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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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Photo Flashback: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's F. Murray Abraham circa 1997
by Walter McBride - February 6, 2015


F. Murray Abraham is currently starring in Broadway's It's Only a Play by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld has a fun flashback photo of Abraham circa 1997 below!

VIDEO: Martin Short Talks IT'S ONLY A PLAY, New Book & More on 'Daily Show'
by Caryn Robbins - February 5, 2015


Legendary comedian Martin Short stopped by this week's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central to express his amazement at Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime performance and discusses his memoir, 'I Must Say' as well as his starring role in Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY.

VIDEO: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short on Taking Over for Nathan Lane: 'There's No Greater Performer on Broadway'
by Caryn Robbins - February 4, 2015


IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short joined the hosts of ABC's THE VIEW yesterday to discuss taking over the lead role from Nathan Lane in the hit Broadway play.

NYPL's Evening with Stockard Channing Tonight Cancelled Due to Weather
by Tyler Peterson - February 2, 2015


The League of Professional Theatre Women has announed that tonight's Oral History interview with Tony-Award winning actress, STOCKARD CHANNING and arts journalist PATRICK PACHECO has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Martin Short to Depart IT'S ONLY A PLAY in March?
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015


According to Telecharge.com, Martin Short will only be continuing with the production through the original closing date of March 29th. He is also out of the show on Sunday, February 15. We'll have to see who steps up as Short's replacement come spring!

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Cast of Broadway's Starry IT'S ONLY A PLAY!
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2015


Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the new cast in action!

Official: IT'S ONLY A PLAY Extends Broadway Run Into June!
by Tyler Peterson - January 30, 2015


Producers Tom Kirdahy, Roy Furman, and Ken Davenport announced today that the smash hit Broadway comedy It's Only a Play, which opened on Broadway on October 9, 2014, has extended its run through Sunday, June 7, 2015. Originally announced as a limited engagement through January 4th, It's Only a Play was recently extended through March 29th at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street), where it will now play through June 7th. Tickets are now on sale for all performances. For more information on It's Only A Play, please visit www.ItsOnlyAPlay.com.

IT'S ONLY A PLAY to Run Through June on Broadway?
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015


Just after transferring from the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to its sibling venue the Bernard B. Jacobs on January 23, a listing on Telecharge.com says tickets are on sale through June 7, 2015 for Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY

IT'S ONLY A PLAY Dedicating Today's Matinee Performance to TV Icon Joe Franklin
by Tyler Peterson - January 28, 2015


Producers Tom Kirdahy, Roy Furman, and Ken Davenport announced that today's Wednesday matinee of It's Only a Play will be dedicated to the memory of television pioneer, Joe Franklin, who passed away on January 24, 2015.

VIDEO: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short Reveals He Was 'Hesitant' to Take on Lead Role
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2015


Martin Short stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about taking over the lead role in the hit Broadway comedy IT'S ONLY A PLAY.

VIDEO: Martin Short Talks IT'S ONLY A PLAY & More on 'Late Late Show'
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2015


On last night's LATE LATE SHOW on CBS, IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short joined guest host Regis Philbin to discuss replacing Nathan Lane in the hit Broadway play, as well as his new memoir titled, 'I Must Say: My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend.'

DVR Alert: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Martin Short Visits NBC's TODAY This Morning
by TV News Desk - January 27, 2015


NBC has announced that IT'S ONLY A PLAY's will visit 'Today' this morning, January 27th to talk about taking over the lead role in Tony Award winner Terrence McNally' hit play.

Photo Coverage: Sarah Jessica Parker, Larry David, Diane Sawyer, and More Attend IT's ONLY A PLAY Re-Opening Night Reception
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2015


Broadway's record-breaking, star-studded smash hit comedy It's Only a Play by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, recently welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning '30 Rock' alum Maulik Pancholy - in his Broadway debut - to the cast! The show transferred from the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). Check out photos from the re-opening reception below!

Photo Coverage: IT'S ONLY A PLAY Cast Takes Re-Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - January 25, 2015


Broadway's record-breaking, star-studded smash hit comedy It's Only a Play by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, recently welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning '30 Rock' alum Maulik Pancholy - in his Broadway debut - to the cast! The show transferred from the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). Check out photos from the re-opening bows below!

Photo Coverage: Norbert Leo Butz, Steve Martin, Tyne Daly, and More Walk IT'S ONLY A PLAY Re-Opening Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2015


Broadway's record-breaking, star-studded smash hit comedy It's Only a Play by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, recently welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning '30 Rock' alum Maulik Pancholy - in his Broadway debut - to the cast! The show transferred from the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). Check out photos from the special moving day red carpet event featuring stage and screen stars below!

Photo Coverage: Katie Finneran, Martin Short, Matthew Broderick, and More Celebrate IT'S ONLY A PLAY Moving Day
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2015


Broadway's record-breaking, star-studded smash hit comedy It's Only a Play by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, recently welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning '30 Rock' alum Maulik Pancholy - in his Broadway debut - to the cast! The show transferred from the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). Check out photos from moving day below!

IT'S ONLY A PLAY Cast Help 'Schlep' Props, Scenery & More to New Venue
by Caryn Robbins - January 23, 2015


Today, the New York Post Page Six reports that the show's cast members, including Martin Short, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing and F. Murray Abraham, will pitch in and help the transition

STAGE TUBE: Martin Short Interviews His IT'S ONLY A PLAY Castmates!
by Nicole Rosky - January 21, 2015


Broadway's record-breaking, star-studded smash hit comedy It's Only a Play by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, recently welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning '30 Rock' alum Maulik Pancholy - in his Broadway debut - to the cast! Entertainment Weekly just released a hilarious video of Short interviewing his new castmates and you can check it out here!

Up on the Marquee: IT'S ONLY A PLAY Gets New Cast!
by Walter McBride - January 19, 2015


Broadway's record-breaking, star-studded smash hit comedy It's Only a Play by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, recently welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning '30 Rock' alum Maulik Pancholy - in his Broadway debut - to the cast! Check out photos of the new marquee below!

In the Spotlight Series: New Cast of Broadway's IT'S ONLY A PLAY
by Walter McBride - January 20, 2015


Broadway's record-breaking, star-studded smash hit comedy It's Only a Play by 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, recently welcomed Martin Short, two-time Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning '30 Rock' alum Maulik Pancholy - in his Broadway debut - to the cast. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the new cast in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

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

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
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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