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Love Letters Revival 2014

Opened: September 18, 2014
Closing: December 14, 2014

Love Letters - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

LOVE LETTERS is a disarmingly funny and unforgettably emotional portrait about the powerful connection of love. Two friends, rebellious Melissa Gardner and straight-arrow Andrew Makepeace Ladd III have exchanged notes, cards and letters with each other for over 50 years. From second grade, through summer vacations, to college, and well into adulthood, they have spent a lifetime discussing their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, and victories and defeats. But long after the letters are done, the real question remains: Have they made the right choices or is the love of their life only a letter away?

Directed by Gregory Mosher, LOVE LETTERS will open Thursday, September 18, 2014, at 7pm, starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, who will be followed by casts of stars in strictly limited engagements that include Alan Alda, Candice Bergen, Carol Burnett, Anjelica Huston, Stacy Keach, Diana Rigg and Martin Sheen. Diana Rigg is appearing with the support of Actors' Equity Association. LOVE LETTERS is produced by Nelle Nugent, Barbara Broccoli, Fredrick Zollo, Olympus Theatricals, Kenneth Teaton and Colleen Camp.


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Review: 'Love Letters' on Broadway with Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow is a thin missive
6 / 10

What's the minimum requirement for putting on a play? Is it performers? Sets? Memorization? Surely, at a minimum, it's acting, right? More than a quarter-century after 'Love Letters' premiered, A.R. Gurney's charming ditty of a play has landed on Broadway with virtually none of the characteristics of what you might expect in a play. While the script is clever, the thinness of the spectacle -- which the author himself insisted upon -- is sadly deflating...You almost feel sorry for Dennehy and Farrow, who are both trapped in a twilight between full-on acting and reading. It's like putting a mighty Rolls-Royce engine into a Fiat 500...Dennehy is great as a young earnest lover and is wonderful years later as a respected man torn in several directions emotionally. Farrow is inspired as a bored, girlish rich girl whose later years are marked by darkness and neediness.

'Love Letters': Brian Dennehy, Mia Farrow dazzle in Gurney's 'simple' play
8 / 10

So there is a bit of undeniable wistfulness in the Broadway return of 'Love Letters,'...But this turns out to be anything but a middlebrow, star-driven gimmick of nostalgia marketing. At least that's true with the inaugural pairing of the phenomenal Mia Farrow and the touchingly solid Brian Dennehy in director Gregory Mosher's minimal, subtle production...Dennehy...has a poignant vulnerability as Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, the responsible one who loves writing and who never dared displease others to fulfill his own desires. But what a range of emotions Farrow portrays as she simply sits reading behind the desk...As Melissa Gardner, Farrow somehow transforms from bright, petulant, rich girl to restless woman and disturbed loner with little more than a squint or a bray or a flick of her long, fuzzy, golden hair. It is hard to believe she has not spent her life on the New York stage.

Up on the Marquee: Closing Night at LOVE LETTERS
by Walter McBride - December 15, 2014


The critically acclaimed Broadway revival of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, directed by Gregory Mosher played its final performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street), yesterday, December 14, 2014, where it will have played 6 preview and 95 regular performances. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the closing night marquee.

BWW Flashback: LOVE LETTERS Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2014


The critically acclaimed Broadway revival of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, directed by Gregory Mosher plays its final performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street), today, December 14, 2014, where it will have played 6 preview and 95 regular performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through LOVE LETTERS' run on Broadway!

VIDEO: Candice Bergen and Alan Alda Talk Broadway's LOVE LETTERS on 'The Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014


Legendary actors Candice Bergen and Alan Alda stopped by CBS's THE TALK to discuss working together for the Broadway revival of A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS.

Breaking News: LOVE LETTERS Will Wrap Up Broadway Run Early on December 14
by Nicole Rosky - December 9, 2014


The critically acclaimed Broadway revival of A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS, directed by Gregory Mosher will plays its final performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street), Sunday, December 14, 2014, where it will have played 6 preview and 95 regular performances.

The Guardian to Host LOVE LETTERS Talkback with Stars Alan Alda & Candice Bergen, 12/16
by Tyler Peterson - December 4, 2014


Following the Tuesday, December 16, 7pm performance of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS, London's Pulitzer Prize winning publication, The Guardian, will sponsor an intimate post-show talkback featuring current stars Alan Alda and Candice Bergen at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street).

In the Spotlight Series: LOVE LETTERS' Alan Alda
by Walter McBride - November 14, 2014


Love Letters began performances on Saturday, September 13, 2014 and officially opened Thursday, September 18, 2014 to critical acclaim, starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, and now stars Alan Alda and Candice Bergen in a strictly limited engagement through Thursday, December 18, at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Alda in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

TV: Alan Alda and Candice Bergen Join the Cast of Broadway's LOVE LETTERS!
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2014


Love Letters began performances on Saturday, September 13, 2014 and officially opened Thursday, September 18, 2014 to critical acclaim, starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, and now stars Alan Alda and Candice Bergen in a strictly limited engagement through Thursday, December 18, at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). The Alda/Bergen cast of Love Letters will be followed by limited engagements of award winning stars of the stage and screen that will include Stacy Keach&Diana Rigg and Anjelica Huston & Martin Sheen. Diana Rigg is appearing with the support of Actors' Equity Association. BroadwayWorld was there for Alda and Bergen's first official night, and you can check out interviews with the show's new stars below!

