What the Butler Saw 1970 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: May 4, 1970
Closing: November 15, 1970

What the Butler Saw - 1970 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

McAlpin Rooftop Theatre
Broadway/34th Street New York, NY 10001

What the Butler Saw is a farcical play by English playwright, John Kingsley “Joe” Orton. First performed in 1969, after Orton’s death, the play is about a doctor in a psychiatric home who tries to seduce the woman he wants for a secretary, and their attempts to hide an incident during the interview. The play was Orton’s attempt to revive comedy and farce in theatre at the time. Orton is remembered for his daring attempts to shock and amuse audiences; darkly farcical modern plays are known as “Ortonesque.” His first novel, Head to Toe, was published posthumously.

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URINETOWN, AS YOU LIKE IT, 21 & More Set for Point Park's Conservatory Theatre Company's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2014


Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will produce five works, including the world premiere of a new musical about the life of the legendary Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, in the 2014-2015 season.

TAM's 45th Season to Open with BLACK FLY FOLLIES Variety Show, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2014


Theater at Monmouth kicks off its 45th Anniversary Season with the return of Black Fly Follies today, July 5 at 7:30 pm.

TAM's 45th Season to Open with BLACK FLY FOLLIES Variety Show, 7/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2014


Theater at Monmouth kicks off its 45th Anniversary Season with the return of Black Fly Follies on Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 pm.

AS YOU LIKE IT, ROMEO & JULIET and More Set for TAM's 2014 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2014


The British are coming to Monmouth for Theater at Monmouth's 45th season. The British Invasion, running from June 28 through September 28, 2014, features a line-up of plays from England's greatest playwrights.

BWW Reviews: Old Hat But Interesting: Shepard's HEARTLESS at Shepherdstown's CATF
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jul 16, 2013


I am not sure what Shepard is doing in Shepherdstown. The Contemporary American Theater Festival held there is dedicated to performing 'new American plays.' There's nothing new to me about Sam Shepard's play Heartless; it seems distinctly old hat. I went back to a review I wrote of one of his plays for my college newspaper in 1970, and a number of the things I wrote about that play (The Holy Ghostly) could be said about Heartless. I commented how characters migrate into each other, how they become composites of various characters, how there is no predictable logic to their interactions, and how the drama loses the sense of being story-telling about distinct persons. I compared what Shepard did to abstract painting. And, on the evidence of Heartless, it's still true.

Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Presents PORTRAITS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2011


Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).

Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Presents PORTRAITS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2011


Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).

GPR Records To Release GOODNIGHT MOON & RUNAWAY BUNNY 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) will release a live recording of the concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

GPR Records To Release GOODNIGHT MOON & RUNAWAY BUNNY 5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) will release a live recording of the concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

The InterSchool Orchestras of NY Hosts Free Mothers Day Concert In Central Park 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

InterSchool Orchestras of NY Presents MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT in CENTRAL PARK
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

The InterSchool Orchestras of NY Hosts Free Mothers Day Concert In Central Park 5/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

InterSchool Orchestras of NY Presents MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT in CENTRAL PARK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2010


In honor of Margaret Wise Brown's 100th Birthday, The InterSchool Orchestra of New York (ISO) (www.isorch.org) in association with GPR Records (Glen Roven, Peter Fitzgerald, Richard Cohen, artistic directors) have announced a live concert based on Brown's two best selling children's books Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

Theatre for a New Audience Presents LOVE IS MY SIN Through April 17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

The New 42nd Street Presents LOVE IS MY SIN
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

The New 42nd Street Presents LOVE IS MY SIN
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

Theatre for a New Audience Presents LOVE IS MY SIN
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

The New 42nd Street Presents LOVE IS MY SIN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

Theatre for a New Audience Presents LOVE IS MY SIN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

Anthony Head And Lesley Manville To Star In SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION At Old Vic
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 6, 2009


David Grindley directs Obi Abili, Anthony Head and Lesley Manville in John Guare's adrenalin-fuelled, Olivier award-winning play

'Back to Bacharach and David' to Have Run at Music Box April 15 - May 17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2009


March 2, 2009 Los Angeles - The Off-Broadway hit ?Back to Bacharach and David? will have a short 23 performance engagement at The Music Box @ Fonda April 15 to May 17 (opening April 19).

'Back to Bacharach and David' to Have Run at Music Box April 15 - May 17
by Robert Diamond - Mar 5, 2009


March 2, 2009 Los Angeles - The Off-Broadway hit ?Back to Bacharach and David? will have a short 23 performance engagement at The Music Box @ Fonda April 15 to May 17 (opening April 19).

Susan Louise O'Connor Completes Broadway Cast of BLITHE SPIRIT
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2009


The producers of the upcoming Broadway revival of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit are pleased to welcome SUSAN LOUISE O'CONNOR in the role of 'Edith'.

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - October 22, 2008
by Charles Shubow - Oct 22, 2008


News from Broadway and theater in the Baltimore/Washington area

Matthew Broderick to Return to Broadway in Roundabout's 'The Philanthropist'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick as 'Philip' in a new Broadway production of The Philanthropist by Tony and Academy Award winner Christopher Hampton, directed by David Grindley.

What the Butler Saw FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of What the Butler Saw have there been?
What the Butler Saw has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1970, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000 and West End which opened in 2012.
What awards has What the Butler Saw been nominated for?
What the Butler Saw has been nominated for the Best Foreign Play category at the Obie Awards for Joe Orton.
What awards has What the Butler Saw won?
What the Butler Saw has won the Best Foreign Play award at the Obie Awards for Joe Orton.

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