The Father Revival 2016

Opened: April 30, 2016
Closing: June 12, 2016

The Father - 2016 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Theatre for a New Audience
262 Ashland Pl Brooklyn, NY 11217

Ibsen's A Doll's House adapted by Thornton Wilder, which premiered on Broadway in 1937, plays alongside August Strindberg's The Father, in a new version in English by Scottish author David Greig (Strindberg's Creditors at BAM) commissioned by TFANA. Writing The Father in response to A Doll's House, Strindberg offers his own startling vision of marriage and the battle of the sexes.

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Cast Set For MY FAIR LADY at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


Leeds Playhouse and Opera North have announced a ‘loverly’ cast for their co-production of Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical My Fair Lady, with leading soprano Katie Bird and star of stage and screen John Hopkins in the leading roles of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins. The revival of the award-winning musical plays in Leeds Playhouse’s Quarry Theatre from 31 May – 29 June. 

Hermes Croatto To Perform a Fusion of His Puerto Rican Roots and Folk Music at Club Passim
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024


Club Passim will present actor and musician Hermes Croatto in concert at Club Passim on May 2 for a night full of Puerto Rican culture and folklore. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: FAT HAM at Seattle Rep
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 9, 2024


Don't Miss the Tony-Nominated Fat Ham at Seattle Rep!

Review: DOS MUJERES at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Apr 7, 2024


What did our critic think of DOS MUJERES at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews this pairing of two very different ballets by Latina choreographers running through April 14th at the War Memorial Opera House.

A&A Ballet Performs CINDERELLA Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024


Cindrella returns to the Chicago stage for the first time in six years. This unique performance and take on the fairy tale is colorful, bright and fun, and features Asian American Tatiana Chen (Naperville) as Cinderella and welcomes A&A Ballet and Joffrey Ballet veteran, Amber Neumann, back as Stepmother.

BEST OF PLAYGROUND(NY) '24 Returns This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Discover the selected plays and playwrights for the annual ten-minute play fest, BEST OF PLAYGROUND(NY) ’24. Celebrating new and returning talent like Claire Abramovitz, Anthony Anello, Howard Ho, Lyra Nalan, Bailey Jordan Garcia, and Vicky Pham. Live performances on April 22 at 7pm ET.

World Premiere Plays & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Francis Jue of TIGER STYLE! at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hits His Stride by Being True to Himself
by Jim Munson - Apr 2, 2024


BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'

See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Works By T.J.L, J.C. Pankratz & More to be Featured in INK'D Festival of New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


The Playwrights Realm will present the 2024 INK’D Festival of New Plays. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Stella Cole, Chad LB Quartet, and More Take the Stage At Birdland In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Get all the details about the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 1st - April 14th.

TRU VOICES New Musicals Reading Series Sets April Submission Deadline
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited has revealed the submissions deadline for TRU VOICES New Musicals Reading Series. Learn more about the series and see how to apply.

Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

Cast Set For Pitlochry Festival Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre's FOOTLOOSE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024


Pitlochry Festival Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre are heading back to the 1980s this summer to stage a spectacular new production of the explosive musical Footloose.  Learn more about the cast here!

Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!

Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!

Review: OPENING NIGHT, Gielgud Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 26, 2024


Now a stage musical, John Cassavetes’ 1977 film Opening Night was a commercial flop when it was released, later becoming something of a cult classic of American independent cinema. Director Ivo Van Hove specialises in bringing work to the stage that may be called “challenging”. Challenging can be hugely successful, but I’ve rarely seen a production more determined to confuse and frustrate an audience.

The Lark Playwrights Workshop To Continue As Part of Second Stage Theater's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Second Stage Theater which became the new home for the Lark Playwrights Workshop in 2022, will conclude this year’s program on March 26th. Learn more about the program!

Southtowne Lanes to Release New Album 'Take Care' in May
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024


Discover the latest from Southtowne Lanes as they will release their new album, TAKE CARE. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more on this exciting music release. The album – a collection of tracks inspired by loss and struggling through the stages of grief – marks the band's first new music since 2016's Give Up The Ghost.

Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Renowned Clarinetist Charles Neifich to Perform Recital at Manhattan School of Music
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


On March 27th, at 7:30PM, the renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich will perform a concert at Greenfield Hall of the Manhattan School of Music.

Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Continues Centenary Stage Company's Spring Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024


Join the Centenary Stage Company as they continue their Spring Concert Series with a performance by Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Enjoy a night of vibrant music this spring season.

Review: SpeakEasy Stage Company presents a deeply moving COST OF LIVING
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 18, 2024


What did our critic think of COST OF LIVING at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

TimeLine Theatre Closes 2024-25 Season With DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024


TimeLine Theatre Company has announced details for the world premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar, directed by Chay Yew and presented in a co-production with Writers Theatre.

THE LIGHT CHASERS Comes to the Know Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


The Light Chasers is the final MainStage production of the Know’s 26th season, as well as the final show of Andrew Hungerford’s decade-long tenure as Producing Artistic Director.

The Father FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Father have there been?
The Father has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1912, Broadway which opened in 1928, Broadway which opened in 1949, Broadway which opened in 1962, Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 2016 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What awards has The Father been nominated for?
The Father has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for John Douglas Thompson and Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for The Father.

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