Grace 2012 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
90 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 4, 2012
Closing: January 06, 2013

Grace - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

A thrilling cast combines with one of theater's truly original voices, in this enthralling Broadway premiere that asks: are we in control of our lives or is there something else at work? With a grippingly innovative dramatic structure, Grace follows a wide-eyed young couple (Rudd & Arrington) as they start a new life in sunny, promise-filled Florida, with big plans to open a chain of Gospel motels. An agitated neighbor (Shannon) and a caustic exterminator (Asner) complete the eclectic foursome as destinies collide in this intensely entertaining and suspenseful journey to the edge of your seat.



Grace first premiered to critical acclaim at The Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC in 2004, and was subsequently seen in a celebrated production at Northlight Theater in Chicago, and at the Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles (where it received 3 LA Drama Critics Circle Awards including Best Play).







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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Grace

Theater review: Saving 'Grace'
8 / 10

Although the most widely known name is irreverent-humor heartthrob Paul Rudd, as the eminent head of the household, 'Grace' offers an all-around impressive cast. Kate Arrington plays a dutiful Christian housewife who isn't as well-drawn as the men but aptly demonstrates the paradox of virtue. Michael Shannon is subtly show-stealing as a disfigured and disenchanted NASA scientist...Multiple Emmy-winner Ed Asner, back onstage for the first time in more than two decades, only has two brief scenes as a pest-control technician — but they're the two that perhaps most characterize the message of 'Grace.' Together, the four actors exude as much presence as a larger ensemble thanks to their conviction and expertly allotted energy.

Faith explored with 'Grace'
8 / 10

Rudd rises to the considerable challenge posed by Steve, who is at once guileless and presumptuous, well-meaning and self-serving to the point of being callous and cruel. The easy affability that he has brought to numerous films is distorted into a glib sense of entitlement that becomes comically anti-social.

Review Roundup: GRACE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - October 4, 2012


Craig Wright's Grace, starring Paul Rudd and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner, opens tonight, October 4, 2012 at Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

TV: Sneak Peek of Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Ed Asner and More in GRACE - Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - October 4, 2012


Craig Wright's Grace, starring Paul Rudd and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner, opens tonight on Broadway. BroadwayWorld brings you just released highlights from the show below!

Photo Flash: GRACE, Starring Paul Rudd and Ed Asner, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by Kelsey Denette - October 4, 2012


Craig Wright's Grace, starring Paul Rudd and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner, opens tonight on Broadway.

Cast of GRACE to Appear at Apple Store Soho, Host Guest Talkbacks, Beginning October 8
by BWW News Desk - October 2, 2012


Grace, the acclaimed dark comedy written by award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), today announced a series of special events throughout the month of October in support of the the show's Broadway premiere.

BWW Interviews: DEBUT OF THE MONTH: GRACE's Kate Arrington
by Caryn Robbins - September 28, 2012


The talented actress chatted with BWW about her new play, GRACE, which she describes as 'a comedy, but God knows, it's a lot more than that!'

VIDEO: GRACE's Ed Asner & Paul Rudd Visit 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - September 21, 2012


Paul Rudd and Ed Asner, stars of the new Broadway play GRACE, paid a visit to the ladies of ABC's THE VIEW today. Check out their appearance below!

GRACE's Paul Rudd, Ed Asner Guest on ABC's THE VIEW Today, 9/21
by TV News Desk - September 21, 2012


The 'Sweet 16' celebration continues on ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning talk show,THE VIEW with an exciting lineup of guests SEPTEMBER 17-21 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), including actors Paul Rudd and Ed Asner of Broadway's GRACE.

Photo Flash: First Look at Paul Rudd, Kate Arrington, Ed Asner and Michael Shannon in Broadway's GRACE!
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2012


Grace, the acclaimed American play written by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), will star Paul Rudd and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner. The show started previews at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Thursday, September 13th, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 4, 2012. Get a first glimpse of GRACE on Broadway in the just-released production photos below!

GRACE's Paul Rudd, Ed Asner to Guest on ABC's THE VIEW, 9/21
by Caryn Robbins - September 14, 2012


The 'Sweet 16' celebration continues on ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning talk show,THE VIEW with an exciting lineup of guests SEPTEMBER 17-21 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), including actors Paul Rudd and Ed Asner of Broadway's GRACE.

