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Ann 2013

Opened: March 7, 2013
Closing: June 30, 2013

Ann - 2013 Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Holland Taylor steps into the shoes of Ann Richards, the impassioned Governor of Texas who dedicated her life to empowering, expanding and enriching the lives of her constituents, friends and family. ANN is an inspiring and hilarious new play that brings you face to face with a complex, colorful and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Taylor takes the audience on a journey, neither political nor a history lesson, swirling together the past and present to reunite Ann Richards with old friends and introduce her to a new generation. ANN played to sold-out audiences at Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House in the summer of 2010, San Antonio's Empire Theatre in the fall of 2010, and Austin's Paramount Theatre in the spring of 2011. In the fall of 2011 the new play opened to critical acclaim at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre, and went on to have a smash hit run at Washington DC's Kennedy Center in winter of 2011/2012.



ANN played to sold-out audiences at Galveston's Grand 1894 Opera House in the summer of 2010, San Antonio's Empire Theatre in the fall of 2010, and Austin's Paramount Theatre in the spring of 2011. In the fall of 2011 the new play opened to critical acclaim at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre, and went on to have a smash hit run at Washington DC's Kennedy Center in winter of 2011/2012.




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Review: Holland Taylor as the Late Governor of Texas in 'Ann'
7 / 10

It’s cliche to say it, but Taylor becomes Ann Richards, mostly thanks to her witty script, and with a nice assist from costume designer Julie Weiss, who’s clothed her in a white, all-business jacket and skirt, with a sparkling Lone Star brooch. The transformation is all the more remarkable for the fact that Taylor only once met Richards, when they were briefly introduced at New York’s Le Cirque in 2004 by the columnist Liz Smith.

Ann: Theater Review
6 / 10

Taylor’s intention is admirable in shining a spotlight on a woman driven by a heroic passion for public service. But the longer the show runs on, the more its lack of shading becomes apparent. She peppers the dialogue with pandering audience nods to racial and gender equality and gun laws. But she glosses over the potentially juicy stuff such as the dirty politics that tried to keep Richards out of office the first time and succeeded when she ran for a second term. It also might have been interesting to include a wry acknowledgment that Richards’ failed re-election bid gave her the dubious distinction of opening the door to the political career of George W. Bush.

BWW Flashback: ANN, Starring Holland Taylor, Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - June 30, 2013


ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, ends its run on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street) today, June 30, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through ANN's beginnings on the Great White Way!

Photo Flash Exclusive: Gloria Steinem Visits Holland Taylor at ANN!
by Nicole Rosky - June 26, 2013


Feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem hosted a talkback following last night's performance titled 'More about ANN - And the Future." She discussed women in politics, both the history and the future, and her work both campaigning for Ann Richards and as a colleague. Check out a photo of Steinem with Taylor below!

STAGE TUBE: New Promo Released for Holland Taylor-Led ANN!
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2013


ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, has been extended through Sunday, September 1, 2013, on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). A new prom for the show has just been released, featuring Tony Award nominee Holland Taylor, and you can check it out below!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, May 4, Part 2 - Holland Taylor's First SIP from ANN, Christopher Lloyd and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2013


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our May 4th SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured a first SIP from ANN's Holland Taylor and THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE's Christopher Lloyd, as well as shots from NICE WORK, MATILDA, BOOK OF MORMON, LES MISERABLES, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, FLASHDANCE, HAIR, SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, TOMMY at the Stratford Festival and more!

Photo Flash: Amy Poehler Visits Holland Taylor at ANN!
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2013


ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, plays through Sunday, September 1, 2013, on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Amy Poehler stopped by earlier today to shoot a segment for her web series "Smart Girls at the Party." Check out a photo of the duo backstage below!

ANN Launches the Great American Women Talkback Series With Lily Tomlin, Eve Ensler and More
by Kelsey Denette - April 23, 2013


ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress and 2013 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee Holland Taylor, is launching the Great American Women Talkback Series, which will feature post-show discussions hosted by Tony and Emmy Award winner Lily Tomlin, Tony award winning playwright and activist Eve Ensler, feminist activist and writer Gloria Steinem, and award winning political humorist Kate Clinton. All talkbacks are complimentary with ticket purchase to ANN at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre (150 West 65th Street). ANN is directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, and has been extended through Sunday, September 1, 2013.

ANN Announces 'Bring Your Man' Buy One, Get One Free Tickets
by Kelsey Denette - April 15, 2013


18,000,000 Texans can't be wrong! Ann Richards was elected Governor of masculine, macho Texas proving that men love Ann. On Wednesday nights you can bring the man in your life for free to see ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, with the purchase of a full priced ticket. Use political man-date code: ANNBYM1 when you purchase your tickets by phone, online or in person, for any 8pm performance on Wednesdays through August 18, 2013.

