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Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 14, 2011
Closing: January 06, 2013

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Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

2011 Tony Award winner for Best Play. At the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert�s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He�s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man�s land. But Albert (Andrew Durand) cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a mission to find him and bring him home


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Tickets for Dec-Jan WAR HORSE Engagement Go on Sale Today, 6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2012


Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for the National Theatre's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will go on sale to the public today, June 20, 2012, at 10 a.m. WAR HORSE will come to Chicago this December for a limited three-week engagement from Dec. 18, 2012 - Jan. 5, 2013 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.).

Tickets for Dec-Jan WAR HORSE Engagement Go on Sale 6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2012


Broadway In Chicago has announced that tickets for the National Theatre's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at 10 a.m. WAR HORSE will come to Chicago this December for a limited three-week engagement from Dec. 18, 2012 - Jan. 5, 2013 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.).

STAGE TUBE: WAR HORSE's Journey to the Ahmanson
by Stage Tube - June 9, 2012


The National Tour of War Horse launches with the West Coast premiere at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre on June 13 (opening is scheduled for Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m.) and continues in Los Angeles through July 29, 2012. Watch the video below for the story of the Tony Award-winning show, complete with production highlights and interviews with the cast and creators!

STAGE TUBE: National Theatre's Jubilee Salute to the Queen Features Joey from WAR HORSE
by Stage Tube - June 3, 2012


Today, June 3, as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sailed down the Thames in the Jubilee River Pageant, she received a unique salute from the National Theatre, in association with Handspring UK, with an appearance by Joey from War Horse. Watch a video of the Jubilee salute below!

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE Celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
by BWW News Desk - June 3, 2012


Today, 3 June 2012, The National Theatre's Jubilee Salute to The Queen featured Joey from War Horse on the Olivier flytower at The National Theatre. Check out the photos below!

Andrew Veenstra, Todd Cerveris, et al. to Lead WAR HORSE National Tour; Full Cast Announced
by Kelsey Denette - May 11, 2012


Casting was announced today for the upcoming U.S. tour of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, WAR HORSE. The company, comprised of more than 30 performers, includes Andrew Veenstra as Albert Narracott, Brian Keane as Arthur Narracott, Michael Wyatt Cox as Billy Narracott, Todd Cerveris as Ted Narracott, Angela Reed as Rose Narracott, Jason Loughlin as Lieutenant James Nicholls, and Jason Alan Carvell as Private Schnabel.

Lincoln Center Theater Welcomes WAR HORSE Author Michael Morpurgo Tonight, 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2012


Lincoln Center Theater presents War Horse author Michael Morpurgo in a one-night only special event, An Evening with Michael Morpurgo: From Devon to Broadway, tonight, May 6 at 7:30pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The Vivian Beaumont Theater is where its co-production, with the National Theater of Great Britain and Bob Boyett, of the 2011 Tony Award winning Best Play War Horse continues is record-breaking run. Tickets to An Evening with Michael Morpurgo, priced at $15, are available now at the Vivian Beaumont Theater box office, at telecharge.com or by visiting www.lct.org.

LCT's Evening With WAR HORSE Author Michael Morpurgo Set for This Sunday
by Kelsey Denette - May 4, 2012


Lincoln Center Theater will present War Horse author Michael Morpurgo in a one-night only special event, An Evening with Michael Morpurgo, this Sunday, May 6 at 7:30pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, where its co-production, with the National Theater of Great Britain and Bob Boyett, of the 2011 Tony Award winning Best Play War Horse continues is record-breaking run.

Lincoln Center to Present Talk With WAR HORSE Author Michael Morpurgo, 5/6
by Kelsey Denette - April 9, 2012


Lincoln Center Theater will present War Horse author Michael Morpurgo in a one-night only special event, An Evening with Michael Morpurgo: From Devon to Broadway, on Sunday, May 6 at 7:30pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, where its co-production, with the National Theater of Great Britain and Bob Boyett, of the 2011 Tony Award winning Best Play War Horse continues is record-breaking run.

WAR HORSE Extends Booking Period to October 26
by James T Harding - March 23, 2012


Today, 23 March 2012, the National Theatre's internationally award-winning production of War Horse releases over 250,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings at the New London Theatre to 26 October 2013.

