The Flick

Playwrights Horizons Defends Annie Baker's THE FLICK

The World Premiere production of The Flick, a new play by the heralded Obie Award-winning playwright Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya) is currently playing at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theatre. Originally set to play a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31, the production has extended to Sunday, April 7. The show has received 'polarizng' reactions from audiences, and Playwrights Horizons has stepped up to defend the production. Artistic Director Tim Sanford recently sent a letter to season subscribers explaining the choice to produce the show. Check it out below: (more...)

Playwrights Horizons Extends THE FLICK Through April 7

Due to popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced an extension of its critically-acclaimed, sold out World Premiere production of The Flick, a new play by the heralded Obie Award-winning playwright Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation at PH, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya). Originally set to play a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31, the production has extended to Sunday, April 7 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE FLICK Celebrates Opening Night!

Playwrights Horizons World Premiere of The Flick, a new play by Obie Award winner Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation at PH, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya), opened last night, March 12. Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, Kin and The Big Meal at PH; Seminar and Picnic on Broadway), the production will play through Sunday, March 31 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivities and you can check out coverage from the curtain call and after party below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside THE FLICK's Opening Night Arrivals!

Playwrights Horizons World Premiere of The Flick, a new play by Obie Award winner Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation at PH, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya), opened last night, March 12. Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, Kin and The Big Meal at PH; Seminar and Picnic on Broadway), the production will play through Sunday, March 31 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivities and you can check out coverage from the theatre arrivals below! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Annie Baker's THE FLICK at Playwrights Horizons

Previews began on Friday, February 15, for the Playwrights Horizons World Premiere of The Flick, a new play by Obie Award winner Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation at PH, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya). Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, Kin and The Big Meal at PH; Seminar and Picnic on Broadway), the production has an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 12 at 7PM and will play through Sunday, March 31 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Annie Baker's THE FLICK Begins Previews at Playwrights Horizons

Previews begin tonight, Friday, February 15 at 8PM for the Playwrights Horizons World Premiere of The Flick, a new play by Obie Award winner Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation at PH, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya). Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, Kin and The Big Meal at PH; Seminar and Picnic on Broadway), the production has an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 12 at 7PM and will play through Sunday, March 31 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). (more...)

Playwrights Horizons Begins LIVEforFIVE Ticketing for THE FLICK

Playwrights Horizons begins accepting entries today, Friday, February 8, for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to the World Premiere of The Flick, a new play by Obie Award winner Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation at Playwrights Horizons/PH, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya), directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, Kin and The Big Meal at PH; Seminar and the current Picnic on Broadway). The LIVEforFIVE lottery for The Flick will be for tickets to the first preview on Friday evening, February 15 at 8PM at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). (more...)

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Playwrights Horizons' THE FLICK!

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) presents the World Premiere of The Flick, a new play by Obie Award winner Annie Baker (Circle Mirror Transformation at PH, The Aliens, her recent adaptation of Uncle Vanya). Directed by Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, Kin and The Big Meal at PH; Seminar and the current Picnic on Broadway), the production will begin previews Friday evening, February 15 at 8PM with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 12 at 7PM. The limited engagement will play through Sunday, March 31 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). The cast met the press today and you can check out photo coverage from the festivities below! (more...)