Other Desert Cities 2011

Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: November 3, 2011
Closing: June 17, 2012

Other Desert Cities - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

In Other Desert Cities, Brooke Wyeth (Rachel Griffiths) returns home to Palm Springs after a six year absence to see her parents (Stockard Channing and Stacy Keach), her brother (Thomas Sadoski), and her aunt (Judith Light). Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history – a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it.



This critically acclaimed production premiered at Lincoln Center Theater last winter. It played to sold out houses during its limited engagement run, and was named Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle.





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Other Desert Cities
7 / 10

Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities,' which had a very successful run at Lincoln Center Theater last winter, has now transferred to Broadway, where it will surely do at least as well-and deservedly so. Though not without flaw, Mr. Baitz's latest play, a group portrait of a Reaganesque show-business family whose members are keeping secrets from one another, is for the most part both soundly made and emotionally persuasive, and Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, Judith Light and Thomas Sadoski are as good a cast as anyone could hope for.

Other Desert Cities: Theater Review
9 / 10

When it premiered in January, Jon Robin Baitz's first new play in six years, Other Desert Cities, was smart and entertaining. But in its move to Broadway, this domestic dustup has ripened significantly...The cast could not be better. Under Mantello's firm hand, the actors never strike a false note. In their speech rhythms and body language with one another -- their relaxed intimacy or wary distance, their camaraderie or distrust, their easy banter or silent, hostile regard - they are unmistakably a family.

OTHER DESERT CITIES Ends Limited Engagement as Scheduled, June 17
by Jessica Lewis - June 5, 2012

Lincoln Center's Other Desert Cities, by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, will end its limited engagement as scheduled on Sunday, June 17, 2012.

Photo Coverage: OTHER DESERT CITIES' Jon Robin Baitz Joins Sardi's Wall of Fame!
by Walter McBride - June 1, 2012

Jon Robin Baitz, playwright of Broadway's Other Desert Cities, for which he has received a 2012 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, had his caricature unveiled at Sardi's today, May 31. Joining in the celebration were director Joe Mantello and cast members Stockard Channing, Judith Light, Stacy Keach and Thomas Sadoski. View complete photo coverage below!

FREEZE FRAME: OTHER DESERT CITIES Playwright Jon Robin Baitz Joins Sardi's Wall of Fame!
by Walter McBride - May 31, 2012

Jon Robin Baitz, playwright of Broadway's Other Desert Cities, for which he has received a 2012 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, had his caricature unveiled at Sardi's today, May 31. Joining in the celebration were director Joe Mantello and cast members Stockard Channing, Judith Light, Stacy Keach and Thomas Sadoski. Check out a photo of the group at Sardi's below!

Stacy Keach Champions Michigan Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, the official Shakespeare Festival of the State of Michigan, has announced that award winning actor Stacy Keach, regarded as perhaps America's greatest interpreter of the Bard's greatest roles, has given his support to the MSF mission and 2012 season. Currently starring on Broadway in John Robin Baitz's Tony-nominated "Other Desert Cities," the well known TV, stage, and film actor is excited to lend his voice to the Michigan Shakespeare Festival's renewed outreach both in Michigan and the Midwest.

BWW TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Jon Robin Baitz on Being Invited to the Tonys Party!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2012

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Jon Robin Baitz, nominee for Best Play for writing Other Desert Cities.

BWW TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Stockard Channing on Fulfilling Her Childhood Dreams on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2012

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Stockard Channing, nominee for Best Actress in a Play for Other Desert Cities.

BWW TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Judith Light on Being Welcomed Back to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - June 9, 2012

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Judith Light, nominee for Best Featured Actress in a Play for Other Desert Cities.

Thomas Sadoski Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES Tonight, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012

Thomas Sadoski returns to the role of Tripp Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning tonight, May 8 at 7 pm at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street), joining co-stars Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Judith Light, and Elizabeth Marvel.

Guthrie's 2012-2013 Season Includes Tony-Nominated Roger Rees, OTHER DESERT CITIES & CLYBOURNE PARK
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012

The Guthrie's 2012-13 season features three major Tony Award nominees, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris and Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz, which were both nominated for Best Play. The Guthrie's upcoming season also features Roger Rees as director of Crispin Whittell's new play The Primrose Path. Rees has been nominated for a 2012 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for his work on Peter and the Starcatcher.

Thomas Sadoski Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES, 5/8
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2012

Thomas Sadoski will return to the role of Tripp Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning Tuesday, May 8 at 7 pm at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street), joining co-stars Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Judith Light, and Elizabeth Marvel.

