News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

The Assembled Parties 2013

Opened: April 17, 2013
Closing: July 28, 2013

The Assembled Parties - 2013 Broadway History , Info & More

THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES welcomes us to the world of the Bascovs, an Upper West Side Jewish family in 1980. In a sprawling Central Park West apartment, former movie star Julie Bascov and her sister-in-law Faye bring their families together for their traditional holiday dinner. But tonight, things are not usual. A house guest has joined the festivities for the first time and he unwittingly - or perhaps by design - insinuates himself into the family drama. Twenty years later, as 2001 approaches, the Bascovs' seemingly picture-perfect life may be about to crumble. A stunning new play infused with humor, THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES is an incisive portrait of a family grasping for stability at the dawn of a new millennium.








The Assembled Parties - 2013 - Broadway Cast

Get The Assembled Parties Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

PREVIEW The Assembled Parties - 2013 - Broadway

The Assembled Parties Production Photo
Photos
Show Video Preview
Videos

FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Assembled Parties

Theater review: 'The Assembled Parties'
8 / 10

The play, which opened Wednesday night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, is very, very funny, and, as it ends, deeply moving. What's most impressive, though, is Greenberg's command of his craft in weaving an ambitious, intricately connected tapestry of family relationships: husbands and wives, brother and sister, and, most profoundly, parents and children.

In 'Assembled Parties,' years spanned, lessons learned
8 / 10

...appearances can be deceiving in Richard Greenberg's endearing new play...By the time Act Two unfolds -- 20 years later, in the same apartment -- we have learned that these folks are all vulnerable to bad choices, the whims of fortune and the simple passing of time. That is Parties' bittersweet lesson; and in this Manhattan Theatre Club production, it is reinforced with warmth and wit by a seasoned cast nimbly directed by Lynne Meadow and led by Jessica Hecht, Judith Light and Jeremy Shamos as, respectively, Julie, Faye and Jeff, the most prominent and vivid characters...Hecht's artfully quirky performance makes it clear that Julie is both sharper and sadder than she lets on, while Light mines the gutsy fortitude behind Faye's whining.

Remy Auberjonois Joins THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES as 'Jeff' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2013


Remy Auberjonois (Death of a Salesman, Equivocation at MTC) joins the cast of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) starting tonight, July 9.

MTC Extends THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Through 7/28
by Nicole Rosky - June 11, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced a third and final extension for THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES, the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning artistic director Lynne Meadow. Tickets for this critically acclaimed engagement will be on sale through Sunday, July 28 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) starting today at noon.

THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES' Judith Light to Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY & MICHAEL, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2013


THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES star Judith Light, who yesterday won her second consecutive Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, will be featured on tomorrow's edition of 'Live with Kelly & Michael.' The show airs locally on WABC (channel 7) at 9 AM. Check local listings if outside the tristate area.

TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners - Judith Light
by Robert Diamond - June 11, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge sat with all of the 2013 Tony Winners right after they came off stage from their big wins. The winners were filled with joy, memories and excitement and we've got it ALL! Here's Judith Light who won for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role for her portrayal of 'Faye' in THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES.

STAGE TUBE: 2013 Tonys Red Carpet - Judith Light
by Stage Tube - June 9, 2013


Click below to see what Judith Light had to say on the Tonys red carpet! Light is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for The Assembled Parties.

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Judith Light on Being Back at the Tonys Party for the Third Straight Year!
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2013


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Judith Light, a nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for The Assembled Parties. Check out what she had to say below!

MTC Extends THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Through 7/28
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced a third and final extension for The Assembled Parties, the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning artistic director Lynne Meadow. Tickets for this critically acclaimed engagement will be on sale through Sunday, July 28 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) starting today at noon.

Review - The Assembled Parties & Macbeth
by Michael Dale - April 29, 2013


Apparently, not all upper west side Jewish families spend Christmas Day going out for Chinese food and a movie.  Take the extended family of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties, who spend two December 25ths, twenty years apart, in a perfunctory celebration of the holiday while complaining about the inability to find a plumber to come right over fix a leaky pipe (Even when offered a 'Nativity surcharge.') and referring to the season's continual playing of Bing Crosby singing 'White Christmas' as, 'a tiny acoustic rape every time you leave the apartment.'

THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Extends Through 6/16
by Kelsey Denette - April 25, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a two week extension for THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES, the world premiere play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning artistic director Lynne Meadow. Tickets for the critically acclaimed limited engagement are now on sale through Sunday, June 16 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Richard Greenberg Revises Text of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Following Boston Bombings
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2013


The New York Times Arts Beat Blog reports that playwright Richard Greenberg has 'tweaked' several lines from his newest play THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES which opened Wednesday evening at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater.

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Jake Silbermann
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2013


Jake Silbermann makes his Broadway debut in the dual role of Scotty/Tim in Tony-winner Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties. The talented actor spoke with BWW about Greenberg's new hit play which not only actively engages the audience but challenges them to 'fill in the blanks.'

TV: Chatting with the Cast of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES on Opening Night- Jessica Hecht, Judith Light & More!
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2013


Tony winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The American Plan) and MTC begin their 10th collaboration with the world-premiere production of The Assembled Parties. MTC Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (Wit, Collected Stories) directs the cast that includes Tony nominee Jessica Hecht (A View from the Bridge, Harvey), Tony and 2-time Emmy winner Judith Light (Other Desert Cities, Lombardi) and Tony nominee Jeremy Shamos (Glengarry Glen Ross, Clybourne Park). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the opening night festivities, and you can check out what the cast and creative team had to say about the new play below!

Photo Coverage: THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Celebrates Opening Night - Curtain Call and After Party!
by Jennifer Broski - April 18, 2013


Tony winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The American Plan) and MTC begin their 10th collaboration with the world-premiere production of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES. MTC Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (Wit, Collected Stories) directs the cast that includes Tony nominee Jessica Hecht (A View from the Bridge, Harvey), Tony and 2-time Emmy winner Judith Light (Other Desert Cities, Lombardi) and Tony nominee Jeremy Shamos (Glengarry Glen Ross, Clybourne Park). The show opened yesterday; check out the curtain call and after party below!

Photo Coverage: The Stars Arrive for THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - April 18, 2013


Tony winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The American Plan) and MTC begin their 10th collaboration with the world-premiere production of The Assembled Parties. MTC Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (Wit, Collected Stories) directs the cast that includes Tony nominee Jessica Hecht (A View from the Bridge, Harvey), Tony and 2-time Emmy winner Judith Light (Other Desert Cities, Lombardi) and Tony nominee Jeremy Shamos (Glengarry Glen Ross, Clybourne Park).

Review Roundup: THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Opens at MTC - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - April 17, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties opens tonight, April 17, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties opens tonight, April 17, 2013 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

TV: Watch Highlights from MTC's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES
by Nicole Rosky - April 16, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties is currently in previews. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister). The limited engagement of The Assembled Parties will open Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Jessica Hecht, Judith Light, Jeremy Shamos and More in THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES
by BWW News Desk - April 9, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties is currently in previews. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister). The limited engagement of The Assembled Parties will open Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Begins Previews Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, begins previews tonight at 8 PM at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in preparation for a Wednesday, April 17 opening night.

Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES begins previews today, March 21, 2013. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister).

Photo Coverage: THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES' Judith Light, Jessica Hecht and More Meet the Press
by Walter McBride - February 27, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club presents the world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister). The limited engagement of The Assembled Parties will begin previews Thursday, March 21, 2013 and open Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and you can check out BWW's full photo coverage below!

FREEZE FRAME: THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES' Judith Light, Jessica Hecht & More Meet the Press
by Walter McBride - February 26, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club presents the world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister). The limited engagement of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES will begin previews Thursday, March 21, 2013 and open Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The cast and creative team met the press earlier today and you can check out a photo preview below!

The Assembled Parties History

Other Productions of The Assembled Parties

2013   Broadway Manhattan Theater Club Production
Broadway

The Assembled Parties - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Play Judith Light
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Lynne Meadow
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Judith Light
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Richard Greenberg
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Santo Loquasto
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jessica Hecht
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Judith Light
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Judith Light
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Judith Light
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Richard Greenberg
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Manhattan Theatre Club
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Lynne Meadow
2013 Tony Awards Best Play Barry Grove
2013 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Santo Loquasto

Videos