Great Expectations 2006 - Articles Page 16

Opened: November 16, 2006
Closing: December 03, 2006

Great Expectations - 2006 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

In its premiere at the Paper Mill Playhouse, the audiences and critics cheered this new adaptation of one of the greatest novels in the English language—a story of pride and ambition blinding a soul to the true values of life. Here are all the memorable characters—Young Pip, the blacksmith's apprentice whose secret benefactor gives him his great expectations of becoming a London gentleman; the mad Miss Havisham who shut herself up in her gloomy mansion when she was jilted on her wedding day; her adopted daughter, Estella, whom she has trained to break men's hearts; the gentle blacksmith, Joe, and his shrewish wife; the escaped convict, Magwitch, and the scarred man who is stalking him; the bumbling Herbert Pocket; the pompous Uncle Pumblechook; the austere lawyer, Jaggers, with his whimsical clerk, Wemmick; the murderous Orlick; kindly Biddy; arrogant Drummle; and a vast array of wonderfully actable roles. The production can be played simply on a set which cleverly takes the audience from the windswept marshes to gloomy mansion, bustling London and even a boat collision on the Thames. Gripping drama, delightful humor and a true Dickensian flavor all the while. A terrific way to introduce audiences of all ages to one of the great works of literature. Included in the script are complete stage directions.

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Great Expectations - 2006 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 16

Horse Trade Theater Group Presents the 2010 New York FRIGID Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2009


The New York FRIGID Festival is an open and uncensored theater festival presented by Horse Trade Theater Group in association with San Francisco's Exit Theatre.

Cleveland Playhouse Welcomes Fresh In A CHRISTMAS STORY 11/27-12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


New actors in the roles of young Ralphie and adult Ralph lead the cast in the fifth and final production of A Christmas Story at The Cleveland Play House.

Jennifer Morrison, Matthew Modine & Elizabeth Franz Join Revival of THE MIRACLE WORKER
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2009


According to reports, Jennifer Morrison, star of TV's 'House', Matthew Modine and Elizabeth Franz will join Abigail Breslin and Alison Pill in the Broadway revival of 'The Miracle Worker'.

Horse Trade Theater Group Presents the 2010 New York FRIGID Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2009


The New York FRIGID Festival is an open and uncensored theater festival presented by Horse Trade Theater Group in association with San Francisco's Exit Theatre.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Devin Richards of 'Finian's Rainbow'
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 1, 2009


As friend and costar Audra McDonald has said, Devin's booming bass voice has anchored many B'way ensembles--11 of them, to be precise.

Cleveland Playhouse Welcomes Fresh In A CHRISTMAS STORY 11/27-12/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009


New actors in the roles of young Ralphie and adult Ralph lead the cast in the fifth and final production of A Christmas Story at The Cleveland Play House.

Cleveland Playhouse Welcomes Fresh In A CHRISTMAS STORY 11/27-12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2009


New actors in the roles of young Ralphie and adult Ralph lead the cast in the fifth and final production of A Christmas Story at The Cleveland Play House.

Comic Legend Elaine May Brings GEORGE IS DEAD to Life at Arizona Theatre Company 10/17-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Arizona Theatre Company presents George Is Dead, a new comedy by acclaimed writer and director Elaine May.

'A Conversation with Harold Prince'
by Nancy Grossman - Oct 26, 2009


Northeastern University Center for the Arts presents forum with producer/director, featuring song selections by Judy Kaye and Tom Wopat

Comic Legend Elaine May Brings GEORGE IS DEAD to Life at Arizona Theatre Company 10/17-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009


Arizona Theatre Company presents George Is Dead, a new comedy by acclaimed writer and director Elaine May.

Brava Presents The Kitchen Series: Four Intimate, Savory, One-Night Only Theatrical Readings
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 2, 2009


Good theatre should be like good food, the more you know about where it came from and how it was made, the better it tastes.

Comic Legend Elaine May Brings GEORGE IS DEAD to Life at Arizona Theatre Company 10/17-11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2009


Arizona Theatre Company presents George Is Dead, a new comedy by acclaimed writer and director Elaine May.

