The Doctor's Dilemma 2012 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
2 hours 55 minutes (one intermission)
Opened: July 17, 2012
Closing: September 12, 2012

The Doctor's Dilemma - 2012 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Lyttelton)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

Harley Street doctor Sir Colenso Ridgeon’s revolutionary tuberculosis treatment remains experimental and his resources restricted to ten selected patients.



The arrival of the striking and persuasive Jennifer Dubedat, desperate to save the life of her brilliant artist husband, nevertheless prompts Ridgeon to invite the young couple to a dinner where he and his colleagues may assess the merits of the case. Beguiled by the charismatic Dubedat and his lovely wife, they concur that his is a life worth saving, even at the expense of another. Yet no sooner are the medics congratulating themselves in their decision, than they are confronted by Dubedat’s questionable morality.



Meanwhile, their impoverished colleague Blenkinsop, the most worthy but least exceptional of the lot, reveals himself in dire need of treatment.

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Nautilus Book Award Names 2013 Gold Winner in Religion - Spirituality
by Robert Diamond - Jul 7, 2013


The prestigious Nautilus Book Award has named its 2013 Gold Winner in Religion/spirituality (Western traditions): Faith Beyond Belief: Stories of Good People Who Left Their Church Behind. Author Margaret Placentra Johnston is a practicing optometrist in Alexandria, VA and Georgetown, DC. Faith Beyond Belief is her first book.

Shakespeare Theatre to Stage 'Free For All' MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 8/20-9/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2013


The Shakespeare Theatre Company's annual Free For All is a much-loved Washington tradition, offering free Shakespeare performances to the general public for the past 22 years. This year the beloved tradition launches the Company's 2013-2014 Season by reviving Much Ado About Nothing, initially presented during the 2011-2012 Season with original direction by Ethan McSweeny. Much Ado About Nothing will run at STC's Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from August 20-September 1, 2013. Resident Assistant Director Jenny Lord will direct this delightful summer comedy for residents and visitors to D.C.

David Schwimmer Directs BIG LAKE BIG CITY World Premiere at Lookingglass Theatre, Now thru 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


Closing out its 25th Anniversary Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Big Lake Big City, written by Keith Huff and directed by Ensemble Member David Schwimmer. Tickets are now on sale for the production, running tonight, June 19 - August 11, 2013 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

Village Green Productions Brings THE BOOMERANG EFFECT to Zephyr Theatre, Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2013


Village Green Productions has announced the return of THE BOOMERANG EFFECT, written by Matthew Leavitt, produced by Del Shores and directed by Damaso Rodriguz. THE BOOMERANG EFFECT will mark the final production Mr. Rodriguez will direct in Los Angeles prior to his becoming Artistic Director of the Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland. THE BOOMERANG EFFECT will preview tonight, June 6 & Friday, June 7 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, June 8 and will run through Saturday, July 27 at the Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave., in West Hollywood.

TEN CHIMNEYS to Open at Artists Rep, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2013


Artists Rep is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's play Ten Chimneys from April 23 through May 26, 2013. This revealing comedy peers into the backstage lives of Broadway power-duo Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne and summers spent at their legendary Wisconsin estate, Ten Chimneys.

BWW Reviews: Provocative BROTHERS IN BLOOD at the Artscape Arena
by David Fick - May 5, 2013


BROTHERS IN BLOOD is one of those plays that arrives with a distinguished pedigree thanks to a strong production history, while also owing a great deal to Mike van Graan's reputation as a self-styled cultural activist.

Village Green Productions to Bring THE BOOMERANG EFFECT to Zephyr Theatre, 6/6-7/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013


Village Green Productions has announced the return of THE BOOMERANG EFFECT, written by Matthew Leavitt, produced by Del Shores and directed by Damaso Rodriguz. THE BOOMERANG EFFECT will mark the final production Mr. Rodriguez will direct in Los Angeles prior to his becoming Artistic Director of the Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland. THE BOOMERANG EFFECT will preview on Thursday, June 6 & Friday, June 7 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, June 8 and will run through Saturday, July 27 at the Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave., in West Hollywood.

