The Road to Mecca 1988

Opened: April 12, 1988
Closing: September 11, 1988

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Listen: Amy Irving Talks New Album and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Apr 8, 2023


Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Amy Irving! Listen to the full episode here!

Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022


Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.

Country Music Hall Of Fame's Dean Dillon Gives Exclusive Times Square Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018


Country Music Hall of Fame' s Dean Dillon will give an exclusive, invite-only concert at Times Square's Opry City Stage New York City (1604 Broadway, between 48 & 49 Street) on Saturday, May 12 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm). This concert will celebrate the launch of the new musical Tennessee Whiskey The Musical written by Dewey Moss and featuring the songs of Dean Dillon. Tickets are FREE with limited seats being offered to the public. For more information about the exclusive concert and the musical, please visit TennesseeWhiskeytheMusical.com.

Country Music Hall of Fame's Dean Dillon to Perform at an Exclusive Invite-Only Times Square Concert
by Macon Prickett - Apr 17, 2018


Country Music Hall of Fame' s Dean Dillon will give an exclusive, invite-only concert at Times Square's Opry City Stage New York City (1604 Broadway, between 48 & 49 Street) on Saturday, May 12 at 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm). This concert will celebrate the launch of the new musical Tennessee WhiskeyThe Musical written by Dewey Moss and featuring the songs of Dean Dillon. Tickets are FREE with limited seats being offered to the public. For more information about the exclusive concert and the musical, please visitTennesseeWhiskeytheMusical.com.

Starry PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE Opens Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017


The Old Globe presents a revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Philippe Bowgen, Donald Faison, Hal Linden, Justin Long, Luna Velez and More Tapped for PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for its revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Philippe Bowgen, Donald Faison, Hal Linden, Justin Long, Luna Velez and More Tapped for PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for its revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Launch Houston Ballet's 2014-15 Season; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014


From September 4-14, 2014, Houston Ballet launches its 45th season with the company premiere of John Neumeier's three-act ballet A Midsummer Night's Dream. The ballet is based on Shakespeare's lighthearted play of the same name and follows the hijinks and hilarity that ensues when a well-intentioned plan with a love potion goes awry. Created in 1977, A Midsummer Night's Dream has served as Mr. Neumeier's calling card, being seen as one of his most joyous and popular creations. Houston Ballet is the first American ballet company to perform the famous work and it is the first piece by Mr. Neumeier to enter the Houston Ballet repertoire.

Tony Winner Rosemary Harris to Star in Roundabout Theatre's INDIAN INK this Fall
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris will play the role of 'Eleanor Swan' in the Off-Broadway premiere of Tom Stoppard's Indian Ink, directed by Carey Perloff. The production will begin performances on September 4 and open Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold & Miriam Steinberg Centre for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Photo Flash: Disney Theatrical Group's Thomas Schumacher and MARY POPPINS' Rachel Wallace at UNCSA Graduation
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013


High school seniors of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) got the graduation ceremony of their dreams on Saturday, May 18, when Disney Theatrical Group President Thomas Schumacher delivered their commencement address, and the diplomas were presented by 'Mary Poppins' herself: UNCSA alumna Rachel Wallace. A 2009 college graduate, Wallace just completed a run in the national tour and the New Zealand company of the popular Disney show. Scroll down for photos from the ceremony!

FOUR, YOUNG AND WILD and More Set for New York LGBT Film Festival Line-Up, Now thru 7/31
by Movies News Desk - Jul 27, 2012


NewFest (www.newfest.org), New York's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film Festival will soon roll out the rainbow carpet for its 24th season, from tonight, July 27th through Tuesday, July 31st. The stellar lineup includes fourteen narrative features, four documentaries and many anticipated short films. New this year, all screenings and panels will take place at Manhattan's film mecca, The Film Society of Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater, marking a continued relationship between the two pioneering film organizations.

