Aunt Dan and Lemon 1985

Opened: October 21, 1985
Closing: June 29, 1986

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Steppenwolf Theatre Mourns Longtime Ensemble Member Frank Galati
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2023


​​​​​​​Steppenwolf Theatre Company today mourns the loss of longtime ensemble member, actor, director and adaptor Frank Galati, who died Monday evening in Florida at the age of 79. Galati, who joined the Steppenwolf ensemble in 1985, won two Tony Awards in 1990 for his adaptation and direction of Steppenwolf's pivotal production of The Grapes of Wrath on Broadway.

Full Casting Announced For Nigel Williams Revival Of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER At Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019


Full casting has been announced for the first major revival of Nigel Williams' My Brother's Keeper?, which opens at London's Playground Theatre at the end of February. Joining actor and former stand-up comedian Andy de la Tour as ailing patriarch Mr Stone, will be Katherine Pogson (Vera ITV, Brazil Terry Gilliam, Aunt Dan & Lemon New York Theatre Drama Desk nomination) as Mrs Stone, David Partridge (The Secret Theatre - Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe, All My Sons - Rose Theatre, Kingston, Travels With My Aunt - Cc Theatre, UK tour) and Josh Taylor (Poldark - BBC, The Crown - Netflix, Each His Own Wilderness -Orange Tree Theatre) as their warring sons Sam and Tony.

The Intercept Releases EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE A Three-part Audio Play By Wallace Shawn
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018


The Intercept, in collaboration with Topic Studios, is proud to present "Evening at the Talk House," a darkly comic audio play by award-winning actor and playwright Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride, My Dinner with Andre) about the insidious dangers of an authoritarian society.

The Catastrophic Theatre to Stage Wallace Shawn's EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


The Catastrophic Theatre kicks off its most ambitious season yet, with a new play by Houston favorite, Wallace Shawn (THE DESIGNATED MOURNER, MARIE AND BRUCE, OUR LATE NIGHT).

The Catastrophic Theatre to Stage Wallace Shawn's EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017


The Catastrophic Theatre kicks off its most ambitious season yet, with a new play by Houston favorite, Wallace Shawn (THE DESIGNATED MOURNER, MARIE AND BRUCE, OUR LATE NIGHT).

The Public Hosts Valentine's Day Memorial for Alumna Margaret Whitton
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017


A memorial service for Margaret Whitton, longtime Public Theater actress and director, who was also a loyal and generous donor to the theater, will be held today, February 14 at 3:00 p.m. at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).

The Public to Host Valentine's Day Memorial for Alumna Margaret Whitton
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017


A memorial service for Margaret Whitton, longtime Public Theater actress and director, who was also a loyal and generous donor to the theater, will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at 3:00 p.m. at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).

Photo Flash: Catastrophic Theatre Restages 'Quietly Stunning' Play THE DESIGNATED MOURNER From 1/5 - 1/15 at the MATCH
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017


Join The Catastrophic Theatre for a very limited run of Wallace Shawn's fiercely urgent, frighteningly prescient masterwork, THE DESIGNATED MOURNER, a special, off-season addition for those that need it, January 5-15, 2017 at The MATCH.

The Catastrophic Theatre to Stage THE DESIGNATED MOURNER at The MATCH
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2017


The Catastrophic Theatre presents a limited run of Wallace Shawn's fiercely urgent, frighteningly prescient masterwork, THE DESIGNATED MOURNER, a special, off-season addition for those that need it, January 5-15, 2017 at The MATCH.

The Catastrophic Theatre to Stage THE DESIGNATED MOURNER at The MATCH
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2016


The Catastrophic Theatre presents a limited run of Wallace Shawn's fiercely urgent, frighteningly prescient masterwork, THE DESIGNATED MOURNER, a special, off-season addition for those that need it, January 5-15, 2017 at The MATCH.

Abigail Breslin, Norbert Leo Butz and More Join The New Group's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016


The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.

Dixon Place to Honor Deborah Glick at 30th Anniversary Gala
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2016


Dixon Place will host their 30th Anniversary annual Gala Dinner on Monday, September 26 at 6pm at the venue (161A Chrystie Street).

Meet the Broadway Class of 2013- Fall Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 3, 2013


With the Broadway Fall season in full swing, and a constant need for replacements, there is a solid group of performers making their Broadway debuts this Fall. Meet all of Broadway's newest stars below!

New Group's 2013-14 Season to Include THE JACKSONIAN with Bill Pullman, Ed Harris & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 19, 2013


The New Group launches its 2013-2014 Off-Broadway season with the New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley's The Jacksonian, arriving in Fall 2013. Directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, this production features Ed Harris, Glenne Headly, Amy Madigan and Bill Pullman. The Jacksonian was first produced at the Geffen Playhouse in 2012. In Winter 2014, as the second production in the company's season, The New Group delivers the world premiere of Thomas Bradshaw's Intimacy, directed by Scott Elliott. The third production of The New Group's upcoming season is to be announced.

