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Two hours and 45 minutes, one intermissio
Ages: 4+
Opened: April 9, 2015
Closing: July 05, 2015

Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 are adapted by Mike Poulton from Hilary Mantel's double Man Booker Prize winning novels, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies (published Henry Holt in the U.S.). The plays are based on the deceit, betrayal, and intrigue of the court of Henry VIII. The production features a company of more than twenty actors, headed by Ben Miles as Thomas Cromwell, Lydia Leonard as Anne Boleyn, and Nathaniel Parker as King Henry VIII, all under the direction of Olivier Award nominee Jeremy Herrin, who makes his New York City directing debut. The Royal Shakespeare Company is appearing with the permission of Actors' Equity Association.


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BWW Interview: Tony Nominees Nathaniel Parker, Lydia Leonard & Ben Miles Reveal Favorite Part of WOLF HALL
by Richard Ridge - May 8, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge' sat down with 'Wolf Hall: Parts I and II' lead cast members Nathaniel Parker (King Henry VIII), Ben Miles (Thomas Cromwell), and Lydia Leonard (Anne Boleyn) to talk about the play and their careers.

BWW Interview: WOLF HALL Tony Nominees Reveal How They Got Their Roles!
by Richard Ridge - May 9, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge' sat down with 'Wolf Hall: Parts I and II' lead cast members Nathaniel Parker (King Henry VIII), Ben Miles (Thomas Cromwell), and Lydia Leonard (Anne Boleyn) to talk about the play and their careers.

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with the Cast of WOLF HALL
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured the Tony-nominated cast of Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 (Ben Miles, Nathaniel Parker & Lydia Leonard) moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Watch below to find out how things are going at the Winter Garden Theatre, how they feels about bringing the plays to New York, and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

WOLF HALL's Hilary Mantel and More Set for THEATER TALK This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015


THEATER TALK focuses on Wolf Hall, a two-part British theatrical spectacle -- based on the best-selling historical novels by Dame Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies -- about the rise of Thomas Cromwell, a blacksmith's son, to become the trusted confidante of King Henry VIII. The plays, a hit in London, just opened on Broadway to critical raves. Appearing with Dame Hilary on THEATER TALK are director Jeremy Herrin and actors Ben Miles (Thomas Cromwell) and Nathaniel Parker (Henry VIII).

WOLF HALL's Hilary Mantel and More Set for THEATER TALK This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2015


THEATER TALK focuses on Wolf Hall, a two-part British theatrical spectacle -- based on the best-selling historical novels by Dame Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies -- about the rise of Thomas Cromwell, a blacksmith's son, to become the trusted confidante of King Henry VIII. The plays, a hit in London, just opened on Broadway to critical raves. Appearing with Dame Hilary on THEATER TALK are director Jeremy Herrin and actors Ben Miles (Thomas Cromwell) and Nathaniel Parker (Henry VIII).

BWW Invite: Attend SAG Foundation Career Conversations with Company of WOLF HALL
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. On April 17th, 2015 (2pm to 3:30pm), please join us for a career Conversations at The New School-Auditorium on 12th Street (66 West 12th Street), with Wolf Hall: Parts I and II lead cast members Nathaniel Parker (King Henry VIII), Ben Miles (Thomas Cromwell), Lydia Leonard (Anne Boleyn) and Director Jeremy Herrin and moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge!'

BWW Reviews: Royal Shakespeare's WOLF HALL an Intriguing History Lesson
by Michael Dale - April 12, 2015


Ben Miles is excellent in the Royal Shakespeare Company's two-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel's exploration of Thomas Cromwell.

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of WOLF HALL with Marin Mazzie, Cherry Jones & More!
by TV - Red Carpets - April 11, 2015


The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 began previews on March 20, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, and opened Thursday night, April 9, 2015. Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2, which explores the deceit, betrayal, and intrigue of the court of Henry VIII, is written by Dame Hilary Manteland adapted by Mike Poulton. This special event invites theatergoers to be part of a unique theatrical experience, similar to the Royal Shakespeare Company's award winning production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. BroadwayWorld was there for the red carpet arrivals and you can check out interviews with Marin Mazzie, Eric Bogosian, Jose Llana, Cherry Jones and more!

Photo Coverage: WOLF HALL Company Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 10, 2015


The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 began previews on March 20, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, and opened last night, April 9, 2015. Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2, which explores the deceit, betrayal, and intrigue of the court of Henry VIII, is written by Dame Hilary Manteland adapted by Mike Poulton. This special event invites theatergoers to be part of a unique theatrical experience, similar to the Royal Shakespeare Company's award winning production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the curtain call below!

