The Foreigner

Opened: November 1, 1984
Closing: June 06, 1986

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Foreigner Wraps Up First Leg Of Two-Year Farewell Tour Grossing Over $18M
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2023

Fans at the 32 tour stops were treated to some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including, “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

Casting Has Been Announced for BOLD Theatre's THE FOREIGNER'S PANTO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023

The full casting has been announced for BOLD Theatre's world premiere production of Shani Erez' political comedy with songs The Foreigners' Panto. 

Shakespeare@ to Re-Launch as The Curtain With New Adaptation of ROMEO & JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023

Discover The Curtain's thrilling re-launch with their all-new production of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet'.

Tommy Wallach's New Musical VICKY & FRANK to Debut at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023

Get ready for the highly anticipated debut of Tommy Wallach's new musical, VICKY & FRANK, at 54 Below. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as this limited engagement kicks off. Find out all the details and secure your tickets now.

Video: Watch Uzo Aduba & Matthew Broderick in Netflix's PAINKILLER Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023

The series stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi, and West Duchovny. The series will also feature guest stars Clark Gregg, Jack Mulhern, Sam Anderson, Ana Cruz Kayne, Brian Markinson, Noah Harpster, John Ales, Johnny Sneed, Tyler Ritter, and Carolina Bartczak. Watch the new video trailer now!

Patrick Pacheco to Explore How SHUCKED Became a Hit on THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2023

In this new two-part episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts” host Patrick Pacheco looks at why “Shucked,” is poised to be the sleeper of the season. On the heels of its nine Tony nominations and one win (Alex Newell), Pacheco speaks with three of the nominees: writer Robert Horn, director Jack O’Brien, and actor Kevin Cahoon.

City Lit Sets 2023-24 Season; Producer/Artistic Director Terry McCabe to Retire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023

City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff. 

Listen: Kevin Cahoon Talks SHUCKED and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 8, 2023

In this episode, Cahoon shares how he spent his childhood as a rodeo clown and at the age of 13,  won best male vocalist on Star Search!  Kevin was  part of the original cast of The Lion King, and while appearing in that show, he went to see  Hedwig and the Angry Inch  and  was determined to someday play the title role.

LOVE LETTERS Starring Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti Adds Performances at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre has added five additional performances for Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly (Endgame), starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti.

Previews: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at The Cape Playhouse
by Kristen Morale - Apr 30, 2023

The Cape Playhouse, the longest-running professional summer theater in the country, is set to kick off its 2023 Summer season with the popular Fats Waller musical and Tony Award winning show, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'. 

World Premiere of GAS by Charles Cissel to be Presented at Theatre Row in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

Luke Wilson will present the world premiere of Gas by Charles Cissel. Directed by Felicia Lobo, Gas is a visceral exploration of war.

On The Verge Theatre Sets Casting For CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

On the Verge Theatre has announced the cast for Catholic School Girls, playing May 4 – May 28, 2023 at Bering Memorial Church, 1440 Harold Street, Houston, TX 77006.

Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Melissa Errico & David Staller to Lead THE LETTERS SERIES at Irish Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Irish Repertory Theatre will present The Letters Series, featuring Dear Liar by Jerome Kilty & George Bernard Shaw, directed by Charlotte Moore. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First look at Pickerington Community Theatre's THE FOREIGNER
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 17, 2023

The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by “Froggy” LeSueur, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time “Froggy” has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So “Froggy,” before departing, tells all assembled that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears more than he should—the evil plans of a sinister, two-faced minister and his redneck associate; the fact that the minister’s pretty fiancée is pregnant; and many other damaging revelations made with the thought that Charlie doesn’t understand a word being said. That he does fuels the nonstop hilarity of the play. By Larry Shue, Directed by Coreen Janetzke, Cast; Charlie Baker: Todd Bernstein, Froggy Lasueur: Andrew Conway, Betty Meeks: Barbe Helwig, Catherine Simms: Jenny Small, Ellard (Elle) Simms: Raya Franklin, Reverend David Lee Marshall: Stephen Codling, Owen Musser: Scott Harvey Performances run March 17 - 26, 2023 at the Wigwam Theater 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Road, Pickerington, OH 43147. For tickets: http://pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org/

Student Blog: Class is Back in Session!
by Student Blogger: Diana Vidals - Mar 1, 2023

 From business classes to costume design to French film, this semester started out as quite the whirlwind! Read up on the beginning of a *fingers crossed* successful spring semester at Wagner.

Meet the Cast of SHUCKED, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Shucked officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, March 8. The show will open at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday, April 4. Meet the cast of Shucked here!

CLUE to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023

Directed by San Francisco Playhouse Co-Founder and Producing Director Susi Damilano, Clue will perform March 9 – April 22, 2023 at San Francisco Playhouse.

