'History Boys' to Have Bay Area Premiere at NCTC
By: Faetra Petillo
NCTC has announced the Bay Area premiere of The History Boys. Previews are September 19 - 26 and the show opens on Saturday, September 27th, and runs through October 26, 2008: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. All performances will take place at The New Conservatory Theatre Center (Decker Theatre), located at 25 Van Ness Ave. near Market St. in San Francisco, 94102. Tickets range from $22 - $34, and are $40 for opening night on Saturday, September 27th. Tickets are available at the NCTC Box Office (415) 861 8972, or online at www.nctcsf.org.
The History Boys is a witty comedy of eight boisterous - yet talented - school boys hoping to gain admittance to England's most prestigious universities. This Tony Award-Winner (Best Play, 2006) is a wickedly funny look at history, the pursuit of knowledge, and the utter randomness of life. Set in the early 1980s, the piece follows a group of history pupils under the guidance of three teachers (Hector, Irwin and Lintott) with contrasting styles. AWARDS: * 2004 Evening Standard Award for Best Play* 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play
* 2006 Drama Desk Award for Best New Play
* 2006 New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play
* 2006 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Broadway Play
* 2006 Tony Award for Best Play The cast includes James Breedlove, Jeff Cohlman, Juan De La Rosa, Ryan Foster, Michaela Greeley, Nic Knerr, Bradly Mena, Christopher Morrell, Richard Ryan, Steve Schwartz, Zac Schuman, Jonathan Shue
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