In the Spotlight Series: LOVE LETTERS' Candice Bergen
by Walter McBride - November 15, 2014


Love Letters began performances on Saturday, September 13, 2014 and officially opened Thursday, September 18, 2014 to critical acclaim, starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, and now stars Alan Alda and Candice Bergen in a strictly limited engagement through Thursday, December 18, at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Bergen in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

Photo Coverage: Broadway's LOVE LETTERS Welcomes Alan Alda & Candice Bergen!
by Walter McBride - November 14, 2014


Love Letters began performances on Saturday, September 13, 2014 and officially opened Thursday, September 18, 2014 to critical acclaim, starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, and now stars Alan Alda and Candice Bergen in a strictly limited engagement through Thursday, December 18, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Candice Bergen & Alan Alda in Broadway's LOVE LETTERS!
by Tyler Peterson - November 13, 2014


Love Letters began performances on Saturday, September 13, 2014 and officially opened Thursday, September 18, 2014 to critical acclaim, starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, and now stars Alan Alda and Candice Bergen in a strictly limited engagement through Thursday, December 18, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

VIDEO: Alan Alda, Candice Bergen Talk Broadway's LOVE LETTERS on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2014


Two entertainment legends, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about working together for the first time in their careers in Broadway's LOVE LETTERS.

Alan Alda & Candice Bergen Extend Run in Broadway's LOVE LETTERS
by Tyler Peterson - November 13, 2014


Thirteen more performances have been added to see Alan Alda and Candice Bergen's limited run in A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, LOVE LETTERS, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

MTC's LOST LAKE with Tracie Thoms & John Hawkes Opens Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - November 10, 2014


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Lost Lake, the new play by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, featuring Oscar nominee John Hawkes (The Sessions, Winter's Bone) and Tracie Thoms (Rent, "Cold Case"), officially opens tomorrow night, November 11 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Alan Alda and Candice Bergen Begin Performances in LOVE LETTERS Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 9, 2014


Today, November 9, 2014, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen will begin their limited run in A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, LOVE LETTERS, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Directed by Gregory Mosher, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen will star in LOVE LETTERS for 4 weeks only, through Friday, December 5, and their run will be followed by limited engagements of award winning stars of the stage and screen that will include Stacy Keach & Diana Rigg and Anjelica Huston & Martin Sheen. Diana Rigg is appearing with the support of Actors' Equity Association.

Alan Alda and Candice Bergen Will Begin Performances in LOVE LETTERS This Sunday
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 2014


Sunday, November 9, 2014, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen will begin their limited run in A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, LOVE LETTERS, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Directed by Gregory Mosher, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen will star inLOVE LETTERS for 4 weeks only, through Friday, December 5, and their run will be followed by limited engagements of award winning stars of the stage and screen that will include Stacy Keach & Diana Rigg and Anjelica Huston & Martin Sheen. Diana Rigg is appearing with the support of Actors' Equity Association.

Carol Burnett Penning Book About Her Long-Running Variety Show
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2014


According to the Wall Street Journal, current Love Letters star Carol Burnett is writing a book about her career-making '60s and '70s CBS variety show. She revealed the project during an event with Rosie O'Donnell at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on November 2.

Up on the Marquee: LOVE LETTERS, Starring Carol Burnett & Brian Dennehy
by Walter McBride - November 3, 2014


There are only seven more performances left to see Carol Burnett and Brian Dennehy in A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, Love Letters, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Sunday, November 9, 2014, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen will begin their limited run in the critically acclaimed production. Below, check out photos of the new marquee at the Brooks Atkinson!

Alan Alda & Candice Bergen Next Pair to Step Into Broadway's LOVE LETTERS
by Tyler Peterson - October 27, 2014


There are only 15 more performances left to see Carol Burnett and Brian Dennehy in A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances, LOVE LETTERS, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Sunday, November 9, 2014, Alan Alda and Candice Bergen will begin their limited run in the critically acclaimed production.

Photo Flash: Cuba Gooding, Jr. Visits Carol Burnett at Broadway's LOVE LETTERS
by Tyler Peterson - October 20, 2014


Love Letters began performances on Saturday, September 13, 2014 and officially opened Thursday, September 18, 2014 to critical acclaim, starring Brian Dennehy and Mia Farrow, and now stars Carol Burnett and Dennehy in a strictly limited engagement. Cuba Gooding, Jr. recently stopped by the Brooks Atkinson Theatre to visit Burnett - check out a photo below!

BWW Reviews: LOVE LETTERS Gets Forwarded To Carol Burnett
by Michael Dale - October 18, 2014


The beloved comedy star joins Brian Dennehy in the first of the production's scheduled cast changes.

Broadway's LOVE LETTERS Sets New General Rush Policy
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014


The first Broadway revival of A.R. Gurney's thrilling Love Letters has announced a new general rush policy. A limited number of $37 general rush tickets will be available for each performance when the box office opens for that day's performance(s). Limited to 2 tickets per patron, $37 (inclusive of a $2 facility fee) rush tickets are available for purchase by cash or credit card at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre box office (256 West 47th Street).

VIDEO: LOVE LETTERS' Carol Burnett Shares Iconic Tarzan Call & More on Bravo!
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2014


Comedy legend Carol Burnett, currently appearing in Broadway's LOVE LETTERS, stopped by this week's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo and looked back on her time on 'The Carol Burnett Show'.

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