Of Mice and Men Revival 2014 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
2 hours and 35 minutes
Ages: 13+
Opened: April 16, 2014
Closing: July 27, 2014

Of Mice and Men - 2014 - Broadway History , Info & More

Adapted from his own classic novel, John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is an essential adventure, an inspirational portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. Of Mice and Men tells the story of George (James Franco) and Lennie (Chris O'Dowd), an unlikely pair of friends drifting from job to job across The Farms and fields of California, holding fast to their dream of one day having an acre of land they can call their own.

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VIDEO: OF MICE AND MEN Stars Chat Broadway Debut on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2014

Hollywood stars Leighton Meester, James Franco and Chris O'Dowd stopped by this morning's TODAY show on NBC to chat about making their Broadway debut in 'Of Mice And Men,' which they say often gets emotional!

BWW TV: Early Look at Broadway's New OF MICE AND MEN, Starring James Franco
by Courtnie Mele - March 11, 2014

John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is coming to Broadway's Longacre Theatre. Previews begin March 19 and it officially opens April 16 for a limited run. Of Mice and Men will be directed by Anna D. Shapiro and will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meesterand, and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. BroadwayWord caught up with the cast- look below to hear what everyone has to say!

Photo Coverage: James Franco, Chris O'Dowd and OF MICE AND MEN Company Meet the Press!
by Walter McBride - March 10, 2014

Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. The cast just met the press and you can check out full photo coverage from the special event below!

Photo Coverage: OF MICE AND MEN's James Franco and Chris O'Dowd Stop by 'TimesTalks'
by Walter McBride - March 8, 2014

Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. Stars Franco and O'Dowd stopped by The New York Times' 'TimesTalks' segment to discuss Of Mice and Men with reporter Melena Ryzik. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the event below!

FREEZE FRAME: OF MICE AND MEN Company Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - March 6, 2014

Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Of Mice and Men officially opens Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton, and will feature Ron Cephas Jones (The Motherf**ker with the Hat), Alex Morf ('The Good Wife'),Joel Marsh Garland ('Orange Is The New Black'), James McMenamin ('The Good Wife'), Jim Ortlieb (Guys and Dolls) and Jim Parrack ('True Blood'). THe cast met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special event. Check out a photo preview below and check back later for complete coverage!

Twitter Watch: OF MICE AND MEN Cast Celebrates John Steinbeck's Birthday!
by BWW Staff - February 27, 2014

On Twitter Watch, James Franco wrote ' OF MICE AND MENz!!!! - HAPpY B-DAY JOHN STEINBECK - from your CALiFORNIA SoN! - JIMMY - TELL ME ABOUT DEM RABBITS!!!! @miceandmenbway #miceandmenbway @penguinclassics'

OF MICE AND MEN Box Office Opens Today; Limited Number of Opening Night Tickets Available at the Longacre Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014

Tickets go on sale for Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men at the Longacre Theatre box office (220 West 48th Street) today, February 18 at 10am. A limited number of balcony tickets for opening night (Wednesday, April 16) will be available at the Longacre Theatre box office.

Twitter Watch: James Franco-'OF MICE AND MEN Table Read - It Begins!'
by BWW Staff - February 16, 2014

On Twitter Watch, James Franco wrote ' Of mice and men - table read - it begins!!!!!! http://instagram.com/p/kcu0wuS9T6/ '

OF MICE AND MEN Box Office to Open 2/18; Limited Number of Opening Night Tickets Available at the Longacre Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014

Tickets go on sale for Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men at the Longacre Theatre box office (220 West 48th Street) Tuesday, February 18 at 10am. A limited number of balcony tickets for opening night (Wednesday, April 16) will be available at the Longacre Theatre box office.

Rehearsals for OF MICE AND MEN Broadway Revival Now Underway in Chicago
by Tyler Peterson - February 14, 2014

The cast of Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men is currently rehearsing in Chicago through the end of February. Starring James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Jim Norton, Of Mice and Men begins previews at Broadway's Longacre Theatre on Wednesday, March 19, and opens Wednesday, April 16.

BWW TV: Watch Just-Released OF MICE AND MEN Commercial!
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2014

Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton, and will feature Ron Cephas Jones (The Motherf**ker with the Hat), Alex Morf ('The Good Wife'), Joel Marsh Garland ('Orange Is The New Black'), James McMenamin ('The Good Wife'), Jim Ortlieb(Guys and Dolls) and Jim Parrack ('True Blood'). BroadwayWorld brings you a just-released commercial for the show below!

