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To Be or Not To Be 2008

Opened: October 14, 2008
Closing: November 16, 2008

To Be or Not To Be - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More

At the Polski Theatre in 1939 Warsaw, Joseph and Maria Tura are about to open yet another smash with their theatrical troupe. As the German invasion gets underway, the theatre is closed by censors, forcing the troupe to face desperate times. But when a handsome young bomber pilot enlists their help to catch a spy, what is a group of actors to do? This black comedy is a commentary on the World War II era and a tribute to the timeless joys of the theatre.


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Review - To Be Or Not To Be: Highly Questionable
by Kristin Salaky - October 21, 2008


Start with a wonderful dark comedy from 1942, director Ernst Lubitsch's To Be Or Not To Be, which starred Jack Benny and Carol Lombard as the married, spotlight-hogging stars of a theatre troupe in Nazi occupied Warsaw who wind up using their acting skills to play a part in the Polish resistance,…

TO BE OR NOT TO BE Plays Final Performance 11/16
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2008


It has been announced that MTC's production of TO BE OR NOT TO BE will play its final performance on November 16th, 2008. November 16th, 2008 is the end of Manhattan Theater Club's subscription run. They had previously been offering tickets through November 23rd, 2008, but will now be canceling that week of performances. Patrons who have purchased tickets for performances through November 23rd, 2008 should return to their point of purchase for a refund.

Jan Maxwell Appears on XM's Downstage Center Friday November 7
by Robert Diamond - November 6, 2008


The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with Tony Nominee Jan Maxwell, currently appearing on Broadway's To Be or Not To Be, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

TO BE OR NOT TO BE to Close at Manhattan Theater Club on 11/16
by Faetra Petillo - October 20, 2008


It has been announced that MTC's production of TO BE OR NOT TO BE will play its final performance on November 16th, 2008. November 16th, 2008 is the end of Manhattan Theater Club's subscription run. They had previously been offering tickets through November 23rd, 2008, but will now be canceling that week of performances. Patrons who have purchased tickets for performances through November 23rd, 2008 should return to their point of purchase for a refund.

Photo Coverage: TO BE OR NOT TO BE Opening Night Party
by Eddie Varley - October 16, 2008


The Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director;Barry Grove, Executive Producer) world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be' officially opened on Broadway on Tuesday October 14th. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the cast as they arrived at Planet Hollywood to celebrate after the curtain came down!

Photo Coverage: Manhattan Theatre Club's TO BE OR NOT TO BE Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - October 15, 2008


The Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be' officially opened on Broadway last night, Tuesday October 14th. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the star-studded red carpet arrivals.

Manhattan Theatre Club's TO BE OR NOT TO BE Opens Tonight 10/14
by Eddie Varley - October 14, 2008


The Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer)world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be' opens on Broadway tonight, Tuesday October 14th.

Photo Flash: To Be Or Not to Be at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Robert Diamond - October 1, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) will celebrate opening night for their upcoming world premiere production of Nick Whitby's TO BE OR NOT TO BE. The play, based on the 1942 motion picture To Be or Not To Be, is directed by three-time Tony Awardâ nominee Casey Nicholaw (The Drowsy Chaperone, Monty Python's Spamalot).

MTC Announces Guests for 'After Words: To Be or Not To Be' Talk Back Series
by Robert Diamond - September 19, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests and dates for After Words, the popular discussion series at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The series begins its third season on Saturday, September 20 following the matinee performance of TO BE OR NOT TO BE with J. Hoberman, film critic for The Village Voice, and Foster Hirsch, professor of film at Brooklyn College. The discussion will be moderated by Lisa McNulty, MTC's Associate Director of Artistic Operations.

MTC 'To Be or Not To Be' First Preview Tonight, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer)postponed the first preview of Nick Whitby's TO BE OR NOT TO BE. First preview now tonight, 9/13

Bierko Drops Out of 'To Be Or Not To Be' Cast
by Faetra Petillo - August 26, 2008


Craig Bierko has departed the upcoming Broadway production of TO BE OR NOT TO BE.

Tickets for MTC's 'To Be Or Not To Be' Now On Sale
by Faetra Petillo - August 15, 2008


Tickets for the Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) upcoming world premiere Broadway production of Nick Whitby's TO BE OR NOT TO BE are now on sale.

MTC Announces World Premiere of 'To Be Or Not To Be'
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of the play 'To Be Or Not To Be' based on the film this fall.

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