Christopher Hampton Talks 'CARNAGE' to WSJ
By: Eddie Varley Mar. 21, 2009
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The Wall Street Journal reveals that Christopher Hampton chooses words with a "diligence that borders on obsession".
Hampton brings this passionate approach to language to work in translating "God of Carnage," a searing dark comedy by French playwright Yasmina Reza that opens on Broadway this Sunday. He's currently rewriting lines to update his comedy about an overly polite British university professor, "The Philanthropist," which he wrote in 1970, for a revival starring Matthew Broderick next month.
To read the Wall Street Journal feature on Christopher Hampton, click here.
The Broadway production of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE opens on Sunday, March 22. The play, directed by Matthew Warchus began previews on Saturday, February 28 at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street).
Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden star in GOD OF CARNAGE, the new play by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by Matthew Warchus.
GOD OF CARNAGE reunites the creative team that staged the Tony Award-winning Best Play, Art. Designed by Mark Thompson (sets and costumes), with lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker & Chris Cronin, the play has music by Gary Yershon.
GOD OF CARNAGE is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.
Tickets are available through Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200, or 800-432-7250, online at www.Telecharge.com or in person at the Jacobs Theatre box office, 242 West 45th Street. Box office hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Ticket prices range from $66.50 to $116.50.
The performance schedule for GOD OF CARNAGE is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00pm, Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Please note that beginning the week of March 23, Tuesday performances are at 7:00pm.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
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