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Opened: March 29, 1981
Closing: March 13, 1983

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Based on the MGM film by Ring Lardner, Jr. and Michael Kanin

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Pacino-Led MERCHANT OF VENICE Begins Previews at Broadhurst Oct. 19, 2010; Opens Officially Nov. 7
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 23, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced the opening date today for the summer's biggest hit, Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Al Pacino will reprise his celebrated performance as Shylock on Broadway for 78 performances only, beginning Tuesday, October 19 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) and running through Sunday, January 9. Opening Night will be Sunday, November 7 at 6:45 p.m.

Performance Network Theatre Presents WOMAN BEFORE A GLASS, 8/5-9/5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2010


Performance Network Theatre announces its production of the larger-than-life comedy, 'Woman Before a Glass' by Lanie Robertson. Performances will begin August 5 and run through September 5, 2010. This one woman show stars actress Naz Edwards as the eccentric heiress and avid art lover, Peggy Guggenheim. It is directed by Malcolm Tulip ('Amadeus,' 'The Seafarer').

MERCHANT OF VENICE to Transfer to Broadway; Opens Oct. 19 at Broadhurst Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Jul 26, 2010


Following a sold-out, eight week run at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced today that they will transfer Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE to Broadway this fall. Al Pacino will reprise his celebrated performance as Shylock for 78 performances only, beginning Tuesday, October 19 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) and running through Sunday, January 9. Complete casting to be announced at a later date.

Performance Network Theatre Presents WOMAN BEFORE A GLASS, 8/5-9/5
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010


Performance Network Theatre announces its production of the larger-than-life comedy, 'Woman Before a Glass' by Lanie Robertson. Performances will begin August 5 and run through September 5, 2010. This one woman show stars actress Naz Edwards as the eccentric heiress and avid art lover, Peggy Guggenheim. It is directed by Malcolm Tulip ('Amadeus,' 'The Seafarer').

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Concludes 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Broadway To Dim Lights Tonight In Memory Of Lena Horne
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2010


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Lena Horne, who died on May 9 at the age of 92. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Tuesday, May 11th, at exactly 7:00pm for one minute.

The Public Theater Welcomes Back NEW WORK NOW! 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will welcome back NEW WORK NOW!, the popular reading series that allows audiences an opportunity to experience new work by a diverse selection of established and emerging theater artists for FREE, beginning Friday, May 7.

MOMA Presents PICTURES BY WOMEN: A HISTORY OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2010


The Museum of Modern Art draws from its rich collection of photography to present the history of the medium from the dawn of the modern period to the present with the exhibition Pictures by Women: A History of Modern Photography, from May 7 to August 30, 2010.

The Public Theater Welcomes Back NEW WORK NOW! 5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will welcome back NEW WORK NOW!, the popular reading series that allows audiences an opportunity to experience new work by a diverse selection of established and emerging theater artists for FREE, beginning Friday, May 7.

MOMA Presents PICTURES BY WOMEN: A HISTORY OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY 5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2010


The Museum of Modern Art draws from its rich collection of photography to present the history of the medium from the dawn of the modern period to the present with the exhibition Pictures by Women: A History of Modern Photography, from May 7 to August 30, 2010.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Opens April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

The Public Theater Announces The Return Of New Work Now! 5/7-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) proudly announces the return of NEW WORK NOW!, the popular reading series that allows audiences an opportunity to experience new work by a diverse selection of established and emerging theater artists-all for FREE.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

NOBA Presents its Star-Studded 40th Anniversary Gala Performance, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


The New Orleans Ballet Association celebrates 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans with a superstar-studded Ruby Gala des Etoiles (40th Anniversary Gala of Stars), April 17 at 6:30pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Ten internationally renowned Principal and Etoiles ballet dancers from the most prestigious ballet companies in the world will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event!

MOMA Presents PICTURES BY WOMEN: A HISTORY OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY 5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2010


The Museum of Modern Art draws from its rich collection of photography to present the history of the medium from the dawn of the modern period to the present with the exhibition Pictures by Women: A History of Modern Photography, from May 7 to August 30, 2010.

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Applications for 6th Annual Fred Ebb Award for Aspiring Songwriters Now Available Online from Roundabout & Fred Ebb Foundation
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 24, 2010


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced that the application is now available online for the sixth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters. The award is named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, who passed away on September 11, 2004.

NOBA Presents its Star-Studded 40th Anniversary Gala Performance, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


The New Orleans Ballet Association celebrates 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans with a superstar-studded Ruby Gala des Etoiles (40th Anniversary Gala of Stars), April 17 at 6:30pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Ten internationally renowned Principal and Etoiles ballet dancers from the most prestigious ballet companies in the world will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event!

Schiff & Wright to Star in Broadway Revival of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


Producers Phil Monat, T. Richard Fitzgerald and Randall L. Wreghitt announced today that TALLEY'S FOLLY, the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson (Burn This, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead) will have its first-ever Broadway revival as part of the 2010-2011 Season. The production will begin previews in spring 2011, with exact dates and a theater to be announced.

The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME At The Joyce Theater 2/2-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2010


Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-14, 2010.

Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME At The Joyce Theater 2/2-2/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010


Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-21, 2010.

Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME At The Joyce Theater 2/2-2/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2010


Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-21, 2010.

Parsons Dance Presents REMEMBER ME At The Joyce Theater 2/2-2/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2010


Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-21, 2010.

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Woman of the Year - 1981 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Marilyn Cooper
1981 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Peter Stone
1981 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Robert Moore
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical Lawrence Kasha
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical David S. Landay
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical James M. Nederlander
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical Claire Nichtern
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical Carole J. Shorenstein
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical Stewart F. Lane
1981 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Marilyn Cooper
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Lauren Bacall
1980 Tony Awards Best Musical Warner Theater Productions

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