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Essential Self-Defense 2007

Opened: March 28, 2007
Closing: April 15, 2007

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ATC's DUSK RINGS A BELL Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


DUSK RINGS A BELL, starring Kate Walsh ('Private Practice,' 'Grey's Anatomy') and Paul Sparks (Broadway's HEDDA GABLER) began previews Wednesday, May 19; and officially opened Thursday, May 27; it played a limited engagement and will close on Sunday, June 20 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16 Street).

Kate Walsh and Paul Sparks To Star In ATC's DUSK RINGS A BELL, Opens 5/27
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Kate Walsh ('Private Practice,' 'Grey's Anatomy') and Paul Sparks (Broadway's Hedda Gabler) will star in the world premiere of Stephen Belber's play DUSK RINGS A BELL directed by Sam Gold.

Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater Co Presents DUSK RINGS A BELL
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to present Kate Walsh ('Private Practice,' 'Grey's Anatomy') and Paul Sparks (Broadway's Hedda Gabler) in the world premiere of Stephen Belber's play DUSK RINGS A BELL, directed by Sam Gold.

Kate Walsh and Paul Sparks To Star In ATC's DUSK RINGS A BELL, Opens 5/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Kate Walsh ('Private Practice,' 'Grey's Anatomy') and Paul Sparks (Broadway's Hedda Gabler) will star in the world premiere of Stephen Belber's play DUSK RINGS A BELL directed by Sam Gold.

Parker, Cerveris, Sparks & Stormare to Star in HEDDA GABLER; Begins Jan. 09
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced that Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler), Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman), Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) and Peter Stormare (Judge Brack) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson.

Cerveris and Sparks Join Parker in Roundabout's HEDDA GABLER
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman) & Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) will join previously announced Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson. Hedda Gabler will begin previews on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 and open officially on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.

Parker, Cerveris, Sparks & Stormare to Star in HEDDA GABLER; Begins Jan. 09
by Robert Diamond - Nov 12, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced that Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler), Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman), Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) and Peter Stormare (Judge Brack) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson.

Cerveris and Sparks Join Parker in Roundabout's HEDDA GABLER
by Eddie Varley - Oct 28, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman) & Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) will join previously announced Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson. Hedda Gabler will begin previews on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 and open officially on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.

Essential Self-Defense: My Funny Valentine
by Michael Dale - Mar 30, 2007


Adam Rapp's absurdist quirkfest has its flaws, but Paul Sparks and Heather Goldenhersh are hilarious as would-be lovers in a dangerous world.

Photo Flash: Essential Self-Defense in Previews
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2007


Playwrights Horizons and Edge Theater are presenting the world premiere of Essential Self-Defense, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Adam Rapp

Rapp's Essential Self-Defense Premieres in NY, Spring '07
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2006


Adam Rapp's Essential Self-Defense will have its New York premiere at Playwrights Horizons in spring of 2007

Adam Rapp's Essential Self-Defense to Receive CCTP Workshop in July
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2006


Adam Rapp will workshop his new play Essential Self-Defense at the Cape Cod Theatre Project in Falmouth, Massachusetts on July 6th, 7th and 8th; the staged reading will be performed at the Falmouth Academy private school

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Essential Self-Defense - 2007 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Paul Sparks
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music for a Play Ray Rizzo
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music for a Play Adam Rapp
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music for a Play Lucas Papaelias
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Play David Korins
2007 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Eric Shim

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