WAR HORSE Premieres in Toronto
by BWW - February 28, 2012


The National Theatre of Great Britain, National Angels, Bob Boyett and David Mirvish will present the Canadian premiere production of The National Theatre of Great Britain production WAR HORSE.

WAR HORSE Original Album Released By Masterworks Today
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2012


Masterworks Broadway will release music from the stage version of War Horse, winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, today. The album contains original music and songs from the acclaimed National Theatre of Great Britain production, which continues its sold out run on Broadway while planning a U.S. tour and Toronto engagement for 2012.

Andrew Durand, Leah Hofmann, et al. Join Cast of WAR HORSE Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2012


Beginning tonight, Thursday, January 12, 2012, Harlan Bengel, Lute Breuer, Hunter Canning, Anthony Cochrane, Andrew Durand, Ben Horner, Leah Hofmann, Tessa Klein, David Lansbury, David Manis, Nat McIntyre, Geoffrey Murphy, Andy Murray, Tommy Schrider, Jack Spann and Katrina Yaukey join the 37 member acting company of the Tony Award winning production of WAR HORSE. The National Theatre of Great Britain's production, presented by Lincoln Center Theater and the National Theatre of Great Britain in association with Bob Boyett, continues its open ended run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street).

WAR HORSE Original Album Released By Masterworks 1/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 21, 2011


Masterworks Broadway will release music from the stage version of War Horse, winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Andrew Durand, Ben Horner, et al. to Join WAR HORSE Jan. 12; New Cast Members Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - November 28, 2011


Beginning Thursday, January 12, 2012, Harlan Bengel, Toby Billowitz, Lute Breuer, Hunter Canning, Anthony Cochrane, Andrew Durand, Ben Horner, Leah Hofmann, Tessa Klein, David Lansbury, David Manis, Nat McIntyre, Geoffrey Murphy, Andy Murray, Tommy Schrider, and Jack Spann will join the 37 member acting company of the Tony Award winning production of WAR HORSE. The National Theatre of Great Britain's production, presented by Lincoln Center Theater and the National Theatre of Great Britain in association with Bob Boyett, continues its open ended run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street).

WAR HORSE Joins U.S. Military for Veterans Day
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2011


In honor of Veteran's Day, Lincoln Center Theater, the National Theatre of Great Britain and Bob Boyett, the producers of the Tony Award winning Best Play War Horse, will join with the USO to support our military.

WAR HORSE To Join U.S. Military On Veterans Day
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2011


In honor of Veteran's Day, Lincoln Center Theater, the National Theatre of Great Britain and Bob Boyett, the producers of the Tony Award winning Best Play War Horse, will join with the USO to support our military.

MAKING WAR HORSE Special Airs Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - August 10, 2011


Making War Horse goes behind the scenes of the National Theatre of Great Britain's epic show, now a Tony® Award-winning hit on Broadway with rehearsal and backstage footage, interviews with the original production team, actors and puppeteers, and extracts from show.

All-Canadian Cast Announced for Toronto WAR HORSE Premiere
by BWW - August 9, 2011


The National Theatre of Great Britain, National Angels, Bob Boyett and David Mirvish today announced the all-Canadian cast of the Canadian premiere production of the National Theatre of Great Britain production WAR HORSE.

War Horse History

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2009   West End West End Transfer
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2011   Broadway Lincoln Center Broadway Production
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2012   US Tour US National Tour
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2019   West End West End Return Production
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War Horse - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Nick Stafford
2011 Drama Desk Awards Special Award Paule Constable
2011 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
2011 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Foreign Play 0
2011 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Special Citations 0
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Marianne Elliott
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Seth Numrich
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paule Constable
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Seth Numrich
2011 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Marianne Elliott
2011 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Tom Morris
2011 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Paule Constable
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Lincoln Center Theater, Andre Bishop, Bernard Gersten
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Bob Boyett
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Nick Starr
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Nicholas Hytner
2011 Tony Awards Best Play National Theatre of Great Britain
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Nick Stafford
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Bonnie Comley
2011 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Rae Smith
2011 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Christopher Shutt

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