Prelude to a Kiss

Opened: May 1, 1990
Closing: May 19, 1991

Prelude to a Kiss - 1990 - Broadway History , Info & More

Hayes Theatre (Broadway)
240 West 44th St. New York, NY

Despite her pessimistic outlook on life, Rita Boyle, a liberal, free-spirited aspiring graphic designer who earns a living as a bartender, falls in love with and marries Peter Hoskins. At their wedding, the couple is approached by an elderly man who requests permission to kiss the bride. When he does, their spirits switch places, leaving Peter with an aged man's soul inside his newly wed bride.



Neither Peter nor the wedding guests grasp what has happened. Peter leaves the wedding with a woman he believes is Rita. During their honeymoon, he comes to realize that Rita's body is no longer inhabited by Rita's true personality. He must find the old man and keep his love for Rita alive despite the fact that she is now in a very different body. (Photo by Peter Gould)

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Photo Flash: Two Trains Running in Previews
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2006

Signature Theatre Company's production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running will open on December 3rd at the company's Peter Norton Space

Memorial Service for Actor Barnard Hughes to be Held 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2006

A memorial service for Tony Award-winning actor Barnard Hughes will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 2pm at the Walter Kerr Theatre

Signature Extends Two Trains Running to January 14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2006

Signature Theatre Company has once again extended August Wilson's Two Trains Running, this time through January 14th, 2007

Signature Extends Two Trains Running to Jan. '07
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2006

Signature Theatre Company will extend August Wilson's Two Trains Running one additional week since the originally scheduled run is already sold out

Intiman Season to Include Lucas Premiere and Piazza
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2006

The Intiman Theatre in Seattle--last year's Tony Award-winner for Regional Theatre--has announced its 2006-2007 line-up, which will include the world premiere of a new Craig Lucas play, as well as the national tour of Lucas and Adam Guettel's The Light in the Piazza

Pappas, Brandt, Etc. Round Out Cast of On Golden Pond Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2006

Full casting has been set for the upcoming national tour of On Golden Pond, co-starring the previously announced Tom Bosley and Michael Learned

Broadway's Marquees to Dim for Barnard Hughes, 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2006

Broadway theatres will dim their lights Wednesday, July 12 in memory of Tony Award-winning actor Barnard Hughes

Tony and Emmy Winner Barnard Hughes Dies at 90
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2006

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Barnard Hughes, 90, died today at 4:45 PM at New York Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness.

Andreas, Burnham, Etc. Star in Piazza Tour; Dates Also Set
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming national tour of The Light in the Piazza, which will circle the country for 50 weeks beginning in August

Kline, Harris, Hoffman and More Coming to Public in 06/07
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2006

The Public Theater's Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Mara Manus announce its 2006-07 Season, exciting new productions that will usher in The Public's next 50 years as one of the nation's leading producers of Shakespeare and new work.

Grey Gardens Hits Broadway in October w/ Ebersole and Wilson
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2006

Grey Gardens, which recently concluded its sold out World Premiere production at Playwrights Horizons, will open on Broadway this Fall with performances beginning in October at The Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).

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by Contests Broadway - Apr 18, 2006

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Paul Weitz' Show People--Starring Debra Monk--Opens April 6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2006

Debra Monk headlines the cast in the world premiere production of Paul Weitz' dark comedy Show People, which began previews at Second Stage on March 16th and opens on April 6th; it will run through April 30th

Entertaining Mr. Sloane, Starring Baldwin, Opens March 16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2006

Entertaining Mr. Sloane, starring Alec Baldwin, opens off-Broadway today, March 16th

The Light in the Piazza to Air on PBS in June?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2006

Negotiations are currently underway for a possible 'Live at Lincoln Center' TV presentation of The Light in the Piazza

Entertaining Mr. Sloane, Starring Baldwin, Opens March 16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2006

Entertaining Mr. Sloane, starring Alec Baldwin, will open on March 16th

Broadway: The Golden Age: Exclusive Video From The Vault Featuring Alec Baldwin
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2006

BroadwayWorld offers an exclusive never-before-seen video interview with Alec Baldwin that was cut from Broadway: The Golden Age

Entertaining Mr. Sloane's Alec Baldwin Appears on 'Conan,' March 2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2006

Alec Baldwin, currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Entertaining Mr. Sloane, will appear on NBC's 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' on Friday, March 3rd

Entertaining Mr. Sloane's Alec Baldwin Appears on 'The View,' March 2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2006

On March 2nd, Entertaining Mr. Sloane's Alec Baldwin will appear on 'The View'

Andrews and Baldwin Host Bay Street Gala, March 6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2006

On March 6th, Julie Andrews and Alec Baldwin will co-host the Bay Street Theatre's 15th Anniversary Benefit Gala

The Lights of the Piazza Kicks off 50 City Tour in August
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2006

Variety reports that the Tony-winning tunes will begin a national tour in August after the Broadway show closes in June.

FESTEN with Bryggman, Hayden, MacGraw and Margulies Begins Previews March 23 and Opens April 9 at Music Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2006

Bill Kenwright and Marla Rubin announce that they will present the Almeida Theatre production of FESTEN, the hugely successful London play about a family with a dark secret, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 W. 45th St.), with performances beginning Thursday, March 23. Larry Bryggman, Michael Hayden, Ali MacGraw and Julianna Margulies have been cast in the Broadway production. Directed by Rufus Norris, in a dramatization by David Eldridge from the Danish 1998 film, FESTEN will have its official press opening on Sunday, April 9.

The Lights of the Piazza Shine in Joe's Pub Show, Feb. 6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2006

Cast members of The Light in the Piazza will appear at Joe's Pub on Monday, February 6th in a one-night-only cabaret performance titled The Lights of the Piazza.