Photo Flash: Tommy Tune Visits Holland Taylor at ANN!
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2013


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, has been extended through Sunday, September 1, 2013, on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Theatre legend Tommy Tune visited Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor backstage last night. Check out a photo of the duo backstage below!

Photo Flash: Julie White Visits Holland Taylor in ANN
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2013


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, has been extended through Sunday, September 1, 2013, on Broadway atLincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Tony Award winner Julie White, who voices Richard's assistant Nancy in the show, surprised Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor backstage last night. Check out a photo of the duo backstage below!

ANN Starring Holland Taylor Extends on Broadway Through September 1
by Robert Diamond - March 28, 2013


ANN, the new critically acclaimed play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein, has been extended through Sunday, September 1, 2013, on Broadway atLincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Twitter Watch: Meryl Streep, the Clintons & More Visit Holland Taylor in ANN!
by BWW - March 13, 2013


On Twitter Watch, Holland Taylor wrote ' President and Secretary Clinton pay a visit to see Holland Taylor in #ANNPLAY!'

Photo Flash: Texas Flies Flag for in Honor of ANN
by Nicole Rosky - March 12, 2013


Then on March 7, the Texas House of Representatives flew the Texas flag in rememberence of Richards and in celebration of opening night of the play. Check out a photo of the certificate below!

Photo Coverage: Holland Taylor and More in ANN's Opening Night Press Reception!
by Walter McBride - March 8, 2013


Holland Taylor just took her first official Broadway bow in ANN, a new play written and performed by Taylor, which opened last night at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Check out Taylor meeting the press below!

Review Roundup: Holland Taylor Opens in ANN on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - March 8, 2013


Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Coverage: ANN's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals- Anne Hathaway & More!
by Walter McBride - March 8, 2013


Holland Taylor just took her first official Broadway bow in ANN, a new play written and performed by Taylor, which opened last night at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). You check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Inside ANN's Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - March 8, 2013


ANN, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, opened last night at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the big opening and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

ANN, Starring Holland Taylor, Opens on Broadway Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 7, 2013


ANN, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, opens tonight at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Holland Taylor in ANN on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013


ANN, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, is now in previews on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street) and will open Thursday, March 7, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Taylor in action below!

Photo Flash: BOSOM BUDDIES Holland Taylor, Tom Hanks & More Reunite at ANN!
by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2013


Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor received a commendation by Texas Governor Rick Perry making her an honorary Texan on January 10, 2013, for her play Ann about late Texas governor Ann Richards. Ann, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, began previews on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street) on Monday, February 18 and will open Thursday, March 7, 2013. Last night there was a 'Bosom Buddies' reunion backstage at ANN- Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari came to see Holland Taylor and Bob Boyett's. Check out phtoos from the reunion below!

Holland Taylor Made Honorary Texan for Her Play ANN, Beginning on Broadway Tomorrow, 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2013


Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor received a commendation by Texas Governor Rick Perry making her an honorary Texan on January 10, 2013, for her play Ann about late Texas governor Ann Richards. Ann, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, will begin previews on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street) tomorrow, Monday, February 18, 2013 at 8pm, and will open Thursday, March 7, 2013.

TV Exclusive: Holland Taylor on ANN's Trip to Broadway & Bringing the Legend to Life - Plus Show Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2013


Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor received a commendation by Texas Governor Rick Perry making her an honorary Texan on January 10, 2013, for her play Ann about late Texas governor Ann Richards. Ann, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, begins previews on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street) today, Monday, February 18, 2013 at 8pm, and will open Thursday, March 7, 2013. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge got a chance to meet with Taylor before she began rehearsals, and the two chatted about the woman on which the play is based, writing a one-man show, her previous stage and screen credits and more. Check out the full interview below!

VIDEO: Anne Hathaway's Mom to Produce ANN on Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - February 14, 2013


Anne Hathaway stopped by the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' last night and gushed about her mom, actress Kate McCauley Hathaway, who is currently one of the producer's behind the new Broadway production ANN, starring Holland Taylor. Asked if she planned to attend the show's opening night, Hathaway beamed, 'Absolutely! I'm going to embarrass her and be hooting and hollering!' Check out the clip below!

Photo Flash: Holland Taylor-Led ANN Show Poster Released!
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2013


ANN, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, will begin previews on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street) Monday, February 18, 2013 at 8pm, and will open Thursday, March 7, 2013.Check out the just-released show poster below!

Tickets Go On Sale for Broadway's ANN
by Kelsey Denette - December 14, 2012


Tickets went on sale this week for ANN, a new play written and performed by Emmy Award-winning actress Holland Taylor, which will begin previews on Broadway at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street) Monday, February 18, 2013 at 8pm, and will open Thursday, March 7, 2013.

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Holland Taylor
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Holland Taylor
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Holland Taylor
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Holland Taylor

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