Whistler in the Dark Theatre Presents Wallace Shawn's Aunt Dan and Lemon
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2011


This spring, Whistler in the Dark Theatre returns to the intimacy of the Factory Theatre with Wallace Shawn's provocative and controversial examination of a shifting moral compass: 1985's Obie Award-winning Aunt Dan and Lemon.

Whistler in the Dark Theatre Presents Wallace Shawn's Aunt Dan and Lemon
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2011


This spring, Whistler in the Dark Theatre returns to the intimacy of the Factory Theatre with Wallace Shawn's provocative and controversial examination of a shifting moral compass: 1985's Obie Award-winning Aunt Dan and Lemon.

Whistler in the Dark Theatre Presents Wallace Shawn's Aunt Dan and Lemon
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2011


This spring, Whistler in the Dark Theatre returns to the intimacy of the Factory Theatre with Wallace Shawn's provocative and controversial examination of a shifting moral compass: 1985's Obie Award-winning Aunt Dan and Lemon.

Whistler in the Dark Theatre Presents Wallace Shawn's Aunt Dan and Lemon
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011


This spring, Whistler in the Dark Theatre returns to the intimacy of the Factory Theatre with Wallace Shawn's provocative and controversial examination of a shifting moral compass: 1985's Obie Award-winning Aunt Dan and Lemon.

Tomei, Whaley Lead New Group's MARIE AND BRUCE 3/14-5/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2011


The New Group proudly presents the first major New York revival of Wallace Shawn's Marie and Bruce in a limited Off-Broadway engagement March 14 - May 7.

Tomei, Whaley Lead New Group's MARIE AND BRUCE 3/14-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011


The New Group proudly presents the first major New York revival of Wallace Shawn's Marie and Bruce in a limited Off-Broadway engagement March 14 - May 7.

Tomei, Whaley Lead New Group's MARIE AND BRUCE 3/14-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2011


The New Group proudly presents the first major New York revival of Wallace Shawn's Marie and Bruce in a limited Off-Broadway engagement March 14 - May 7.

Photo Flash: The New Group Presents A LIE OF THE MIND
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2010


The New Group proudly presents Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind directed by Ethan Hawke as the second production in its 2009-2010 season.

THE STARRY MESSENGER With Broderick & More Set For New Group's 2009-10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


The New Group, currently represented Off-Broadway by Ian Bruce's play Groundswell, is pleased to announce its upcoming 2009-2010 season. Leading next season with previews beginning in October 2009 is the world premiere of The Starry Messenger by Kenneth Lonergan, featuring Matthew Broderick. The season continues with a major revival of A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard, directed by Ethan Hawke (previews begin January 2010).

Casting Announced For Atlantic Theater Company's MAKE ME
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company announces complete casting for the world premiere of Leslie Ayvazian's new comedy MAKE ME, directed by Atlantic Associate Artistic Director Christian Parker. Broadway veterans Anthony Arkin (I'm Not Rappaport); Candy Buckley (After The Fall); Jessica Hecht (Julius Caesar); J.R. Horne (The Crucible); Richard Masur (Democracy) and Ellen Parker (The Heidi Chronicles) will star in Atlantic's final production of its 2008-2009 season, beginning previews at Atlantic Stage 2 on May 19 and opening May 31. Playwright and screenwriter Ayvazian's hit Off-Broadway play Nine Armenians won the Kennedy Center's Roger L. Stevens Award, the John Gassner Outer Critics Award and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

Johnston and Abraham To Host Atlantic Theater Co Gala!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company's (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) 2008 Annual Spring gala, entitled 'Why Can't It Be a Musical? An Evening of Unexpected Musical Adaptations,' will be hosted by Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham and Atlantic ensemble member and Emmy Award winner Kristen Johnston on Monday, April 28th, 2008 at the fabled Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor).

Aunt Dan and Lemon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Aunt Dan and Lemon have there been?
Aunt Dan and Lemon has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1985 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2003.
What awards has Aunt Dan and Lemon been nominated for?
Aunt Dan and Lemon has been nominated for several awards. Wallace Shawn, the playwright, was nominated for the Distinguished Playwriting category at the Obie Awards. Kathryn Pogson, who gave a performance in the show, was nominated in the Performance category at the Obie Awards. These nominations recognize the talent and achievements of both Shawn and Pogson in their respective roles in Aunt Dan and Lemon.
What awards has Aunt Dan and Lemon won?
Aunt Dan and Lemon has won the Distinguished Playwriting award (Obie Awards) for Wallace Shawn and the Performance award (Obie Awards) for Kathryn Pogson.

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