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War Horse 2011

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 14, 2011
Closing: January 06, 2013

War Horse - 2011 Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

2011 Tony Award winner for Best Play. At the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert�s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He�s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man�s land. But Albert (Andrew Durand) cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a mission to find him and bring him home


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR War Horse

'High,' 'War Horse' and 'Wonderland' Strike Out, but 'Being Harold Pinter' Strikes Gold
5 / 10

It's too bad the story is so sadly simplistic, because Ms. Elliott's and Mr. Morris' stagecraft is so sublime. This play is full of literally breathtaking moments of theatrical inventiveness and stunning visuals—Joey and his fellow horses; a cavalry charge on the front; even the small, witty touch of an overeager goose on Albert's farm, a puppet on a bicycle wheel pushed by an actor. But, for all that, War Horse is based on a children's story, and it remains no more emotionally complex. Not long into the second act, the tedium of the predictable story begins to weigh more heavily than the thrill of the visual creativity. That's when you realize you're watching the cloying tale of a boy with an unnatural love for a half-thoroughbred.

On Broadway, War Horse Enters the Winner's Circle
9 / 10

Part of the pleasure of War Horse is seeing the impossible-to-stage made plausible in the most economical and inventive ways: great battles evoked simply by a blinding flash of light, a roar of a cannon, or an interlude of slow motion or stop-action. And the cast is nearly perfect. (My highest praise is that I assumed I was seeing the British production transplanted to New York City; only later did I realize that it has been recast with American actors.) Is War Horse too sentimental? Perhaps. But there's not a moment in its compact two and a half hours when I wasn't fully engaged, moved and inspired by the theatrical imagination on display. And thrilled by a landmark theater event.

CO Natives Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler Among WAR HORSE Tour Cast at Buell Theatre, Now thru 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 8, 2013


Producers Bob Boyett and The National Theatre of Great Britain have announced full casting for the upcoming Denver engagement of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, War Horse. The company, comprised of more than 30 performers, includes Andrew Veenstra as Albert Narracott, Brian Keane as Arthur Narracott, Michael Wyatt Cox as Billy Narracott, Todd Cerveris as Ted Narracott, Colorado native Angela Reed as Rose Narracott, Jason Loughlin as Lieutenant James Nicholls, Jason Alan Carvell as Private Schnabel and Colorado native Mat Hostetler as Veterinary Officer Martin. War Horse plays the Buell Theatre tonight, January 8-20.

WAR HORSE Ends Toronto Run Today, January 6
by BWW News Desk - January 6, 2013


The Canadian production of The National Theatre of Great Britain's international phenomenon War Horse will conclude its Toronto run today, January 6, 2013 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The production has set a record in Canada as the longest-running professional drama of all time. At the time of closing, the production will have played 368 performances.

BWW Flashback: Tony Award-Winning WAR HORSE Concludes Broadway Run Today
by BWW Special Coverage - January 6, 2013


War Horse, the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play and international sensation seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, will conclude its Broadway run today, January 6, 2013, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater as the longest-running, Tony Award-winning Best Play of the last decade. At time of closing, the production will have played 718 performances and 33 previews. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you through War Horse's battle onto Broadway and beyond with photos, video and more.

CO Natives Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler Among WAR HORSE Tour Cast at Buell Theatre, 1/8-20
by BWW News Desk - January 2, 2013


Producers Bob Boyett and The National Theatre of Great Britain have announced full casting for the upcoming Denver engagement of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, War Horse. The company, comprised of more than 30 performers, includes Andrew Veenstra as Albert Narracott, Brian Keane as Arthur Narracott, Michael Wyatt Cox as Billy Narracott, Todd Cerveris as Ted Narracott, Colorado native Angela Reed as Rose Narracott, Jason Loughlin as Lieutenant James Nicholls, Jason Alan Carvell as Private Schnabel and Colorado native Mat Hostetler as Veterinary Officer Martin.

WAR HORSE AND THE BREATH OF LIFE Exhibition Explores Art of Puppetry at Arts Centre Melbourne, Now thru March 17, 2013
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2012


Horse puppets from Arts Centre Melbourne's upcoming War Horse production and a five-metre long Raptor dinosaur puppet and are among the highlights of the upcoming exhibition War Horse and the Breath of Life celebrating the art of puppetry. Developed in collaboration with The National Theatre of Great Britain to support the Arts Centre Melbourne's season of War Horse, the exhibition will be staged in Arts Centre Melbourne Gallery I from today, 10 November 2012 to Sunday 17 March 2013.

WAR HORSE Gallops Into Denver's Buell Theatre, 1/8-30; Tickets Go on Sale 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2012


The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, makes its Denver premiere at the Buell Theatre January 8-20. Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday, November 11 at 10am at denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

All Lincoln Center Theater Productions Will Resume Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012


Lincoln Center Theater has announced that its three productions will resume performances tomorrow, Wednesday, October 31: WAR HORSE in the Vivian Beaumont Theater and VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, both at 2pm and 8pm; and DISGRACED in the Claire Tow Theater at 7pm.

