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"MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys 1982 - Articles Page 2

Opened: May 4, 1982
Closing: February 26, 1983

"MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys - 1982 Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

The role that won Zakes Mokae a Tony Award brought Danny Glover back to the New York stage for the Roundabout Theatre's revival of this searing coming of age story, considered by many to be Fugard's masterpiece. A white teen who has grown up in the affectionate company of the two black waiters who work in his mother's tea room in Port Elizabeth learns that his viciously racist alcoholic father is on his way home from the hospital. An ensuing rage unwittingly triggers his inevitable passage into the culture of hatred fostered by apartheid.


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BWW Review: 'MASTER HAROLD' ... AND THE BOYS at the Segal Centre
by Marilla Steuter-Martin - Jan 31, 2018


The viewing experience is akin to sitting at an uncomfortable dinner party where the hosts make racist, ableist comments and fight bitterly with one another as you sit for 90 minutes, unable to say anything or leave.

Segal Centre Multi-Award-Winning MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS Comes To Montreal
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2017


The Segal Centre, in association with Black Theatre Workshop, is proud to present the acclaimed production of Master Harold and the Boys by the Shaw Festival in association with Obsidian Theatre. One of Athol Fugard's most powerful plays, this Dora Award-winning production will be on the Segal stage from January 21 to February 11, 2018. Fueled by the South African playwright's recollections of his youth, this incendiary play lights a fuse that ultimately explodes the subtle corruption of living in an environment where systemic racism is condoned or even encouraged; addressing racial injustice that lingers far beyond its apartheid era setting.

Photo Flash: OOTB's presents Site Specific, Immersive MASTER HAROLD....AND THE BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2017


Out of the Box Theatrics' and Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Flemming presents Athol Fugard's masterpiece "Master Harold"…and the Boys. Set in a tea shop in 1950 Apartheid South Africa, performances of this immersive, site specific production take place at Alice's Tea Cup - Chapter III, 220 E. 81st St. Directed by Ethan Paulini and featuring Cary Hite, Michael Oloyede and  Doug Plaut (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). Jana Llynn is Production Stage Manager. 

Signature's 'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS Extends An Additional Week
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016


Due to popular demand, the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director; James Houghton, Founder) production of 'Master Harold' ... and the boys, written and directed by Tony Award winner Athol Fugard, has been extended for a second time.

BWW Review: Athol Fugard's 'MASTER HAROLD'... AND THE BOYS Has, Sadly, Not Lost Its Relevance
by Michael Dale - Nov 9, 2016


The subject of sensitive, well-intentioned white people growing up unaware of their own privilege has been receiving more and more attention in American, but back in 1982, South African playwright Athol Fugard approached the issue as experienced in his apartheid-infested homeland.

Signature's 'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS Extends Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016


The Signature Theatre production of "Master Harold" ... and the boys, written and directed by Tony Award winner Athol Fugard, has been extended by one week.

Photo Flash: First Look at 'MASTER HAROLD' ... AND THE BOYS at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2016


Signature Theatre presents "Master Harold" ... and the boys, written and directed by Tony Award winner Athol Fugard. "Master Harold" ... and the boys runs now through November 27, 2016 with a Monday, November 7 opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Signature Theatre's 'MASTER HAROLD' ... AND THE BOYS Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2016


Signature Theatre presents 'Master Harold' ... and the boys, written and directed by Tony Award winner Athol Fugard.

MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS Star Noah Robbins Appears on New Web Series YOU MADE IT WORSE
by TV News Desk - Oct 5, 2016


Star of Signature Theater's upcoming revival of Master Harold and the Boys, Noah Robbins (GREASE: Live), made a special guest appearance in the season finale of 'You Made It Worse,' a new web miniseries from Alyssa May Gold.

Leon Addison Brown, Sahr Ngaujah and Noah Robbins to Star in Signature Theatre's 'MASTER HAROLD' ... AND THE BOYS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2016


Casting is confirmed and tickets are now on sale for the Signature Theatre production of 'Master Harold' ... and the boys, written and directed by Tony Award winner Athol Fugard.

'MASTER HAROLD'… AND THE BOYS Begins at Aurora Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2016


Aurora Theatre Company closes its 24th season with Athol Fugard's (Blood Knot, My Children! My Africa!) modern classic 'MASTER HAROLD'... and the boys, beginning today, June 17, and continuing through July 17, 2016.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of 'MASTER HAROLD'… AND THE BOYS at Aurora Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016


Aurora Theatre Company closes its 24th season with Athol Fugard's (Blood Knot, My Children! My Africa!) modern classic 'MASTER HAROLD'... and the boys. Former San Jose Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Timothy Near makes her Aurora directing debut with 'MASTER HAROLD'... and the boys, featuring L. Peter Callender (Breakfast With Mugabe,The Soldier's Tale and Permanent Collection), Adrian Roberts (Breakfast With Mugabe), and Andrew Humann (Shotgun Players, San Francisco Playhouse, Berkeley Playhouse). 'MASTER HAROLD'... and the boys plays June 17 through July 17 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

'MASTER HAROLD'… AND THE BOYS to Run This Summer at Aurora Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2016


Aurora Theatre Company closes its 24th season with Athol Fugard's (Blood Knot, My Children! My Africa!) modern classic "MASTER HAROLD"… and the boys, running June 17-July 17, 2016. 

