC Public Schools to Partner with CASA in 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023


Inside Broadway has launched their signature “Build A Musical” program in 2023, which is part of NYC’s Cultural After-School Adventures Program, that offers after-school cultural activities at public schools in all five boroughs.

HEAD OVER HEELS Will Make European Premiere in January 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022


The European première of Head Over Heels will take place the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester next year. The production opens on 31 January 2023, with previews from 26 January, running until 4 March.

The Butterfingers Angel Kicks Off Holiday Season in Chester County Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022


Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center presents the gift of theatre and celebrates a major new beginning. The West Chester performing arts organization kicks off its new regional theatre program with a smart, original and heartfelt retelling of the greatest story ever told.

Ann Morrison to Present MERRILY FROM CENTER STAGE at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022


FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Ann Morrison in “Ann Morrison: Merrily From Center Stage”. on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 pm. “Ann Morrison: Merrily From Center Stage”.

Unlock The Classics With Irvington Shakespeare Company This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2022


After a smash, sold-out run of Twelfth Night last summer, Irvington Theater has once again teamed up with Arts Partner Irvington Shakespeare Company for an in-person production of Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare at Mercy College this March 24-27. 

Stockard Channing and Rebecca Night Will Star in 'NIGHT, MOTHER at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2021


Stockard Channing and Rebecca Night will perform in the Pulitzer Prize-winning 'night, Mother by Marsha Norman.  This astonishing play, which had its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre in 1985, will be directed by the theatre's Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert.  'night, Mother will run from 22 October until 4 December 2021.

Twelfth Night FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Twelfth Night have there been?
Twelfth Night has had 13 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1957, Off-Broadway which opened in 1963, Off-Broadway which opened in 1969, Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1982, Off-Broadway which opened in 1986, Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Off-Broadway which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, Off-Broadway which opened in 2005, Off-Broadway which opened in 2009, Off-Broadway which opened in 2009 and West End which opened in 2012.

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