BWW Flashback: Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE Concludes Broadway Run Today
By: Marissa Sblendorio Mar. 27, 2016
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As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Eugene O'Neill's Hughie starring Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner & BAFTA winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, The Butler, Southpaw) and Tony Award winner Frank Wood (Side Man, Angels In America, Clybourne Park), officially closes today, Sunday, March 27th, 2017, at Broadway's Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street).
Summer, 1928. New York City. Beyond the bright lights of the Great White Way, a small-time gambler and big-time drinker returns to the faded hotel he has made his home. He encounters a new night clerk at the front desk and as the early hours of the morning give way to another dawn, he continues to chase the American Dream in order to survive. HUGHIE is a rarely seen theatrical masterpiece that beautifully investigates the themes of loneliness and redemption and offers a unique insight into the human condition.?
Join as BroadwayWorld takes a look back at the shows' return to the stage!
HUGHIE began rehearsals on January 19th, 2016, and BroadwayWorld was there to give you an exclusive look. Check out some photos from their first day!
Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski
BrodwayWorld was there as there rehearsals went on, to give everyone a sneak peak at this fantastic show. See what the company had to say about the production, below!
Previews of HUGHIE began on February 8th, 2016, where Forest Whitaker took his first Broadway Bows. Check out exclusive photos during the show's previews, below!
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
On February 18, Harvey Weinstein hosted a star-studded performance HUGHIE, followed by and intimate reception in celebration of director Michael Grandage and Forest Whitaker. Check out pictures from the star studded evening, below!
Photo Credit: Patrick McMullan Company
The revival of HUGHIE opened on February 25th, 2016, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos and videos from the night, below!
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Click here to see what the critics thought about HUGHIE.
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