War Horse 2011

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 14, 2011
Closing: January 06, 2013

War Horse - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

2011 Tony Award winner for Best Play. At the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert�s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He�s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man�s land. But Albert (Andrew Durand) cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a mission to find him and bring him home

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'High,' 'War Horse' and 'Wonderland' Strike Out, but 'Being Harold Pinter' Strikes Gold
5 / 10

It's too bad the story is so sadly simplistic, because Ms. Elliott's and Mr. Morris' stagecraft is so sublime. This play is full of literally breathtaking moments of theatrical inventiveness and stunning visuals—Joey and his fellow horses; a cavalry charge on the front; even the small, witty touch of an overeager goose on Albert's farm, a puppet on a bicycle wheel pushed by an actor. But, for all that, War Horse is based on a children's story, and it remains no more emotionally complex. Not long into the second act, the tedium of the predictable story begins to weigh more heavily than the thrill of the visual creativity. That's when you realize you're watching the cloying tale of a boy with an unnatural love for a half-thoroughbred.

Extraordinary puppets make the heart of 'War Horse' beat
10 / 10

As anyone who saw this theatrical piece in London well knows, to experience 'War Horse' onstage is to wonder how these puppets manage to etch themselves so deeply into your soul. It's partly the sentiment of the story, for sure...These horses (young Joey's puppet-swapping change to maturity is simply breathtaking) seem to pulse in the very air - breathing, churning and always teaching us, or maybe just reminding us, that the world never stands still and that all you can do is find your love and not get mowed down by the big guns.

CO Natives Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler Among WAR HORSE Tour Cast at Buell Theatre, Now thru 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 8, 2013

Producers Bob Boyett and The National Theatre of Great Britain have announced full casting for the upcoming Denver engagement of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, War Horse. The company, comprised of more than 30 performers, includes Andrew Veenstra as Albert Narracott, Brian Keane as Arthur Narracott, Michael Wyatt Cox as Billy Narracott, Todd Cerveris as Ted Narracott, Colorado native Angela Reed as Rose Narracott, Jason Loughlin as Lieutenant James Nicholls, Jason Alan Carvell as Private Schnabel and Colorado native Mat Hostetler as Veterinary Officer Martin. War Horse plays the Buell Theatre tonight, January 8-20.

WAR HORSE Ends Toronto Run Today, January 6
by BWW News Desk - January 6, 2013

The Canadian production of The National Theatre of Great Britain's international phenomenon War Horse will conclude its Toronto run today, January 6, 2013 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The production has set a record in Canada as the longest-running professional drama of all time. At the time of closing, the production will have played 368 performances.

BWW Flashback: Tony Award-Winning WAR HORSE Concludes Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - January 6, 2013

War Horse, the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play and international sensation seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, will conclude its Broadway run today, January 6, 2013, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as the longest-running, Tony Award-winning Best Play of the last decade. At time of closing, the production will have played 718 performances and 33 previews. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you through War Horse's battle onto Broadway and beyond with photos, video and more.

CO Natives Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler Among WAR HORSE Tour Cast at Buell Theatre, 1/8-20
by BWW News Desk - January 2, 2013

Producers Bob Boyett and The National Theatre of Great Britain have announced full casting for the upcoming Denver engagement of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, War Horse. The company, comprised of more than 30 performers, includes Andrew Veenstra as Albert Narracott, Brian Keane as Arthur Narracott, Michael Wyatt Cox as Billy Narracott, Todd Cerveris as Ted Narracott, Colorado native Angela Reed as Rose Narracott, Jason Loughlin as Lieutenant James Nicholls, Jason Alan Carvell as Private Schnabel and Colorado native Mat Hostetler as Veterinary Officer Martin.

WAR HORSE AND THE BREATH OF LIFE Exhibition Explores Art of Puppetry at Arts Centre Melbourne, Now thru March 17, 2013
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2012

Horse puppets from Arts Centre Melbourne's upcoming War Horse production and a five-metre long Raptor dinosaur puppet and are among the highlights of the upcoming exhibition War Horse and the Breath of Life celebrating the art of puppetry. Developed in collaboration with The National Theatre of Great Britain to support the Arts Centre Melbourne's season of War Horse, the exhibition will be staged in Arts Centre Melbourne Gallery I from today, 10 November 2012 to Sunday 17 March 2013.

WAR HORSE Gallops Into Denver's Buell Theatre, 1/8-30; Tickets Go on Sale 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2012

The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, makes its Denver premiere at the Buell Theatre January 8-20. Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday, November 11 at 10am at denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

All Lincoln Center Theater Productions Will Resume Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that its three productions will resume performances tomorrow, Wednesday, October 31: WAR HORSE in the Vivian Beaumont Theater and VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, both at 2pm and 8pm; and DISGRACED in the Claire Tow Theater at 7pm.

