Angels in America: Perestroika

Opened: November 23, 1993
Closing: December 04, 1994

Angels in America: Perestroika - 1993 - Broadway History , Info & More

Theatre Downtown proudly presents this Pulitzer Prize winning classic that redefined gay themed theatre for a whole new generation. God has abandoned heaven. Its 1985: the Reagans are in The White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. Angels in America follows a group of New Yorkers as they deal with the disease in different ways and come to terms with the illness and themselves. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.







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Act II Closes THE TEMPEST 11/16-12/12 by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2010

The original "LOST" show comes to Ambler, as Act II Playhouse presents William Shakespeare's shipwrecked island play, The Tempest.

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Act II Presents THE TEMPEST 11/16-12/12 by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2010

The original "LOST" show comes to Ambler, as Act II Playhouse presents William Shakespeare's shipwrecked island play, The Tempest.

Know Theatre Closes SKIN TIGHT, 10/30 by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2010

Know Theatre will open it's 13th season with New Zealand playwright Gary Henderson's play, Skin Tight. The production will be directed by Drew Fracher with scenic and lighting design by Andrew Hungerford and sound design by Doug Borntrager.

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Act II Presents THE TEMPEST 11/16-12/12 by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2010

The original "LOST" show comes to Ambler, as Act II Playhouse presents William Shakespeare's shipwrecked island play, The Tempest.

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Know Theatre Opens 13th Season With SKIN TIGHT, Runs 10/9-30 by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2010

Know Theatre will open it's 13th season with New Zealand playwright Gary Henderson's play, Skin Tight. The production will be directed by Drew Fracher with scenic and lighting design by Andrew Hungerford and sound design by Doug Borntrager.

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Know Theatre Opens 13th Season With SKIN TIGHT, Runs 10/9-30 by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010

Know Theatre will open it's 13th season with New Zealand playwright Gary Henderson's play, Skin Tight. The production will be directed by Drew Fracher with scenic and lighting design by Andrew Hungerford and sound design by Doug Borntrager.

Know Theatre Opens 13th Season With SKIN TIGHT, Runs 10/9-30 by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2010

Know Theatre will open it's 13th season with New Zealand playwright Gary Henderson's play, Skin Tight. The production will be directed by Drew Fracher with scenic and lighting design by Andrew Hungerford and sound design by Doug Borntrager.

Winston-Salem Arts Council Announces All-Star Line-up for Town Hall Meeting by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County today announced an all-star line-up for its upcoming Town Hall Meeting titled, 'Art Works: The Impact of Arts and Culture on Communities,' with the Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, Rocco Landesman.

Know Theatre Announces 2010-2011 Season by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010

Know Theatre is pleased to announce our 13th season producing innovative theatre in Over-the-Rhine.

Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, 4/3-5/8 by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2010

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America will open with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage April 3 and play through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.

Know Theatre Extends Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA Through 5/15 by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010

Now extended through May 15, Angels in America has continued to sell out. We are very pleased to allow more people to share this beautiful story.

Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA Through 5/8 by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America opens with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.

Know Theatre Extends Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA Through 5/15 by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2010

Now extended through May 15, Angels in America has continued to sell out. We are very pleased to allow more people to share this beautiful story.

BWW Reviews: Know Theatre's ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA by Jill Siekman - Apr 28, 2010

The Know Theatre delivers part two of the epic Angels in America as well as they delivered part one. The first half, Millennium Approaches (which will be playing concurrently through the run of the second part) focuses on the lead up of the arrival of a mysterious angel. The second part, Perestroika, becomes more subject-heavy and intense as the story unfolds once the angel has arrived.

Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, 4/3-5/8 by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America will open with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage April 3 and play through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.

Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA Through 5/8 by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2010

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America opens with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.

Noll, Blanchett, RAGTIME, STREETCAR Among 26th Annual Helen Hayes Award Winners by Charlie Piane - Apr 6, 2010

The 26th Helen Hayes Awards were presented at the historic Warner Theatre on Monday April 5.

McNally, Cleary, Currin, Diaz & More Present at Helen Hayes Awards; Albee to Receive Tribute, 4/5 by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2010

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, 4/3-5/8 by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2010

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America will open with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage April 3 and play through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.

Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, 4/3-5/8 by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2010

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America will open with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage April 3 and play through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.

Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, 4/3-5/8 by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America will open with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage April 3 and play through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.

McNally, Cleary, Currin, Diaz & More Set to Present at Helen Hayes Awards; Albee to Receive Tribute by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

Blanchett, Noll, Brochu, Parsons Garner Helen Hayes Awards Nominations; Awards Ceremony to be Held April 5 by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2010

Theatre artists and productions nominated for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced this evening at a press conference hosted by The National Theatre in its Helen Hayes Gallery. The complete list of nominees can be found below.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati Announces Casting & Performance Schedule for 'Adding Machine: A Musical' and 'Angels in America' by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2010

The Know Theatre of Cincinnati has announced its casting and performance schedule for its upcoming production of 'Adding Machine: A Musical' and 'Angels in America'.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati Announces Casting & Performance Schedule for 'Adding Machine: A Musical' and 'Angels in America' by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010

The Know Theatre of Cincinnati has announced its casting and performance schedule for its upcoming production of 'Adding Machine: A Musical' and 'Angels in America'.

Spotlighters Theatre Presents A HOLIDAY ADVENT-URE, 12/13 by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2009

Spotlighters Theatre presents 'A HOLIDAY ADVENT-ure' with Drop Three Comedy & Improv Troupe for some holiday hilarity on Sunday, December 13 as Spotlighters' resident Improv & Comedy Troupe Drop Three celebrates the holidays in their own special way.

Spotlighters Theatre Presents A HOLIDAY ADVENT-URE, 12/13 by Aimee Savoth - Dec 9, 2009

Spotlighters Theatre presents 'A HOLIDAY ADVENT-ure' with Drop Three Comedy & Improv Troupe for some holiday hilarity on Sunday, December 13 as Spotlighters' resident Improv & Comedy Troupe Drop Three celebrates the holidays in their own special way.

Angels in America: Perestroika FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Angels in America: Perestroika has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2010.
Best Play , , Best Direction of a Play for George C. Wolfe and Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher .
Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for George C. Wolfe , Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher , .
Angels in America: Perestroika has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. The nominations were in recognition of the outstanding work by Tony Kushner, the playwright of Angels in America: Perestroika.
Angels in America: Perestroika has won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Tony Kushner.

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