Talley's Folly 1980

Opened: February 20, 1980
Closing: November 18, 1980

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Photos: The Inspired Acting Company's Presents TALLEY'S FOLLY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2023


The Inspired Acting Company has announced an enchanting new production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Talley's Folly' by Lanford Wilson, a romantic comedy that tackles issues ranging from anti-semitism and coping with trauma to our unquenchable thirst for human connection. 

The Inspired Acting Company to Present TALLEY'S FOLLY in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023


Join The Inspired Acting Company for their captivating production of TALLEY'S FOLLY, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores themes of love, identity, and human connection. Don't miss this unforgettable performance in Walled Lake, MI.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


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Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


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by Team BWW - May 9, 2022


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by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2022


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Tickets On-sale Now For Nextstage Repertory Production Of BOOK OF DAYS By Lanford Wilson
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022


When murder roars through a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small town jealousies, religion, greed and lies.  This tornado of a play propels you through its events like a page-turning mystery. 

Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory to Present BOOK OF DAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2022


Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory will present Lanford Wilson’s Book of Days February 10 through 14 in the Little Theatre located in the Seay Building of the Centenary University campus at 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ.

THE HOT WING KING Wins the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 11, 2021


It was just announced by the Pulitzer Prize organization that Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King has officially won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This year's finalists included Circle Jerk by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley and Stew by Zora Howard.

BWW Review: Portland Stage's TALLEY'S FOLLY Offers a Dose of Hope
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Nov 11, 2020


In joining a small group of Equity theatres given permission to produce live, Portland Stage already has achieved an artistic milestone during the pandemic. But with their well-crafted, emotionally satisfying production of Lanford Wilson’s TALLEY’S FOLLY, they bring a dose of hope to theatre-starved audiences – not only in practical terms but in artistic ones as well.

Syracuse Stage Presents TALLEY'S FOLLEY Streaming On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2020


Love can overcome our differences and the future is brighter than the present. In such a spirit, Syracuse Stage begins the 2020/2021 mainstage season of six fully staged and filmed productions that will be available to patrons online in video on demand format.

Photo Flash: Portland Stage Presents TALLEY'S FOLLEY, Live Indoor Production
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2020


Portland Stage, a professional regional theater located in Portland, Maine, is one of a handful of theaters nationwide to have won the endorsement of the Actors Equity Association to produce live theater with an audience.

BWW News: Syracuse Stage Announces Revised and Re-envisioned 2020/2021 Season
by Natasha Ashley - Sep 16, 2020


Syracuse Stage has announced plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus. Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays returns with additional enhanced experiences. A series of community focused performances and conversations will be added and subscribers will be given access to a series of special interviews and behind the scenes looks guided by Syracuse Stage artistic leadership.

Portland Stage Announces Actors' Equity Approval to Produce First Live Performance Since the Start of the Pandemic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2020


Portland Stage has announced they have received Equity's approval to mount the 1980 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Talley's Folly by Lanford Wilson.

Syracuse Stage Announces Re-imagined 20/21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2020


Syracuse Stage announced today plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus.

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by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2020


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VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2020


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Veteran Actor Of Screen And Stage - Jordan Charney - Will Appear At PREformances At Merkin Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2020


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Burning Coal Theatre Presents Pulitzer Prize Winner TALLEY'S FOLLY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2019


Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to present Talley's Folly by Lanford Wilson, a story about how, despite all odds, love can bring the most unlikely people together.

VIDEO: Who Will Win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


Today, April 15 (3pm EST), Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy will announce the winners of the the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes, including the finalists and winners for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This announcement marks the 103rd year of the Prizes. For more information on this year's and all past years' winners and finalists, please visit http://www.Pulitzer.org.

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by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2019


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Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents TALLEY'S FOLLY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2018


Jewish Repertory continues its 16th season with the 1980 Pulitzer-prize winning play, Talley's Folly, by Lanford Wilson, February 7 - March 3.

Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents TALLEY'S FOLLY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2018


Set in a 1944 deserted Victorian boathouse on the Talley place in Lebanon, Missouri, Talley's Folly follows Matt Friedman, an accountant from St. Louis, who has arrived to plead his love to Sally Talley, the susceptible but uncertain daughter of the family. Bookish, erudite, totally honest, and delightfully funny, Matt refuses to accept Sally's rebuffs and her fears that her family would never approve of their marriage. Charming and indomitable, Matt gradually overcomes Sally's defenses, telling his innermost secrets to his loved one and, in return, learning hers as well.

Theater J Announces TALLEY'S FOLLY
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2018


For the third show of its season Around Town, Theater J brings Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy Talley's Folly to GALA Hispanic Theatre December 7 - 30. A funny and heartwarming theatrical duet, Talley's Folly, is set on a moonlit night in 1944 Missouri, where Matt Friedman, a middle-aged Jewish accountant, has only one chance to win the heart of Sally Talley, a 31 year-old 'old maid' from a bigoted Protestant family. After a lifetime of believing they'll never truly belong in the world around them, they reawaken one another to love, ultimately finding that they do belong - together.

Talley's Folly FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Talley's Folly have there been?
Talley's Folly has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1979, Broadway which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1986 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2013.
What Tony Awards has Talley's Folly been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Direction of a Play for Marshall W. MasonBest Lighting Design for Dennis Parichy and Best Scenic Design for John Lee Beatty.
What Tony Awards has Talley's Folly won?
Best Direction of a Play for Marshall W. Mason, Best Lighting Design for Dennis Parichy, Best Scenic Design for John Lee Beatty, .
What awards has Talley's Folly been nominated for?
Talley's Folly has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Marshall W. Mason, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Dennis Parichy, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lanford Wilson, Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for John Lee Beatty, Best Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Lee Beatty, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Dennis Parichy, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Lanford Wilson.
What awards has Talley's Folly won?
Talley's Folly has won several awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Marshall W. Mason was awarded Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, while Dennis Parichy won Outstanding Lighting Design at the same awards. Lanford Wilson received the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. John Lee Beatty won Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Dennis Parichy also won the Lighting Design award at The Hewes Awards. Additionally, Talley's Folly was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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