Extremities 1982

Opened: December 22, 1982
Closing: October 02, 1983

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Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023


Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!

BWW Review: EXTREMITIES - Also Known As Theatre
by David Tompkins - Mar 30, 2019


In 1982, Extremities, by playwright William Mastrosimone, premiered at Westside Arts in New York starring Susan Sarandon, and later the play was adapted into a movie starring Farrah Fawcett, the final actress to play the role of Marjorie in the Broadway production.

Huntington Theatre Company Presents A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by Julie Musbach - Dec 12, 2018


The 2017 Tony Award nominee for Best Play and the most-produced play of the 2018-2019 season, A Doll's House, Part 2 makes its Boston debut at the Huntington Theatre Company at the Avenue of the Arts / Huntington Avenue Theatre (264 Huntington Avenue, Boston) in a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Written by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath and directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters, performances will run January 4 through February 3. The press opening will be Wednesday, January 9 at 7pm. 

BWW Interview: Robert Allan Ackerman Always Going for BLOOD and Making His Mark!
by Gil Kaan - Oct 10, 2016


Obie-Awarding director Robert Allan Ackerman has worked the boards all around the globe bringing out outstanding performances from both stellar legends and before-they-were-known newbies. Robert's latest production BLOOD, which he wrote as well, had its world premiere earlier this year, also at The Complex.

BWW Review: Dark & Stormy Delivers an Intense and Terrifying Production of the 1980s Play EXTREMITIES that is as Relevant and Topical as Ever
by Jill Schafer - Aug 31, 2015


With their sixth production in the three-year life of the company, Dark & Stormy once again delivers a short, intense, well-acted and directed play in an unconventional space. But EXTREMITIES has none of the dark humor that could be found in some of their past shows. It's all violence and drama and complex moral questions. This 1982 Broadway play turned 1986 movie starring Farrah Fawcett explores the weighty themes of sexual violence, power, and justice. There's no clear winner in this story, no obvious right and wrong, just a lot of grey area, where most of us live. Each of these four characters, beautifully portrayed by this excellent cast, is at times sympathetic and at times infuriating in their words and choices. More than 30 years after it was written, EXTREMITIES is as relevant and topical as ever.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Returns to Jacob's Pillow Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2015


Alonzo King LINES Ballet returns to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival with bold new ideas for contemporary ballet tonight, July 15, through July 19.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Returns to Jacob's Pillow, 7/15-19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2015


Alonzo King LINES Ballet returns to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival with bold new ideas for contemporary ballet July 15-19.

gangbusters theatre company Stages SUNSHINE at Hollywood Fringe, Now thru 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2015


The gangbusters theatre company presents SUNSHINE, written by William Mastrosimone & directed by Corryn Cummins, produced by Dana Lyn Baron, and starring Mary Kelsey, Donnie Smith and Adam Garst. The show runs as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, playing now through June 28, 2015.

Gangbusters Theatre Co. to Bring SUNSHINE to 2015 Hollywood Fringe
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2015


A play in 65 minutes, SUNSHINE is the story of a small-time stripper at Club Paradise, where women sit in isolated Plexiglas booths and talk dirty to their customers. Sunshine is the star of this place, with her name up in lights. And her unexpected encounter with disillusioned paramedic Nelson offers two lost souls a window to love and acceptance.

gangbusters theatre company to Stage SUNSHINE at Hollywood Fringe, 6/7-28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2015


The gangbusters theatre company presents SUNSHINE, written by William Mastrosimone & directed by Corryn Cummins, produced by Dana Lyn Baron, and starring Mary Kelsey, Donnie Smith and Adam Garst. The show runs as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, playing June 7-28, 2015.

The Footlight Players Present EXTREMITIES, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2014


The Footlight Players are proud to present the final show of this season's LateNight @ the Footlight series with a stark and gripping examination of ethics and morals, Extremities, by William Mastrosimone. Performance dates are today, April 3-5, 10-12 at 9:00 pm and April 6 and 13 at 4:00 pm.

