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Hard Times

Theatre
Manhattan Theatre Club Stage II (New York, NY)
131 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10036
Running Time
3 hours, with one intermission
Schedule
Tuesday through Friday at 7:30pm
Saturday at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:30pm
Price
$30 - $90
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From childhood, Louisa and Tom Gradgrind were trained to shun emotion, imagination, passion – to put their trust in Cold Hard Facts. Now faced with a loveless marriage and a life devoid of dreams, Louisa has begun to wonder – has something inside her been maimed? In Stephen Jeffreys’ whirlwind adaptation of Dickens’ saga – crowded with eccentric circus performers, shrewd businessmen, cunning widows, and downtrodden workers – we find that even in the darkest industrial landscape, honesty, loyalty, joy, and love abound…and the human heart will not be silenced forever.

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WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Coming to CD/DVD, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013

WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER pays homage to the artistry of American folk musician Woody Guthrie. This new CD+DVD commemorative package captures the historic all-star concert staged in his honor last October in Washington, DC. (more...)


Nikki Graham and Benedict Garett Join Lloyd Daniels in UP4AMEET? UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013

Big Brother's NIKKI GRAHAME and BENEDICT GARRETT join X Factor heartthrob LLOYD DANIELS in hit naked comedy 'Up4aMeet?' (more...)


James V. Hart Set for PETER/WENDY Talkback, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

the cell: A Twenty First Century Salon, Founding Artistic Director Nancy Manocherian, and Artistic Director Kira Simring, are pleased to welcome the screenwriter of Steven Spielberg's Hook, James V. Hart, for a post-performance discussion at the May 31st Jeremy Bloom's PETER/WENDY adapted from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan and Wendy" and "The Little White Bird", which will be playing a limited engagement at the cell (338 W. 23rd St NYC). (more...)


Seth MacFarlane Comedy Among FOX's New Series; Full Programming Slate Announced!
by TV News Desk - May 13, 2013

Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, today unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre. (more...)


Photo Coverage: Santino Fontana, Judy Kaye & More in SONG OF NORWAY Concert
by Jessica Gordon - May 1, 2013

The Collegiate Chorale just presented Song of Norway by Robert Wright and George Forrest last night, April 30 at Carnegie Hall. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photo coverage below! (more...)


BBC America's Original Series COPPER to Return, 6/23
by TV News Desk - Mar 29, 2013

BBC AMERICA announced today, hit original series COPPER, will premiere Sunday, June 23, 10:00pm ET/PT. The first teaser trailer, featuring music by Iron and Wine, will be revealed tomorrow during BBC AMERICA's broadcast of Doctor Who at 8:00pm ET/PT. Set in 1865 New York City, Tom Weston-Jones returns as Detective Kevin Corcoran, an Irish-American cop who seeks justice for the powerless in the notorious Five Points. Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Max Payne), Eamonn Walker (Chicago Fire, Oz), Lee Tergesen (The Big C, Oz) and Andrew Howard (Hatfield & McCoys, The Hangover) join the cast for the second season. (more...)


Raven Theatre Opens BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013

Raven Theatre finds the truth, beauty and humor of family in Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon, directed by Cody Estle. Opening night is Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark, with a reception following in Raven's lobby. Tickets and information are available at www.raventheatre.com or 773-338-2177. (more...)


Gerred And Janson Confirmed In ROOMS: A ROCK ROMANCE At Finborough From April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2013

A Finborough Theatre commission, the European premiere of the hit Off-Broadway musical ROOMS - A Rock Romance, plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited four-week season from Tuesday 23 April 2013, directed by multi-award-winning director Andrew Keates. (more...)


BWW Reviews: GREY GARDENS at ACT Not Quite Up To Expectations
by Jay Irwin - Mar 22, 2013

You know when you go on vacation and come across that amazing restaurant that serves one of the most surprising dishes you've ever had that you pine over for years and then you find a restaurant back home that makes the same recipe? And maybe they don't have all the best ingredients or maybe the chef isn't quite as good but it just doesn't live up to the original? Well, unfortunately that's the equivalent of what I witnessed last night at "Grey Gardens" currently at ACT. It's still the same amazing show by Doug Wright, Scott Frankel, and Michael Korie and definitely had some outstanding moments but the whole just didn't quite compare to when I saw it on Broadway with the incredible Christine Ebersole. (more...)


