Glengarry Glen Ross Revival
Closing: August 28, 2005Glengarry Glen Ross - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More
Glengarry Glen Ross began as a stage play written by David Mamet. It premiered in London in 1983 and quickly gained acclaim for its sharp dialogue and unflinching portrayal of cutthroat salesmen. The play went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984, solidifying its place as a modern classic. Eight years later, in 1992, Mamet himself adapted the screenplay for a film version. The movie starred Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, and Kevin Spacey, and garnered critical praise, though it wasn't a major box office success.
Both the play and film center around a group of down-on-their-luck real estate agents in Chicago. Under immense pressure to perform, they resort to unethical tactics and desperation in a fight to keep their jobs. Glengarry Glen Ross is a scathing indictment of the American sales culture, filled with dark humor and unforgettable characters.
Both the play and film center around a group of down-on-their-luck real estate agents in Chicago. Under immense pressure to perform, they resort to unethical tactics and desperation in a fight to keep their jobs. Glengarry Glen Ross is a scathing indictment of the American sales culture, filled with dark humor and unforgettable characters.
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Glengarry Glen Ross History
Other Productions of Glengarry Glen Ross
| 1984 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2005 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2012 | Broadway |
Broadway |
| 2017 | West End |
Playhouse Theatre Revival West End |
| 2025 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Production Broadway |
| 2026 | West End |
West End |
Glengarry Glen Ross - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Theatre World Awards | Performance | Gordon Clapp |