BWW Interviews: The Man Behind The McCallum Theatre: A Conversation with Incoming President and CEO Mitch Gershenfeld
by David Green - Apr 30, 2012


The McCallum Theatre, the Coachella Valley's premiere theatrical venue, celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season with a star-studded lineup of Classical Music, Jazz, Cabaret, Comedy and a Broadway Blockbuster Series which includes Rock of Ages, Dreamgirls and West Side Story. The McCallum Theatre opened its doors on January 2, 1988 with a gala performance honoring Bob Hope that was nationally televised. Since then The McCallum has been the Coachella Valley's mecca for world-class entertainment including an extensive array of Broadway and Cabaret offerings. The man behind the tremendous success of the McCallum's eclectic performance calendar for the past thirteen years is Mitch Gershenfeld, Director of Presentations and Theatre Operations, who will take the helm as the theatre's President and CEO beginning June 1. I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Gershenfeld as he begins preparations for The McCallum's exciting Silver Anniversary Season. Gershenfeld is warm, passionate, highly astute, a performing arts afficionado and a genuinely kind man. Here are a few highlights from that conversation.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/21
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 21, 2012


Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, 2/19/2012.

THE ROAD TO MECCA’s Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale Set For Leonard Lopate
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2011


Rosemary Harris & Jim Dale, stars of The Road to Mecca will be interviewed tomorrow from 12:30PM-1:00PM on "The Leonard Lopate Show". The show airs on 93.9 FM and AM 820.

Roundabout Theatre Company's ROAD TO MECCA Begins Previews Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2011


Preview performances begin tomorrow for Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) production of Athol Fugard's play The Road to Mecca, starring Tony Award® winner Rosemary Harris as "Miss Helen," Carla Gugino as "Elsa Barlow" and Tony Award® winner Jim Dale as "Marius Byleveld," directed by Gordon Edelstein.

Photo Coverage: Meet Carla Gugino, Rosemary Harris and the Cast of Roundabout's THE ROAD TO MECCA
by Walter McBride - Dec 8, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company will feature Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. The Road to Mecca will begin previews on December 16 and open officially on January 17, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway.

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE ROAD TO MECCA
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company will featureTony Award winner RoseMary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. The Road to Mecca will begin previews on December 16 and open officially on January 17, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). The cast and creative team of the show just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out a photo preview from the event below, and check back later for full photo coverage!

Roundabout Theatre Company's ROAD TO MECCA Begins Rehearsals
by Erik Smith - Nov 15, 2011


Rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, November 15th for Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca starring Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld', directed by Gordon Edelstein.

STAGE TUBE: RoseMary Harris, Todd Haimes, et al. on ROAD TO MECCA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company will featureTony Award winner RoseMary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. Check out what the cast has to say anout the show below!

Harris, Gugino & Dale to Star in Fugard's THE ROAD TO MECCA on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Aug 9, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced Tony Award winner Rosemary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein.

World Premiere At Florida Stage THE CHA-CHA OF A CAMEL SPIDER
by Beau Higgins - Apr 8, 2011


The final play of Florida Stage's 24th subscription season is the world premiere of a darkly funny, electric and timely new play by Carter W. Lewis, The Cha-Cha of a Camel Spider. From the award-winning author of The Storytelling Ability of a Boy and Women Who Steal, The Cha-Cha of a Camel Spider asks the questions, what happens when our 'soldiers of fortune' outnumber our army troops and can art really make a difference in a corporatized world? The Cha-Cha of a Camel Spider continues Florida Stage's first season as the resident company in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

KING LEAR Closes at People's Light & Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, thru March 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

HAIRSPRAY, VIBRATOR PLAY et al. Play San Diego Rep in '10-'11
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 12, 2010


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE is thrilled to announce the 2010 -2011 Season, an exciting lineup of multicultural works that exemplify the REP's mission to produce intimate, exotic, provocative theatre.

People's Light & Theatre Presents KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, from March 3 - 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

People's Light & Theatre Presents KING LEAR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, from March 3 - 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

The Road to Mecca FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Road to Mecca have there been?
The Road to Mecca has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1988 and Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has The Road to Mecca been nominated for?
The Road to Mecca has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Athol Fugard, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Athol Fugard, Performance (Obie Awards) for Yvonne Bryceland, Performance (Obie Awards) for Amy Irving, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Yvonne Bryceland.
What awards has The Road to Mecca won?
The Road to Mecca has won several awards, including the Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Athol Fugard, the Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Athol Fugard, Performance (Obie Awards) for Yvonne Bryceland, Performance (Obie Awards) for Amy Irving, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Yvonne Bryceland.

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