Photo Blast From The Past: OTHER DESERT CITIES' Jon Robin Bates
by Walter McBride - April 23, 2012

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. Today, we bring you Jon Robin Baitz circa 1997, scribe of such plays as Broadway's current Other Desert Cities and the new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler (2000).

Stockard Channing Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES Tonight, 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 6, 2012

Tony winning actress Stockard Channing will return to the role of Polly Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning tonight, April 6 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street).

STAGE TUBE: Judith Light Talks Preparing for OTHER DESERT CITIES and More on VH1!
by Kelsey Denette - April 4, 2012

In OTHER DESERT CITIES, Brooke Wyeth, a once promising novelist, returns home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas in Palm Springs with her parents, former members of the Reagan inner-circle, her brother and her aunt - Silda Grauman, played by Judith Light. Hear what Light had to say on the show, preparing for the role every day and more below!

Stockard Channing & John Larroquette Host 2012 Drama League Awards
by Jessica Lewis - April 3, 2012

The Drama League has announced that this year's 78th Annual Drama League Awards will be hosted by Tony Award winners Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and John Larroquette (Gore Vidal's The Best Man). The awards ceremony is set for Friday afternoon, May 18th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) at Noon. This year's Drama League Award Nominees will be announced Tuesday morning, April 24th at Sardi's.

Stockard Channing to Return to OTHER DESERT CITIES 4/6
by Kelsey Denette - March 30, 2012

Tony winning actress Stockard Channing will return to the role of Polly Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning Friday, April 6 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street).

Matthew Risch Joins OTHER DESERT CITIES 3/27; Justin Kirk Departs 3/25
by Kelsey Denette - March 20, 2012

Beginning Tuesday, March 27, Matthew Risch will be playing the role of Trip Wyeth replacing Justin Kirk, who will play his last performance this Sunday, March 25. He will be joining Stacy Keach, Judith Light, Elizabeth Marvel and Lauren Klein, who is playing the role of Polly Wyeth until Thursday, April 5. Stockard Channing will return to the role of Polly Wyeth on Friday, April 6.

Stockard Channing Announces OTHER DESERT CITIES Hiatus to Film ABC Pilot, 3/14-4/5
by Kelsey Denette - March 7, 2012

Stockard Channing will take a brief hiatus from her role as Polly Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's OTHER DESERT CITIES at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Steet) to film a role in an untitled ABC-TV pilot starring Mandy Moore.

Elizabeth Marvel Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2012

As previously announced, Elizabeth Marvel will return to the cast of its critically acclaimed production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning tonight at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street).

Photo Coverage: Sardi's Honors OTHER DESERT CITIES' Stacey Keach, Stockard Channing & Rachel Griffiths with Wall Caricatures!
by Walter McBride - February 17, 2012

Stockard Channing, Rachel Grifiths and Stacy Keach, co-stars of the Broadway play Other Desert Cities, had their caricatures unveiled at Sardi's yesterday, February 16. Joining in the celebration were director Joe Mantello, playwright Jon Robin Baitz, and fellow cast members Judith Light and Justin Kirk. Check out complete photo coverage of the event below!

Freeze Frame: Keach, Channing & Griffiths Caricatures Unveiled at Sardis
by Walter McBride - February 16, 2012

Stockard Channing, Rachel Grifiths and Stacy Keach, co-stars of the Broadway play Other Desert Cities, had their caricatures unveiled at Sardi's today, February 16. Joining in the celebration were director Joe Mantello, playwright Jon Robin Baitz, and fellow cast members Judith Light and Justin Kirk. BroadwayWorld gives you photo coverage of the unveiling below!

Justin Kirk to Join Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES Today
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Justin Kirk will assume the role of Trip Wyeth in its critically acclaimed production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, on Tuesday, January 10 at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45 Street).

Justin Kirk Joins Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - January 9, 2012

Justin Kirk begins performances tomorrow, Tuesday January 10, joining Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Stacy Keach, and Judith Light in the Lincoln Center Theater production of OTHER DESERT CITIES, a new play by Jon Robin Baitz, directed by Joe Mantello, at the Booth Theatre (222 W. 45 Street).

Other Desert Cities FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Other Desert Cities have there been?
Other Desert Cities has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2011 and Broadway which opened in 2011.
What Tony Awards has Other Desert Cities been nominated for?
"Other Desert Cities" has been nominated for Best Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Kenneth Posner, and Best Scenic Design of a Play for John Lee Beatty at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Other Desert Cities been nominated for?
Other Desert Cities has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award for Judith Light at the Drama League Awards, Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Jon Robin Baitz.
What awards has Other Desert Cities won?
Other Desert Cities has won several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award for Judith Light at the Drama League Awards, the Distinguished Production of a Play at the Drama League Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Jon Robin Baitz.

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