A Walk in the Woods

Opened: February 28, 1988
Closing: June 26, 1988

A Walk in the Woods - 1988 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

A Walk in the Woods is a 1988 play by Lee Blessing. It depicts the developing relationship between two arms limitation negotiators, one Russian and one American, over a year of negotiation. The play was nominated for both a Tony award and a Pulitzer Prize.

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Drama Works Theatre Company To Present Biographical Drama, BARRYMORE by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023

Drama Works Theatre Company presents biographical drama, Barrymore, depicting the scandalous life of legendary actor John Barrymore. Don't miss this captivating play running from October 20-29.

Karen Allen & Reed Birney to Star in World Premiere Of Donald Margulies' LUNAR ECLIPSE at Shakespeare & Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

'Lunar Eclipse,' a new play by Donald Margulies, makes its world premiere at Shakespeare & Company. Directed by James Warwick, the play features Karen Allen and Reed Birney as a long-married couple reflecting on life and time during a lunar eclipse.

Keen Company Unveils 2023-2024 Season Featuring THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING, a World Premiere & More by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2023

Get all the details on Keen Company's recently announced 2023-2024 season, including 'The Year of Magical Thinking' and more. Find out when and where you can experience the magic of these upcoming shows and stay up-to-date with the latest news in the entertainment world.

Video: THE WHO'S TOMMY Sets Record as the Most Successful Production in Goodman Theatre History by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Discover the incredible success of The Who's Tommy at Goodman Theatre, breaking records and thrilling audiences. Watch the exclusive video of the final bow featuring Pete Townshend. Don't miss out on this historic production.

The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications For 2024 Conference by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

The New Harmony Project announced that it is now accepting applications for the 37th annual conference to be held May 22-June 2, 2024.

Love And Self-Discovery Abound In Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT At Theater At Monmouth by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2023

Theater at Monmouth opens William Shakespeare's As You Like It as part of their Brave New Worlds Season. Welcome to Arden. This is the story of Rosalind. Oppressed and exiled from Court under threat of death, she escapes with her cousin into the wild and unpredictable Forest of Arden. Disguised as a man, while tutoring other men of the forest how best to woo, Rosalind succeeds in wooing not only Orlando but also helps other inhabitants of the forest to find their true love.

Escape to the Enchanting Forest of Arden in Theater at Monmouth's Production of Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023

Join Theater at Monmouth as they bring Shakespeare's As You Like It to life in an enchanting production set in the wild and unpredictable Forest of Arden. Don't miss out on this captivating journey filled with poetry, mistaken identities, and the transformative power of the wilderness.

Cast Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare & Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023

The cast has been revealed for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Artistic Director Allyn Burrows and staged August 1 through September 10, opening Friday, August 4 outdoors at the New Spruce Theatre.

Shakespeare & Company Reveals THE CONTENTION (HENRY VI, PART 11) Cast by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

The cast has been revealed for The Contention (Henry VI, Part II) at Shakespeare & Company, directed by Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer and staged June 17 through July 15, opening Saturday, June 24.

BTG Reveals Casting For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and PHOTOGRAPH 51 by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) have announced casting for two of its summer 2023 shows: Million Dollar Quartet, a three-time Tony Award–nominated once-in-a-lifetime musical evening back by popular demand with some of the same cast as 2017 and Photograph 51, an intriguing portrait of the race to discover the mysteries of the DNA double helix. 

David Ellenstein Named Artistic Director & Bill Kerlin Named Managing Director of Laguna Playhouse by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023

North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director David Ellenstein, and Managing Director Bill Kerlin, have been named Laguna Playhouse’s new Artistic and Managing Directors respectively, effective immediately.

Finn Wittrock, Reed Birney & More to Star in Shakespeare & Company's 46th Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023

Shakespeare & Company has announced the casts for their 46th Season Thieves of Love. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Adam Jacobs, Alison Luff, Bobby Conte & More Will Lead Reimagined THE WHO'S TOMMY at Chicago's Goodman Theatre by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023

This summer, Chicago will be first to experience a reimagined production of The Who's Tommy when the original creators reunite at Goodman Theatre. Tony Award winners Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff, nearly 30 years after their epic pop-culture musical theater sensation first bowed on Broadway, have reconvened to tell the story of Tommy Walker for 2023 audiences.

