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A Catered Affair 2008

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: April 17, 2008
Closing: July 27, 2008

A Catered Affair - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More

When family decisions stretch relationships to the breaking point, is love forever lost? The new musical is based on a teleplay by Paddy Chayefsky and screenplay by Gore Vidal.


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Harvey's Broadway Blog: Broadway's Barking!!
by Harvey Fierstein - July 15, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Harvey's Broadway Blog: Firecrackers, Rainstorms & Stritch -- Oh, My!
by Harvey Fierstein - July 8, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

TDF to Open Early on Thursdays for 'A Catered Affair'
by BWW News Desk - July 3, 2008


To accommodate the new Thursday matinees scheduled for the Broadway musical A Catered Affair, the good folks at TDF will open the Times Square tkts booth at 10 a.m. on Thursdays in July, continuing through July 24th.

Harvey's Broadway Blog: Light One Up For Me!!
by Harvey Fierstein - July 1, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Samsung Store CD Signing
by Peter James Zielinski - July 1, 2008


This past Friday, June 27, The Samsung Experience Store, located on the third floor of the Time Warner Center, hosted an afternoon with the cast of A Catered Affair. The afternoon events included a meet and greet with cast members, including stars Tom Wopat, Matt Cavenaugh and Harvey Fierstein, a special in-store performance from Mr. Wopat, and a cast CD signing.

Samsung Store Hosts A Catered Affair Performance and Signing, 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2008


This Friday, June 27, The Samsung Experience Store, located on the third floor of the Time Warner Center, will host an afternoon with A Catered Affair. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will include a meet and greet with cast members, including Tom Wopat and Harvey Fierstein, an in-store performance from Mr. Wopat, and a cast CD signing.

Samsung Store Hosts A Catered Affair Performance and Signing, 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2008


This Friday, June 27, The Samsung Experience Store, located on the third floor of the Time Warner Center, will host an afternoon with A Catered Affair. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will include a meet and greet with cast members, including Tom Wopat and Harvey Fierstein, an in-store performance from Mr. Wopat, and a cast CD signing.

A CATERED AFFAIR to Close July 27th
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2008


-The Broadway production of the Harvey Fierstein/John Bucchino musical, A Catered Affair, will close following the Sunday, July 27 matinee. The announcement was made today by producer Jordan Roth (Vice President, Jujamcyn Theaters). A Catered Affair will have played 27 previews and 116 regular performances at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).

Harvey's Broadway Blog: After The Tonys- On With The Show!
by Harvey Fierstein - June 17, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Harvey's Broadway Blog: It's Too Darn Hot!!!
by Harvey Fierstein - June 10, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Due To Demand 'Catered Affair' Adds Fourth Matinee
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2008


To accommodate the demand for afternoon performances, the new Broadway musical A Catered Affair has changed its weekly playing schedule by adding a fourth matinee, it was announced today by producer Jordan Roth.

Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Signing and Performance @ B&N
by Peter James Zielinski - June 2, 2008


A Catered Affair celebrated the release of their cast-recording with a CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street.

'A Catered Affair' Has Performance and CD Signing May 29th
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2008


'A Catered Affair' celebrates cast recording with CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street.

Harvey's Broadway Blog: Beautiful Weather, Beautiful People
by Harvey Fierstein - May 26, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

'Harvey & Friends' Will Air on CUNY TV This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008


'Harvey & Friends,' the New York Times TimesTalk Event celebrating the career for four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, will air this weekend on CUNY TV at the following times: Friday, May 23 at 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at 12:00 a.m.

Harvey's Broadway Blog: Wackiest Week Ever!!
by Harvey Fierstein - May 20, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Harvey's Broadway Blog: Twelve Nominations!!
by Harvey Fierstein - May 6, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Harvey's Broadway Blog: Standing Ovations For Everyone!
by Harvey Fierstein - April 28, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Harvey's Broadway Blog: First Day Of The Rest Of The Run!
by Harvey Fierstein - April 21, 2008


Harvey Returns! Welcome to The Return of special new series on BroadwayWorld.com - four time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein's personal MySpace blog of bringing his brand new musical, A Catered Affair to Broadway. We'll be exclusively picking up Harvey Fierstein's blog as he shares his first hand reports from rehearsals to Opening Night (and beyond). Check back for updates as rehearsals get underway!

Photo Coverage: A Catered Affair - Meet The Press
by Walter McBride - April 21, 2008


The stars of A Catered Affair, which is playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre, meet the press at their opening night. A Catered Affair has a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, score by John Bucchino, who is making his Broadway debut as a composer and direction by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

BWW Video Show Preview: A Catered Affair
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2008


Catch this latest video show preview of A Catered Affair

Photo Coverage: 'A Catered Affair' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - April 21, 2008


The stars came out for the Broadway opening of A Catered Affair which is playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre. A Catered Affair has a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, score by John Bucchino, who is making his Broadway debut as a composer and direction by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

Photo Coverage: After Party For 'A Catered Affair'
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2008


Last night, April 17th 2008, A Catered Affair opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre. A Catered Affair has a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, score by John Bucchino and direction by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.

Photo Coverage: Tom Wopat Drives Cab To 'Catered' Opening
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2008


A gaggle of vintage cabs lined up as actor Tom Wopat finally traded in his Dukes Of Hazzard ride, General Lee for a cab to take him to the April 17th 2008 of A Catered Affair

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A Catered Affair - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Faith Prince
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical John Doyle
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Tom Wopat
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Leslie Kritzer
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics John Bucchino
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music John Bucchino
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical A Catered Affair
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Jonathan Tunick
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection and Video Design Zachary Borovay
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection and Video Design Zachary Borovay
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical David Gallo
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Faith Prince
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2008 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Jonathan Tunick
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tom Wopat
2008 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Faith Prince

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