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Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 Broadway

Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2

Run Time:
Two hours and 45 minutes, one intermissio
Ages: 4+
Closing: July 05, 2015

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Winter Garden Theatre
Drury Lane London
Run Type Limited Run
Market Broadway
Previews March 20, 2015
Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 are adapted by Mike Poulton from Hilary Mantel's double Man Booker Prize winning novels, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies (published Henry Holt in the U.S.). The plays are based on the deceit, betrayal, and intrigue of the court of Henry VIII. The production features a company of more than twenty actors, headed by Ben Miles as Thomas Cromwell, Lydia Leonard as Anne Boleyn, and Nathaniel Parker as King Henry VIII, all under the direction of Olivier Award nominee Jeremy Herrin, who makes his New York City directing debut. The Royal Shakespeare Company is appearing with the permission of Actors' Equity Association.

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‘Wolf Hall’ Theater Review: Hilary Mantel’s Historical Saga Is Well Worth Six-Hour Investment

From: The Wrap By: Robert Hofler Date: 2015-04-09

9 / 10

For starters, watching these two plays...is nothing like reading the novels. In the latter, Mantel creates a magnificent panorama of Henry's England, but she doesn't always bother to introduce her characters or let you know who's speaking some of the time. The plays, on the other hand, are '16th Century England for Dummies,' even for Americans who think Thomas and Oliver Cromwell are one and the same. While Poulton is brilliant at disguising tons of exposition as genuine dialogue, 'Wolf Hall' takes a good 90 minutes and one intermission to settle into what might be called a good drama. The swirl of characters and incidents is so intense that watching 'Wolf Hall' turns theatergoing into grandiose scorekeeping...That shift of power from the Henry to Cromwell is when 'Wolf Hall' genuinely begins to fascinate...Miles...maintains an implacable façade regardless of what he's thinking, and that Miles rivets our attention for six hours makes his performance a masterclass in minimalist acting.

Broadway Review: ‘Wolf Hall: Parts One & Two’

From: Variety By: Marilyn Stasio Date: 2015-04-09

8 / 10

There's plenty of juicy material to go around in Mantel's two books...But there's nothing bookish about the highly theatrical approach taken in director Jeremy Herrin's lucidly told, handsomely staged and emotionally charged production. In fact, it's not bookish enough...Miles is a subtle character actor, as well as a classical performer in the heroic Shakespearean tradition, and there's genuine grief as well as seething anger in his reaction to the royal court's humiliation of Wolsey...But that second play is still problematic...Parker is a protean actor, and he keeps finding fresh ways to keep King Henry interesting as he becomes increasingly petulant, impatient and intractable. But Leonard's initially compelling Anne Boleyn becomes increasingly shrill and grating as her power over the king begins to slip...But it's disappointing that the scribe fails to expand on the political issues he introduced early in the narrative...So, just when you expect the drama to move into deeper and darker political territory, it shrivels up and becomes what a lot of American kids took away from high-school history class -- the salacious story of a horny king who chopped off his wives' heads whenever he wanted a new bride.

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BWW Flashback: A Royal Farewell... WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - July 5, 2015


The Broadway runs of WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 officially come to an end this weekend. Based on the novels by Booker Prize-winner Hilary Mantel, WOLF HALL ends its 15-week engagement today, July 5, 2015, at the Winter Garden Theatre. At the time of closing, the run will have included 66 performances of Part 1 and 58 performances of Part 2. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back to WOLF HALL's beginning on Broadway!

WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 End Limited Broadway Engagements This Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - June 29, 2015


The Broadway runs of WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2's will officially come to an end this weekend.

In Performance Video: WOLF HALL's Ben Miles and Nathaniel Parker
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2015


This week's New York Times In Performance video features a scene from Part 1 of WOLF HALL

WOLF HALL Partnering with Shakespeare Society for Reading at Players Club Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - June 15, 2015


Members of the Broadway company of WOLF HALL will partner with the Shakespeare Society for a reading and discussion at the Players Club tomorrow, June 16th at 7pm.

Peter Eyre Replaces Paul Jesson as 'Cardinal Wolsey' in WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2015


Broadway veteran Peter Eyre steps into papal shoes of Cardinal Wolsey in the eight-time Tony Nominated production of Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2.

TV Exclusive: WOLF HALL's Christopher Oram on His Tony Win!
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2015


Just last night, Wolf Hall: Parts 1& 2's Christopher Oram took home the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play. Check out what he had to say about his win after he stepped off the Radio City stage!

WOLF HALL Author Hilary Mantel Set for NYC Discussion, Signing
by Contests - Broadway - June 5, 2015


On Monday, June 8th,'Wolf Hall' author Hilary Mantel will be leading a discussion and book signing at 7:00pm at the Union Square Barnes & Noble (33 East 17th Street). 

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Ben Miles
by Walter McBride - June 6, 2015


Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Ben Miles, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play nominee for Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- WOLF HALL's Ben Miles- 'I'm Really, Really, Really Excited!'
by Nicole Rosky - June 2, 2015


We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Ben Miles, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play nominee for Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2.

Fresh 'In Pursuit Of Power' Video Promo For WOLF HALL
by Pat Cerasaro - May 26, 2015


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Extensive New 'In Pursuit Of Power' Video Series For WOLF HALL
by Pat Cerasaro - May 21, 2015


Go inside the story of WOLF HALL!

In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees- Nathaniel Parker
by Walter McBride - May 20, 2015


Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Nathaniel Parker, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play nominee for Wolf Hall: Parts 1&2.

WOLF HALL, Bjork at MoMA and More Set for May Edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2015


The May 2015 edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, hosted by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson from Roosevelt Island's FDR Four Freedoms Park, begins Today, May 8 (2015) at 10am, 3pm and 8:30pm on CUNY TV*.

WOLF HALL, Bjork at MoMA and More Set for May Edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2015


The May 2015 edition of CUNY TV's ARTS IN THE CITY, hosted by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson from Roosevelt Island's FDR Four Freedoms Park, begins Friday, May 8 (2015) at 10am, 3pm and 8:30pm on CUNY TV*.

Fascinating Character-Based Video Series For WOLF HALL On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - May 1, 2015


Learn about the fascinating history that informs WOLF HALL on Broadway!

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Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Ben Miles
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Christopher Oram
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Jeremy Herrin
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Plater
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paule Constable
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ben Miles
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Nathaniel Parker
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Hilary Mantel
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Ben Miles
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Christopher Oram
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Jeremy Herrin
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Paul Jesson
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Nathaniel Parker
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Wolf Hall
2015 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Christopher Oram
2015 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Jeremy Herrin
2015 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Paule Constable
2015 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play David Plater
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Nathaniel Parker
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Ben Miles
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Mike Poulton
2015 Tony Awards Best Play The Royal Shakespeare Company
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Will Trice
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jessica Genick
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Georgia Gatti
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Gabrielle Palitz
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Triple Play Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Kit Seidel
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Just for Laughs Theatricals
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Rebecca Gold
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Scott M. Delman
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jane Bergere
2015 Tony Awards Best Play WLE MSG
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Tulchin Bartner Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Kyodo Tokyo, Inc.
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Ron Kastner
2015 Tony Awards Best Play JAM Theatricals
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Carole Shorenstein Hays
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Playful Productions UK
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Nick Salmon
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Nia Janis
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Matthew Byam Shaw
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jerry Frankel
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jeffrey Richards
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Hilary Mantel
2015 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Christopher Oram

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