Tony Nominee Grey Henson Joins SHUCKED on Broadway; Full Cast Announced
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2023

Complete casting has been announced as rehearsals commence tomorrow for Shucked, the new Broadway musical comedy. Check out all of the bios, ticket information and more.

Theatre For A New Audience Presents EXPERIMENTAL WORKSHOPS/EXPLORING THE HISTORIES Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023

Theatre for a New Audience  presents EXPERIMENTAL WORKSHOPS/EXPLORING THE HISTORIES.  Performances run January 26-February 5, 2023.

The Pulaski Senior High Select Chorus to Join Foreigner Tribute Band in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023

The Pulaski Senior High Select Chorus, led by Choral Director Aimee Mumford, will perform with the nation's top tribute Foreigner, Double Vision - The Foreigner Experience at The Kallet Theater on Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m.

THE FERRYMAN to Play Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2023

Jez Butterworth's masterful international Tony Award winning Best Play (2019) “The Ferryman” will run January 27-March 5, 2023 (opening February 4) – in the first United States production after Broadway – and the first in the newly renovated and renamed Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 20, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; Hale Center Theater Orem Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; Broadway In The HOOD Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Alley Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; at Edmonds Driftwood Plyers Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; at West Valley Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; at Broadway In The HOOD Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; at MTKC Pro Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; at Points North Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; at Brookville Community Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Carteret High School Choir To Join Foreigner Tribute Band In Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

The Carteret High School Choir, led by Mr. Kason Jackson, will perform with the nation's leading Foreigner tribute band, Double Vision - The Foreigner Experience at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Can Can Culinary Cabaret Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; West valley arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; Broadway In The HOOD Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards; Alley Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces 2023/24 Season Featuring Five World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022

 La Jolla Playhouse has announced the first five productions of its 2023/2024 season, including the world-premiere musical The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Reboot Theater's CABARET Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theater' THE ADDAMS FAMILY Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Jerry Longe Plays Final Year as Scrooge in Omaha Community Playhouse's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2022

This year will be Jerry Longe’s final year as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Omaha Community Playhouse’s mainstage production of A Christmas Carol. Longe has played the role of Scrooge for 17 years. 

San José Chamber Orchestra Presents OURLAND: A Dystopian State This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022

The San José Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Maestra Barbara Day Turner, makes its second foray into chamber opera, presenting OURLAND: A Dystopian State, an opera in 12 scenes recently composed by Paul Davies with a libretto by Daniel Helfgot.

Dana Brooke, Biko Eisen-Martin, Darius Rose & Robbie Simpson to Star in SPINNING THE BOTTLE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2022

Spinning the Bottle, a new play by James Hindman will receive a private industry reading in New York City on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5 PM. Presented by Michael Borges and Scott Rehl, in association with CinèTheatrix, and directed by Alan Souza, the reading will feature Dana Brooke, Biko Eisen-Martin, Darius Rose, and Robbie Simpson.

Review: THE FOREIGNER at As If Theatre
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Oct 8, 2022

THE FOREIGNER at As If Theatre provides a farcical romp of entertainment while yet managing to deliver a poignant message on racism and fear of others that remains as relevant today as when Shue wrote it forty years ago. Thoroughly seeded with absurdities and archetypes, the play offers easy laughs. However, the intricacy of the story and writing also provide much more for the audience to digest. THE FOREIGNER engages the mind, lifts the spirits, and soothes the soul.

San José Chamber Orchestra presents OURLAND: A Dystopian State in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2022

 San José Chamber Orchestra presents OURLAND: A Dystopian State. A World Premiere of an Opera with music by Paul Davies and libretto by Daniel Helfgot.

Rita Gardner, Original Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS, Passes Away at 87
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2022

Rita Gardner, who starred as Luisa in the original Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, has passed away at the age of 87 from leukemia, according to friend and collegue Alex Rybeck.

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS Comes to Hampton Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

“Over the River and Through the Woods,” a raucous, warm-hearted comedy from Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro (“Memphis,” “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change”) will be the first production of the Hampton Theatre Company's 2022-2023 season, opening October 20 at the Quogue Community Hall and running through November 6.

The Foreigner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Foreigner has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1984, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004 and Los Angeles which opened in 2005.
The Foreigner has been nominated for several awards. Jerry Zaks was nominated for Direction at the Obie Awards, while Anthony Heald received a nomination for Performance. The show itself was also nominated for Best Off Broadway Play and the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Larry Shue, the playwright of The Foreigner, was recognized for his work with these nominations.
The Foreigner has won several awards, including the Direction (Obie Awards) for Jerry Zaks, Performance (Obie Awards) for Anthony Heald, Best Off Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Larry Shue.

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