TV: Watch Highlights from WOLF HALL on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 9, 2015


The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 began previews on March 20, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening set for tonight, April 9, 2015. Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2, which explores the deceit, betrayal, and intrigue of the court of Henry VIII, is written by Dame Hilary Manteland adapted by Mike Poulton. This special event invites theatergoers to be part of a unique theatrical experience, similar to the Royal Shakespeare Company's award winning production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for WOLF HALL on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - April 9, 2015


The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 began previews on March 20, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening set for tonight, April 9, 2015. Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2, which explores the deceit, betrayal, and intrigue of the court of Henry VIII, is written by Dame Hilary Manteland adapted by Mike Poulton. This special event invites theatergoers to be part of a unique theatrical experience, similar to the Royal Shakespeare Company's award winning production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night red carpet below!

WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 Brings the Tudors to Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 9, 2015


The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 began previews on March 20, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening set for tonight, April 9, 2015.

Photo Flash: Welcome to Court- First Look at WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2015


After critically acclaimed and sold out engagements at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon and at the Aldwych Theatre in London, the theatrical event WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 began performances on Broadway on Friday, March 20, 2015, at the Winter Garden Theatre. Opening day will be held on April 9, 2015. The production is directed by Olivier Award nominee Jeremy Herrin, who makes his New York City directing debut. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Author Hilary Mantel on Bringing WOLF HALL to TV, Broadway
by TV News Desk - April 3, 2015


Broadway's WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 and PBS's Masterpiece mini-series starring Mark Rylance are taking the Tudors onstage and on-screen at the same time. WOLF HALL and BRING UP THE BODIES author Hilary Mantel stopped by PBS NewsHour this week to discuss both projects, and you can watch the interview below!

Hilary Mantel Chats WOLF HALL Edits for Broadway Run
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2015


In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, WOLF HALL and BRING UP THE BODIES author Hilary Mantel discussed her involvement in adapting her novels for Broadway and how taking her stories to the stage has informed the writing of her third book, THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT.

Hilary Mantel Signs Books at Broadway's WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2015


Dame Hilary Mantel, the double Man Booker Prize winner for her acclaimed novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, as well as the author of the Broadway production Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2, is thrilled to say she will be signing books at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, between 50th and 51st Streets) prior to each performance and at intermission, April 1-10.

Hilary Mantel to Sign Books at Broadway's WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015


Dame Hilary Mantel, the double Man Booker Prize winner for her acclaimed novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, as well as the author of the Broadway production Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2, is thrilled to say she will be signing books at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, between 50th and 51st Streets) prior to each performance and at intermission, April 1-10.

WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 Begins Previews Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015


The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 begins previews tonight, March 20, 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening day set for Thursday, April 9, 2015.

WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 Announces $39 General Rush Tickets; Student Rush for $27
by Nicole Rosky - March 19, 2015


The Broadway transfer of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 announced that a same day general rush will be available at the box office of the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway, between 50th and 51st Streets). Tickets will be available for $39 each, with a limit of two (2) tickets per person.

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Wolf Hall: Parts 1 & 2 - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Ben Miles
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Christopher Oram
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Jeremy Herrin
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Plater
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paule Constable
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ben Miles
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Nathaniel Parker
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Hilary Mantel
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Ben Miles
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Christopher Oram
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Jeremy Herrin
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Paul Jesson
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Nathaniel Parker
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Wolf Hall
2015 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Christopher Oram
2015 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Jeremy Herrin
2015 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Paule Constable
2015 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play David Plater
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Nathaniel Parker
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Ben Miles
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Lydia Leonard
2015 Tony Awards Best Play The Shubert Organization
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Mike Poulton
2015 Tony Awards Best Play The Royal Shakespeare Company
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Will Trice
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jessica Genick
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Georgia Gatti
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Gabrielle Palitz
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Triple Play Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Kit Seidel
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Just for Laughs Theatricals
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Rebecca Gold
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Scott M. Delman
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jane Bergere
2015 Tony Awards Best Play WLE MSG
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Tulchin Bartner Productions
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Kyodo Tokyo, Inc.
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Ron Kastner
2015 Tony Awards Best Play JAM Theatricals
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Carole Shorenstein Hays
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Playful Productions UK
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Nick Salmon
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Nia Janis
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Matthew Byam Shaw
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jerry Frankel
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Jeffrey Richards
2015 Tony Awards Best Play Hilary Mantel
2015 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Christopher Oram

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