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The Realistic Joneses 2014

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Opened: April 6, 2014
Closing: July 06, 2014

The Realistic Joneses - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre
(Covent Garden/Charing Cross) Wellington Street, just off Strand London

Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses comes to Broadway starring Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner; Academy Award and Tony Award-nominee Toni Collette ("Hostages," "United States of Tara," The Sixth Sense, The Wild Party), Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Michael C. Hall ("Dexter," Chicago), Tony Award-winner Tracy Letts (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; August: Osage County; "Homeland"), and Academy Award-winner and Gold Globe-nominee Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny; The Wrestler; Salome). The production is directed by Obie Award-winner Sam Gold, who was recently represented by Fun Home at the Public Theater.

This new American play comes to Broadway after a critically acclaimed run at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 2012. The Realistic Joneses is produced by Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Jam Theatricals, Stacey Mindich, and Susan Gallin/Mary Lu Roffe.

Further details about this production will be announced at a later date.

In The Realistic Joneses, we meet Bob and Jennifer and their new neighbors John and Pony, two suburban couples who have more in common than their identical homes and their shared last names. As their relationships begin to irrevocably intertwine, the Joneses must decide between their idyllic fantasies and their imperfect realities. This contemporary comedy explores how our joys and sorrows - and how we choose to face them - can come to define our lives.


The Realistic Joneses - 2014 - Broadway Cast

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Realistic Joneses

The Realistic Joneses, Lyceum Theatre, New York, review
8 / 10

As one might deduce from an ironically titled play whose 'realism' is open to debate, Eno is interested more in the byways of speech and silence than in actual plot. Not a lot happens during The Realistic Joneses beyond the coming together of two couples, both called Jones, who inhabit a small town where such activity as there is involves a balloon festival and local fair that pointedly don't involve them. Any friends or relations? Forget it: these four are one another's world - perhaps even the world - and that's that.

Death and dark humor in 'Realistic Joneses'
7 / 10

To some extent, Eno seems to be asking which of the Joneses is, in fact, realistic? Any of 'em? This is a play about confronting mortality for sure, which is what underscores the gobs of intellectual and linguistic stimulation that flows from the stage: Letts' Bob, for example, no longer sees the point of painting the house, given that it only has to be redone. That being what you do is no longer sufficient for him. Bob, for the record, has many more caustic zingers, even though the character barely has the energy to spit them out. Hall's John, meanwhile, keeps trying to talk risks of new enterprises and new ways to communicate (why not?), but he mostly flails. Of course. Death is a brick wall. But the play's emotional appeal - and this one, weird as it most surely is, has more of that than any Eno work to date - comes from its equal recognition of the stress of taking care of the ill, the dying, the declining, the angst-ridden...Gold clearly understands that Eno is a writer with heart and compassion (and a useful touch of insecurity).

Starry THE REALISTIC JONESES Closes on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - July 6, 2014


Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses played its final performance of the limited run on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at 3:00 pm, having played 27 previews and 105 performances for a total of 132 performances. It began performances Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street).

THE REALISTIC JONESES Set to Play Final Broadway Performance on 7/6
by Nicole Rosky - July 1, 2014


Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses will play its final performance of the limited run on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at 3:00 pm, having played 27 previews and 105 performances for a total of 132 performances. It began performances Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street).

Breaking News: THE REALISTIC JONESES to Conclude Broadway Run on July 6
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2014


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that The Realistic Joneses, which opened on April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street), will officially close on July 6, 2014.

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Marisa Tomei
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2014


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured Marisa Tomei, who is currently starring on Broadway in The Realistic Jones, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Check out the full interview below!

BWW Invite: Attend SAG Foundation Career Conversations with THE REALISTIC JONESES' Marisa Tomei on 4/24
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2014


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. Please join us for a career Conversations with Marisa Tomei moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge!', on Thursday, April 24th (11:45 am to 1:00 pm).

VIDEO: Marisa Tomei Talks THE REALISTIC JONESES on Today
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2014


Actress Marisa Tomei stopped by this morning's TODAY to chat about her new role on Broadway in THE REALISTIC JONESES and being associated with her role in 'My Cousin Vinnie' more than 20 years later.

In the Spotlight Series: Cast of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Walter McBride - April 12, 2014


The Realistic Joneses open last week, April 6, on Broadway at the Lycuem Theatre. This new American play by Will Eno came to Broadway after a critically-acclaimed run at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 2012. The cast includes Toni Collete, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, and Marisa Tomei.

TV: Watch Highlights from THE REALISTIC JONESES on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 8, 2014


The Realistic Joneses just opened on Sunday night, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street). The new play stars Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner; Academy Award and Tony Award-nominee Toni Collette ('Hostages,' 'United States of Tara,' The Sixth Sense, The Wild Party), Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Michael C. Hall ('Dexter,' Chicago, 'Six Feet Under'), Tony Award-winner Tracy Letts(Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; August: Osage County; 'Homeland'), and Academy Award-winner and Golden Globe-nominee Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny; The Wrestler; Salome). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

TV: Chatting with the Company of THE REALISTIC JONESES on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2014


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the full company at the opening night after party. Below, Hall chats about the joys of working with Will Eno; Letts reveals why he is relieved that the big night is over; Tomei talks about what she's learned from her costars; Collette raves about director Sam Gold, and more!

