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Angels in America: Millennium Approaches 2010

Opened: October 28, 2010
Closing: April 24, 2011

Angels in America: Millennium Approaches - 2010 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Peter Norton Space
555 West 42nd St. New York, NY

Set in late 1985 and early 1986, as the first wave of the AIDS epidemic in America is escalating and Ronald Reagan has been elected to a second term in the White House, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play's two parts, Millennium Approaches and Perestroika, bring together a young gay man with AIDS and his frightened, unfaithful lover; a closeted Mormon lawyer and his valium-addicted wife; the infamous New York lawyer Roy Cohn; an African-American male nurse; a Mormon housewife from Utah; and a steel-winged, prophecy-bearing angel; as well as the ghost of Ethel Rosenberg, an ancient rabbi, the world's oldest living Bolshevik and a Reagan administration functionary, among many others -- all played by a company of eight actors. The lives of these disparate characters intersect, intertwine, collide and are blown apart during a time of heartbreak, reaction and transformation. Ranging from earth to heaven, from the political to the intimate to the visionary and supernatural, Angels in America is an epic exploration of love, justice, identity and theology, of the difficulty, terror and necessity of change.


Angels in America: Millennium Approaches - 2010 - Off-Broadway Cast

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ANGELS IN AMERICA Closes 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2011


After a number of extensions, the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif at the Signature Theatre will close on April 24.

STAGE TUBE: Shenkman, Mantello, et al. on ANGELS IN AMERICA's Relevance
by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2011


In the following videow, Oskar Eustis, George C. Wolff, Marcia Gay Harden, Stephen Spinella, Ellen McLaughlin, Ben Shenkman and Joe Mantello talk about the continuing relevance of Angels in America. Click below to check it out!

ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends For Fourth And Final Time Thru 4/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 22, 2011


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce a fourth extension for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Cast of ANGELS IN AMERICA!
by Robert Diamond - February 10, 2011


Signature Theatre Company presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, 2010 and extended initially through January 30, 2011 and a second time through February 20, 2011, will now play an additional five weeks through Sunday, March 27, 2011. Here's a first look at the show's exciting new cast!

STAGE TUBE: ANGELS IN AMERICA Wigs and Make-Up
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 3, 2011


Set in late 1985 and early 1986, as the first wave of the AIDS epidemic in America is escalating and Ronald Reagan has been elected to a second term in the White House, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play's two parts

STAGE TUBE: ANGELS' Quinto Answers Fan Questions
by Nicole Rosky - January 6, 2011


Click below to check out Zachary Quinto as he answers questions from fans about his New York stage debut in the Sinature Theatre's ANGELS IN AMERICA. The show currently features Robin Bartlett as Hannah Pitt, Christian Borle as Prior Walter, Bill Heck as Joe Pitt, Zoe Kazan as Harper Pitt, Billy Porter as Belize, Zachary Quinto as Louis Ironson, Robin Weigert as The Angel and Frank Wood as Roy Cohn.

Special Angels in America Performance to benefit Empire State Pride Agenda Scheduled for 1/6
by BWW News Desk - January 6, 2011


A second set of tickets have been released for the January 6, 2011 benefit performance of ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and this may be your only chance to see this incredible work!

Sofia Jean Gomez & Keira Keeley Join ANGELS IN AMERICA
by Robert Diamond - January 5, 2011


Signature Theatre Company announced additional casting for the extension weeks for Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif.

STAGE TUBE: Christian Borle Talks ANGELS!
by Jessica Lewis - December 21, 2010


Signature Theatre Company's production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, began performances Tuesday, September 14. The first New York revival of Kushner's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play is directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, has been extended a second time through February 20, 2011. Previously, BroadwayWorld has brought you clips of the creative team members discussing their experience with the production. Today, we bring you the latest from the Signature's web series. In this clip, Christian Borle - Signature's 'Prior Walter' - talks his pre-show rituals and what it's like to play 'Prior.'

STAGE TUBE: Ben Shankman Talks ANGELS!
by Jessica Lewis - December 8, 2010


Signature Theatre Company's production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, began performances Tuesday, September 14. The first New York revival of Kushner's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play is directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, has been extended a second time through February 20, 2011. Previously, BroadwayWorld has brought you clips of the creative team members discussing their experience with the production. Today, we bring you the latest from the Signature's web series, revisiting original Angels company members. In this clip, Ben Shankman - Louis Ironson from the HBO Miniseries - revisits the meaning of ANGELS.

Special Angels in America Performance to benefit Empire State Pride Agenda Scheduled for 1/6
by Erica Anker - December 2, 2010


A second set of tickets have been released for the January 6, 2011 benefit performance of ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and this may be your only chance to see this incredible work!

STAGE TUBE: Joe Mantello Talks ANGELS!
by Jessica Lewis - December 2, 2010


Signature Theatre Company's production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, began performances Tuesday, September 14. The first New York revival of Kushner's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play is directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, has been extended a second time through February 20, 2011. Previously, BroadwayWorld has brought you clips of the creative team members discussing their experience with the production. Today, we bring you the latest from the Signature's web series, revisiting original Angels company members. In this clip, Joe Mantello - the original Louis Ironson - revisits what it was like to build ANGELS.

Signature Extends ANGELS IN AMERICA; Driver & Urie Part of Cast Change
by Robert Diamond - November 30, 2010


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce a third extension for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, 2010 and extended initially through January 30, 2011 and a second time through February 20, 2011, will now play an additional five weeks through Sunday, March 27, 2011.ANGELS IN AMERICA opened October 28 after beginning previews on September 14 at the Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street).

STAGE TUBE: Angels in America at 20 Years Video Series Interviews George C. Wolfe
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 18, 2010


Signature's Angels in America at 20 Years Video Series continues with a video interview with George C. Wolfe, the director of the Broadway production of Angels in America.

Ken Fallin Illustrates: ANGELS IN AMERICA!
by Ken Fallin - November 5, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to present illustrator Ken Fallin, who brings you original illustrations of everyone's favorite theatrical stars each week. This week's feature: Robin Weigert, Billy Porter, Frank Wood, Robin Bartlett, Zachary Quinto, Christian Borle, Zoe Kazan, and Bill Heck in ANGELS IN AMERICA!

TV: Broadway Beat Opening Night of ANGELS IN AMERICA!
by Robert Diamond - October 30, 2010


Signature Theatre Company presents the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. ANGELS IN AMERICA opened Thursday, October 28 at the Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street) and Broadway Beat was there! The play began previews on September 14. Millennium Approaches and Perestroika, the two parts of ANGELS IN AMERICA, alternate in repertory.

Photo Coverage: ANGELS IN AMERICA Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - October 29, 2010


Signature Theatre Company presents the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. ANGELS IN AMERICA opened Thursday, October 28 at the Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street). The play began previews on September 14. Millennium Approaches and Perestroika, the two parts of ANGELS IN AMERICA, alternate in repertory.

Photo Coverage: ANGELS IN AMERICA Arrivals
by Walter McBride - October 29, 2010


Signature Theatre Company presents the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. ANGELS IN AMERICA opened Thursday, October 28 at the Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street). The play began previews on September 14. Millennium Approaches and Perestroika, the two parts of ANGELS IN AMERICA, alternate in repertory.

Angels in America: Millennium Approaches History

Other Productions of Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

1993   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2010   Off-Broadway Signature Theatre Company Production
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Angels in America: Millennium Approaches - 2010 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Best Play Revival 0
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Zachary Quinto
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Revival Tony Kushner
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Zachary Quinto

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