110 in the Shade Revival 1982

Opened: May 19, 1982
Closing: unknown

110 in the Shade - 1982 - Off-Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Based on the play The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash

Adapted by Nash from his classic play "The Rainmaker," "110 in the Shade" tells the story of Lizzie Curry, a love-starved woman living on a rain-starved Texas ranch during the Depression. Lizzie likes to speak her mind, and she's plenty headstrong, but also lonely. Her father and brothers would like to see her hitched and happy, maybe to Sheriff File, who's become a brooding loner since his wife left him. Bursting with charisma, con-man Starbuck swaggers into town, promising rain to the drought-parched town, and a chance of romance for Lizzie.



"110 in the Shade" opened on Broadway 50 years ago on October 24, 1963, at the Broadhurst Theatre. Starring Inga Swenson as Lizzie and Will Geer as H.C. Curry and featuring the choreography of Agnes De Mille, the original production was nominated for four Tony Awards. The Roundabout Theater Company's 2007 revival starred Audra McDonald as Lizzie, Steve Kazee as Starbuck and John Cullum as H.C. Curry; it received five Tony nominations and won two Drama Desk awards for outstanding revival of a musical and for best actress in a musical.

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Cast and Creative Announced for ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER: THE MUSICAL WORLD OF MAURY YESTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, announces the cast and creative team for the Off-Broadway premiere production of the new musical revue Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Musical World of Maury Yeston with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. Performances begin Tuesday, November 26, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 29, 2019 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). Opening Night is Thursday, December 5 at 6:45 p.m.

BWW Previews: DANCE TO THE MOVIES at The Playhouse
by Greer Firestone - May 14, 2018


With the triumphant success of TV's "Dancing With The Stars", it was a no-brainer to mount a tour of DANCE TO THE MOVIES. It discos, sambas, thrust pelvis's, waltzes and jitterbugs into The Playhouse for a short run May 18-20.

REPRISE 2.0 Season Starts with SWEET CHARITY Directed By Kathleen Marshall; VICTOR/VICTORIA and GRAND HOTEL to Follow
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2018


REPRISE 2.0 is now announced, presenting a season of three classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, by Marcia Seligson, Producing Artistic Director of the new performing arts organization.  REPRISE 2.0 is partnering with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater (UCLA TFT), chaired by Brian Kite. 

Actors Co-op Theatre Co. Presents A WALK IN THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2018


Actors Co-0p Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2014 Best Intimate Theatre Musical for 110 in the Shade) presents the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominated drama A Walk in the Woods written by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing, directed by Ken Sawyer, produced by Lauren Thompson. A Walk in the Woods will preview, Thursday, February 8 at 8:00 pm, and will open Friday, February 9 at 8:00 pm, and run through Sunday, March 18 at the Actors Co-op Crossley Theatre, 1760 N. Gower Street, 90028 (on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood) in Hollywood.

Richard Jay-Alexander Talks Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt for York Theatre Gala
by Robert Diamond - Dec 3, 2017


This Weekend we reached out to Richard to fill us in on the event and what attendees can look forward to. We found him in the midst of rehearsals and planning for the event to take place at The Asia Society with cocktails beginning at 6:00 PM and the Award Presentation starting at 8:00 PM.

Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver's ACTOR THERAPY Begins 2017 Fall Cabaret Series Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


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VIDEO: The Memory Lives Again with CATS Resident Grizabella, Mamie Parris
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Photo Flash: THE RAINMAKER, An American Classic, Opens at Gloucester Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2017


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Connor Arnold Stars in Tim Rice's New Version of BLONDEL, Beginning Tonight at the Union Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017


The world premiere of a spanking new version of the Tim Rice musical comedy Blondel gets its London premiere at the Union Theatre, now through Saturday 15 July. Press night is tonight 23 June 2017.

Connor Arnold to Star in Tim Rice's New Version of BLONDEL at the Union Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017


Producers have announced the cast for the world premiere of a spanking new version of the Tim Rice musical comedy Blondel.

TV: Watch Mamie Parris Take on 'Memory' as CATS' New Grizabella!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2016


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by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2016


Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization announced today that Broadway veteran Mamie Parris will assume the iconic role of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat' in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS.

Celebration Theatre Extends THE BOY FROM OZ
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2016


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Celebration Theatre to Stage West Coast Premiere of THE BOY FROM OZ
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2016


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by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2015


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by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2015


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Oregon Ballet Theatre Presents Its Annual Gala, EXPERIENCE. Love, OBT, with Special Guest Lesley Ann Warren Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014


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Oregon Ballet Theatre Presents Its Annual Gala, EXPERIENCE. Love, OBT, with Special Guest Lesley Ann Warren, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2014


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Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe Reprise Roles in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Huntington This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2013


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by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2013


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Mamie Parris, George Dvorsky and More Star in Pittsburgh CLO's SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013


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by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013


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TIME STANDS STILL Plays North Coast Rep, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies. Directed by David Ellenstein, the show runs tonight, February 23 - March 17, 2013.

TIME STANDS STILL to Play North Coast Rep, 2/23-3/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre will present Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies. Directed by David Ellenstein, the show runs in previews February 20 - 22, 2013 and continues for a regular run February 23 - March 17, 2013.

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