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The Father Revival

Closing: June 12, 2016

The Father - 2016 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Theatre for a New Audience
262 Ashland Pl Brooklyn, NY 11217
Run Type Repertory (Limited Run)
Market Off-Broadway
Previews April 30, 2016
Ibsen's A Doll's House adapted by Thornton Wilder, which premiered on Broadway in 1937, plays alongside August Strindberg's The Father, in a new version in English by Scottish author David Greig (Strindberg's Creditors at BAM) commissioned by TFANA. Writing The Father in response to A Doll's House, Strindberg offers his own startling vision of marriage and the battle of the sexes.

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Theatrical Press Agent and Author James W. Sapp (AKA Jameson Currier) Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026


Theatrical Press Agent, award-wining Author (Jameson Currier), Independent Publisher devoted to gay literature and later an Artist, died of a sudden heart attack at his home in in Chatham Center, New York.

The Tank NYC to Present Four New Plays in Fall 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026


The Tank NYC announced its fall season lineup, featuring four new plays including world premieres of SHOW TRIAL and LEGERDEMAIN, alongside New York premieres of VERY BLUE LIGHT and FALLS FOR JODIE.

LIZZIE, THE THIN PLACE, and More Set For Salt Lake Acting Company 2026/2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


Salt Lake Acting Company announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a world premiere, two Utah premieres, and a rock musical, as the company celebrates 55 years of professional theatre in Salt Lake City.

Review: World Premiere E=MC² EINSTEIN THE MUSICAL Often Trades Depth for Silly Songs
by Shari Barrett - Jul 9, 2026


I want to praise the quality of the large cast for their dedication to bringing so many authentic characters to life onstage while changing costumes, accents and physicality often in the blink of an eye. But with so much interesting history to be explored about a man who was often quoted, and misquoted, in the press, I was hoping to learn more about the iconic physicist as a profoundly complex human being, exile, husband, philosopher and thinker, and not watch him be represented singing silly songs.

From Stage to Westeros: Theatre Veterans in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026


Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums. 

Broadway Watch Guide July 2026: Where to Watch HADESTOWN Proshot, MOANA & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026


Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.

James Norton Will Lead HAMLET New West End Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026


James Norton will play the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier in the West End in Autumn 2027. Learn more here.

TRASHFEST & DARKFEST to Return to The Tank NYC with 2026 Lineups
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026


The Tank NYC will present TrashFest and DarkFest, two festivals exploring sustainable theater practices, with DarkFest showcasing alternative energy performances and TrashFest centering work that reuses discarded materials.

Joe Lycett Will Bring DO YOU REALLY LYCETT? to Bradford Live
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026


Comedian Joe Lycett will perform his new stand-up tour, DO YOU REALLY LYCETT? IS IT, IS IT WICKED? WE'RE LOVIN' IT, LOVIN' IT, LOVIN' IT, WE'RE LOVIN' IT LYCETT, at Bradford Live for two nights.

NEXT TO NORMAL Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026


BroadwayWorld looks back on the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical 'Next to Normal.'

Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Will Host Free Jazz Concerts In July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will present two free outdoor jazz concerts in Montgomery County, PA, featuring Hailey Brinnel and Nasir Dickerson, as a preview of the fifth annual Montco Jazz Fest.

AMERICAN IDIOT, SYLVIA, and More Set For Keegan Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026


The Keegan Theatre announced its 30th Anniversary Season, featuring five plays, two musicals, and a world premiere concert performance, including two world premieres and a DC premiere.

Christopher Jackson Will Return to HAMILTON on Broadway in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026


Here comes the General! Tony Award-nominated, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning performer Christopher Jackson will make a return to Broadway this fall, reprising his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in Hamilton.

Video: MOANA Debuts Final Trailer for Live-Action Reimagining
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2026


Disney has dropped the final trailer for Moana, the live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit. Tickets are now on sale for the film, which is hitting theaters this July. Check it out now.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

Jo Foster, Gracie McGonigal, and More Join INTO THE WOODS West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026


Initial casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the Bridge Theatre production of Into The Woods. Learn more about the production and the cast here!

John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Man to Win Tony Award in an Acting Category
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2026


For his performance as Roald Dahl in Giant, John Lithgow has broken records with his third Tony Award, making him the oldest man to ever receive an award in an acting category.

Tom Felton Returns to HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026


Tom Felton will return to the role of “Draco Malfoy” in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child after a planned holiday. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Gene Wilder Will Be the Subject of a New Biopic From Dito Montiel
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026


A new biopic is in the works centered on beloved actor and writer Gene Wilder. Director Dito Montiel will helm the project after obtaining the rights to the Estate of the late actor.

Relive 10 of the Most Emotional Acceptance Speeches in Tony Awards History
by Michael Gioia - Jun 1, 2026


Grab a tissue — these Tony Awards speeches may make you teary-eyed!

Guildhall School of Music & Drama to Launch 52 Summer Schools Courses for 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026


Guildhall School of Music & Drama announced 52 Summer Schools courses, including 11 brand-new offerings for participants aged 8 and above, covering drama, writing, music, and production arts.

Review: BLACK COMEDY, Orange Tree Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - May 28, 2026


There is exactly one joke in Peter Shaffer's 1965 farce: when the lights come on, the characters are in the dark. Everything else — the borrowed furniture, the hapless sculptor, the stern colonel, the ex-girlfriend arriving at the worst possible moment — is just escalation.

Anna Lapwood, Samara Joy, and Pink Martini Will Come to the Kauffman Center
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026


Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced three new additions to the 2026-2027 Kauffman Center Presents series lineup. Learn more about the shows here!

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Act Up Theatre
by Brian Michaels - May 27, 2026


Act Up Theatre and Minnesota State University Moorhead present the regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.

THIS IS MY DAD to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe With Jody Kamali
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026


Comedian Jody Kamali's solo show THIS IS MY DAD makes its world premiere at Assembly George Square, Edinburgh Fringe, exploring his Iranian father's secret life, hidden debts, and quiet aid to Middle Eastern refugees.

The Father History

Other Productions of The Father

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1928   Broadway
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2016   Broadway Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production
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The Father - 2016 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Father awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award John Douglas Thompson
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play The Father

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