Lookingglass Theatre to Stage STILL ALICE World Premiere, 4/10-5/19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013

Continuing its 25th Anniversary Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Still Alice, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Christine Mary Dunford, based on the novel by Lisa Genova. The production runs April 10 - May 19, 2013 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. (more...)


Jason Danieley, Alexandra Silber and More Set for The Collegiate Chorale's SONG OF NORWAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013

The Collegiate Chorale presents Song of Norway by Robert Wright and George Forrest tonight, April 30, 2013 at 6:30pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. (more...)


Only Make Believe Hosts SPiN Out Of Spring, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2013

Only Make Believe, the New York City and newly, Washington D.C., based non-profit organization that brings laughter and imagination to children suffering from chronic illnesses and disabilities will be hosting their first ever SPiN OUT OF SPRING event, an extravaganza for young professionals and the young at heart on May 3rd at SPiN: NYC from 7:00pm-9:30pm. The evening will include a ping-pong tournament, music, complimentary beer/wine, silent auctions, special guests, and more! Co-chairs for the event include, Susan Sarandon, Rachel Weisz, Petra Nemcova, John Hardiman, Brad Oscar, with Josh Lucas confirmed for attendance! For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: spin.charityhappenings.org. (more...)


John McLaughlin and Jessie Shelton to Star in PETER/WENDY at the cell; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013

the cell, A Twenty First Century Salon, Founding Artistic Director Nancy Manocherian, and Artistic Director Kira Simring, announce cast for the world premiere production of PETER/WENDY adapted and directed by Jeremy Bloom from J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan and Wendy' and 'The Little White Bird' and scored by the indie band, The Books. (more...)


Photo Flash: First Look at Lookingglass Theatre's STILL ALICE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013

Continuing its 25th Anniversary Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Still Alice, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Christine Mary Dunford, based on the novel by Lisa Genova. The production runs now through May 19, 2013 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)


Leah Hackett, Adam Fogerty and More Join Library Theatre's MANCHESTER SOUND: THE MASSACRE; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013

A number of Manchester's most exciting young actors are in the cast for the Library Theatre Company's much-anticipated third and final site-specific production, Manchester Sound: The Massacre, written by Polly Wiseman and directed by Paul Jepson, which runs at a secret city centre venue between Saturday 8 June - Saturday 6 July. (more...)


STONES IN HIS POCKETS to Play Northlight Theatre, 3/8-4/14
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, continues its 2012-2013 season with Marie Jones's Stones in His Pockets, directed by J.R. Sullivan, featuring Brian Vaughn and David Ivers. The production will run at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, from March 8 - April 14, 2013. The Press Opening is Friday, March 15, at 7:30 pm. (more...)


Photo Flash: First Look at Chicago Children's Theatre's THE ELEPHANT AND THE WHALE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2013

Chicago Children's Theatre presents its 2012-13 season finale, a world premiere collaboration with Redmoon's Frank Maugeri: The Elephant and The Whale.This all-new family fable features sea voyages, wild mechanical objects, circus songs, panoramic paintings, exquisite shadow puppets and an innovative sound design. Performances are now through May 26, 2013 at Chicago Children's Theatre's new home, the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Press opening is tonight, April 12 at 7 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the magic below! (more...)


Jason Danieley, Santino Fontana and More Set for The Collegiate Chorale's SONG OF NORWAY, 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2013

The Collegiate Chorale has announced Song of Norway by Robert Wright and George Forrest on April 30, 2013 at 6:30pm at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue, NYC. Tickets are on sale at www.carnegiehall.org. Single tickets for this concert start at $25. (more...)


Berkeley Repertory Theatre Will Open Its Season With VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre revealed the seventh show selected for its upcoming season. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit will begin its 46th year of smart and adventurous shows with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, the hilarious Broadway hit from three-time Obie Award-winner Christopher Durang. Respected director Richard E.T. White returns to the Bay Area to stage this hugely popular show in September. (more...)


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