Happy Birthday, Wanda June 1970

Opened: October 7, 1970
Closing: November 15, 1970

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Michael Cerveris, Joanna Gleason, Cherry Jones and More Featured in Guild Hall's 90th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2021


Guild Hall has announced the artists and events for its landmark 90th season which begins at the end of May and will feature author Salman Rushdie, American Ballet Theatre, Emmy-winners Susan Lucci & Joy Behar, 5-time Tony-winner Susan Stroman, Oscar & Tony-winner Mercedes Ruehl, and more.

Wheelhouse Theater Company Offers Midterm Voters With 'i Voted' Stickers Special Deal For Election Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2018


Those 'I voted' stickers can be used for more then just selfies! Wheelhouse Theater Company is offering $30 walk-up tickets to all theatergoers presenting their 'I Voted' stickers at the box office for Wheelhouse's special return engagement of Kurt Vonnegut's rarely produced HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE, for all performances through Sunday, November 11 at The Duke on 42ND Street, a NEW 42ND STREET® project, 229 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. Tickets are regularly priced $49 - $109.

Wheelhouse Theater Company Will Present Return Engagement Of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2018


Wheelhouse Theater Company and its Founding Members Matt Harrington, David Kenner, Michael Schantz, and Jeffrey Wise announced today that due to popular demand, the company will stage a special return engagement of Kurt Vonnegut's rarely produced play HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE October 18th - November 29th at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET project, 229 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The New York Times Critics' Pick production, which garnered unanimous rave reviews this past Spring at the Gene Frankel Theatre, offers up dynamic and often hilarious insight into a capitalist society's attempts to make socio-cultural progress in a world polarized by its moral and political outrage…or lack thereof. Jeffrey Wise will direct the production that will run through Today, November 29th. The official opening is set for Tuesday, October 23rd. For more information, visit http://www.wheelhousetheater.org

Wheelhouse Theater Company's Presents Limited Engagement Of HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2018


Wheelhouse Theater Company's special return engagement of Kurt Vonnegut's rarely produced play HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE begins performances this week on, Thursday, October 18th at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET project, 229 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The New York Times Critics' Pick production, which garnered unanimous rave reviews this past Spring at the Gene Frankel Theatre, takes a searing look at toxic masculinity, gun violence, the relationship between men and women and cultural change. Jeffrey Wise directs the production that will run through Thursday, November 29th. The official opening is set for Tuesday, October 23rd.  For more information, visit http://www.wheelhousetheater.org

Photo Coverage: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE Cast Throws A Party at Bond 45
by Walter McBride - Oct 4, 2018


Wheelhouse Theater Company will stage a special return engagement of Kurt Vonnegut's rarely produced play HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE October 18th - November 29th at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET project, 229 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The cast held a party at Bond 45 last night and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out the photos below!

Wheelhouse Theater Company Will Present Return Engagement Of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2018


Wheelhouse Theater Company and its Founding Members Matt Harrington, David Kenner, Michael Schantz, and Jeffrey Wise announced today that due to popular demand, the company will stage a special return engagement of Kurt Vonnegut's rarely produced play HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE October 18th - November 29th at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET project, 229 West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The New York Times Critics' Pick production, which garnered unanimous rave reviews this past Spring at the Gene Frankel Theatre, offers up dynamic and often hilarious insight into a capitalist society's attempts to make socio-cultural progress in a world polarized by its moral and political outrage…or lack thereof. Jeffrey Wise will direct the production that will run through Thursday, November 29th. The official opening is set for Tuesday, October 23rd. For more information, visit http://www.wheelhousetheater.org

Richard Clark To Participate In Wheelhouse Theater Co's HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE Talk Back
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2018


A special talk back featuring Richard Clark, the Composer, Conductor and longtime friend of Kurt Vonneget will be held after the Saturday, April 28th 2:00 p.m. matinee of Wheelhouse Theater's revival of Happy Birthday, Wanda June at the Gene Frankel Theater, 24 Bond Street. Following the performance, Mr. Clark will take part in a talk-back where he will speak about his friendship with Mr. Vonnegut as well as his experience collaborating on the opera of Happy Birthday, Wanda June.

BWW Exclusive Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Wheelhouse Theater Company's Revival of Kurt Vonnegut's HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2018


Wheelhouse Theater Company and its Founding Members, Matt Harrington, David Kenner, Michael Schantz, and Jeffrey Wise, announced that the company will stage Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s rarely produced HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE April 7 - April 28, 2018 at the Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street in Manhattan. The play offers up dynamic and often hilarious insight into a capitalist society's attempts to make socio-cultural progress in a world often polarized by its moral and political outrage…or lack thereof. Jeffrey Wise will direct the production that will run through Saturday, April 28th The official opening is set for Saturday, April 14th at 7PM. For more information, visit http://www.wheelhouse.theater

Tickets Now On Sale for Wheelhouse Theater Company's Revival of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 16, 2018


Ticket's are now on sale for Wheelhouse Theater Company's upcoming revival of Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s rarely produced HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE which will run April 7 - April 28, 2018 at the Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street in Manhattan. The play offers up dynamic and often hilarious insight into a capitalist society's attempts to make socio-cultural progress in a world often polarized by its moral and political outrage…or lack thereof.