TEN CHIMNEYS Opens at Artists Rep Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013


Artists Rep is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's play Ten Chimneys from tonight, April 23 through May 26, 2013. This revealing comedy peers into the backstage lives of Broadway power-duo Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne and summers spent at their legendary Wisconsin estate, Ten Chimneys.

Red Bull Theater's DANCE OF DEATH Begins Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 9, 2013


Red Bull Theater (Jesse Berger, Artistic Director) today announced that Derek Smith would join the cast for the American Premiere of a new adaptation of August Strindberg's The Dance of Death by Mike Poulton (Tony Award Nominee for Best Play for Fortune's Fool), directed by Joseph Hardy (Tony Award winner for Best Director for Child's Play). This strictly limited engagement begins Wednesday April 10th and continues through May 4th only, at the Lucille Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street, between Bleecker and Hudson Streets). Opening Night is set for Thursday April 18th. Hardy directs a company that features Daniel Davis, Laila Robins, and Derek Smith.

Stephen Campbell Moore, Claudie Blakley and More Lead CHIMERICA - Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2013


In an Almeida Theatre and Headlong co-production, Lyndsey Turner will direct the World Premiere of Lucy Kirkwood's Chimerica. The new dates for this production are 20 May - 6 July 2013, with press night on 28 May. Set designs are by Es Devlin with costumes by Christina Cunningham, lighting by Tim Lutkin, sound by Carolyn Downing and video design by Finn Ross.

TEN CHIMNEYS to Open at Artists Rep, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013


Artists Rep is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's play Ten Chimneys from April 23 through May 26, 2013. This revealing comedy peers into the backstage lives of Broadway power-duo Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne and summers spent at their legendary Wisconsin estate, Ten Chimneys.

Dallas Theater Center Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013


Dallas Theater Center presents Neil Simon's classic American comedy, The Odd Couple, directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. When two men with struggling relationships, neat and particular Felix Ungar and disheveled and rough-edged Oscar Madison, decide to live together, the results are funny and poignant. The Odd Couple opens with previews tonight, March 15 and runs through Sunday, April 14 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

The Antaeus Company Presents MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, Now thru 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


Kitty Warren has worked hard to provide a good life for her daughter. But when Vivie finds out the truth about her mother's profession, sparks fly. The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents Mrs. Warren's Profession, the superbly intelligent-and still shocking- powerhouse of a play by George Bernard Shaw that was banned for eight years on the English stage. Robin Larsen directs the fully double cast production March 14 through April 21, with low-priced previews beginning tonight, March 7.

Dallas Theater Center to Present THE ODD COUPLE, 3/15-4/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013


Dallas Theater Center announced today the upcoming production of Neil Simon's classic American comedy, The Odd Couple, directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. When two men with struggling relationships, neat and particular Felix Ungar and disheveled and rough-edged Oscar Madison, decide to live together, the results are funny and poignant. The Odd Couple opens with previews on Friday, March 15 and runs through Sunday, April 14 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Derek Smith Joins Off-Broadway's DANCE OF DEATH
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 26, 2013


Red Bull Theater today announced that Derek Smith would join the cast for the American Premiere of a new adaptation of August Strindberg's The Dance of Death by Mike Poulton (Tony Award Nominee for Best Play for Fortune's Fool), directed by Joseph Hardy (Tony Award winner for Best Director for Child's Play).

The Antaeus Company to Present MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, 3/7-4/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013


Kitty Warren has worked hard to provide a good life for her daughter. But when Vivie finds out the truth about her mother's profession, sparks fly. The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents Mrs. Warren's Profession, the superbly intelligent-and still shocking- powerhouse of a play by George Bernard Shaw that was banned for eight years on the English stage. Robin Larsen directs the fully double cast production March 14 through April 21, with low-priced previews beginning March 7.

THE AMOROUS ADVENTURES OF ANATOL Plays Tarragon Theatre, Now thru Feb 10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2013


Tarragon Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of The Amorous Adventures of Anatol, a contemporary re-visioning of Austrian playwright/novelist Arthur Schnitzler's Anatol (1893), adapted and directed by Morris Panych, one of Canada's most celebrated playwrights and directors. This theatrical treat about a Viennese womanizer and his amorous trials and tribulations runs tonight, January 9 to February 10, 2013 in Tarragon Theatre's Mainspace (with previews beginning January 1).

