The Life 1997

Opened: April 26, 1997
Closing: June 07, 1998

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Review Roundup: MOTHER PLAY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024


Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award winner Jessica Lange, and Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Jim Parsons return to Broadway in the Second Stage's production of Mother Play. Read the reviews!

Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024


Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the song here!

Have Many Shows this Season Premiered Long Before Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 28, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?

American Premiere Presentation Of MCBEE To Be Staged At Jamaica Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024


Broadway World Award winner David Heron is set to produce and direct the American Premiere of Alwin Bully's Caribbean drama, McBEE, in Jamaica, Queens in June.

Chris Tucker Comes to Royal Albert Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Internationally renowned award-winning actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker has announced a one-off London date on Sunday 2nd June at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. This is his first UK date since 2018 when he sold out his entire tour.

The Gamm Reveals Lineup For 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season slated to begin in late September. The 2024-25 season features five distinctive plays that highlight both The Gamm's history and its vision for the future.

Interview: Avon Native John Ambrosino Makes his Broadway Debut in THE WHO'S TOMMY
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 19, 2024


While a student at Thayer Academy in Braintree, actor, singer, and director John Ambrosino saw his earliest Broadway shows – from “Sunset Boulevard” to “Victor/Victoria” and, in his senior year, “Titanic” with Brian D’Arcy James, brother of the school’s then Head of Drama, Anne James.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

THE OFFICE Cast- From Screen to Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Steve Carell is making his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA. Did you know many other The Office stars have appeared on stage as well? Take a look back on the theatrical history of the cast of The Office!

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

SILENT SKY Begins Performances At Boise Contemporary Theater Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson, a captivating true story of suffragettes and astronomy intertwined with humor and the beauty of life under the endless sky, runs Wednesday through Saturday for three weeks, April 17 - May 4, 2024, at Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT).

Leading Ballet Stars Come Together For Debut Of World Ballet Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


Join the world's top ballet stars as they come together for the inaugural World Ballet Festival.

Nonpoint Kicks Off 'The Million Watts Tour 2024' With (Hed) P.E. and Dropout Kings
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2024


The South Florida-based rock band Nonpoint will be begin their tour tonight, April 11 Minot, ND. Nonpoint has been captivating audiences with their energetic sound and passionate performances for over two decades. Find the tour dates here!

PlayGround Returns With BEST OF PLAYGROUND(CHICAGO) '24 April 29
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024


Discover the selected plays and playwrights for PlayGround's annual ten-minute play fest, BEST OF PLAYGROUND(CHICAGO) ’24.

ANNIE is Coming to the Washington Pavilion This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


The Washington Pavilion will present ANNIE! See when and where to catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: ANTHONY RAPP'S WITHOUT YOU Looks at the Joy and Sadness in RENT Star's Life
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 6, 2024


What did our critic think of ANTHONY RAPP'S WITHOUT YOU at Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

Hattie Winston, Emily Yancy To Read HAVING OUR SAY For LA Inner City Cultural Center At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024


Join Emily Yancy and Hattie Winston for a special one-off reading of HAVING OUR SAY at the Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center.

FROZEN, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For North Shore Music Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is set to return for an expanded season of exceptional musical entertainment for North Shore audiences. Learn more about the season here!

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.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group to Present #THESOCIALMEDIAPLAY at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Phantom Projects Theatre Group will celebrate its 27th anniversary with the return of #TheSocialMediaPlay at La Mirada Theatre on April 11. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Beres Hammond Returns To NJPAC August 2024!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


In August 2024, Beres Hammond, the legendary reggae artist will return to NJPAC.

Charlie Kohlhase and His Explorers Club Celebrate 'A SECOND LIFE'
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


At the ready on alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, the venerated Boston-based improviser and composer Charlie Kohlhase ascends the proverbial podium to lead his Explorers Club on the new Mandorla Music release A Second Life.

Review: THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Mar 29, 2024


What did our critic think of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Giraffes gracefully strut, birds elegantly swoop, and gazelles leap with grace. The enchanting spectacle of the Serengeti unfolds before your eyes, as the majestic Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is the captivating return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Orpheum Theatre!

See Kathleen Hanna In Conversation With Molly Ringwald at Kings Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


Join Kathleen Hanna and Molly Ringwald for a captivating conversation at Kings Theatre. Learn when you can see this event and how to purchase tickets.

New Jersey Ballet Celebrates 65th Anniversary Presents Lauren Lovette Premiere And More In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024


Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the New Jersey Ballet with the premiere of Lauren Lovette's performance and more on May 3-4. Don't miss this milestone event in the world of ballet.

The Life FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Life have there been?
The Life has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1997 and Broadway which opened in 1997.
What awards has The Life been nominated for?
The Life has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding New Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and for Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has The Life won?
The Life has won several awards, including the Outstanding New Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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