WAR HORSE AND THE BREATH OF LIFE Exhibition Explores Art of Puppetry at Arts Centre Melbourne, Nov 10-March 17, 2013
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012

Horse puppets from Arts Centre Melbourne's upcoming War Horse production and a five-metre long Raptor dinosaur puppet and are among the highlights of the upcoming exhibition War Horse and the Breath of Life celebrating the art of puppetry. Developed in collaboration with The National Theatre of Great Britain to support the Arts Centre Melbourne's season of War Horse, the exhibition will be staged in Arts Centre Melbourne Gallery I from Saturday 10 November 2012 to Sunday 17 March 2013.

The Kennedy Center Welcomes WAR HORSE Tonight, 10/23
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2012

The Kennedy Center presents The National Theatre of Great Britain and Bob Boyett production of War Horse from tonight, October 23 to November 11, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE Cast Makes Appearance at Citi Field!
by Nicole Rosky - September 11, 2012

Yesterday, September 10, The New York Mets partnered with Seraphim12 Foundation on 'Hooves on First' Night at Citi Field when the Mets hosted the Washington Nationals. The fundraiser will raise awareness about the treatment of horses.

WAR HORSE to Conclude Broadway Run January 6, 2013
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2012

WAR HORSE, the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play and international sensation seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, will conclude its Broadway run Sunday, January 6, 2013 (at the Vivian Beaumont Theater - 150 West 65 Street) as the longest-running Tony Award-winning Best Play of the last decade. At time of closing, the production will have played 718 performances and 33 previews.

BWW Reviews: WAR HORSE - Stunning Stage Wizardry at Curran Theatre
by Linda Hodges - August 11, 2012

Playing now through September 9, 'War Horse' will dazzle you with its stage wizardry even as it brings into bold relief the gut-wrenching horrors that humans and horses alike endured during the war that was supposed to end them all, World War I.

STAGE TUBE: WAR HORSE's 'Joey' Visits Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
by Stage Tube - August 7, 2012

On Saturday, August 4, 2012, Civic Center Members in Des Moines were treated to an exclusive visit from 'Joey,' the star of WAR HORSE. More than 125 were in line at 6 a.m. to take advantage of early purchasing and watched 'Joey' make several appearances to cheering crowds. Watch the videos below!

Photo Flash: Cast of WAR HORSE Visits the Olympic Park
by BWW News Desk - August 2, 2012

Joey from the National Theatre's acclaimed production of War Horse appeared on stage at the Olympic Park to salute Team GB and the world's athletes. Led by Captain Nicholls (Alex Avery), Joey reared in salute to the crowd at Park Live, which included Zara Phillips who along with her team later won silver in the equestrian events in Greenwich. Check out photos from the visit below!

Curran Theatre Presents WAR HORSE, Now thru 9/9
by BWW News Desk - August 1, 2012

The Curran Theatre is set to present WAR HORSE to San Francisco audiences from tonight, August 1st through September 9th. Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford in association with Handspring Puppet Company, WAR HORSE is currently running on Broadway, The West End, and in Canada.

Photo Flash: Michael McKean, Annette O'Toole and More Visit WAR HORSE at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2012

Producers Bob Boyett and the National Theatre of Great Britain present the U.S. tour of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, WAR HORSE, which launched at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on June 14 and continues through next Saturday, July 29. Michael McKean (Gore Vidal's The Best Man on Broadway), Annette O'Toole, and Annette's daughter Nell Geisslinger recently visited with Joey after the show. Check out a photo of the group below!

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE's Joey and Topthorn Hit the Streets of Toronto
by Kelly Cameron - July 19, 2012

The stars of War Horse Toronto were out in full force today in Toronto, where they galloped down King Street and visited the farmer's market in David Pecaut Square, some children at CBC Kids Day and the Royal Ontario Museum. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photos from the event.

Photo Flash: More from WAR HORSE National Tour, Opening in L.A. June 29!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012

The West Coast premiere of The National Theatre production of War Horse opens Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Currently in previews, performances for the powerful drama will continue through July 29, 2012.

War Horse FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of War Horse have there been?
War Horse has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 2009, Broadway which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2012 and West End which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has War Horse been nominated for?
War Horse has been nominated for several Tony Awards including Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Paule Constable, Best Scenic Design of a Play for Rae Smith, and Best Sound Design of a Play for Christopher Shutt.
What Tony Awards has War Horse won?
War Horse has won the following Tony Awards: Best Play, Best Direction of a Play for Marianne Elliott, Best Direction of a Play for Tom Morris, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Paule Constable, Best Scenic Design of a Play for Rae Smith, and Best Sound Design of a Play for Christopher Shutt.
What awards has War Horse been nominated for?
War Horse has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Nick Stafford, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Paule Constable, Distinguished Production of a Play (Drama League Awards), Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Special Citations (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Marianne Elliott, Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paule Constable, Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Seth Numrich.
What awards has War Horse won?
War Horse has won several awards including Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Nick Stafford, a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards for Paule Constable, Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards, Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Special Citations at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Marianne Elliott, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Paule Constable, and Outstanding New Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Seth Numrich received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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