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Heroes of the Fourth Turning 2019

Ages: 14+
Opened: October 7, 2019
Closing: November 17, 2019

Heroes of the Fourth Turning - 2019 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Playwrights Horizons
416 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th Aves) New York, NY 10036

It's nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They've returned home to toast their mentor Gina, newly inducted as president of a tiny Catholic college. But as their reunion spirals into spiritual chaos and clashing generational politics, it becomes less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood. On a chilly night in the middle of America, Will Arbery's haunting play offers grace and disarming clarity, speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself.


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HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING Extends Again, Through November 17
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2019


Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director Tim Sanford, Managing Director Leslie Marcus), responding to critical acclaim and popular demand, announces a one-week extension of the already extended world premiere production of Heroes of the Fourth Turning. The play, written by Will Arbery (Plano, Evanston Salt Costs Climbing) and directed by Danya Taymor (a?oeDaddy,a?? Pass Over) will now run through November 17 (twice extended from the initial closing date of October 27) at the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons (416 W 42nd St).

Playwrights Horizons Extends HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING Two Weeks
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2019


Playwrights Horizons, responding to critical acclaim and popular demand, announces a two-week extension of the world premiere production of Heroes of the Fourth Turning.

BWW Review: Trump-Hating Conservatives Debate Right Wing Strategies in Will Arbery's HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING
by Michael Dale - October 10, 2019


The desire to see our current president out of office as soon as possible can be regarded as a bit of common ground between the five conservatives depicted on stage and the liberals who traditionally populate the vast majority of seats at non-profit Off-Broadway theatres.  The ground most likely collapses, however, when it comes to how they regard the prospect of a Mike Pence presidency.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING?
by Julie Musbach - October 8, 2019


Playwrights Horizons continues its 2019/20 season of works from groundbreaking playwrights pushing their singular styles to new heights with Heroes of the Fourth Turning, written by Will Arbery (Plano, Evanston Salt Costs Climbing) and directed by Danya Taymor ('Daddy,' Pass Over).

Heroes of the Fourth Turning History

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Heroes of the Fourth Turning - 2019 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play Isabella Byrd
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Heroes of the Fourth Turning
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design for a Play Justin Ellington
2020 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Will Arbery
2020 Obie Awards Playwriting Award Will Arbery
2020 Obie Awards Special Citation Jeb Kreager
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Award Will Arbery
2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Isabella Byrd
2020 The Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize for Drama Will Arbery

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