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Wit

Theatre
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (New York, NY)
261 W. 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
Schedule
THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 17:
Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 PM
Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM.
Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM.
Price
$57 - $116
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Play
WIT follows a brilliant and exacting poetry professor (Nixon) as she undergoes experimental treatment for cancer. A scholar who devoted her life to academia, she must now face the irony and injustice of becoming the subject of research.

WIT had its New York premiere in 1998 receiving universal acclaim and ran Off-Broadway for over 500 performances. It was the most honored play of the season garnering the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was named Best Play by the New York Drama Critic Circle, the Drama Desk Awards, the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Drama League, and the Lucille Lortel Awards.




Cynthia Nixon-Led WIT Closes at Manhattan Theatre Club
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that Wit, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow will extend at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited engagement must close after the evening performance on Saturday, March 17. (more...)


MTC's WIT Concludes Broadway Run March 17
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed production of Wit the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow will end its extended engagement at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) following the Saturday, March 17 evening performance. When it closes, Wit will have played 60 regular performances and 24 preview performances. (more...)


WIT To Feature on Theater Talk and CBS2 News Sunday This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway production of Wit will be featured this weekend on "Theater Talk", airing late tonight at 1:30 AM on WNET/Channel 13, and "CBS2 News Sunday", airing Sunday at approximately 8:45 AM on WCBS/Channel 2. (more...)


WNYC/WQXR and MTC's 'After Words: WIT' Features Cynthia Nixon, Greg Keller and Carra Patterson, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club, in collaboration With the intimate, state-of-the-art venue The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR, continues its popular discussion series With After Words: Wit on Thursday, February 16 at 5 pm. (more...)


Cynthia Nixon-Led WIT Extends at Manhattan Theatre Club Thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that Wit, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow will extend at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited engagement must close after the evening performance on Saturday, March 17. (more...)


WNYC/WQXR and MTC's 'After Words: WIT' to Feature Cynthia Nixon, Greg Keller and Carra Patterson, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - February 1, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club, in collaboration With the intimate, state-of-the-art venue The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR, continues its popular discussion series With After Words: Wit on Thursday, February 16 at 5 pm. (more...)


BWW TV: WIT Celebrates Opening Night- Cast Interviews!
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 28, 2012

Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow and starring Cynthia Nixon opened on Broadway last night, January 26 to rave reviews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and BWW was there to chat With the cast and creative team at the opening night party. Click below to check out the full interviews! (more...)


Photo Coverage: WIT Opening on Broadway Party
by Walter McBride - January 27, 2012

Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow and starring Cynthia Nixon opened on Broadway last night, January 26 to rave reviews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and BWW was there to capture the cast and creative team at the show's opening night party! (more...)


Photo Coverage: WIT Opening Night Red Carpet
by Peter James Zielinski - January 27, 2012

Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow and starring Cynthia Nixon opened on Broadway last night, January 26 to rave reviews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and BWW was there to capture the red carpet! (more...)


Review Roundup: Cynthia Nixon Stars in WIT - All the Reviews!
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2012

Wit had its New York premiere in 1998 receiving universal acclaim and ran Off-Broadway for over 500 performances. It was the most honored play of the season garnering the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was named Best Play by the New York Drama Critic Circle, the Drama Desk Awards, the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Drama League, and the Lucille Lortel Awards. What did critics think of the show's Broadway debut? Find out now! (more...)


BWW TV: Cynthia Nixon in WIT on Broadway - Performance Highlights!
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 26, 2012

Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow is currently in previews and opens tomorrow, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights! (more...)


WIT, Starring Cynthia Nixon, Opens on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Wit, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow will open tonight at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). (more...)


STAGE TUBE: Cynthia Nixon Appears on ABC's LIVE! WITH KELLY
by Stage Tube - January 24, 2012

Cynthia Nixon, who is currently appearing as ‘Vivian Bearing' in the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of Wit, was a guest on ABC's 'Live With Kelly!' this morning. (more...)


UP ON THE MARQUEE: WIT!
by Peter James Zielinski - January 19, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. Check out the marquee below! (more...)


Photo Flash: First Look at Cynthia Nixon in WIT
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club presents Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. Check out production shots from the show below! (more...)


WIT, Led By Cynthia Nixon, Begins Previews
by BWW News Desk - January 5, 2012

Cynthia Nixon returns to MTC to star in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. The limited engagement of Wit begins previews tonight and opens Thursday, January 26, 2012 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (more...)


BWW TV: WIT's Cynthia Nixon & Lynne Meadow Meet the Press
by Broadway Beat - December 18, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of Wit, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow, will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Wit features Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chiké Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Vivian Bearing), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician). The company met the press on Tuesday, Decmber 13 and BroadwayBeat was on hand for interviews With Cynthia Nixona and Lynn Meadow. Click below to check it out! (more...)


Photo Coverage: Meet Cynthia Nixon and Company of MTC's WIT
by Walter McBride - December 13, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway premiere of Wit, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow, will start previews Thursday, January 5 and open Thursday, January 26 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Wit features Pun Bandhu (Technician), Olivier Award winner Suzanne Bertish (E.M. Ashford), Michael Countryman (Harvey Kelekian/Mr. Bearing), Jessica Dickey (Technician), Chike Johnson (Technician), Greg Keller (Jason Posner), Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon (Vivian Bearing), Carra Patterson (Susie Monahan), and Zachary Spicer (Technician). Today, the company met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op! (more...)


Tix Now on Sale for Cynthia Nixon-Led WIT & John Lithgow-Led THE COLUMNIST at MTC
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 2011

Single tickets are available now for Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming Broadway productions of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by Lynne Meadow starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon and the world premiere of THE COLUMNIST by David Auburn, directed by Daniel Sullivan starring Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow. (more...)


Cynthia Nixon Returns to Broadway in WIT at MTC, Jan. 2012; THE COLUMNIST Delayed
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon will return to MTC to star in the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Wit by Margaret Edson, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. The limited engagement of Wit will begin previews Thursday, January 5, 2012 and open Thursday, January 26, 2012 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. (more...)


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