'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS Play the Wharton Center, Now thru 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2015


With the metallic clink of a coin in a jukebox and the scratch of a needle on a record, the character Willie utters the conclusive words, 'Let's dream.' And so they do. Caught up in a whirlwind of post-World War II traumas and the suffocating tensions of racism in 1950s South Africa, the three actors of this masterpiece by Athol Fugard bang and clash against their fluctuating society in this tale of hope, escapism, dark secrets, and the cruel power of language - creating one of the 20th century's greatest plays. 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys will play at Wharton Center for Performing Arts tonight, January 30, and Saturday, January 31 in the Pasant Theatre.

Theatrical Outfit Presents MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!, Now thru 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014


Theatrical Outfit continues its 'Season of Compassion' with the poignant and meaningful drama My Children! My Africa!, written by South-African-born playwright Athol Fugard who won a Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2011. This is the 38th season for Theatrical Outfit, the second-oldest professional theater company in Atlanta, and the home of stories that stir the soul.

'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS to Play the Wharton Center, Jan 30-31
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2014


With the metallic clink of a coin in a jukebox and the scratch of a needle on a record, the character Willie utters the conclusive words, 'Let's dream.' And so they do. Caught up in a whirlwind of post-World War II traumas and the suffocating tensions of racism in 1950s South Africa, the three actors of this masterpiece by Athol Fugard bang and clash against their fluctuating society in this tale of hope, escapism, dark secrets, and the cruel power of language - creating one of the 20th century's greatest plays. 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys will play at Wharton Center for Performing Arts Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31 in the Pasant Theatre.

Theatrical Outfit to Present MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!, 10/9-22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2014


Theatrical Outfit continues its 'Season of Compassion' with the poignant and meaningful drama My Children! My Africa!, written by South-African-born playwright Athol Fugard who won a Tony Award for lifetime achievement in 2011. This is the 38th season for Theatrical Outfit, the second-oldest professional theater company in Atlanta, and the home of stories that stir the soul.

BWW Reviews: THIS GONNA BE ON THE TEST, MISS? and MASTER HAROLD…AND THE BOYS Play the Capital Fringe
by Jennifer Perry - Jul 14, 2014


While 'This Gonna Be On the Test, Miss?' and 'Master Harold…and the Boys' are far from perfect productions, each offer something that would make them recommended viewing for certain Fringe audiences.

Athol Fugard's THE SHADOW OF THE HUMMINGBIRD Makes World Premiere at Long Wharf Theatre, Now thru 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2014


Long Wharf Theatre presents the world premiere of The Shadow of the Hummingbird, written by and starring Athol Fugard, with an introductory scene by Paula Fourie, and directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

Athol Fugard's THE SHADOW OF THE HUMMINGBIRD to Make World Premiere at Long Wharf Theatre, 3/26-4/27
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 19, 2014


Long Wharf Theatre presents the world premiere of The Shadow of the Hummingbird, written by and starring Athol Fugard, with an introductory scene by Paula Fourie, and directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

Athol Fugard's MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS Plays Fugard Theatre, Now thru March 30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2013


Produced by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, Athol Fugard's masterpiece, 'MASTER HAROLD'… AND THE BOYS, will open in the Fugard Studio Theatre tonight, 4th March 2013.

Photo Flash: First Look at Aurora Theatre's MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2013


Aurora Theatre continues the 2012-2013 Harvel Lab Series sponsored by Georgia Gwinnett College with enduring classic Master Harold... and the boys written by celebrated South African playwright Athol Fugard, now through March 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!

Athol Fugard's MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS Plays Fugard Theatre, 3/4-30
by Emily Stubbs - Feb 5, 2013


Produced by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, Athol Fugard's masterpiece, "MASTER HAROLD"… AND THE BOYS, will open in the Fugard Studio Theatre on the 4th March 2013.

MASTER HAROLD... AND THE BOYS Opens 2/14 at Aurora Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 23, 2013


Aurora Theatre continues the 2012-2013 Harvel Lab Series sponsored by Georgia Gwinnett College with enduring classic Master Harold… and the boys written by celebrated South African playwright Athol Fugard, from February 14 through March 3, 2013.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents MASTER HAROLD...and the boys
by Beau Higgins - Mar 30, 2012


Based on Anthol Fugard's early life in South Africa, 'MASTER HAROLD'...and the boys tells the story of Willie and Sam, two black waiters who work in the St. George's Park Tea Room, and Hally, the tea room owner's son. Hally has known Willie and Sam all his life, and is very fond of them both; however, on one rainy day in 1950 their wide-ranging discussions illustrate all that unites us and the gulf that still divides us. Considered to be one of Fugard's greatest pieces, '"Master Harold"…and the boys" tells the universal story of human relationships that are put to the test by societal and personal forces.

"MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys History

Other Productions of "MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys

1982   Broadway
Broadway
2003   Broadway Roundabout Revival
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2016   Off-Broadway Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production
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"MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys - 1982 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Zakes Mokae
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Athol Fugard
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Athol Fugard
1982 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Athol Fugard
1982 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor Zakes Mokae
1982 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Play 0
1982 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Athol Fugard
1982 Theatre World Awards Performance Danny Glover
1982 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Athol Fugard
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Zakes Mokae
1982 Tony Awards Best Play Athol Fugard
1982 Tony Awards Best Play Dasha Epstein
1982 Tony Awards Best Play Emanuel Azenberg
1982 Tony Awards Best Play David Geffen

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