Intimate Apparel 2004 - Articles Page 7

Opened: April 8, 2004
Closing: June 13, 2004

Intimate Apparel - 2004 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Laura Pels Theatre
Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre 111 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

INTIMATE APPAREL, set in 1905 in turn of the century New York, tells the story of Esther, a lonely, single African-American woman who makes her living sewing beautiful corsets and ladies’ undergarments. There is warm affection between her and the Orthodox Jewish man who sells fabrics to her, but any relationship between them, even a touch, is completely forbidden. Seeking love and romance, Esther eventually embarks on a letter-writing relationship with a mysterious suitor laboring on the Panama Canal. When he moves to New York they embark on an unhappy marriage, leading Esther to realize that only her self-reliance and certainty of her own worth will see her through life’s challenges.

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Intimate Apparel - 2004 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 7

THE MOTHER Extends Run at Tricycle Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2016


?With her production of Red Velvet currently running in the West End, Artistic Director of the Tricycle Theatre Indhu Rubasingham today announces the extension of the highly critically acclaimed UK premiere of Florian Zeller's The Mother, in a new translation by Christopher Hampton, now completing its run on 12 March. Laurence Boswell directs Gina McKee, Richard Clothier, Frances McNamee and William Postlethwaite in the production which opened to rave reviews at the venue earlier this week.

Tickets on Sale This Today for CABARET at the Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015


Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center announced today that individual tickets for the Milwaukee premiere of Roundabout Theatre Company's CABARET will go on sale Today, December 11 at 12:00 pm.

Tickets on Sale This Friday for CABARET at the Marcus Center
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2015


Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center announced today that individual tickets for the Milwaukee premiere of Roundabout Theatre Company's CABARET will go on sale Friday, December 11 at 12:00 pm.

Full Cast Set for THE MOTHER at Tricycle Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015


The full cast is announced today for The Mother, transferring to the Tricycle Theatre from Ustinov Studio in Bath. Gina McKee, Richard Clothier and William Posthelwaite reprise their original roles and are joined by new cast member Frances McNamee. The production opens on 26 January, with previews from 21 January, and runs until 5 March.

Ella Turenne Brings LOVE, LOCS, AND LIBERATION to Los Angeles, Now thru 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2015


Activist-performer-peet-educator Ella Turenne comes to Los Angeles with her World Premiere of LOVE, LOCS, AND LIBERATION on October 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 at 7:30pm at The Speakeasy in the Atwater Village Theatre complex at 3269 Casitas Ave. LA, CA 90039.

BWW Flashback: Take a Look Back at Emmy-Winner Viola Davis' Tony-Winning Stage Career
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 21, 2015


Last night two-time Tony Award-winner Viola Davis made history as the first African-American to win an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. She was recognized for her role as the brilliant attorney and professor Annalise Keating on the Shonda Rhimes drama HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER. In addition to her Emmy and Tonys, Davis has won three Drama Desks and three SAG Awards. During her acceptance speech, Davis quoted Harriet Tubman and talked about breaking boundaries and redefining what Hollywood thinks of as beautiful.

Gattelli & Flaherty's IN YOUR ARMS, Featuring 10 Dance Vignettes by Iconic Writers, Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015


The Old Globe opens its 2015-2016 Season with IN YOUR ARMS, a World Premiere dance-theatre musical featuring direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Godspell, Lincoln Center Theater's The King and I and South Pacific) and original music by Tony Award winner Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once on This Island; two-time Oscar nominee for Anastasia). The production begins tonight, September 16, with an opening slated for September 24, and runs through October 25, 2015.

Breaking: Stephen Bienskie, Donna McKechnie, Hayley Podschun and More to Star in Gattelli & Flaherty's IN YOUR ARMS at The Old Globe; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2015


Among them, the company can claim 18 Tony Awards, 4 Pulitzer Prizes, 6 Pulitzer finalist distinctions, 3 Emmy Awards, and 2 Academy Awards; to list all their honors would take several pages.

Chautauqua Theater Company to Continue Season with INTIMATE APPAREL, 7/24-8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2015


Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch and Managing Director Sarah Clare Corporandy, presents Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel from July 24 through August 2 on the Bratton Stage.

Rutina Wesley Leads TWELFTH NIGHT, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2015


The Old Globe presents William Shakespeare's delightful and romantic Twelfth Night, directed by Rebecca Taichman, whose production of the time-traveling Time and the Conways fascinated audiences last April, as part of the 2015 Summer Shakespeare Festival. The Old Globe engagement runs through July 26, 2015, with opening night tonight, June 27 at 8:00 p.m., in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Dorset Theatre Festival Stages Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL, Now thru 7/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2015


Dorset Theatre Festival will stage Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel, a moving and intimate story that confronts race and religion, directed by Giovanna Sardelli, from tonight, June 25th through July 5th.