Entertaining Mr. Sloane, Starring Baldwin, Begins Previews Feb. 17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2006

Entertaining Mr. Sloane, with Alec Baldwin, Richard Easton and Jan Maxwell, will have its first preview performance on February 17th

The Lights of the Piazza Shine in Joe's Pub Show, Feb. 6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2006

Katie Clarke, Patti Cohenour, Aaron Lazar and other cast members from the hit musical will perform at Joe's Pub on February 6th as The Lights of the Piazza

Monk, Ziemba and Hibbert Swing on to Curtains of Kander and
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2006

Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba and Edward Hibbert will join David Hyde Pierce in the pre-Broadway world premiere of Kander and Ebb's Curtains at the Ahmanson Theatre in LA this summer

Victoria Clark to Stay with Piazza Through Closing
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2006

Victoria Clark will stay with The Light in the Piazza through its closing on July 2nd, but understudy Patti Cohenour will go on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings

The Light in the Piazza Extends its Shimmer Through July 2nd
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2005

The Light in the Piazza has extended once again through July 2nd, 2006

Alec Baldwin to Star in Roundabout's Off-Broadway Entertaining Mr. Sloane
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2005

The dark comedy will begin previews on February 17, to open March 16 at the Laura Pels Theatre for a limited engagement through May 21, 2006.

Playwrights Horizons 2nd Annual Benefit 'STORIES ON 5 STORIES' Set For November 14 Featuring Works By Craig Lucas, Mark O'Donnell, Kirsten Childs and More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2005

Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced it will present the return of its unique and second-annual benefit evening 'STORIES ON 5 STORIES' on Monday, November 14.

Debra Monk Does Her Thing as Mrs. Miller in Nov. James Lapine Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2005

Debra Monk will appear in the title role of a November workshop production of James Lapine's Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing at Second Stage

Cohenour Steps in for Clark in Piazza through Aug. 21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2005

Patti Cohenour, who plays Signora Naccarelli and understudies Victoria Clark in The Light in the Piazza, will take over for the vacationing Clark through August 21st

Mamma Mia! Welcomes Dossett, Pawk, Anderson, Kelso and Merediz October 19
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2005

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will welcome husband and wife Broadway stars John Dossett and Michele Pawk, Carey Anderson, Andy Kelso and Olga Merediz to Broadway on Wednesday, October 19th at the Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway at 50th Street).

Lazar and Sarandon Come into Piazza, Sept. 2 and 13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2005

Aaron Lazar and Chris Sarandon will take over as Fabrizio and Signor Naccarelli on September 2nd and 13th respectively

Piazza Welcomes Lazar and Sarandon, Sept. 2 and 13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2005

On September 2nd and 13th respectively, Aaron Lazar and Chris Sarandon will take over the roles of Fabrizio and Signor Naccarelli in The Light in the Piazza

Debra Monk to Step Into Chicago as Mama Morton on Sept. 6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2005

Tony Award-winner Debra Monk will succeed Carol Woods as Matron Mama Morton in Chicago on September 6th

Ivey and Bryggman Receive Richard Seff Award
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2005

The Rivals' Dana Ivey and Twelve Angry Men's Larry Bryggman have been chosen as the 2005 recipients of Actors' Equity's Richard Seff Award

Alec Baldwin Joins the Cast of the South Pacific Concert at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2005

Alec Baldwin has been cast as Luther Billis in the June 9th Carnegie Hall benefit concert of South Pacific

Light in the Piazza Creators Hold April 27th Pre-Performance Talk
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2005

Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 2004-2005 season on Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 pm with a pre-performance talk with book writer, Craig Lucas, and lyricist/composer, Adam Guettel, the creators of the new musical, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, along with Elizabeth Spencer, the author of the novella on which the musical is based.

Full Casting For Roundabout's 'The Constant Wife' Completed
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2005

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ON GOLDEN POND Nominated for 4 Helen Hayes Awards
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2005

It was announced today that the upcoming Broadway production of ON GOLDEN POND, starring the legendary James Earl Jones and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams, has been nominated for 4 Helen Hayes Awards, the prestigious awards that pay tribute to excellence in professional theater in Washington, DC. The production premiered last Fall at The Kennedy Center.

Box Office for On Golden Pond Opens Monday 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2005

The box office at The Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) will open on Monday, February 28 at 10AM for the new production of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND starring two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee James Earl Jones (Fences, The Great White Hope) and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, King Hedley II).

On Golden Pond Tickets Go On Sale February 17, Box Office Opens February 28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2005

Tickets for the new production of the beloved play ON GOLDEN POND starring two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee James Earl Jones (Fences, The Great White Hope) and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams (Hallelujah, Baby!, King Hedley II) will go on sale to the general public beginning Thursday, February 17 at 10AM.

Roundabout announces Harold Wolpert as new Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2005

Todd Haimes, Artistic Director of the Roundabout Theatre Company, is pleased to announce that Harold Wolpert will be joining the company as the new Managing Director on July 5th, 2005.

Light in the Piazza Begins Previews March 17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2005

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) will continue its 20th Anniversary season with THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, a new musical with book by Craig Lucas, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and direction by Bartlett Sher.

BERNHARD & IMPERIOLI join the cast of MCC's ESCAPE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2005

Mary-Louise Parker joins star ensemble cast in MCC's ESCAPE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2005

MCC THEATER will present 'ESCAPE: 6 WAYS TO GET AWAY,' a star-studded benefit reading of new, one-act plays written by some of the leading voices in American theater today.

Prelude to a Kiss FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Prelude to a Kiss has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 2007 and Broadway which opened in 2007.
Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards ), The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Craig Lucas, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Norman ReneOutstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Craig Lucas and Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Craig Lucas Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Norman Rene Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Craig Lucas Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

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