The Captive 1926

Opened: September 29, 1926

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Empire Theatre
1430 Broadway (40th & 41st) New York, NY

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Craft Recordings Announces 'Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium'
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2023


Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium is an expansive overview of American Black roots music. Produced by author, professor, and GRAMMY®-nominated music historian Dr. Ted Olson, along with GRAMMY-winning producer, musician, and author Scott Billington, Birthright offers an introduction to the rich and often nuanced world of Black roots music.

East Lynne Theater Company Announces 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2021


The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company  has announced its upcoming 2022 Season, both virtual and live.

BWW Interview: Author DIANE MEHOLICK
by Mark C. Lloyd - Oct 11, 2017


I've known Diane Meholick for several years. It's so nice to see good things happening for her and a chance to interview Diane as well.

The Greenville Little Theatre presents its 92nd Dazzling Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2017


The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) is delighted to present its 2017 - 2018 92nd Dazzling Season!

THE CAPTIVE Plays 2015 Philadelphia FringeArts Festival, Now thru 9/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2015


Fresh off of four Barrymore Award nominations, Philadelphia Artists' Collective returns with The Captive by Edouard Bourdet, from September 1 through 20, 2015, during the 2015 Philadelphia FringeArts Festival. This well-mannered tragedy will tackle issues of sex, domesticity and class manners. Deeply controversial in its time, productions of this 1926 play were censored, and its producers and actors jailed. The Captive will be produced inside Society Hill's Physick House at 321 S. 4th Street. The historic townhouse in fact will be the perfect co-conspirator as the secrets and heated private moments unfold. PAC co-founding Artistic Director Dan Hodge directs the talented cast led by well-known Rachel Brodeur and newcomer Chase Byrd.

THE CAPTIVE to Play 2015 Philadelphia FringeArts Festival, 9/1-20
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2015


Fresh off of four Barrymore Award nominations, Philadelphia Artists' Collective returns with The Captive by Edouard Bourdet, from September 1 through 20, 2015, during the 2015 Philadelphia FringeArts Festival. This well-mannered tragedy will tackle issues of sex, domesticity and class manners. Deeply controversial in its time, productions of this 1926 play were censored, and its producers and actors jailed. The Captive will be produced inside Society Hill's Physick House at 321 S. 4th Street. The historic townhouse in fact will be the perfect co-conspirator as the secrets and heated private moments unfold. PAC co-founding Artistic Director Dan Hodge directs the talented cast led by well-known Rachel Brodeur and newcomer Chase Byrd.

James Dennis Beeson Releases KIDNAPPING, DRUGS, AND MURDERS, OH MY!
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 11, 2013


People's lives are interconnected in many ways, and they are not aware of it most of the time. Author James Dennis Beeson pens a stunning mystery novel about the intriguing lives of the people of Jacksonville and their escapades that certainly keep life a lot more interesting with his new publication, Kidnapping, Drugs, and Murders, Oh My! The city police have a lot in their hands as different cases are thrown their way involving kidnapping, drugs and murder.

James Dennis Beeson Releases KIDNAPPING, DRUGS AND MURDERS, OH MY!
by Christina Mancuso - May 9, 2013


Several crimes took place in a quiet community, and it is up to the town's Sherriff to solve the puzzle and give justice to the victims. Author James Dennis Beeson pens a stunning mystery novel about the intriguing lives of the people of Jacksonville and their escapades that certainly keep life a lot more interesting with his new publication, Kidnapping, Drugs, and Murders, Oh My! The city police have a lot in their hands as different cases are thrown their way involving kidnapping, drugs and murder.

Banned Plays in L.A. Includes Ghosts and Salome Scenes, Jan. 27-March 4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2006


Banned Plays, presented in Hollywood from January 27th through March 4th, will feature scenes from ten plays that have been banned for obscenity

The Captive FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Captive have there been?
The Captive has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1926.

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