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A View From the Bridge Revival 1997

Opened: December 14, 1997
Closing: August 30, 1998

A View From the Bridge - 1997 Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Written by American playwright Arthur Miller, the show was first staged on September 29, 1955 as a one-act verse drama with A Memory of Two Mondays at the Coronet Theatre on Broadway. The play is set in 1950s America, in an Italian American neighborhood near the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. It employs both a chorus and a narrator (Alfieri). Eddie, the tragic protagonist, has an improper love of, and almost obsession with, Catherine. The 2010 revival starred Liev Schreiber, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Hecht.


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Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights March 29 in Memory of Liz McCann
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022


The Broadway community honors the memory of Elizabeth Ireland McCann, better known as Liz, the Tony Award-winning producer and general manager who was among the first successful female leaders in Broadway.

Benjamin Walker, Francesca Carpanini, Michael Hayden, Jenni Barber & More Join ALL MY SONS on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2019


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the company and design team for the new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons starring Golden Globe winner and Academy, Tony & Emmy nominee Annette Bening as 'Kate Keller' and SAG Award nominee & Tony Award winner Tracy Letts as 'Joe Keller,' directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. Joining Bening and Letts are Benjamin Walker as 'Chris Keller,' Francesca Carpanini as 'Ann Deever,' Hampton Fluker as 'George Deever,' Michael Hayden as 'Dr. Jim Bayliss,' Jenni Barber as 'Lydia Lubey,' Nehal Joshi as 'Frank Lubey,' Chinasa Ogbuagu as 'Sue Bayliss.'

Photo Throwback: Robert LuPone & Patti LuPone Pose in 1981!
by Walter McBride - Apr 9, 2018


We're taking you deep into the archives of BroadwayWorld photographer Walter McBride for exclusive flashbacks to Broadway past. Today, check out these shots of brother/sister duo Robert and Patti LuPone from 1981!

Arthur Miller's THE PRICE Enters Final Weeks on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude its new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder, Terry Kinney, on Sunday, May 14.

Broadway's THE PRICE, Featuring Quartet of Big Names, Opens Tomorrow at RTC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017


A friendly reminder! Roundabout Theatre Company welcomes Mark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht and Danny DeVito in a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder, Terry Kinney, opening officially tomorrow, Thursday, March 16, 2017. This is a limited engagement through May 7, 2017 on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street).

Mark Ruffalo, Danny DeVito, Tony Shalhoub, & Jessica Hecht in THE PRICE Begins Previews Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) is thrilled to present Mark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht and Danny DeVito in a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder, Terry Kinney.

Breaking News: Mark Ruffalo Joins Cast of THE PRICE on Broadway; John Turturro Departs Production
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 5, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) has just announced that three time Oscar- nominated, Tony nominated and Emmy & Drama Desk award winning actor Mark Ruffalo will return to Broadway to star in Arthur Miller's The Price. Ruffalo will join previously announced stars Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht and Danny DeVito in a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder, Terry Kinney. Ruffalo assumes the role of 'Victor Franz.' John Turturro has left the production due to his filming schedule.

Breaking News: Danny DeVito Will Make Broadway Debut in THE PRICE; Tickets Go On Sale 9/12
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2016


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced that Danny DeVito will make his Broadway debut as 'Gregory Solomon' alongside John Turturro as 'Victor Franz,' Tony Shalhoub as 'Walter Franz' and Jessica Hecht as 'Esther Franz' in a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder, Terry Kinney.

Breaking News: Jessica Hecht, John Turturro & Tony Shalhoub Will Lead THE PRICE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2016


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced the stars of the new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-founder, Terry Kinney.

Arthur Miller's THE PRICE Will Arrive on Broadway Next Spring; Steppenwolf's Terry Kinney Set to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2016


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's The Price, directed by Steppenwolf co?founder Terry Kinney.

Photo Blast from the Past: Robert & Patti LuPone
by Walter McBride - Feb 12, 2013


Today, we're featuring Patti and Robert LuPone circa 1981. Patti LuPone created the role of Lucia in the new musical Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (music and lyrics by David Yazbek), for which she was nominated for Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. She is the winner of the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and the Drama League Award for Outstanding Performance of the Season for her performance as Rose in the most recent Broadway production of Gypsy.

Built for Collapse Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR at HERE Arts Center, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2012


Following a critically acclaimed Eastern European tour, Built for Collapse returns to New York with its award-winning, physically charged production. Witness the fall of the American Empire in this "extraordinary tale of victory, hypocrisy and ignorance" (NYTheatre.com). NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR runs tonight, September 20 through Saturday, October 6 at HERE. The official press night is scheduled for Monday, September 24.

Photo Flash: First Look at Built for Collapse's NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2012


Following a critically acclaimed Eastern European tour, Built for Collapse returns to New York with its award-winning, physically charged production. NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR runs Thursday, September 20 through Saturday, October 6 at HERE. The official press night is scheduled for Monday, September 24. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Built for Collapse Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR at HERE Arts Center, 9/20-10/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012


Following a critically acclaimed Eastern European tour, Built for Collapse returns to New York with its award-winning, physically charged production. Witness the fall of the American Empire in this "extraordinary tale of victory, hypocrisy and ignorance" (NYTheatre.com). NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR runs Thursday, September 20 through Saturday, October 6 at HERE. The official press night is scheduled for Monday, September 24.

