The Last Night of Ballyhoo 1997 - Articles Page 6

Opened: February 27, 1997
Closing: June 28, 1998

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DeWitt Main Theatre Brings THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO To The Stage, Opens 7/23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2010


Opening on July 23rd at 8:00 p.m. in the DeWitt Main Theatre is The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Driving Miss Daisy. The Last Night of Ballyhoo was also the winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Best Play.

DeWitt Main Theatre Brings THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO To The Stage, Opens 7/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


Opening on July 23rd at 8:00 p.m. in the DeWitt Main Theatre is The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Driving Miss Daisy. The Last Night of Ballyhoo was also the winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Best Play.

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre Announces 2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


The Hope Summer Repertory Theatre announces a 39th season that will be full of music and heart. This season features productions that will warm your heart, make you laugh and want to sing along, so be sure to fit HSRT's productions into your summer calendar!

Hope Summer Rep Present INTO THE WOODS et al. Summer 2010
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 13, 2010


The Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, located at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, is presenting INTO THE WOODS, AN ITALIAN STRAW HAT, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, and I DO! I DO! in repertory this summer. In addition, there will be three productions aimed at younger audiences: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, BUSYTOWN THE MUSICAL, and A BRAND NEW KID. All productions will be presented in the college's DeWitt Theatre.

Redgrave & Jones Open DRIVING MISS DAISY at John Golden Theatre on Broadway Oct. 7, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2010


Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will return to the New York stage this Fall to star opposite one another in the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy. Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy will begin performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening on Monday, October 25, 2010.

Signature Theatre's Production of [title of show] Closes 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

[title of show]'s Bell & Bowen To Take Part In Free Discussion At Signature Theatre 6/22
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2010


On Tuesday, June 22, Signature Theatre will host the writers and original Broadway stars of its current musical [title of show] in a free 'Talk Back' discussion with the audience following the 7:30 pm performance. Writer/actors Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell will have the mind-bending opportunity to watch themselves played by Washington actors, Sam Ludwig and James Gardiner, at the performance then discuss the show afterwards in Signature's remarkably intimate 110-seat ARK Theatre. [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination, is a zany take on two friends' decision to write a musical, running through June 27.

Everyman Closes Season with BLACKBIRD Through June 13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Everyman Theatre's Baltimore will close the 09/10 season with the premiere of Blackbird, Examines the Boundaries of Love, May 12 through June 13. Blackbird, a haunting, powerful drama that has left London and New York audiences breathless. The Baltimore premiere directed by Derek Goldman will star Everyman Resident Company member Megan Anderson and David Parkes in his Everyman debut. For tickets call the Everyman Theatre Box Office at 410.752.2208 or online at www.everymantheatre.org.

[title of show]'s Bell & Bowen To Take Part In Free Discussion At Signature Theatre 6/22
by Charlie Piane - Jun 11, 2010


On Tuesday, June 22, Signature Theatre will host the writers and original Broadway stars of its current musical [title of show] in a free 'Talk Back' discussion with the audience following the 7:30 pm performance. Writer/actors Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell will have the mind-bending opportunity to watch themselves played by Washington actors, Sam Ludwig and James Gardiner, at the performance then discuss the show afterwards in Signature's remarkably intimate 110-seat ARK Theatre. [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination, is a zany take on two friends' decision to write a musical, running through June 27.

Main Street Theater Presents ARCADIA, Closes 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Main Street Theater Presents ARCADIA, Opens 5/13
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2010


Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Everyman Closes Season with BLACKBIRD May 12-June 13
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2010


Everyman Theatre's Baltimore will close the 09/10 season with the premiere of Blackbird, Examines the Boundaries of Love, May 12 through June 13. Blackbird, a haunting, powerful drama that has left London and New York audiences breathless. The Baltimore premiere directed by Derek Goldman will star Everyman Resident Company member Megan Anderson and David Parkes in his Everyman debut. For tickets call the Everyman Theatre Box Office at 410.752.2208 or online at www.everymantheatre.org.

Main Street Theater Presents ARCADIA, Previews 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

Everyman Closes Season with BLACKBIRD May 12-June 13
by Elisabeth Nebeker - May 7, 2010


Everyman Theatre's Baltimore will close the 09/10 season with the premiere of Blackbird, Examines the Boundaries of Love, May 12 through June 13. Blackbird, a haunting, powerful drama that has left London and New York audiences breathless. The Baltimore premiere directed by Derek Goldman will star Everyman Resident Company member Megan Anderson and David Parkes in his Everyman debut. For tickets call the Everyman Theatre Box Office at 410.752.2208 or online at www.everymantheatre.org.

STAGE TUBE: [title of show] At Signature Theatre
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination. A zany take on two friends' decision to write a musical, [title of show] runs April 6 through June 27 in Signature's remarkably intimate 110-seat ARK Theatre.

Main Street Theater Presents ARCADIA, Previews 5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010


Main Street Theater closes its 34th season with Tom Stoppard's magnum opus Arcadia. With previews May 8, 9 and 12, Arcadia opens May 13 and runs through June 6 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd.

O'Neil Center Names 2010 NPC Selections; Uhry et al. Named Playwrights in Residence
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 19, 2010


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today that seven plays will be developed at the 2010 National Playwrights Conference under the leadership of artistic director Wendy C. Goldberg. The selected playwrights will spend the month of July at the O'Neill's Waterford, Connecticut campus developing and presenting staged readings of their work during the NPC's 46th season. Box office and online ticket sales open Wednesday, June 9; advance ticket sales will be available to O'Neill Members beginning Monday, May 17.

Signature Theatre Presents [title of show] Beginning 4/6, Opens 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

TheatreWorks Closes the Curtain on SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


Cadillacs, caballeros, and some outrageous visitations combine for one spectacular birthday party when TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, will end the West Coast premiere of the zany new comedy, SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS, by José Cruz González on April 4th.

Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

TheatreWorks Presents SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS 3/10-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


Cadillacs, caballeros, and some outrageous visitations combine for one spectacular birthday party when TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, presents the West Coast premiere of the zany new comedy, SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS, by José Cruz González.

Stuart Thompson To Be Presented With Robert Whitehead Award
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Stuart Thompson, two-time Tony award-winning and six time Tony award-nominated Broadway producer, will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Stuart Thompson To Be Presented With Robert Whitehead Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


Stuart Thompson, two-time Tony award-winning and six time Tony award-nominated Broadway producer, will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

TheatreWorks Presents SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS 3/10-4/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2010


Cadillacs, caballeros, and some outrageous visitations combine for one spectacular birthday party when TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, presents the West Coast premiere of the zany new comedy, SUNSETS AND MARGARITAS, by José Cruz González.

Main Street Theatre's THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Gets Extended Again Through 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been further extended through December 27.

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The Last Night of Ballyhoo - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Dana Ivey
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Celia Weston
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Alfred Uhry
1997 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Play Dana Ivey
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Play 0
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Costume Design Jane Greenwood -
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Play Ron Lagomarsino
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actor - Play Terry Beaver
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actress - Play Celia Weston
1997 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Alfred Uhry
1997 Theatre World Awards Performance Terry Beaver
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Terry Beaver
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Celia Weston
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Dana Ivey
1997 Tony Awards Best Play Liz Oliver
1997 Tony Awards Best Play Nina Keneally
1997 Tony Awards Best Play Jane Harmon
1997 Tony Awards Best Play Alfred Uhry

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