Medea Revival 2002 - Articles Page 7

Opened: December 10, 2002
Closing: February 22, 2003

Medea - 2002 - Broadway History , Info & More

Immortalized by Euripides, the story of Medea has inspired numerous literary and musical works. Medea, the mythological sorceress and priestess of Hecate, murders her children when her husband, Jason, whom she had assisted in his successful quest for the Golden Fleece, repudiates her because he wishes to marry another woman. Traditional renditions of the story have portrayed Medea as a demonic figure, but Cherubini and his librettist, François-Benoit Hoffmann, while conveying the sheer horror of Medea's actions, bring out the humanity of a woman who is driven to unspeakable crimes by unbearable pain. In the France of 1797, the story of Medea could have easily been interpreted as an allegory of the Revolution who devours her own children. Cherubini's work is a brilliant synthesis of several types of opera: opéra comique, tragédie lyrique, Gluck's operatic style, and the allegorical opera of the French Revolution. In this opera, Cherubini's mastery of harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration -- which often anticipates the orchestral sound of Beethoven -- truly comes to the fore. Cherubini's peerless handling of musical form and drama rewards the listener with an extraordinary operatic experience. Beethoven admired Cherubini above all his contemporaries, and Medea was not only a source of inspiration but a model as well for Fidelio.

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Medea - 2002 - Broadway Articles Page 7

Pier Paolo Pasolini's PYLADE Makes U.S. Premiere at La MaMa Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2015


La MaMa presents PYLADE -- a play by the late, celebrated Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini -- in its U.S. premiere 40 years after the author's murder. The production directed by Ivica Buljan, director of the Croatian National Theatre, begins performances beginning tonight, December 3 at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) with the press opening set for December 6, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's Artistic Director.

SHERLOCK's Andrew Scott in Talks for HAMLET at the Almeida Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 27, 2015


According to the Daily Mail, SHERLOCK star Andrew Scott might take on Shakespeare in the coming year. Baz Bamigboye writes that he is currently in talks to play Hamlet, directed by Robert Icke at the Almeida Theatre- possibly in late 2016-early 2017.

Pier Paolo Pasolini's PYLADE to Make U.S. Premiere at La MaMa This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015


La MaMa presents PYLADE -- a play by the late, celebrated Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini -- in its U.S. premiere 40 years after the author's murder. The production directed by Ivica Buljan, director of the Croatian National Theatre, begins performances beginning December 3 at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) with the press opening set for December 6, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's Artistic Director. This contemporary adaptation of the Greek myth, PYLADE will be performed by La MaMa's Great Jones Repertory Company (GJRC), a multi-faceted company of artists created 35 years ago by Andrei Serban, Elizabeth Swados and La MaMa's founder Ellen Stewart.

Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci and More Lead Almeida's Greek Season Finale, THE ODYSSEY, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015


An army of artists including Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci, Andrew Scott, Bertie Carvel, Jeremy Irvine, Jessica Brown Findlay, and many more will read Homer's sequel, THE ODYSSEY, which will be live-streamed free from unusual and iconic locations across London to celebrate the end of Almeida Greeks, today 12 November 2015.

Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci, Jeremy Irvine, and Andrew Scott Lead Almeida's Greek Season Finale, THE ODYSSEY
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 11, 2015


An army of artists including Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci, Andrew Scott, Bertie Carvel, Jeremy Irvine, Jessica Brown Findlay, and many more will read Homer's sequel, THE ODYSSEY, which will be live-streamed free from unusual and iconic locations across London to celebrate the end of Almeida Greeks, on Thursday 12 November 2015.

Mike Bartlett's KING CHARLES III UK Tour Announces Extension, Thru Spring 2016
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 3, 2015


The producers of Mike Bartlett's multi award-winning contemporary play, King Charles III are delighted to announce today that the current UK tour has been extended into spring 2016.

ARCTIC REQUIEM: THE STORY OF LUKE COLE AND KIVALINA to Play Z Below Theater, 10/23-11/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2015


BootStrap Theater Foundation is pleased to announce the world premiere of 'Arctic Requiem: The Story of Luke Cole and Kivalina' created by Sharmon J. Hilfinger and Joan McMillen, directed by Tracy Ward. This multifaceted theatrical production will run October 23 - November 15 at San Francisco's Z Below Theater 450 Florida Street with an Opening Night on Sunday, October 25, 5 p.m.

BootStrap Theater to Premiere 'ARCTIC REQUIEM' at Z Below This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2015


BootStrap Theater Foundation is pleased to announce the creative team and dates for the world premiere of "Arctic Requiem: The Story of Luke Cole and Kivalina" created by  Sharmon J. Hilfinger and Joan McMillen, directed by Tracy Ward. This multifaceted  theatrical production will run October 23 - November 15 at San Francisco's Z Below Theater 450 Florida Street with an Opening Night on Sunday, October 25, 5 p.m.

Flamenco Set for bergenPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Compañia Flamenca: José Porcel's Flamenco Fire, tonight, October 22, 2015 at 8PM. Purchase tickets to see the traditional art of flamenco at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. 

Amphibian Stage Productions to Host DAEDALUS Staged Reading
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 19, 2015


Amphibian Stage Productions (Kathleen Culebro, Artistic Director) has announced the creative team for its third developmental staged reading of the 2015 season, Daedalus by David Davalos.

ADA AND THE MEMORY ENGINE Runs Now thru 11/22 at Central Works/Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2015


Central Works concludes its 25th season with a commissioned new work by local playwright Lauren Gunderson, Ada and the Memory Engine, opening tonight, October 17 (previews Oct 15 & 16), and running through November 22 at the historic Berkeley City Club.