Theatre for the New City Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, 8/14-9/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2011


Built for Collapse presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, in association with The Dream Up Festival at THeatre for the New City, AUgust 14 through September 3. In this spectacular multi-media investigation of America in the Atomic Age, unnerving images, vibrant rhythms, disturbing text, and violent slapstick collide to create an erotic pop culture explosion. Featuring Elvis Presley dancing through Vietnam, Charlie Chaplin at Hiroshima, and Marilyn Monroe teaching us all how to 'Duck and Cover,' Nuclear Love Affair is a bold and twisted take on the journey of the American Dream.

Built for Collapse Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2011


Nuclear Love Affair, a bold new spectacle that looks at the journey of the American Dream, created by Built for Collapse (www.built4collapse.wordpress.com), will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City, (155 First Avenue), opening August 14th and playing through September 3rd, as part of The Dream Up Festival.

Theatre for the New City Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, 8/14-9/3
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2011


Built for Collapse presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, in association with The Dream Up Festival at THeatre for the New City, AUgust 14 through September 3. In this spectacular multi-media investigation of America in the Atomic Age, unnerving images, vibrant rhythms, disturbing text, and violent slapstick collide to create an erotic pop culture explosion. Featuring Elvis Presley dancing through Vietnam, Charlie Chaplin at Hiroshima, and Marilyn Monroe teaching us all how to 'Duck and Cover,' Nuclear Love Affair is a bold and twisted take on the journey of the American Dream.

Built for Collapse Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR 8/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011


Nuclear Love Affair, a bold new spectacle that looks at the journey of the American Dream, created by Built for Collapse (www.built4collapse.wordpress.com), will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City, (155 First Avenue), opening August 14th and playing through September 3rd, as part of The Dream Up Festival.

Theatre for the New City Presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, 8/14-9/3
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2011


Built for Collapse presents NUCLEAR LOVE AFFAIR, in association with The Dream Up Festival at THeatre for the New City, AUgust 14 through September 3. In this spectacular multi-media investigation of America in the Atomic Age, unnerving images, vibrant rhythms, disturbing text, and violent slapstick collide to create an erotic pop culture explosion. Featuring Elvis Presley dancing through Vietnam, Charlie Chaplin at Hiroshima, and Marilyn Monroe teaching us all how to 'Duck and Cover,' Nuclear Love Affair is a bold and twisted take on the journey of the American Dream.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: EVERYDAY RAPTURE!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 16, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company's Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott, will open at the American Airlines Theatre in place of the indefinitely postponed Lips Together, Teeth Apart on April 29, 2010. The critically acclaimed musical by Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott is directed by Michael Mayer. BroadwayWorld brings you the photos of the recently installed marquee!

STAGE TUBE: Sherie Rene Scott & Dick Scalan Introduce EVERYDAY RAPTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 13, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company recently announced that Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott, will open at the American Airlines Theatre in place of the indefinitely postponed Lips Together, Teeth Apart. The critically acclaimed musical by Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott is directed by Michael Mayer. In anticipation of its opening on April 29, 2010, Scanlan and Scott introduce the production in the clip below!

Photo Coverage: EVERYDAY RAPTURE Meets the Press!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 6, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company recently announced that Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott, will open at the American Airlines Theatre in place of the indefinitely postponed Lips Together, Teeth Apart. The critically acclaimed musical by Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott is directed by Michael Mayer. Scanlan, Scott and the cast met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to get their first photos!

Roundabout Announces Sherie Rene Scott In EVERYDAY RAPTURE, Opens 4/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Sherie Rene Scott starring in Everyday Rapture, the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical by Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott and directed by Michael Mayer.

Sherie Rene Scott's EVERYDAY RAPTURE Replaces LIPS TOGETHER; Opens April 29, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 1, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced that Everyday Rapture, starring Sherie Rene Scott will open at the American Airlines Theatre in place of the indefinitely postponed Lips Together, Teeth Apart. The critically acclaimed musical by Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott is directed by Michael Mayer.

A View From the Bridge History

Other Productions of A View From the Bridge

1955   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1965   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1983   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
1997   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2010   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
West End West End
West End
2015   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2019   Immersive Brave New World Repertory Theatre's Immersive Production
Immersive

A View From the Bridge - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Michael Mayer
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Allison Janney
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Musical Arthur Miller
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Mark Bennett
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Patricia Clarkson
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director - Play Michael Mayer
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actress - Play Allison Janney
1998 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Michael Mayer
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Anthony LaPaglia
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Allison Janney
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Roy Gabay
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Old Ivy Productions
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Elizabeth Ireland McCann
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play James M. Nederlander
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Roger Berlind
1998 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Roundabout Theatre Company
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Anthony LaPaglia
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Michael Mayer
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Allison Janne
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Kenneth Posner
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival-Play Arthur Miller
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Mark Bennett
1987 Olivier Awards Director of the Year Alan Ayckbourn

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