WAR HORSE AND THE BREATH OF LIFE Exhibition Explores Art of Puppetry at Arts Centre Melbourne, Nov 10-March 17, 2013
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012


Horse puppets from Arts Centre Melbourne's upcoming War Horse production and a five-metre long Raptor dinosaur puppet and are among the highlights of the upcoming exhibition War Horse and the Breath of Life celebrating the art of puppetry. Developed in collaboration with The National Theatre of Great Britain to support the Arts Centre Melbourne's season of War Horse, the exhibition will be staged in Arts Centre Melbourne Gallery I from Saturday 10 November 2012 to Sunday 17 March 2013.

The Kennedy Center Welcomes WAR HORSE Tonight, 10/23
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2012


The Kennedy Center presents The National Theatre of Great Britain and Bob Boyett production of War Horse from tonight, October 23 to November 11, 2012 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE Cast Makes Appearance at Citi Field!
by Nicole Rosky - September 11, 2012


Yesterday, September 10, The New York Mets partnered with Seraphim12 Foundation on 'Hooves on First' Night at Citi Field when the Mets hosted the Washington Nationals. The fundraiser will raise awareness about the treatment of horses.

WAR HORSE to Conclude Broadway Run January 6, 2013
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2012


WAR HORSE, the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play and international sensation seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, will conclude its Broadway run Sunday, January 6, 2013 (at the Vivian Beaumont Theater - 150 West 65 Street) as the longest-running Tony Award-winning Best Play of the last decade. At time of closing, the production will have played 718 performances and 33 previews.

BWW Reviews: WAR HORSE - Stunning Stage Wizardry at Curran Theatre
by Linda Hodges - August 11, 2012


Playing now through September 9, 'War Horse' will dazzle you with its stage wizardry even as it brings into bold relief the gut-wrenching horrors that humans and horses alike endured during the war that was supposed to end them all, World War I.

STAGE TUBE: WAR HORSE's 'Joey' Visits Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
by Stage Tube - August 7, 2012


On Saturday, August 4, 2012, Civic Center Members in Des Moines were treated to an exclusive visit from 'Joey,' the star of WAR HORSE. More than 125 were in line at 6 a.m. to take advantage of early purchasing and watched 'Joey' make several appearances to cheering crowds. Watch the videos below!

Photo Flash: Cast of WAR HORSE Visits the Olympic Park
by BWW News Desk - August 2, 2012


Joey from the National Theatre's acclaimed production of War Horse appeared on stage at the Olympic Park to salute Team GB and the world's athletes. Led by Captain Nicholls (Alex Avery), Joey reared in salute to the crowd at Park Live, which included Zara Phillips who along with her team later won silver in the equestrian events in Greenwich. Check out photos from the visit below!

Curran Theatre Presents WAR HORSE, Now thru 9/9
by BWW News Desk - August 1, 2012


The Curran Theatre is set to present WAR HORSE to San Francisco audiences from tonight, August 1st through September 9th. Based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford in association with Handspring Puppet Company, WAR HORSE is currently running on Broadway, The West End, and in Canada.

Photo Flash: Michael McKean, Annette O'Toole and More Visit WAR HORSE at the Ahmanson
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2012


Producers Bob Boyett and the National Theatre of Great Britain present the U.S. tour of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, WAR HORSE, which launched at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on June 14 and continues through next Saturday, July 29. Michael McKean (Gore Vidal's The Best Man on Broadway), Annette O'Toole, and Annette's daughter Nell Geisslinger recently visited with Joey after the show. Check out a photo of the group below!

Photo Flash: WAR HORSE's Joey and Topthorn Hit the Streets of Toronto
by Kelly Cameron - July 19, 2012


The stars of War Horse Toronto were out in full force today in Toronto, where they galloped down King Street and visited the farmer's market in David Pecaut Square, some children at CBC Kids Day and the Royal Ontario Museum. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photos from the event.

Photo Flash: More from WAR HORSE National Tour, Opening in L.A. June 29!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012


The West Coast premiere of The National Theatre production of War Horse opens Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Currently in previews, performances for the powerful drama will continue through July 29, 2012.

War Horse History

Other Productions of War Horse

2009   West End West End Transfer
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2011   Broadway Lincoln Center Broadway Production
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2012   US Tour US National Tour
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2019   West End West End Return Production
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War Horse - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Nick Stafford
2011 Drama Desk Awards Special Award Paule Constable
2011 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
2011 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Foreign Play 0
2011 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Special Citations 0
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Marianne Elliott
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Seth Numrich
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paule Constable
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Seth Numrich
2011 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Marianne Elliott
2011 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Tom Morris
2011 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Paule Constable
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Lincoln Center Theater, Andre Bishop, Bernard Gersten
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Bob Boyett
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Nick Starr
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Nicholas Hytner
2011 Tony Awards Best Play National Theatre of Great Britain
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Nick Stafford
2011 Tony Awards Best Play Bonnie Comley
2011 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Rae Smith
2011 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Christopher Shutt

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