The Human Comedy 1984 - Articles Page 16

Opened: April 5, 1984
Closing: April 15, 1984

The Human Comedy - 1984 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the novel by William Saroyan

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THE 6TH ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL WEEK Kicks Off 11/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2011


PAMAR (Pan American Musical Art Research, Inc.), the New York based organization founded and directed by Polly Ferman, announces the 6th Annual LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL WEEK, November 10-17, in venues all around town.

ANT Fest 2011 Launches Tonight at Ars Nova 10/17-11/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 17, 2011


Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces the lineup for ANT Fest 2011.

ANT Fest 2011 Plays Ars Nova 10/17-11/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2011


Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces the lineup for ANT Fest 2011.

Act II Playhouse Presents THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP 10/25-11/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2011


Act II Playhouse is set to present Charles Ludlam's comic masterpiece The Mystery of Irma Vep, directed by Associate Artistic Director Harriet Power. Performances run Oct. 25 - Nov. 19.

ANT Fest 2011 Plays Ars Nova 10/17-11/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2011


Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces the lineup for ANT Fest 2011.

MTC Announces '11-12 Season, Extends Programming For 45th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2011


Marin Theatre Company Artistic Director Jasson Minadakis and Producing Director Ryan Rilette announced five plays for the company's expanded 45th Anniversary Season today.

Dramatic License Productions Presents MASS APPEAL, 5/26-6/12
by Chris Gibson - May 25, 2011


How much truth is too much? When dealing with the masses, is it better to entertain or enlighten? Should people hear what they want or need to hear? How do we find meaningful relationships in such a diverse world? These are just a few of the issues addressed with compassion and lots of humor in Bill C. Davis' comedy/drama MASS APPEAL, presented by Dramatic License Productions.

Pacific Theatre's 2011-2012 Season To Include TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2011


For 27 years Pacific Theatre has been devoted to creating theatre that matters, using richly diverse seasonal offerings to examine the spiritual side of human existence.

BWW Reviews: THE HUMAN COMEDY - Something Appealing, Something Appalling
by Duncan Pflaster - May 9, 2011


Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) presents a fine production of 'The Human Comedy', a strange Galt Macdermot musical about a community in California during World War II.

Astoria Performing Arts Center Presents Galt MacDermot's THE HUMAN COMEDY 5/5-5/21
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011


The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) announces the reunion of their award-winning Children of Eden team with their upcoming production of Galt MacDermot's (HAIR) musical, The Human Comedy. With libretto by William Dumaresq based on the story by William Saroyan, the production will be directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik.

Dramatic License Productions Presents MASS APPEAL, 5/26-6/12
by Chris Gibson - Apr 26, 2011


How much truth is too much? When dealing with the masses, is it better to entertain or enlighten? Should people hear what they want or need to hear? How do we find meaningful relationships in such a diverse world? These are just a few of the issues addressed with compassion and lots of humor in Bill C. Davis' comedy/drama MASS APPEAL, presented by Dramatic License Productions.

Luker, Von Essen, Cavenaugh, Balgord & More to Star in DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY; Previews Start June 10
by Robert Diamond - Apr 25, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company announced the full company of the new musical Death Takes A Holiday, with a book by Peter Stone & Thomas Meehan, music & lyrics by Maury Yeston, directed by Doug Hughes. The cast will include Linda Balgord (Contessa Danielli), Matt Cavenaugh (Eric Fenton), Mara Davi (Alice), Joy Hermalyn (Cora), Jay Jaski (Lorenzo), Simon Jones (Dr. Dario Albione), Rebecca Luker (Duchess Lamberti), Patricia Noonan (Sophia), Julian Ovenden (Prince Sirki / Death), Jill Paice (Grazia), Michael Siberry (Duke Lamberti), Alexandra Socha (Daisy Fenton), Don Stephenson (Fidele), Max Von Essen (Corrado Montelli).

Yale Rep Presents AUTUMN SONATA 4/12-5/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2011


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the U.S. premiere of Ingmar Bergman's AUTUMN SONATA, directed by Robert Woodruff, based on a literal translation by Wendy Weckwerth, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) April 12-May 7, 2011.

Pearl Theatre Company Announces 2011-2012 Season
by Kassie Rivera - Apr 1, 2011


THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY (J.R. Sullivan, Artistic Director; Shira Beckerman, Managing Director) announces its 2011-2012 season at New York City Center Stage II with a four-play set spanning from the 1590s to the 1950s. With works by Eugène Ionesco, William Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw, and Eugene O'Neill, the 28th Season for The Pearl begins September 13, 2011 and concludes April 15, 2012. Subscriptions for the season are now on sale, while single tickets will become available beginning in August through CityTix® at New York City Center.

Yale Rep Presents AUTUMN SONATA 4/12-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2011


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the U.S. premiere of Ingmar Bergman's AUTUMN SONATA, directed by Robert Woodruff, based on a literal translation by Wendy Weckwerth, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) April 12-May 7, 2011.

Pearl Theater Presents WITTENBERG, Begins 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY (J.R. Sullivan, Artistic Director; Shira Beckerman, Managing Director) presents the New York premiere of WITTENBERG by David Davalos.

Pearl Theater Co Presents WITTENBERG, Begins 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY (J.R. Sullivan, Artistic Director; Shira Beckerman, Managing Director) presents the New York premiere of WITTENBERG by David Davalos.

Pearl Theater Presents WITTENBERG, Begins 3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011


THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY (J.R. Sullivan, Artistic Director; Shira Beckerman, Managing Director) presents the New York premiere of WITTENBERG by David Davalos.

MTC Announces '11-12 Season, Extends Programming For 45th Anniversary
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2011


Marin Theatre Company Artistic Director Jasson Minadakis and Producing Director Ryan Rilette announced five plays for the company's expanded 45th Anniversary Season today.

Pearl Theater Co Presents WITTENBERG, Begins 3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY (J.R. Sullivan, Artistic Director; Shira Beckerman, Managing Director) presents the New York premiere of WITTENBERG by David Davalos.

Gamm Theatre Announces New Season of Transformation
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2011


Tony Estrella, artistic director of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), today announced the theater's 27th Season (2011-2012) - an exciting and powerful lineup delivering The Gamm's trademark one-two punch of reinvigorated classics and powerful, provocative, up-to-the-moment contemporary dramas.

Astoria Performing Arts Center Presents Galt MacDermot's THE HUMAN COMEDY 5/5-5/21
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 16, 2011


The Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) announces the reunion of their award-winning Children of Eden team with their upcoming production of Galt MacDermot's (HAIR) musical, The Human Comedy. With libretto by William Dumaresq based on the story by William Saroyan, the production will be directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents THE OLD MASTERS, 1/29-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, present the U.S. premiere of The Old Masters by Simon Gray.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents THE OLD MASTERS, 1/29-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, present the U.S. premiere of The Old Masters by Simon Gray.

Antaeus closes its inaugural season with THE AUTUMN GARDEN 10/22-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


In a guest house on the Gulf, a hundred miles from New Orleans, old friends gather in a summer home to rediscover connections, rekindle lost relationships, and find peace - only to find that they can't rewrite the stories of their past. The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s classical theater ensemble, presents The Autumn Garden by Lillian Hellman, directed by Larry Biederman. Four gala openings of the fully double-cast production, two with each cast, take place October 28-31, with performances continuing through December 19 at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. Low-priced previews begin October 22.

Other Productions of The Human Comedy

1983   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1984   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
2006   Barrington Stage Production

The Human Comedy - 1984 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Bonnie Koloc
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Galt MacDermott
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Stephen Geoffreys

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