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE REALISTIC JONESES!
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2014


The stars gathered at the Lyceum Theatre last night to celebrate opening night of The Realistic Joneses. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the night's biggest guests before the curtain went up, and below, you can check out interviews with Eric Bogosian, Mario Cantone, Jerry Dixon, Leslie Uggams, Joan Rivers and more!

Photo Coverage: Inside THE REALISTIC JONESES' Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Jennifer Broski - April 7, 2014


The stars gathered at the Lyceum Theatre last night to celebrate opening night of The Realistic Joneses. The new play stars Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner; Academy Award and Tony Award-nominee Toni Collette ('Hostages,' 'United States of Tara,' The Sixth Sense, The Wild Party), Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Michael C. Hall ('Dexter,' Chicago, 'Six Feet Under'), Tony Award-winner Tracy Letts(Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; August: Osage County; 'Homeland'), and Academy Award-winner and Golden Globe-nomineeMarisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny; The Wrestler; Salome). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage from the star-studded theatre arrivals!

Photo Coverage: Collette, Hall, Letts & Tomei Celebrate Opening Night of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Walter McBride - April 7, 2014


What do you really know about your neighbors? Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts and Marisa Tomei invite you to find out.The Realistic Joneses just opened last night, Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and below, you can check out photos from inside the after party!

Photo Coverage: THE REALISTIC JONESES Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - April 7, 2014


BroadwayWorld was there for all of last night's festivities and below you can check out photo coverage from the opening night curtain call!

BWW Reviews: Will Eno Hits Broadway with THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Michael Dale - April 7, 2014


The divisive playwright's most accessible piece comes off as a Neil Simon attempt at absurdism.

Review Roundup: THE REALISTIC JONESES Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Courtnie Mele - April 6, 2014


The Realistic Joneses opens tonight, April 6, on Broadway at the Lycuem Theatre (149 W 45th Street). This new American play comes to Broadway after a critically-acclaimed run at the Yale Repertory Theatre in 2012.

Photo Flash: First Look at Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts & Marisa Tomei in THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Nicole Rosky - April 1, 2014


The Realistic Joneses is currently in previews, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street). The new play stars Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner; Academy Award and Tony Award-nominee Toni Collette ('Hostages,' 'United States of Tara,' The Sixth Sense, The Wild Party), Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Michael C. Hall ('Dexter,' Chicago, 'Six Feet Under'), Tony Award-winner Tracy Letts(Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; August: Osage County; 'Homeland'), and Academy Award-winner and Golden Globe-nominee Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny; The Wrestler; Salome). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Michael C. Hall Talks Broadway's REALISTIC JONESES on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2014


Michael C. Hall stopped by this morning's TODAY and shared that he is happy to leave the death-centered plots of his TV drama 'Dexter' behind him and focus on his new role in the Broadway production of 'The Realistic Joneses.'

THE REALISTIC JONESES Announces Opening Night Sweepstakes
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2014


The Realistic Joneses wants to meet the Joneses! If your last name is Jones, enter to win two tickets to the Opening Night of The Realistic Joneses on Broadway plus two passes to the exclusive after party. The prize package will also include roundtrip ground transportation provided by Uber. Visit http://therealisticjoneses.com/sweepstakes for more information and to enter.

THE REALISTIC JONESES Announces General Rush; Begins Previews Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2014


The producers of Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses have announced a general rush policy. A limited number of rush tickets, which are subject to availability, can be purchased at the box office of the Lyceum Theatre when the box office opens for the day of the performance on a first-come-first-served basis. The box office of the Lyceum Theatre opens at 10am Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. Rush tickets are $35 each and limited to two (2) tickets per customer.

How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors? Meet the Full Cast of THE REALISTIC JONESES, Beginning Tomorrow!
by Meet the Cast - March 12, 2014


Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses is set to begin previews tomorrow, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast, plus check out interviews with the company!

Up On The Marquee: THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Walter McBride - February 23, 2014


Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses is set to begin previews on Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the marquee at the Lyceum!

Photo Coverage: THE REALISTIC JONESES Company Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - February 22, 2014


Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses is set to begin previews on Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street). The company is currently in rehearsals and BroadwayWorld was there yesterday to meet the cast. Check out photo coverage below!

TV: Meet the Company of THE REALISTIC JONESES- Michael C. Hall, Toni Collette, Tracy Letts & Marisa Tomei!
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2014


Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses is set to begin previews on Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street). The company is currently in rehearsals and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge just stopped by to find out how things are going. Check out what the full gang had to say about the new play below!

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The Realistic Joneses - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Michael C. Hall
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Tracy Letts
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play The Realistic Joneses
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play The Realistic Joneses

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