Scott Barrow, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Star in HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Tectonic Theater Project's Here There Are Blueberries. 

Review: Melissa Errico The Ultimate Enchantress In TERMINAL INGENUE at The Green Room 42 by Stephen Mosher - Apr 3, 2023

A Melissa Errico cabaret is an event but this one was particularly special.

Drama Works Theatre Company To Present The Powerful Family Dramedy, INDEPENDENCE by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023

Old Saybrook's Drama Works Theatre Company will continue their 2023 season with Lee Blessing's Independence.

New Michael Friedman Musical ESSENTIAL ALICE to Have Staged Reading at South Carolina New Play Festival by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023

The South Carolina New Play Festival will present a posthumous staged reading of “Essential Alice” with music and lyrics by the late Michael Friedman and book by Annie Weissman. See how to purchase tickets!

Unpredictable Comedy UNDER THE SKIN By Michael Hollinger Gets West Coast Premiere At International City Theatre by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

What does it mean to give a part of yourself to someone else? International City Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Under the Skin, a surprising new comedy by Michael Hollinger (Opus). caryn desai [sic] directs the three-week run, April 28 through May 14, at ICT's home in the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Two low-priced previews are set for April 26 and April 27.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Benefit Performances of YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Starring Kathleen Chalfant to Take Place in January by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022

Keen Company will present two benefit performances of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking starring Obie and Drama Desk Award-winner Kathleen Chalfant in a moving one-woman tour de force. Benefit performances will take place on January 10 and 17 at 7pm at the Players Club.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; at Rise Up Performing Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance! by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; at Barrington Stage Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance! by BWW Staff - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre! by BWW Staff - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; Rise Ups' LES MISERABLES Leads Best Musical by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Barrington Stage's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Leads Best Musical by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Sierra Boggess, Jeffrey L. Page, Clint Ramos & More Nominated for 6th Berkie Awards - See the Full List of Nominees Here! by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

The Berkshire Theatre Critics Association has announced the nominees for the 6th Berkshire Theatre Awards, known colloquially as The Berkies. This year’s awards recognize shows that opened in the greater Berkshire region between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022.

Kathleen Chalfant to Star in SPARE RIB Benefit Reading for the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

NewYorkRep will present a special one-night-only benefit reading of Spare Rib, a new play by Winter Miller, Monday, October 24 at New World Stages. Proceeds from the special event will benefit WRRAP, the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project.

Additional Dates & Venues Announced for THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Starring Kathleen Chalfant by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

Keen Company has announced additional dates and venues for its site-specific production of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking. Starring Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Kathleen Chalfant, this must-see revival, running October 19–November 20 with an opening set for November 2, will be intimately staged across New York City.

Details Announced for Site-Specific YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Starring Kathleen Chalfant by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2022

Keen Company announced details for its site-specific production of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking. Starring Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Kathleen Chalfant in a one-woman tour de force performance. This must-see revival, running October 19–November 20 with an opening set for November 2, will be intimately staged across New York City.

David Ellenstein Named New Interim Artistic Director Of Laguna Playhouse by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

Laguna Playhouse and its Board of Directors announced that North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, David Ellenstein, has been named to the position of Interim Artistic Director for the Playhouse for the period of October 3, 2022 through January 1, 2023.

Riverside Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022

Riverside Theatre, Iowa City's resident professional theatre, has announced their 2022-2023 season. This will be the not-for-profit organization's 42nd season, and the first full season of plays in the newly opened 150-seat theatre.

Keen Company Announces 22-23 Season Featuring First NY Revival of Lynn Nottage's CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY & More by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022

Keen Company has announced details for its upcoming 2022-2023 season. Anchored by two must-see revivals, not produced in New York since their premieres, Keen’s 23rd season, featuring two of America’s greatest writers, explores how individuals move forward after life-altering change.