The Footlight Players Present EXTREMITIES, 4/3-6
by Courtnie Mele - Mar 14, 2014


The Footlight Players are proud to present the final show of this season's LateNight @ the Footlight series with a stark and gripping examination of ethics and morals, Extremities, by William Mastrosimone. Performance dates are April 3-5, 10-12 at 9:00 pm and April 6 and 13 at 4:00 pm.

Cape May Stage Presents THE WOOL GATHERER 9/14-10/22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2011


Cape May Stage Presents A South Philly Love Story Down the Shore 'The Woolgatherer' by William Mastrosimone

Cape May Stage Presents THE WOOL GATHERER 9/14-10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


Cape May Stage Presents A South Philly Love Story Down the Shore 'The Woolgatherer' by William Mastrosimone

Holmes, Ferrera, Schreiber, Elise Set for EXTREMETIES Reading
by Robert Diamond - Mar 7, 2011


Variety.com is reporting that an upcoming reading of Extremities will star Katie Holmes, America Ferrera, Pablo Schreiber and Kimberly Elise.

Court Theatre Presents THREE TALL WOMEN, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will close February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

BWW Reviews: Extremities from The Edge Theatre Co.
by Michael Mulhern - Feb 10, 2011


Extremities, written by William Mastrosimone is a very sensitive show about rape and torture dealing with a would-be rape victim who turns the tables on her attacker. The show, and it's actors deal with an entire gambit of moral and ethical questions. The play was written in 1982 and is still very relevant to this day.

Court Theatre Presents THREE TALL WOMEN 1/13-2/13/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2011


Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 13 - February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

Court Theatre Presents THREE TALL WOMEN 1/13-2/13/2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2011


Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 13 - February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

Court Theatre Presents THREE TALL WOMEN 1/13-2/13/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 3, 2011


Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 13 - February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

RIALTO CHATTER: Chloe Sevigny to Join Katie Holmes in EXTREMITIES on Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Dec 27, 2010


EW.com is reporting that Big Love's Chloe Sevigny is in talks to join Katie Holmes on Broadway in the near future with William Mastrosimone's Extremities. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Holmes has reportedly been tapped to play the role of a woman who 'turns the tables' on her attempted rapist and must decide how to handle the situation. Sevigny would play her opposite.

Court Theatre Presents THREE TALL WOMEN 1/13-2/13/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2010


Court Theatre continues its 56th season with Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 13 - February 13, 2011 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue.

Katie Holmes Back to Broadway in EXTREMITIES?
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 14, 2010


The New York Times is reporting that Katie Holmes may have her sights set on a Broadway return in the near future with William Mastrosimone's Extremities. Holmes has reportedly been tapped to play the role of a woman who 'turns the tables' on her attempted rapist and must decide how to handle the situation.

A STEADY RAIN Unstoppable, Breaks Own Box Office Record
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 15, 2009


Variety reports this week that the Broadway hit, A Steady Rain starring powerhouse duo Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman, broke it's own box office record last week, setting a new high in weekly gross sales for a non-musical production. Last week the production pulled in $1,276,106 in sales, with an the average ticket price of a startling $147. As standard ticket prices range from $66 - $140, this figure suggests that many more seats than usual are being sold at premium prices. This placed the production fourth on the comprehensive gross charts, landing after the moster hits Wicked, Billy Elliott and The Lion King.

Photo Tribute: Remembering Farrah Fawcett
by Walter McBride - Jun 26, 2009


Farrah Fawcett died yesterday, Thursday June 25th at the age of 62 following a cancer battle.

Extremities FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Extremities have there been?
Extremities has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1982 and Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has Extremities been nominated for?
Extremities has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Robert Allan Ackerman, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for William Mastrosimone, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Marjorie Bradley Kellogg, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Robert Allan Ackerman, Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for William Mastrosimone, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for James Russo.
What awards has Extremities won?
Extremities has won several awards, including the Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Robert Allan Ackerman, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for William Mastrosimone, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Marjorie Bradley Kellogg, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Robert Allan Ackerman, Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for William Mastrosimone, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for James Russo.

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