Flamenco Set for bergenPAC, 10/22
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2015


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Compañia Flamenca: José Porcel's Flamenco Fire, Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8PM. Purchase tickets to see the traditional art of flamenco at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. 

Theatre Y to Present 'An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences, Underneath The Lintel'
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2015


Theatre Y presents "An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences: Underneath the Lintel" by Glen Berger, at various locations in Chicago, opening September 19, 2015. "Lovely Evidences," directed by Melissa Lorraine with Assistant Direction from Jordan Matthew Walsh, featuring Darren Hill, previews on September 18 at Theatre Y (entrance via side alley at 2649 N Francisco), press opening September 19 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2012 W Dickens Ave); show runs every Monday, ongoing, with "flash mob" performances at locations to be announced weekly. For more information, visitTheatre-Y.com.

ADA AND THE MEMORY ENGINE to Run 10/17-11/22 at Central Works/Berkeley City Club
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 26, 2015


Central Works concludes its 25th season with a commissioned new work by local playwright Lauren Gunderson, Ada and the Memory Engine, opening October 17 (previews Oct 15 & 16), and running through November 22 at the historic Berkeley City Club.

ARCTIC REQUIEM: THE STORY OF LUKE COLE AND KIVALINA to Play Z Below Theater, 10/23-11/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2015


BootStrap Theater Foundation is pleased to announce the world premiere of 'Arctic Requiem: The Story of Luke Cole and Kivalina' created by Sharmon J. Hilfinger and Joan McMillen, directed by Tracy Ward. This multifaceted theatrical production will run October 23 - November 15 at San Francisco's Z Below Theater 450 Florida Street with an Opening Night on Sunday, October 25, 5 p.m.

Theatre Rhino Encores BREAKING THE CODE - THE ALAN TURING STORY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015


Due to popular demand and great reviews when it played in San Francisco in March, BREAKING THE CODE - THE ALAN TURING STORY by Hugh Whitemore is coming back for a return engagement for 20 performances only -- tonight, Aug. 5, through Aug. 29, 2015 (Wed. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sat. Matinees - 3:00 pm) in this exclusive Theatre Rhinoceros production in San Francisco.

KING CHARLES III Set for UK Tour, This Fall
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 22, 2015


Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at the Almeida Theatre and in the West End, King Charles III embarks on a UK tour this autumn. Robert Powell will take on the role of King Charles.

NT Live Broadcasts EVERYMAN, Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2015


Celebrating its 6th year bringing live theatre to cinema audiences around the world, NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE is pleased to announce an international broadcast of Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) in the title role of Everyman, adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and directed by Rufus Norris, live from The National Theatre of Great Britain's Olivier Theatre tonight, July 16, 2015.

DON QUIXOTE Opens Tonight at Amphibian Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2015


Amphibian Stage Productions opens its third main stage production of the 2015 season, The QUIXOTIC DAYS AND ERRANT NIGHTS OF THE KNIGHT ERRANT DON QUIXOTE by Brenda Withers, next Today, kicking off a four-week run of the play.

Sadler's Wells Launches 2015 Season with Christopher Wheeldon's CINDERELLA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


The Autumn / Winter 2015 Season at Sadler's Wells launches tonight.

DON QUIXOTE to Open 7/9 at Amphibian Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2015


Amphibian Stage Productions opens its third main stage production of the 2015 season, The QUIXOTIC DAYS AND ERRANT NIGHTS OF THE KNIGHT ERRANT DON QUIXOTE by Brenda Withers, next Thursday, kicking off a four-week run of the play.

Theatre Rhino to Encore BREAKING THE CODE - THE ALAN TURING STORY This August
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2015


Due to popular demand and great reviews when it played in San Francisco in March, BREAKING THE CODE - THE ALAN TURING STORY by Hugh Whitemore is coming back for a return engagement for 20 performances only -- Aug. 5 - 29, 2015 (Wed. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sat. Matinees - 3:00 pm) in this exclusive Theatre Rhinoceros production in San Francisco.

BootStrap Theater to Premiere 'ARCTIC REQUIEM' at Z Below This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015


BootStrap Theater Foundation is pleased to announce the creative team and dates for the world premiere of "Arctic Requiem: The Story of Luke Cole and Kivalina" created by  Sharmon J. Hilfinger and Joan McMillen, directed by Tracy Ward. This multifaceted  theatrical production will run October 23 - November 15 at San Francisco's Z Below Theater 450 Florida Street with an Opening Night on Sunday, October 25, 5 p.m.

Theatre Y Presents THE BEAUTIFUL DAYS OF ARANJUEZ, Now thru 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2015


Theatre Y presents the US and English-language premiere of 'The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez' by Peter Handke, translated by Michael Roloff with Scott Abbott, at Theatre Y, 2649 N Francisco (entrance through side alley), tonight, June 13-July 19, 2015.

Theatre Y's THE BEAUTIFUL DAYS OF ARANJUEZ Opens 6/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2015


Theatre Y presents the US and English-language premiere "The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez" by Peter Handke, translated by Michael Roloff with Scott Abbott, at Theatre Y, 2649 N Francisco (entrance through side alley), June 13-July 19, 2015. "Aranjuez," -directed by Zeljko Djukic-begins previews June 9, press opening June 13; show runs through July 19. For more information, visit Theatre-Y.com.

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Medea - 2002 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2003 Theatre World Awards Performance Jonathan Cake
2003 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Fiona Shaw
2003 Tony Awards Best Play Deborah Warner
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Fiona Shaw
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play Medea
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design David Meschter
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Mel Mercier

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