Wheelhouse Theater Company to Stage Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 13, 2018


Wheelhouse Theater Company and its Founding Members, Matt Harrington, David Kenner, Michael Schantz, and Jeffrey Wise, announced today that the company will stage Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s rarely produced HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE April 7 - April 28, 2018 at the Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street in Manhattan.

World Premiere Event of Kurt Vonnegut's New Opera at Indianapolis Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2016


World Premiere Event of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June"-a new opera written by iconic American author and legendary Hoosier Kurt Vonnegut and composed by Richard Auldon Clark-kicks off the new season at Indianapolis Opera.

VONNEGUT'S WORLD a Week-Long Festival Exploring the Author Set to Launch September 7-14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2016


Vonnegut's World," a new week-long celebration of Vonnegut-themed special events leading up to the World Premiere event of "Happy Birthday, Wanda June" at Indianapolis Opera, was announced today and will be held at an array of Indianapolis venues fromSeptember 7th-14th. Presented by Indy Opera in partnership with Indianapolis Art Center, Butler University, Indy FilmFest, Bluebeard Restaurant, and Indy Reads, the festival represents a unique collaboration of area arts organizations and local venues to explore the many facets of the famed Hoosier and iconic literary figure. The schedule of events includes an opening reception, panel discussion, film screening, reading, "brunch of champions," special music performances, and final dress rehearsal of the new opera, written by Kurt Vonnegut and composed by Richard Auldon Clark. Vonnegut completed the libretto just two weeks before his death in 2007.

VONNEGUT'S WORLD a Week-Long Festival Exploring the Author Set to Launch September 7-14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2016


Vonnegut's World," a new week-long celebration of Vonnegut-themed special events leading up to the World Premiere event of "Happy Birthday, Wanda June" at Indianapolis Opera, was announced today and will be held at an array of Indianapolis venues fromSeptember 7th-14th. Presented by Indy Opera in partnership with Indianapolis Art Center, Butler University, Indy FilmFest, Bluebeard Restaurant, and Indy Reads, the festival represents a unique collaboration of area arts organizations and local venues to explore the many facets of the famed Hoosier and iconic literary figure. The schedule of events includes an opening reception, panel discussion, film screening, reading, "brunch of champions," special music performances, and final dress rehearsal of the new opera, written by Kurt Vonnegut and composed by Richard Auldon Clark. Vonnegut completed the libretto just two weeks before his death in 2007.

VONNEGUT'S WORLD a Week-Long Festival Exploring the Author Set to Launch September 7-14
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2016


Vonnegut's World," a new week-long celebration of Vonnegut-themed special events leading up to the World Premiere event of "Happy Birthday, Wanda June" at Indianapolis Opera, was announced today and will be held at an array of Indianapolis venues fromSeptember 7th-14th. Presented by Indy Opera in partnership with Indianapolis Art Center, Butler University, Indy FilmFest, Bluebeard Restaurant, and Indy Reads, the festival represents a unique collaboration of area arts organizations and local venues to explore the many facets of the famed Hoosier and iconic literary figure. The schedule of events includes an opening reception, panel discussion, film screening, reading, "brunch of champions," special music performances, and final dress rehearsal of the new opera, written by Kurt Vonnegut and composed by Richard Auldon Clark. Vonnegut completed the libretto just two weeks before his death in 2007.

BWW Review: Burbage Theatre Company's Excellent HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE
by Andria Tieman - Jan 19, 2016


HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE is the only full length play by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., based on his novel of the same name.  Like many Vonnegut works, it captures beautifully the absurdity of life, death and senseless violence all while making you laugh so hard you worry you'll hurt yourself.  Burbage Theatre Company has taken this under-utilized gem and shined it up perfectly.  Though the play takes place in 1970, it's shocking to note how well it holds up, especially when acted and directed so well.

KURT VONNEGUT'S MAKE UP YOUR MIND World Premiere to Open 10/30 at SpeakEasy Stage
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 24, 2013


From October 30 through November 30, 2013, SpeakEasy Stage Company will proudly present the World Premiere of a new comedy by famed novelist and essayist Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. entitled KURT VONNEGUT'S MAKE UP YOUR MIND.

The American Century Theater Launches 15th Season with Vietnam Drama A PIECE OF MY HEART 9/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


A PIECE OF MY HEART by Shirley Lauro. In 1994, The American Century Theater launched its quest to bring Washington area audiences the full range of 20th century American theater.

The American Century Theater Launches 15th Season with Vietnam Drama A PIECE OF MY HEART 9/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2009


A PIECE OF MY HEART by Shirley Lauro. In 1994, The American Century Theater launched its quest to bring Washington area audiences the full range of 20th century American theater.

Happy Birthday, Wanda June FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Happy Birthday, Wanda June have there been?
Happy Birthday, Wanda June has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1970.
What awards has Happy Birthday, Wanda June been nominated for?
Happy Birthday, Wanda June has been nominated for the Most Promising Playwright award at the Drama Desk Awards for Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
What awards has Happy Birthday, Wanda June won?
Happy Birthday, Wanda June has won the Most Promising Playwright award at the Drama Desk Awards for Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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