Photo Flash: William H. Macy in SPEED-THE-PLOWby BWW News Desk - January 29, 2009The producers of Speed-The-Plow have announced that Neil Pepe's acclaimed production of David Mamet's play has recouped its investment. Speed-The-Plow joins the list of the plays of the season that have emerged as 'hits' - All My Sons and The Seagull. The play recently was re-reviewed and with its stars William H. Macy, Raul Esparza and Elisabeth Moss, it received even more favorable notices... (more...)
SPEED-THE-PLOW Recoups by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2009The producers of Speed-The-Plow have announced that Neil Pepe?s acclaimed production of David Mamet?s play has recouped its investment. Speed-The-Plow joins the list of the plays of the season that have emerged as ?hits? ? All My Sons and The Seagull. The play recently was re-reviewed and with its stars William H. Macy, Raul Esparza and Elisabeth Moss, it received even more favorable notices:
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Breaking News: Jeremy Piven Releases Statement in Response to Equity Grievanceby BWW News Desk - January 16, 2009The following statement has just been released to the media by Jeremy Piven's publicist. Stay tuned to BroadwayWorld.com for future updates as they become available. (more...)
Piven 'Speeds' Like 'Mercury' to Bangkokby BWW News Desk - December 27, 2008PAGE SIX in The New York Post is reporting that former Speed-The-Plow star and 'mercury poisoning sufferer' Jeremy Piven hopped a flight from LAX to Bangkok in the last few days. (more...)
Norbert Leo Butz Joins SPEED-THE-PLOW Tonight 12/23by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2008Tony Award winner NORBERT LEO BUTZ will begin performances in the acclaimed production of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow tomorrow night, Tuesday December 23 at 7 pm. BUTZ will be playing the role of Bobby Gould through Sunday, January 11, 2009. (more...)
Butz Steps In For SPEED-THE-PLOW, Piven Back In LAby BWW News Desk - December 18, 2008The New York Post is giving more details regarding Piven's exit from the show, and reveals that Norbert Leo Butz will step in to help the production for now. Variety reported last night that Jeremy Piven would abruptly end his run in Broadway's Speed-The-Plow, after missing Tuesday evening's performance and a Wednesday matinee. (more...)
Piven Exits SPEED-THE-PLOW, Mamet Comments on Illnessby BWW News Desk - December 17, 2008Variety is reporting that Jeremy Piven will abruptly end his run in Broadway's 'Speed-The-Plow,' after missing Tuesday evening's performance and a Wednesday matinee. Sources revealed to Variety that Piven has informed the producers that he hasn't been feeling well and that the condition is attributable to a high mercury count. (more...)
Ailing Piven Out of SPEED-THE-PLOW, Return Unknownby BWW News Desk - December 17, 2008TMZ is reporting that current Speed-The-Plow star and three-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven is ailing and may not be able to return to the show. (more...)
Esparza Sings at Saturday Matinee of Speed-the-Plowby BWW News Desk - December 14, 2008The New York Times reports that those in the audience for the Saturday, December 13 matinee of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow got a little something extra when a technical problem stopped the show partway through the second scene. (more...)
Photo Coverage: Piven Theatre Workshop Benefitby Peter James Zielinski - November 19, 2008On Saturday, November 15, 2008 the Piven Theatre Workshop hosted an exclusive party with current Speed-The-Plow star and three-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven at Manhattan's trendy Level V (675 Hudson Street). (more...)
BWW TV: Sneak Peek at Opening Night of Speed The Plowby BWW News Desk - October 26, 2008The 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow opened on October 23rd at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) after beginning previews on Friday, October 3, 2008. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were there for all the excitement!
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Photo Coverage: SPEED-THE-PLOW Red Carpet Arrivals by Walter McBride - October 24, 2008The 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow opened last night, October 23rd at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) after beginning previews on Friday, October 3, 2008. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the red carpet arrivals as the stars entered the theater. (more...)
Photo Coverage: SPEED-THE-PLOW Opening Night Curtain Call and After Party by Walter McBride - October 24, 2008The 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow opened last night, October 23rd at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE after beginning previews on Friday, October 3, 2008. (more...)
Speed-The-Plow Opens Tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2008The 20th Anniversary revival of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow is proud to announce it will now begin previews at the ETHEL BARRYMORE THEATRE (located at 243 West 47th St.) on Friday, October 3, 2008 with a new official opening set for Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 7pm.
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Mamet's 'Speed-The-Plow' Begins Preview Performances Tonight, 10/3by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2008The 20th Anniversary revival of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow begins preview performances tonight, Friday, October 3, 2008 with an official opening set for Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). (more...)
Photo Coverage: 'Speed-The-Plow' Meet and Greetby Walter McBride - September 10, 2008BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were on hand as the cast and creative team of the 20th Anniversary revival of David Mamet's Speed-The-Plow held their 'Meet & Greet'. The show, directed by Neil Pepe, begins previews on October 3rd, 2008 and stars Jeremy Piven, Raul Esparza and Elisabeth Moss. (more...)