Minnesota Dance Theatre & The Dance Institute Celebrate The Commitment Of School Principal, Lirena Branitski
by Reynard Loki - Aug 26, 2009


Minnesota Dance Theatre & the Dance Institute (MDT/DI) celebrate School Principal Lirena Branitski and her commitment to MDT/DI as they prepare for the upcoming school year with new School Director Jeffrey Hankinson.

Unterberg Returns to FringeNYC with THE CROW MILL
by TJ Fitzgerald - Aug 20, 2009


Winner of the 2006 Best of Fringe Award Andrew Unterberg returns with new work to 2009 Fringe Festival.

Barb Junger, Jane Scheckter, and Annie Ross Among Those To Appear At The Metropolitan Room This September
by Reynard Loki - Aug 17, 2009


The Metropolitan Room recently announced its September events.

'Wonderettes' Writer/Director Presents LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, Opens 8/7 In LA
by - Aug 7, 2009


David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to present a brand new show from the writer/director of the smash-hit musical sensation, The Marvelous Wonderettes, LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me).

Broder and Smith Expose Their Passion for Louis and Keely
by Don Grigware - Aug 4, 2009


Jake Broder and Vanessa Claire Smith created and star in the multi-award-winning Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara! onstage through Labor Day Weekend in the Skirball Theatre of the Geffen Playhouse. It all began in 2008 at the Sacred Fools Theatre, then moved to the Matrix last fall and now it is going into its 6th month at the Geffen.The two phenomenal - and very humble, I may add - talents took time out of their busy schedules to talk about the show.

RICHARD III, NOISES OFF And AWAKE AND SING! Among ANW's Fall/Spring 2010 Season
by Reynard Loki - Jul 22, 2009


A Noise Within (ANW) -- the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company hailed by critics as 'adventurous,' 'compelling and current,' 'ingenuity at work,' 'a bona fide class act,' and 'what great theatre is all about' -- continues its trajectory in the 2009-10 season with a slate of six masterworks about individuals who forge their own destinies, much like ANW itself, which takes a momentous step on its journey to a permanent home with a Fall '09 groundbreaking for its Pasadena theatre. The 18th Season, titled 'On the Wings of Fate!', marks the company's last in its current Glendale location before the move in Fall '10 to its spacious new venue. The Fall 2009 line-up opens October 3 with Shakespeare's Richard III, followed by a new adaptation of Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment and Michael Frayn's Noises Off. The Spring 2010 offerings are Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing! and John Millington Synge's The Playboy of the Western World. The company also reprises for the third consecutive year its critically acclaimed and popular production of Beckett's Waiting for Godot for 10 performances in January 2010.

'Wonderettes' Writer/Director Presents LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, Opens 8/7 In LA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2009


David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to present a brand new show from the writer/director of the smash-hit musical sensation, The Marvelous Wonderettes, LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me).

2009 Tony Award Winner: Gregory Clarke For 'Best Sound Design of a Play'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 7, 2009


BroadwayWorld Congratulates Gregory Clarke, 2009 Tony Award Winner, 'Best Sound Design of a Play'

2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Sound Design Of A Play'
by Charlie Piane - May 7, 2009


BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Sound Design Of A Play'

Abraham, Abeles Cast In Ethan Coen's OFFICES Previewing 4/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting and dates for the world premiere production of Academy Award® winning film maker Ethan Coen's OFFICES, directed by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow).

The Atlantic Presents World Premiere of Cohen's 'OFFICES', Abraham Featured, Pepe to Direct
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting and dates for the world premiere production of Academy Award winning film maker Ethan Coen's OFFICES, directed by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow).

Previews For A Noise Within's Anouilh's Icy Drama Begin 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2009


A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed repertory theatre company, concludes its 18th Season with Jean Anouilh's The Rehearsal, which opens Saturday, April 18 and closes Sunday, May 24, 2009 (previews begin Saturday, April 11). One of the celebrated French playwright's most critically acclaimed plays, it is directed by ANW Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, and the cast includes Steve Coombs (Villebosse), Susan Angelo (Countess), Robertson Dean (The Count), Jill Hill (Hortensia), Mitchell Edmonds (Damiens), ANW Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott (Hero), Lenne Klingaman (Lucille) and Chris Roessner (Footman).

Great Expectations FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Great Expectations have there been?
Great Expectations has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2006 and West End which opened in 2013.

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