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Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes
Opened: March 8, 2015
Closing: June 28, 2015

The Audience - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses. Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway, and the throne, in a riveting new play by Peter Morgan, the writer of the Academy Award-nominated film, The Queen. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, An Inspector Calls), THE AUDIENCE takes theatregoers behind the walls of Buckingham Palace and into the private chambers of Queen Elizabeth II as she meets with each of her Prime Ministers, from when she was a young mother to now as a Great Grandmother. From the old warrior Winston Churchill, to the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher, through the charm offensive of Tony Blair right up to today's meetings with the current incumbent David Cameron, the Queen advises her Prime Ministers on all matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. You cannot miss the performance that had London on its feet: Helen Mirren in THE AUDIENCE.


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VIDEO: THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren Talks Being the 'Queen' of Broadway on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015


Helen Mirren stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about being the Queen of Broadway in the critically acclaimed play THE AUDIENCE. Check out clips from the performance below!

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- Crossing the Road
by Rufus Wright - April 21, 2015


Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

Broadway's THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, Recoups!
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2015


Peter Morgan's play THE AUDIENCE, which opened on Broadway on March 8th, has recouped the $3.4 million spent on production costs.

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- How long has it taken YOU to get to Broadway?
by Rufus Wright - April 14, 2015


Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

VIDEO: THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren Talks Meeting The Queen on 'Live'
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2015


THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren stopped by LIVE today and talked about meeting the Queen of England (and getting "Queenitis") with Kelly Ripa and co-host Mark Cuban.

VIDEO: THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren Says Don't Call Her 'Sexy': 'It's Totally Overused'
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2015


Helen Mirren stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about her new film 'Woman in Gold' and her starring role as Queen Elizabeth II in Broadway's THE AUDIENCE. Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Helen Mirren Talks THE AUDIENCE & More on 'Tonight Show'
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2015


Helen talks to Jimmy about her adventures traveling on New York City trains while commuting to her Broadway play, THE AUDIENCE.

DVR Alert: THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren Visits Today's LIVE
by TV News Desk - March 31, 2015


Helen Mirren, currently starring in Peter Morgan's The Audience on Broadway, will visit LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL today, March 31, 2015.

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- You say potato, I say pot-arto
by Rufus Wright - April 7, 2015


Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- You're British? You know Fergie?
by Rufus Wright - March 31, 2015


Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

Queen Tells THE AUDIENCE's Kristin Scott Thomas: It Will Be 'Quite a Challenge' to Play Me
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2015


Kristin Scott Thomas had a special meeting with Queen Elizabeth II this week when she was made a Dame. The actress is set to portray the British royal beginning next month in the West End production of THE AUDIENCE.

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - THE AUDIENCE's Richard McCabe
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2015


Today McCabe speaks exclusively with BWW about portraying one of England's most recognizable historic figures and 'a man of the people.'

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- Opening Night on Broadway
by Rufus Wright - March 17, 2015


Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

In the Spotlight Series: Company of THE AUDIENCE
by Walter McBride - March 12, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened earlier this week, March 8, 2015, and runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the company in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- Relying on Home Alone to Work on Your US Accent
by Rufus Wright - March 19, 2015


Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- Not Remotely a Tourist
by Rufus Wright - March 24, 2015


Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

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The Audience - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Play Helen Mirren
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Helen Mirren
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Bob Crowley
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Richard McCabe
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Helen Mirren
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Peter Morgan
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Helen Mirren
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Bob Crowley
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Stephen Daldry
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Richard McCabe
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Rick Fisher
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play The Audience
2015 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Bob Crowley
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Richard McCabe
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Helen Mirren

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