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Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes
Opened: October 9, 2014
Closing: June 07, 2015

It's Only a Play - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane lead an all-star cast featuring F. Murray Abraham, Stockard Channing, Megan Mullally and Micah Stock in the Broadway comedy about the comedy of Broadway: It's Only a Play. Written by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally and directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O'Brien, this is a celebration of theatre at its best- and theatre people behaving their not-so-best.

It's opening night of Peter Austin's (Matthew Broderick) new play as he anxiously awaits to see if his show is a hit. With his career on the line, he shares his big First Night with his best friend, a television star (Nathan Lane), his fledgling producer (Megan Mullally), his erratic leading lady (Stockard Channing), his wunderkind director, an infamous drama critic (F. Murray Abraham) and a fresh-off-the-bus coat check attendant (Micah Stock in his Broadway debut).

It's alternately raucous, ridiculous and tender- reminding audiences why there's no business like show business. Thank God!


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VIDEO: Nathan Lane Chats 'It's Only A Play' & More on LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - October 1, 2014


The actor shared stories about his french bulldog, Mabel, and his new co-star Rupert Grint, who he believes is a big reason that fans are flocking to buy tickets to the Broadway play.

'It's Only a Play's Nathan Lane Set for Tonight's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2014


Nathan Lane, star of the Broadway revival 'It's Only a Play', currently running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, will be a guest on tonight's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.

VIDEO: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick Talk IT'S ONLY A PLAY on 'Tonight' - Hilarity Ensues!
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy Fallon talked with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick about their new Broadway comedy, It's Only a Play.

STAGE TUBE: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Rupert Grint Talks Broadway Debut and More
by Stage Tube - September 26, 2014


IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Rupert Grint appeared on Access Hollywood to talk about his Broadway debut as 'Frank Finger' in the upcoming revival of Tony winner Terrence McNally's backstage comedy. Watch the interview below!

DVR Alert: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Matthew Broderick & Nathan Lane Visit THE TONIGHT SHOW This Evening
by TV News Desk - September 26, 2014


Be sure to set your DVRs for NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON tonight, September 26th when the stars of Broadway's It's Only a Play Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane stop by to talk about their hilarious new ensemble comedy. Robert Plant will be the musical guest on the show.

DVR Alert: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Matthew Broderick & Nathan Lane to Visit TONIGHT SHOW, 9/26
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2014


Be sure to set your DVRs for NBC's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON this Friday, September 26th when the stars of Broadway's It's Only a Play Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane stop by to talk about their hilarious new ensemble comedy.

BWW Interviews: Debut of the Month - IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Micah Stock
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2014


Today, Micah Stock speaks exclusively with BWW about making his Broadway debut as a character who sees the world through rose-colored glasses.

BWW Interviews: Terrence McNally on CORPUS CHRISTI: PLAYING WITH REDEMPTION
by Larry Murray - September 17, 2014


Terrence McNally has both a hit play on Broadway and a new film documentary about a traveling group of actors performing CORPUS CHRISTIE: PLAYING WITH REDEMPTION soon to be released on DVD and via streaming. We ask the playwright some questions about what prompted him to write a play about religion with an LGBT subtext..

Barbra Streisand Takes IT'S ONLY A PLAY Zinger In Stride
by Caryn Robbins - September 15, 2014


Audience member Barbra Streisand proved to be a good sport when an on-stage zinger about her was spoken at Thursday night's performance of Terrence McNally's IT'S ONLY A PLAY.

Photo Flash: Gossip Columnist Liz Smith Visits Stars of IT'S ONLY A PLAY
by Louisa Brady - September 5, 2014


Legendary gossip columnist Liz Smith attended a performance of Terrence McNally's IT'S ONLY A PLAY, currently in previews at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Smith visited with the star-studded cast, including F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally and Micah Stock, after the show. Scroll down to see a photo from the evening!

Photo Coverage: IT'S ONLY A PLAY Stars Greet Fans at Schoenfeld Theatre Stage Door!
by Jennifer Broski - August 29, 2014


The star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony® Award winner Terrence McNally, began preview performances last night at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) with an opening night set for Thursday, October 9, 2014. As previously announced, Academy Award® winner F. Murray Abraham, Tony® Award winner Matthew Broderick, Emmy® and Tony® Award winner Stockard Channing, international film sensation Rupert Grint, Tony® Award winner Nathan Lane, Emmy® Award winner Megan Mullally, and newcomer Micah Stock star in It's Only a Play. 3-time Tony® Award winner Jack O'Brien directs. The cast greeted fans outside of the stage door and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the excitement. Check out photos below!

IT'S ONLY A PLAY, Starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, Begins Previews Tonight; Student Rush Policy Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014


Broadway's backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, will play a limited 18-week engagement at Broadway'sGerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) with previews beginning tonight, August 28, 2014 and an opening night set for Thursday, October 9, 2014.

Photo Flash: Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane & the All-Star Cast of Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY Recreate Ellen's OSCAR Selfie
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2014


Inspired by Ellen DeGeneres' star-packed Oscar Selfie that went global in a matter of seconds last February during the Academy Awards® telecast, the all-star cast of the upcoming Broadway play It's Only A Play - F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally and Micah Stock - celebrate and send-up that now-infamous pop culture moment in a first-look photo of their new Broadway production.

IT'S ONLY A PLAY, Starring Nathan Lane & Matthew Broderick, Nearing $8 Million Broadway Opening
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2014


The upcoming revival of Tony winner Terrence McNally's IT'S ONLY A PLAY has now drawn nearly $8 million before its opening on Broadway this fall, according to Deadline. In July, the production had already sold $5.5 million worth of tickets in advance.

Photo Coverage: Welcome Back to Broadway! IT's ONLY A PLAY Company Greets the Press at Joe Allen
by Walter McBride - August 20, 2014


The cast of the star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, including F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Micah Stock, just met the press yesterday. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities and you can check out photos from the press conference below!

Photo Coverage: IT's ONLY A PLAY Cast Meets the Press at at Joe Allen!
by Walter McBride - August 20, 2014


The cast of the star-studded Broadway production of the backstage comedy It's Only A Play, by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, including F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Micah Stock, just met the press yesterday. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities and you can check out photos of the stars' arrivals below!

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It's Only a Play - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Play Rupert Grint
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play F. Murray Abraham
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Terrence McNally
2015 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Micah Stock
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Micah Stock

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