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Still Life 1981

Opened: February 10, 1981
Closing: February 22, 1981

Still Life - 1981 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

American Place Theatre
266 West 37th Street, Floor 22, New York, NY 10018

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A DAY AT THE RACES to Mark 50th Anniversary With Special Vinyl Editions
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026


QUEEN will release limited-edition marbled blue vinyl and picture disc reissues of their classic 1976 album A DAY AT THE RACES, celebrating the album's half-century milestone with new physical formats.

DREAMGIRLS Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Oct 17, 2026


BroadwayWorld looks back on the 1981 Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls,' which ran for more than 1,500 performances, and what members of its cast are up to now.

Interview: Director Katherine Chou of THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD at Los Angeles Theatre Center
by Shari Barrett - Sep 30, 2026


Here’s my interview with Katherine Chou on directing a rare revival of The Dance and the Railroad, an early play by David Henry Hwang, why its message will still ring true to modern audiences, and how she handles representing the intersection of art and labor in its storyline.

Photos: Sundance Institute Awards $1 Million to 19 Documentary Projects
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026


Sundance Institute announced 19 nonfiction projects selected to receive over $1 million in grants through its Documentary Fund. Projects span all production stages as the program approaches its 25th anniversary.

Rick Nielsen to Bring CHEAP TRICK Guitar Collection to Benefit Auction
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026


Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rick Nielsen will offer more than 300 items including 70+ guitars and stage-worn memorabilia at a benefit auction benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

When Broadway Musicals Are Reimagined- A Complete History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 4, 2026


The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?” 

Dan Siegel Announces RESOLUTION, Contemporary Jazz Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026


Pianist and composer Dan Siegel released a nine-song contemporary jazz album featuring collaborators including Jay Bellerose, Brian Bromberg, and Dean Parks, prioritizing raw first takes over polished perfection.

Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Signature Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - Sep 3, 2026


Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.

Kim Carnes to Release UNIVERSAL SONGS 10-CD Box Set
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026


The 10-disc collection compiles Kim Carnes' recordings for A&M, EMI America and MCA, featuring rare 12-inch dance mixes, bonus duets and a limited autographed print edition.

Photos: A CERTAIN RATIO Releases THE JOY OF SEXTET and FORCE MAJEURE on Mute
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026


A CERTAIN RATIO has released two anniversary editions, THE JOY OF SEXTET and FORCE MAJEURE, via Mute, marking milestones for the band's Sextet and Force albums.

BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD Documentary Set for Blu-ray & DVD Release
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026


MVD Entertainment Group announced a Blu-ray and DVD release for the documentary BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD, chronicling the rock artist's career and survival story.

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER to Play Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026


Fifteen-time GRAMMY winner Ricky Skaggs will bring his bluegrass band Kentucky Thunder to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, with tickets set to go on sale this week.

MINISTRY Releases New Single "We Hate" Ahead of Final Album, Adds Australia Dates
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


MINISTRY has released the single and video for "We Hate" from its upcoming final album, HATE TO GO (TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY), and added Australia's Good Things Festival to its remaining tour schedule.

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Releases First New Album in 40+ Years
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, led by Jeff Bush, released SENTIMENTAL OVER YOU on Hindsight Records, its first studio album since 1981, featuring new takes on Dorsey classics and standards.

Trinity Rep Announces Youth Programs for 50th Anniversary A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026


Trinity Repertory Company will hold children's auditions, a teen art competition, and student matinee ticket sales for its 50th anniversary production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL in Providence.

Looking for New Musicals This Season? You'll Find Them Off-Broadway 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2026


Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.

George Jones 95th Birthday Tribute Set at Nashville Palace
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026


Nancy Jones hosts a George Jones 95th birthday tribute at Nashville Palace Sept. 13, benefiting Concerts 4 A Cause and MTSU's Jones scholarship.

A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026


Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

A Broadway Walking Tour- 8 Historic Spots to Visit in the Theatre District 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026


Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!

Free Outdoor Show Roundup: August 4-9 – Andrew Bird, globalFEST & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 4, 2026


See some of the top outdoor concerts across NYC's five boroughs this week with singer-songwriter Andrew Bird, tributes to Aaliyah and Ella Fitzgerald, social dance, and more!

Ministry to Release Final Album and Launch Goodbye Tour After 45 Years
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026


Ministry and Al Jourgensen announced the band's final album, 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery),' on Cleopatra Records, along with a goodbye tour spanning Europe and the U.S.

Macy Gray and More Set for The Assembly Leamington Spa 100th Anniversary Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.

Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026


Tony Danza returns to 54 Below with his Sinatra tribute show this July, joined by Linda Eder and a packed lineup of Broadway and cabaret stars.

Tickets on Sale For IT'S A SIN Live UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026


Rambert's stage adaptation of IT'S A SIN, with Russell T Davies, Pet Shop Boys, and Glyn Fussell as executive producers, is set to tour the UK, premiering in Manchester before visiting venues nationwide.

Review: Harry Connick Jr. Fulfills a Dream at Carnegie Hall
by Gregory Fletcher - May 25, 2026


The sold-out show featured the premiere of BABE: ELABORATIO, a symphony dedicated to Connick's mother, whose lifelong dream was for her son to perform at Carnegie Hall


Still Life - 1981 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Still Life awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1981 Obie Awards Best Production Emily Mann
1981 Obie Awards Performance Timothy Near
1981 Obie Awards Performance Mary McDonnell
1981 Obie Awards Performance John Spencer

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