Dorset Theatre Festival to Stage Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL, 6/25-7/5
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 16, 2015


Dorset Theatre Festival will stage Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel, a moving and intimate story that confronts race and religion, directed by Giovanna Sardelli, from June 25th through July 5th

Rutina Wesley to Lead The Old Globe's TWELFTH NIGHT; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2015


The complete cast and creative team have been announced for The Old Globe production of William Shakespeare's delightful and romantic Twelfth Night. Rebecca Taichman, whose production of the time-traveling Time and the Conways fascinated audiences last April, is back to direct the first show of the 2015 Summer Shakespeare Festival. The Old Globe engagement will begin performances on June 21 and run through July 26, 2015, with opening night on Saturday, June 27 at 8:00 p.m., in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Raul Castillo, Cory Michael Smith & More Set for Roundabout's 2015 Underground Reading Series
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced casting for the fourth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new plays written and directed by emerging artists, curtain speeches by Roundabout Underground artist alumni and post-show receptions.

THE SAINTS, MECHANICS OF LOVE & More Featured in Roundabout Underground's 2015-16 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) just announced the fourth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new plays written and directed by emerging artists, curtain speeches by Roundabout Underground artist alumni and post-show receptions.

CABARET National Tour Will Launch from Providence in 2016; Full Schedule Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2015


The musical masterpiece returns, direct from Broadway! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, Roundabout Theatre Company just announced that the national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL'S (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of CABARET, will premiere in Providence, RI at the Providence Performing Arts Center with performances beginning Tuesday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 31 and an official opening on Thursday, Jan. 28 2016. This tour ofCABARET marks Roundabout Theatre Company's third production on the road, having previously produced the critically acclaimed tours of Twelve Angry Men and Anything Goes.

BWW Reviews: INTIMATE APPAREL Worn Close to the Heart
by Nancy Grossman - Mar 6, 2015


INTIMATE APPAREL is one woman's story of courage and resilience set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America in early 20th century New York City. Under the direction of Summer L. Williams, who also directed Lynn Nottage's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK at the Lyric Stage Company, INTIMATE APPAREL offers a realistic depiction of the human drama inherent in the journeys of half a dozen individuals who have more in common than it first appears.

Westport Country Playhouse to Host FLYIN' WEST Playreading, 3/9
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2015


Continuing its 2014-15 Script in Hand playreading series featuring women playwrights, Westport Country Playhouse will present Pearl Cleage's humorous and gripping "Flyin' West," on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. Director is Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist and curator of the playreading series. Tickets are $20 each.

SpeakEasy to Collaborate with BIG FISH Writers for Alternate Version
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 18, 2015


From March 13 to April 11, 2015, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present the New England Premiere of BIG FISH, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the beloved film directed by Tim Burton.

BWW Interviews: Tony-Winning Set Designer Derek McLane Talks OSCARS, PETER PAN LIVE, GIGI & More
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 19, 2015


BWW caught up with the busy artist just days before the 87th ACADEMY AWARDS airs live on February 22nd, to find out what's in store for this year's ceremony, and get the behind-the-scenes scoop on NBC's PETER PAN LIVE and more!

Joshua Harmon's SIGNIFICANT OTHER to Begin Performances in May at Roundabout
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 2, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the performance schedule for the world premiere of Significant Other, a new play by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews) directed by Trip Cullman (Murder Ballad).

Come Hear the Music Play! CABARET Will Launch National Tour in January 2016
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2014


The musical masterpiece returns, direct from Broadway! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, Roundabout Theatre Company is a proud to announce a national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL'S (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of CABARET. The tour will launch in January 2016 and visit over 20 cities in North America. All casting and market information will be announced shortly.

Roundabout's INDIAN INK Begins Final Two Weeks of Performances Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of Tom Stoppard's Indian Ink, directed by Carey Perloff.

Tony Award Winners Derek McLane, Rob Ashford and Stephen Oremus Join OSCARS' Production Team
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2014


Award winning producer Craig Zadan turned to Twitter today to announce the production team for the 87th Annual ACADEMY AWARDS.

GRAND CONCOURSE Opens Tonight at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2014


Playwrights Horizons' world premiere production of GRAND CONCOURSE, a new play by playwright and two-time Obie Award-winning actress Heidi Schreck (author of There Are No More Big Secrets, Creature, Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie'), opens tonight, November 11, 2014.

Intimate Apparel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Intimate Apparel have there been?
Intimate Apparel has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2004.
What awards has Intimate Apparel been nominated for?
Intimate Apparel has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Director at the Lortels for Catherine Zuber and Daniel Sullivan respectively, Outstanding Play and Outstanding Scenic Design at the Lortels for Roundabout Theatre Company and Derek McLane respectively, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Catherine Zuber, Performance and Set Design at the Obie Awards for Viola Davis and Derek McLane respectively, John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lynn Nottage, Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Catherine Zuber and Daniel Sullivan respectively, Outstanding Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Costume Design at the Hewes Awards for Catherine Zuber.
What awards has Intimate Apparel won?
Intimate Apparel has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Catherine Zuber received the Outstanding Costume Design award at The Lortels, while Daniel Sullivan won the Outstanding Director award. The Roundabout Theatre Company was recognized with the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels. Derek McLane won the Outstanding Scenic Design award at The Lortels, and Catherine Zuber received the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards. Viola Davis received a Performance award at the Obie Awards, and Derek McLane won the Set Design award. Lynn Nottage was honored with the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Catherine Zuber received another Outstanding Costume Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, while Daniel Sullivan won the Outstanding Director of a Play award. The play itself was recognized as Outstanding Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Catherine Zuber also won the Costume Design award at The Hewes Awards.

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