Joel Marsh Garland, James McMenamin, Jim Parrack & More Join OF MICE AND MEN; Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - February 10, 2014

Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro's new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men will star Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton, and will feature Ron Cephas Jones (The Motherf**ker with the Hat), Alex Morf ("The Good Wife"), Joel Marsh Garland ("Orange Is The New Black"), James McMenamin ("The Good Wife"), Jim Ortlieb (Guys and Dolls) and Jim Parrack ("True Blood").

Up on the Marquee: OF MICE AND MEN
by Walter McBride - February 8, 2014

Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton star in the upcoming Broadway revival production OF MICE AND MEN, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. Performances begin March 19, 2014 and officially opens April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, NYC). This is a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the marquee at the Longacre!

TRUE BLOOD's Jim Parrack Joins OF MICE AND MEN Broadway Revival
by Tyler Peterson - February 6, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, TRUE BLOOD's Jim Parrack is the latest to join the all-star cast, including Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton. Parrack will take on the role of 'Slim' in the revival, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

OF MICE AND MEN Tickets Go On Sale to the Public Tomorrow, 1/26
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014

Tickets for Of Mice and Men starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton go on-sale to the general public tomorrow, Sunday, January 26, 2014, through Telecharge.com (212-239-6200). Full cast and design team will be announced shortly for this new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

OF MICE AND MEN Tickets Now Available for Audience Rewards Members; On Sale for General Public on 1/26
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2014

Of Mice and Men tickets will be available to members of Audience Rewards beginning Thursday, January 23, 2014, by visiting AudienceRewards.com. Tickets for Of Mice and Men starring Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Tony Award winner Jim Norton go on-sale to the general public January 26, 2014. Full cast and design team will be announced shortly for this new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

AmEx Pre-Sale Opens Today for OF MICE AND MEN on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2014

Of Mice and Men, one of the greatest and most enduring American classics, has not been seen on Broadway in 40 years. Performances begin March 19, 2014 and officially opens April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, NYC). American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning today, January 11, 2014 through January 22, 2014.

Photo Flash: First Look at James Franco & Chris O'Dowd in OF MICE AND MEN Poster!
by Nicole Rosky - January 7, 2014

Of Mice and Men, one of the greatest and most enduring American classics, has not been seen on Broadway in 40 years. Performances begin March 19, 2014 and officially opens April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, NYC). Tickets go on sale beginning January 11, 2014. This is a strictly limited engagement through July 27, 2014. Entertainment Weekly has just revealed the poster art for the new show, and you can check it out below!

Jim Norton Set to Join James Franco & Chris O'Dowd in OF MICE AND MEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 6, 2014

Tony Award winner Jim Norton (Candy) joins Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco, Chris O'Dowd and Leighton Meester in Of Mice and Men, a new Broadway production directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

Leighton Meester To Play Curley's Wife In OF MICE AND MEN On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - December 9, 2013

Producer David Binder announces Leighton Meester ('Gossip Girl', Country Strong) will join Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco and Chris O'Dowd in Of Mice and Men, a new production directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

It's Official: James Franco and Chris O'Dowd to Debut on Broadway in OF MICE AND MEN at the Longacre Theatre, March 2014
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2013

Producer David Binder officially announces Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner James Franco & Chris O'Dowd will make their Broadway debuts in Of Mice and Men, a new production directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro. Of Mice and Men, one of the greatest and most enduring American classics, has not been seen on Broadway in 40 years.

James Franco Confirms Chris O'Dowd to Costar in OF MICE AND MEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - October 22, 2013

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN will be heading to Broadway beginning (tentatively) Saturday, March 22, 2014, with an opening night slated for Thursday, April 17, 2014. The show is set to run through Sunday, July 27, 2014. The play will be directed by Anna D. Shapiro. James Franco has just confirmed in an interview with US Weekly that he will lead the production as 'George', and Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) will costar as 'Lennie.' Additional casting has not yet been announced.

Chris O'Dowd to Star Opposite James Franco in OF MICE AND MEN Revival?
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2013

Now according to the New York Times, the production will be led by James Franco as 'George', who has been long rumored to be involved with the revival. Though no one has signed on to play 'Lennie', Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) is in talks to make his Broadway debut in the role. Additional casting has not yet been announced.

Of Mice and Men FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Of Mice and Men have there been?
Of Mice and Men has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1937, Broadway which opened in 1974, Off-Broadway which opened in 1987 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has Of Mice and Men been nominated for?
Of Mice and Men has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Japhy Weideman.
What awards has Of Mice and Men been nominated for?
Of Mice and Men has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award for James Franco and Chris O'Dowd at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance for Chris O'Dowd at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Of Mice and Men won?
Of Mice and Men has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for James Franco and Chris O'Dowd, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for Of Mice and Men, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Chris O'Dowd.

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