Riverside Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022

Riverside Theatre, Iowa City's resident professional theatre, has announced their 2022-2023 season. This will be the not-for-profit organization's 42nd season, and the first full season of plays in the newly opened 150-seat theatre.

World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022

Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. 

​​​​​​Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Casting For Late Summer 2022 Season by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022

​​​​​​Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for shows in BTG’s Late Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and an award recipient of the GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS from the National Endowment for the Arts; Once, a Tony Award-winning musical; Songs For a New World, the first musical by a Tony Award winner; Dracula, a classic gothic tale of horrors; and Edward Albee's Seascape, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play. 

Playwrights Ngozi Anyanwu, Lucy Thurber & More Join New Harmony Project by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022

The New Harmony Project, an organization dedicated to supporting writers interrogating the complexity of hope, has announced that they will continue in-person programming with their 35th annual spring conference in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.

Playwrights Ngozi Anyanwu, Lucy Thurber & More Join New Harmony Project by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022

The New Harmony Project, an organization dedicated to supporting writers interrogating the complexity of hope, has announced that they will continue in-person programming with their 35th annual spring conference in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.

Updated Cast Announced for Staged Reading of Aimé Césaire's A TEMPEST (UNE TEMPÊTE) by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

A Tempest (Une Tempête) will take place LIVE in person on Monday February 28th at 7:30pm at FIAF Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street) with simultaneous Livestream broadcast. Video-on-Demand will be available through Sunday March 6th until 11:59 PM EST.

Red Bull Theater to Present Staged Reading of Aimé Césaire's A TEMPEST (UNE TEMPÊTE) by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

Red Bull Theater today announced a special event staged reading of celebrated poet and activist Aimé Césaire’s A Tempest (Une Tempête), a striking adaptation of Shakespeare's celebrated Jacobean play through a post-colonial lens, translated from the French by Philip Crispin.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical! by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Perisphere Theater's TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Leads Best Play! by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Lee Blessing to Join Actors Theatre of Indiana for Reading of Newest Play THE FAMILY LINE by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2021

Actors Theatre of Indiana will have Pulitzer Prize, TONY and Olivier Award nominee Lee Blessing joining them for their TheatreLab #2 in The Studio Theater on November 13, 2021. The Studio Theater is located within The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Will Present Lee Blessing's Newest Play As Next In Theatre LAB Series by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2021

If you've never had an opportunity to see an original production, you now have your chance. On Saturday, November 13, for a 2 p.m. Matinee, ATI will present TheatreLAB #2, The Family Line, by Lee Blessing.

Five on a Match and Broadway Podcast Network Present SPLIT VALLEY by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2021

Five on a Match, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, will present Caroline V. McGraw's (Ultimate Beauty Bible) SPLIT VALLEY, an immersive serialized radio mystery, is joining the network.

Benefit Re-Broadcast of THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Starring Kathleen Chalfant to be Presented by Keen Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2021

Keen Company will continue the 2020-’21 Season with the benefit re-broadcast of The Year of Magical Thinking adapted from Joan Didion’s best-selling memoir and starring Kathleen Chalfant in a one-woman tour de force performance. 

MRT Presents New England Premiere Of A WOMAN OF THE WORLD by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2021

Merrimack Repertory Theatre will present the New England premiere of A Woman of the World by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman from May 15-30.

WE HAVE TO HURRY Hosts Virtual Stage Door With Performance by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2021

We Have to Hurry , by a new work by acclaimed playwright, actor, and director Dorothy Lyman starring Kathleen Chalfant and Elliott Gould will host a Virtual Stage Door.

Helen Cespedes, Christian Coulson and More Star in A PICTURE OF AUTUMN Presented by Mint Theater by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

Mint Theater Company will continue the highly popular Silver Lining Streaming Series with the on-demand streaming of the two-camera archival recording (filmed in HD!) of A Picture of Autumn by N.C Hunter, directed by Gus Kaikkonen beginning Monday April 19th, and continuing through June 13th.

A Walk in the Woods FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A Walk in the Woods has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988, Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
A Walk in the Woods has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for the BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Lee Blessing and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Lee Blessing.

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