Tarragon Theatre Presents THE AMOROUS ADVENTURES OF ANATOL, Opening 1/9
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 2, 2013


Tarragon Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of The Amorous Adventures of Anatol, based on Austrian playwright/novelist Arthur Schnitzler's Anatol (1893), adapted and directed by Morris Panych, one of Canada's most celebrated playwrights and directors. This theatrical treat about a Viennese womanizer and his amorous trials and tribulations runs January 9 to February 10, 2013 in Tarragon Theatre's Mainspace (previews began January 1). Tickets range from $27-$53 (inclusive of HST) and are available by calling the box office at 416.531.1827 or by visiting www.tarragontheatre.com.

THE AMOROUS ADVENTURES OF ANATOL Plays Tarragon Theatre, Now thru Feb 10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2013


Tarragon Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of The Amorous Adventures of Anatol, a contemporary re-visioning of Austrian playwright/novelist Arthur Schnitzler's Anatol (1893), adapted and directed by Morris Panych, one of Canada's most celebrated playwrights and directors. This theatrical treat about a Viennese womanizer and his amorous trials and tribulations runs January 9 to February 10, 2013 in Tarragon Theatre's Mainspace (with previews beginning tonight, January 1).

Ward, Ebert, Margherita, Aldridge & More Join MATILDA on Broadway - Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2012


The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers today announced the casting of the principal roles and the ensemble in the eagerly anticipated Broadway-bound musical MATILDA THE MUSICAL. They are (alphabetically): Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Gabriel Ebert (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), and Lauren Ward (Miss Honey).

THE AMOROUS ADVENTURES OF ANATOL Plays Tarragon Theatre, Jan 9-Feb 10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2012


Tarragon Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of The Amorous Adventures of Anatol, a contemporary re-visioning of Austrian playwright/novelist Arthur Schnitzler's Anatol (1893), adapted and directed by Morris Panych, one of Canada's most celebrated playwrights and directors. This theatrical treat about a Viennese womanizer and his amorous trials and tribulations runs January 9 to February 10, 2013 in Tarragon Theatre's Mainspace (with previews beginning January 1).

Ellingsen Family Fund Underwrites Sign Language-Interpreted Performances & Scholarships at a Noise Within
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 8, 2012


A Noise Within, the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, has been granted funds for six American Sign Language(ASL)- Interpreted performances and a number of scholarships for each by the Ellingsen Family Fund. The grant provides the opportunity for hearing-impaired individuals to attend performances interpreted by two professionals trained in theatrical ASL interpretation.

A Noise Within Hosts Free Reading of THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE Tonight, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2012


A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, offers a free, one-night-only reading of the droll and wickedly biting satire THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, directed by ANW Resident Artist Mark Bramhall, tonight, October 24, 2012, 7:00 pm, in its new state-of-the-art Pasadena theatre.

A Noise Within Presents THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA by George Bernard Shaw, Now thru 11/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2012


A Noise Within, the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues its 2012-13 season in its state-of-the-art Pasadena home with The Doctor's Dilemma, a rarely performed comic and incisive indictment of both the medical profession and the artistic sensibility by George Bernard Shaw. Directed by Damaso Rodriguez, the show runs from tonight, October 20 through Sunday, November 25 with previews beginning on Saturday, October 13. There will be a 'Pay What You Can" performance on Thursday, October 18.

Hallie Foote and More Join Primary Stages' HIM, Opening Tonight, 10/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2012


Primary Stages continues its celebration of the Foote familly legacy with the world premiere of of HIM by Daisy Foote. This production, the second of Primary Stages' 28th season will feature Tony Award nominee Hallie Foote (Harrison, TX…, Dividing the Estate) Tim Hopper (Present Laughter, The Dying Gaul, Steppenwolf), Adam LeFevre (The Doctor's Dilemma), and Adina Verson (The Winter's Tale at Yale Rep). Helmed by Obie Award-winning director Evan Yionoulis (Three Days of Rain, Violet Hour), HIM runs September 25 - October 28 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters. Opening night is tonight, October 9.

The Doctor's Dilemma FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Doctor's Dilemma have there been?
The Doctor's Dilemma has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1915, Broadway which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1941 and West End which opened in 2012.

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