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Glenn Close and Dr. Anthony Fauci to be Honored at amfAR Virtual Gala - Bette Midler, Billy Porter & More to Take Part

On Thursday, March 4, 2021,  at 8 p.m. EST amfAR will be livestreaming its first ever virtual fundraising gala, A Gala for Our Time. amfAR will be honoring Dr. Anthony S. Fauci and Glenn Close for their contributions to the fight against AIDS.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for THE WIFE Starring Three-Time Tony Winner Glenn Close

Joan Castleman (Glenn Close) is a highly intelligent and still-striking beauty - the perfect devoted wife. Forty years spent sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband Joe (Jonathan Pryce) and his skyrocketing literary career. Ignoring his infidelities and excuses because of his 'art' with grace and humor. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises and Joan's reached her breaking point. On the eve of Joe's Nobel Prize for Literature, the crown jewel in a spectacular body of work, Joan's coup de grace is to confront the biggest sacrifice of her life and secret of his career.?THE WIFE is a poignant, funny and emotional journey; a celebration of womanhood, self-discovery and liberation.
Irish Film Academy Chooses Glenn Close as 'Best International Actress' for ALBERT NOBBS

In Glenn Close's latest film she stars as Albert Nobbs - a woman passing as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. Some twenty years after donning men's clothing, she finds herself lost in a prison of her own making.
STAGE TUBE: New ALBERT NOBBS Trailer Released!

In Glenn Close's latest film she stars as Albert Nobbs- a woman passing as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. Some twenty years after donning men's clothing, she finds herself lost in a prison of her own making. Close previously won an Obie Award for playing the Nobbs character Off-Broadway in Simone Benmussa's theatrical interpretation of Moore's short story, 'The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Glenn Close in ALBERT NOBBS

In Glenn Close's latest film she stars as Albert Nobbs- a woman passing as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. Some twenty years after donning men's clothing, she finds herself lost in a prison of her own making. Close previously won an Obie Award for playing the Nobbs character Off-Broadway in Simone Benmussa's theatrical interpretation of Moore's short story, 'The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs. Glenn Close produced with Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn and Alan Moloney.
Glenn Close, Garber, Wilson et al. in NORMAL HEART Benefit, 10/18

Producer Daryl Roth announced that Glenn Close will play the role of 'Dr. Emma Brookner' in the upcoming, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart. She joins cast members Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello, Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that will benefit The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed. The historic reading will take place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Glenn Close Joins Garber, Wilson et al. in NORMAL HEART Benefit, 10/18

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that Glenn Close will play the role of 'Dr. Emma Brookner' in the upcoming, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart. She joins previously announced cast members Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello, Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that will benefit The Actors Fund and Friends in Deed. The historic reading will take place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
FIAF Presents Sami Frey in Beckett's PREMIER AMOUR, 4/9 & 4/10

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.
FIAF Presents Sami Frey in Beckett's PREMIER AMOUR, 4/9 & 4/10

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.
FIAF Presents Sami Frey in Beckett's PREMIER AMOUR, 4/9 & 4/10

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.
Glenn Close to Reprise Stage Role in Film Version of 'Albert Nobbs'

Glenn Close will reprise her stage role in the upcoming film, 'Albert Nobbs.' Close will star, produce, and has co-written the costume drama. The rights to the film are currently being sold by production company WestEnd Films in Berlin.
Stage & Screen Star Susannah York To Lead Triple Bill Of Tennessee Williams Work Sept 23 - Oct 10

Actress Susannah York will appear in a triple bill of Tennessee Williams plays at the New End Theatre in north London, according to UK magazine The Stage.
Stage & Screen Star Susannah York To Lead Triple Bill Of Tennessee Williams Work Sept 23 - Oct 10

Actress Susannah York will appear in a triple bill of Tennessee Williams plays at the New End Theatre in north London, according to UK magazine The Stage.
Stage & Screen Star Susannah York To Lead Triple Bill Of Tennessee Williams Work Sept 23 - Oct 10

Actress Susannah York will appear in a triple bill of Tennessee Williams plays at the New End Theatre in north London, according to UK magazine The Stage.

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How many shows has Simone Benmussa written?

Simone Benmussa has written 2 shows including The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs (Playwright), For No Good Reason/Childhood (Adaptation).

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