Photo Coverage: Previews Begin for GRACE; At the Stage Door with Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, and More!
by Jennifer Broski - September 14, 2012


The Broadway premiere of Grace, the acclaimed dark comedy written by award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), began performances last night, Thursday, September 13th, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 4, 2012. BroadwayWorld was at the stage door after the show, where the cast was greeted by fans for the first time. Check out full photo coverage below!

STAGE TUBE: GRACE Starring Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Kate Arrington & Ed Asner Begins Previews Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - September 13, 2012


To get you ready for the start of previews tonight, check out a just-released promo for the show below!

STAGE TUBE: New Promo Released for Broadway-Bound GRACE!
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2012


The Broadway premiere of Grace, the acclaimed dark comedy written by award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), begins performances on Thursday, September 13th, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 4, 2012. Grace is produced by Debbie Bisno, Fox Theatricals, Paula Wagner, Jessica Genick, Jed Bernstein, Christian Chadd Taylor, William Berlind/Amanda Dubois, Bruce Bendell/Scott Prisand, LaRue-Noy/Peter May. For more info, visit www.graceonbroadway.com. Check out a just-released promo for the show below!

GRACE Box Office Opens at Cort Theatre Today, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2012


Producers announced today that the box office at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) is open for business in anticipation of its new tenant: the Broadway Premiere of Grace, the acclaimed dark comedy written by award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG).

Photo Coverage: GRACE Cast Meets the Press at Poolside!
by Walter McBride - August 22, 2012


The cast of Broadway's GRACE-Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon -met the press at Grace Hotel yesterday, August 21, 2012, in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage from the event below!

TV: Director Dexter Bullard and Actors Paul Rudd, Ed Asner & More Talk Playing with Time in GRACE
by BroadwayWorld TV - August 22, 2012


The cast of Broadway's GRACE-Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon-along with director Dexter Bullard, met the press at Grace Hotel yesterday, August 21, 2012, in New York City. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there and brings you interviews with Bullard and the cast, in which they speak about the challenges of a script that plays with time, getting into character, and more. Watch the video below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of GRACE - Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, Paul Rudd & Michael Shannon!
by Walter McBride - August 21, 2012


The cast of Broadway's GRACE-Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon -met the press at Grace Hotel today, August 21, 2012, in New York City. Scroll down for a out a photo of the group at the event, and check back later for BroadwayWorld's full coverage!

Up on the Marquee- GRACE!
by Jennifer Broski - August 20, 2012


Grace, the acclaimed American play written by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), stars Paul Rudd and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Ed Asner. The show begins previews at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) on Thursday, September 13th, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 4, 2012. The marquee for the show just went up at the Cort Theatre, and you can check out photos below!

Tickets Go On Sale Today for GRACE, Starring Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon
by Kelsey Denette - July 20, 2012


Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Grace, the acclaimed American play written by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), are now on sale to the general public, via Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

Paul Rudd-Led GRACE to Open at Cort Theatre on October 4
by Nicole Rosky - July 9, 2012


Producers Debbie Bisno, Fox Theatricals, Jed Bernstein and Paula Wagner announced today that the Broadway Premiere of Grace, the acclaimed American play written by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), will play The Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). The strictly limited engagement begins performances on Thursday, September 13th, with an official opening night set for Thursday, October 4, 2012.

Michael Shannon & Paul Rudd Commit to GRACE on Broadway This Fall
by James T Harding - June 4, 2012


Producers Debbie Bisno, Fox Theatricals and Paula Wagner announced today the Broadway Premiere of GRACE, the acclaimed American play by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, Recent Tragic Events, Lady; "Six Feet Under"). Grace will premiere in a strictly limited engagement beginning on Friday, September 14, 2012 at a Shubert Theater to be announced. Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG) will direct the production, which will feature an all-star cast that includes Paul Rudd and Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon, with Kate Arrington and seven-time Emmy Award®-winner Edward Asner, who returns to Broadway for the first time in nearly 25 years. Opening Night is set for Thursday, October 4, 2012.

Grace FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Grace have there been?
Grace has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has Grace been nominated for?
Grace has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon. The show has also been nominated for Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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