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Two hours, with no intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: December 6, 2018
Closing: June 08, 2019

Network - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More

Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NY

Tony, Olivier, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad," All the Way) makes his "electrifying" (The New York Times) return to Broadway in the National Theatre's critically acclaimed production of Network, now a New York Times Critic's Pick.

In Lee Hall's adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky's Academy Award-winning film, anchorman Howard Beale (Cranston) unravels live on-screen. But when the ratings soar, the network seizes on its newfound prophet, and Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV.

"You owe yourself the thrill of watching Bryan Cranston in Network," raves Ben Brantley of The New York Times. Tony and Olivier winner Ivo van Hove (A View From the Bridge) directs this unique, immersive multimedia spectacle, also starring Tony Goldwyn ("Scandal") and Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany ("Orphan Black").

Catch the must-see theatrical event of the season, now through June 8.


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Photo Coverage: The Cast of NETWORK Takes Opening Night Bows
by Walter McBride - December 7, 2018


Network officially opened last night at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). The play is directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ivo van Hove (The Damned), adapted by Tony and Olivier Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) and based on the Academy Award-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below!

From Screen to Stage: How the Stars of NETWORK Got Their Starts
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 6, 2018


The National Theatre production of NETWORK, which opens on Broadway tonight, stars Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, and Tatiana Maslany. The show's stars are lauded for their television roles, but do you know all about their big breaks? Here's how they got their starts in the acting world!

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think Of Bryan Cranston In NETWORK On Broadway?
by A.A. Cristi - December 6, 2018


The National Theatre production of Network, produced by David Binder, the National Theatre, Patrick Myles, David Luff, Ros Povey and Lee Menzies, opens tonight, December 6 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre.

BWW Flashback: A Look Back on NETWORK and Why It Still Resonates
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 7, 2018


The National Theatre production of Network, produced by David Binder, the National Theatre, Patrick Myles, David Luff, Ros Povey and Lee Menzies, opens tonight, December 6 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. Some theatre goers may not know, however, that Network is based on a Oscar-winning film of the same name!

BWW Review: 1976 Satire Becomes 2018 Reality in Ivo van Hove and Lee Hall's Striking Adaptation of NETWORK
by Michael Dale - December 6, 2018


The audience loudly booed at the end of last Saturday night's preview performance of the new Broadway offering based on Paddy Chayefsky's Oscar-winning screenplay for the 1976 film classic "Network."  Seriously, the great majority of viewers at the Belasco Theatre angrily booed what they were seeing onstage, a good many of them yelling out profanity-laced objections.  Undoubtedly, playwright Lee Hall and director Ivo van Hove must have been delighted.

Infotainment and the Sounds of Network News
by Julie Musbach - December 8, 2018


Network is one of the most critically lauded films in cinema history. Now it's heading to the Broadway. Network is a scathing commentary on the world of news, the desperate clawing for ratings, and the rise of 'infotainment'. Find out what role music plays in bringing you your nightly news.

Photo Flash: First Look at Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, Tatiana Maslany & More in NETWORK!
by Nicole Rosky - November 28, 2018


NETWORK is currently in previews at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street), where it is set to open on Thursday, December 6, 2018. NETWORK is directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ivo van Hove (The Damned), adapted by Tony and Olivier Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) and based on the Academy Award-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky.

NETWORK's Foodwork And the Rise of Immersive Theatre on Broadway and Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - December 6, 2018


The Broadway media drama Network, starring Tony and Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston is currently in previews at Broadway's Belasco Theatre,

Meet the Cast of NETWORK- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - November 10, 2018


NETWORK begins previews tonight, November 10 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Onstage Dining Experience Announced for Broadway's NETWORK
by A.A. Cristi - November 5, 2018


Today the producers of Network on Broadway announced FOODWORK, an exclusive immersive onstage culinary experience at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Bid to Win Two Tickets to NETWORK on Broadway, Starring Bryan Cranston
by Paul Smith - November 7, 2018


Enjoy 2 tickets to Network on Broadway from December 7, 2018 - March 17, 2019.

TV: Bryan Cranston & Company Explain What NETWORK IS All About!
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2018


NETWORK will begin performances on Saturday, November 10, 2018 and officially open on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). NETWORK is directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ivo van Hove (The Damned), adapted by Tony and Olivier Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) and based on the Academy Award-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky.

Photo Coverage: Bryan Cranston and the Company of NETWORK Meet the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - October 24, 2018


NETWORK will begin performances on Saturday, November 10, 2018 and officially open on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). NETWORK is directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ivo van Hove (The Damned), adapted by Tony and Olivier Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) and based on the Academy Award-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky.

Play a Role in NETWORK Starring Bryan Cranston with a Video Submission
by Julie Musbach - October 18, 2018


Network is headed to Broadway and they're giving you a chance to be a part of it! Follow the instructions on submitting a video and you could be featured in the 'Mad as Hell' scene!

Up on the Marquee: NETWORK on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - October 17, 2018


NETWORK will begin performances on Saturday, November 10, 2018 and officially open on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). NETWORK is directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ivo van Hove (The Damned), adapted by Tony and Olivier Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) and based on the Academy Award-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky.

Breaking: Tony Goldwyn Joins Bryan Cranston and Tatiana Maslany in NETWORK on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2018


Producers David Binder, the National Theatre, Patrick Myles, David Luff, Ros Povey and Lee Menzies announced today that TONY GOLDWYN ("Scandal," Promises, Promises) will join BRYAN CRANSTON (All The Way, "Breaking Bad") and TATIANA MASLANY ("Orphan Black," Mary Page Marlowe) in NETWORK at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Tatiana Maslany Will Join Bryan Cranston in NETWORK, Now to Reside in the Belasco
by Julie Musbach - September 10, 2018


Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe nominated TATIANA MASLANY ("Orphan Black," Mary Page Marlowe) will join Tony, Olivier, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner BRYAN CRANSTON (All The Way, "Breaking Bad") in NETWORK, now set to open at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44th Street). NETWORK was previously scheduled to play the Cort Theatre.

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Network - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Bryan Cranston
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Network
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Bryan Cranston
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Network
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Tal Yarden
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design Eric Sleichim
2019 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Ivo van Hove
2019 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Jan Versweyveld
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Bryan Cranston
2019 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Jan Versweyveld
2019 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Eric Sleichim

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