Desire Under the Elms Revival 2009

Run Time:
1 hour and 40 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: April 27, 2009
Closing: July 05, 2009

Desire Under the Elms - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

Direct from Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget…



Desire Under the Elms reunites Brian Dennehy with director Robert Falls, who previously collaborated together on the revolutionary and critically acclaimed revivals of Death of a Salesman and Long Day’s Journey Into Night. "Led by an ideal Brian Dennehy" who "couldn't be more convincing as Ephraim Cabot...silver-haired and powerful, both physically and emotionally, Dennehy digs into every facet of this character…the performance [is] packed with integrity." (Variety)



Joining Dennehy is stage and screen star Carla Gugino (Watchmen, Sin City, "Entourage", After the Fall), who "displays a depth and range of expression that I cannot imagine any other actress achieving with such blazing honesty and wrenching truth. She is simply magnificent." (The New York Times)



Rounding out the cast is Tony-nominee Pablo Schreiber (Awake and Sing, Dying City, Vicky Cristina Barcelona), who "turns in a beautifully calibrated performance" (Chicago Sun-Times) that "transcends by some measure even the excellent work [he has] done in New York." (The New York Times)



A "major new revival" that "bursts into gripping, immediate life…it is impossible to look away." - New York Times

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'DESIRE' Plays Final Performance on Broadway 5/24
by Eddie Varley - May 24, 2009


The critically acclaimed Broadway production of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS by Eugene O'Neill will close today, May 24, 2009 after 16 previews and 32 performances.

O'Neill's 'DESIRE' Heads Into Final Performances, Closes This Weekend
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 22, 2009


The critically acclaimed Broadway production of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS by Eugene O'Neill heads into final performances as it will close this weekend on May 24, 2009 after 16 previews and 32 performances.

DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS To Close on Bdwy 5/24
by Eddie Varley - May 14, 2009


The New York Times reports that producer Jeffrey Richards has announced that the current revival Eugene O'Neill DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls will close May 24 at the St. James Theatre after a run of 32 performances.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'DESIRE' To Flame Out Early?
by Eddie Varley - May 11, 2009


The Broadway run of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS would appear to be ending earlier than planned if Telecharge is any indication, the ticket service is now only selling seats for the production through May 24th, 2009.

BWW TV Show Preview: Desire Under The Elms
by Craig Brockman - April 28, 2009


Directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget... Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls. BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you these video highlights!

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by Charlie Piane - April 28, 2009


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Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Arrivals
by Peter James Zielinski - April 28, 2009


Directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget... Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls.

Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Curtain Call
by Peter James Zielinski - April 28, 2009


Previews began April 14th, 2009 in preparation for Opening Night which took place last night, Monday, April 27th and BroadwayWorld.com was there in full force!

'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Opens on Bdwy 4/27
by Eddie Varley - April 27, 2009


Coming directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget...Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls.

'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Begins Previews 4/14
by Eddie Varley - April 14, 2009


Coming directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget...Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls.

Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - April 9, 2009


Coming directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget...Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner BRIAN DENNEHY, stage and screen star CARLA GUGINO, and Tony nominee PABLO SCHREIBER, under the direction of Tony Award Winner ROBERT FALLS.

Desire Under the Elms FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Desire Under the Elms have there been?
Desire Under the Elms has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1924, Broadway which opened in 1952 and Broadway which opened in 2009.
What awards has Desire Under the Elms been nominated for?
Desire Under the Elms has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, with Richard Woodbury being recognized for his work. The play was also nominated for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, with Walt Spangler being acknowledged for his contribution. Additionally, Desire Under the Elms received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, again with Walt Spangler being recognized for his outstanding work.

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