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Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes
Opened: March 8, 2015
Closing: June 28, 2015

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For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses. Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway, and the throne, in a riveting new play by Peter Morgan, the writer of the Academy Award-nominated film, The Queen. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, An Inspector Calls), THE AUDIENCE takes theatregoers behind the walls of Buckingham Palace and into the private chambers of Queen Elizabeth II as she meets with each of her Prime Ministers, from when she was a young mother to now as a Great Grandmother. From the old warrior Winston Churchill, to the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher, through the charm offensive of Tony Blair right up to today's meetings with the current incumbent David Cameron, the Queen advises her Prime Ministers on all matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. You cannot miss the performance that had London on its feet: Helen Mirren in THE AUDIENCE.


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BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York, with THE AUDIENCE's Rufus Wright!
by Rufus Wright - March 10, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, which just opened at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Playing one of Her Majesty's twelve Prime Ministers is Rufus Wright, who takes his audience with the Queen nightly as the UK's current PM, David Cameron. Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments!

TV: Long May She Reign! Helen Mirren & More Celebrate Opening Night of THE AUDIENCE
by Nicole Rosky - March 9, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened last night, March 8, 2015, and runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the big night, and below, you can check out interviews with Mirren and the rest of the cast at the aftetr party!

Photo Coverage: Inside THE AUDIENCE's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - March 9, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened last night, March 8, 2015, and runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE AUDIENCE with Neil Patrick Harris, Tyne Daly & More!
by TV - Red Carpets - March 9, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened last night, March 8, 2015, and runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the night's biggest guests before the curtain went up, and below, you can check out interviews with Tyne Daly, Taylor Hackford, David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris & more!

Photo Coverage: Inside THE AUDIENCE's Opening Night Afterparty!
by Walter McBride - March 9, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren will return to Broadway this spring as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened last night, March 8, 2015; the limited engagement runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway'sGerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld there for the opening night after party - check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: Helen Mirren & The Cast of Broadway's THE AUDIENCE Take Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - March 9, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren will return to Broadway this spring as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened last night, March 8, 2015; the limited engagement runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the cast's opening night bows - check out photos below!

BWW Reviews: Mirren in Full Command in THE AUDIENCE
by Michael Dale - March 9, 2015


Helen Mirren gives a masterful portrayal in Peter Morgan's thoroughly engaging character study.

Review Roundup: THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, Opens on Broadway - ALL the Reviews!
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 8, 2015


?Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and directed by Stephen Daldry, opes its limited engagement at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) tonight, March 8. The production runs through June 28, 2015.Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and directed by Stephen Daldry, opes its limited engagement at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) tonight, March 8. The production runs through June 28, 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say!

TV: First Look Video from THE AUDIENCE on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - March 7, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren opens on Broadway on Sunday night as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. We've got a first look at scenes from the limited engagement, which runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street, New York, NY).

Photo Flash: New Shots from Broadway's THE AUDIENCE, Opening This Sunday!
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren will return to Broadway this spring as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. Opening Night is this Sunday, March 8, 2015; the limited engagement runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street, New York, NY). BroadwayWorld has new shots of the company onstage below!

God Save the Queen! Meet the Full Cast of THE AUDIENCE, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - March 8, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren will return to Broadway this spring as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. Opening Night is tonight, March 8, 2015; the limited engagement runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Scroll down to learn more about the company!

Alan Cumming, Laura Benanti & More Remind Helen Mirren 'She Cannot Sing'
by Caryn Robbins - March 3, 2015


Alec Baldwin, who introduced the performance segment of the gala evening, told the crowd, 'Helen Mirren can do a lot of things. She can act. She speaks French. But there's one thing she cannot do. Helen Mirren cannot sing.'

Tony Blair Talks Iraq in Broadway's THE AUDIENCE; Character Added to West End Production
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2015


Tony Blair is the newest Prime Minister to appear in The Audience, now playing on Broadway starring Helen Mirren. According to the Daily Mail, The Queen 'is shown making an impassioned plea to Tony Blair not to rush into war with Iraq.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Helen Mirren and More in THE AUDIENCE on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2015


Academy Award winner Helen Mirren will return to Broadway this spring as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. Previews begin Tuesday, February 17, 2015; Opening Night is Sunday, March 8, 2015; the limited engagement runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street, New York, NY). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: THE AUDIENCE's Dame Helen Mirren Gets Upstaged by David Letterman!
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015


During the appearance, Dave learned there's nothing like a Dame when Mirren felt he was upstaging her. Later, the actress talked about playing Queen Elizabeth in the Broadway production.

THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren Visits CBS's DAVID LETTERMAN Tonight
by TV News Desk - February 23, 2015


Helen Mirren, who will begin performances of Peter Morgan's THE AUDIENCE tonight, February 14th, will be a guest on LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN

THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, Begins Previews Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015


Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and directed by Stephen Daldry, begins its limited engagement at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) tonight, February 14. The official opening night remains March 8. The production runs through June 28, 2015.

Broadway's THE AUDIENCE Sets Student Rush Policy!
by Tyler Peterson - February 13, 2015


Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and directed by Stephen Daldry, will begin previews tomorrow night, February 14 and open on March 8 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The production runs through June 28, 2015.

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The Audience - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Play Helen Mirren
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Helen Mirren
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Bob Crowley
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Richard McCabe
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Helen Mirren
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Peter Morgan
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Helen Mirren
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Bob Crowley
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Stephen Daldry
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Richard McCabe
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Rick Fisher
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play The Audience
2015 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Bob Crowley
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Richard McCabe
2015 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Helen Mirren

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