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Machinal Revival 2014

Opened: January 16, 2014
Closing: March 02, 2014

Machinal - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Todd Haimes Theatre (Broadway)
229 W. 42nd St. New York, NY

Inspired by the infamous 1927 murder trial of Ruth Snyder, Machinal is a gripping drama by American journalist and playwright Sophie Treadwell. Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall (The Town, Vicky Cristina Barcelona) stars in this sensational new production helmed by acclaimed British director Lyndsey Turner.

It's America's Golden Age, a time of happiness, freedom and prosperity - or is it? For one young woman in the industrial, male-dominated world of the 1920s, life is nothing like she hoped it would be. Restless and unfulfilled in a passionless marriage and an unwanted motherhood, she finds her only joy in the form of an illicit love affair. But when reality sets in and she must return to her routine existence, she'll go to any lengths to regain her freedom.

A groundbreaking work in the landscape of American theatre, Machinal is a riveting look at the danger that can come from a life unlived.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Machinal

Theater Review: The Roundabout’s High-Powered Machinal
9 / 10

Whatever moral shiftiness may be squirming beneath its surface, Machinal is at least as worthy of revival as O'Neill's Strange Interlude, another expressionistic drama that opened on Broadway in 1928. Happily, the Roundabout, which has been steadily upgrading its 'classic' offerings in terms of both choice and execution, gives it the top-drawer mounting it deserves. The director, Lyndsey Turner, making an exceptional U.S. debut, pulls off the neat trick of realizing a Big Idea without letting it consume the play. She's also elicited compelling performances from the large supporting cast, and mustered all the technical elements into a comprehensible if resolutely mysterious whole.

'Machinal' review. The machine age is murder
9 / 10

Describing 'Machinal' as ahead of its time is just the tip of the revelations in Sophie Treadwell's 1928 expressionist stunner. This little-known adventure in psychological, sociological and stylistic boundary-pushing -- not on Broadway in 86 years -- has been given a dazzling, daring revival that feels especially startling in the doggedly conventional environs of the Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre...It cannot be easy to play a character so tightly trapped behind society's facade. But Hall -- with a beanpole body like an exclamation point and a face of a thousand worried looks -- brings us deep inside the long, virtuosic bursts of halting half-sentences and tangled mazes of internal monologues.

Roundabout's MACHINAL to Close on Broadway March 2
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall and directed by Lindsay Turner, will conclude its limited engagement on March 2, 2014 at 2:00PM.

Broadway's MACHINAL to Offer $20 Snow Special Tickets Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2014


While waiting for the snow to clear you can show your metro card to purchase $20 tickets to see Roundabout Theatre Company's MACHINAL starring Rebecca Hall on Broadway. The $20 tickets go on sale at 10AM tomorrow morning, February 13. Machinal plays at 8pm tomorrow night at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42 Street). $20 tickets are available for purchase at the box office only. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2.

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Rebecca Hall
by Walter McBride - January 28, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Below you can check out photos of Rebecca Hall in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

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by Contests - Broadway - January 27, 2014


In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Morgan Spector
by Walter McBride - January 27, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Below you can check out photos of Morgan Spector in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Suzanne Bertish
by Walter McBride - January 25, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Below you can check out photos of Suzanne Bertish in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Ashley Bell
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2014


Below you can check out photos of Ashley Bell in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Michael Cumpsty
by Walter McBride - January 23, 2014


Below you can check out photos of Michael Cumpsty in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

TV: Chatting with Rebecca Hall and the Company of MACHINAL on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened Thursday night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand at the after party to chat with the entire company. Check out what they had to say below!

TV: On the MACHINAL Red Carpet with Christian Borle, Victor Garber and More!
by Nicole Rosky - January 17, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the evening's guests before the curtain went up, including Susan Sarandon, Victor Garber, Christian Borle, Katie Finneran and more. Check out what they had to say on opening night below!

Photo Coverage: Inside MACHINAL's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Roundabout's MACHINAL Celebrates Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the after party below!

Photo Coverage: Rebecca Hall and MACHINAL Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 and opened last night, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: MACHINAL Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - January 16, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, opens tonight, January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Reviews: MACHINAL Plays to a Fascinating Rhythm
by Michael Dale - January 16, 2014


Lyndsey Turner directs a striking revival of Sophie Treadwell's expressionistic 1928 drama.

Photo Flash: Roundabout's MACHINAL, Starring Rebecca Hall and More, Opens on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20 ahead of its official opening, slated for tonight, Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Scroll down for photos of the cast in action!

TV: Watch Highlights of Rebecca Hall & More in Roundabout's MACHINAL!
by Nicole Rosky - January 14, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM ahead of an official opening on Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Full Cast of Roundabout's MACHINAL
by Meet the Cast - January 11, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on December 20, 2013 ahead of an official opening on January 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rebecca Hall, Morgan Spector & More in Roundabout's MACHINAL
by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, began previews on, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM ahead of an official opening on Jan. 16, 2014 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Machinal is a limited engagement through March 2. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

MACHINAL, Starring Rebecca Hall, Begins on Broadway Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Machinal, starring Rebecca Hall, written by Sophie Treadwell and directed by Lyndsey Turner, begins previews tomorrow, Friday, December 20 at 8:00PM.

TV: In Rehearsal with Rebecca Hall and the Cast of MACHINAL- Meet the Company!
by Nicole Rosky - November 27, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall as 'Young Woman' in a new Broadway production of Machinal, by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The cast will include Suzanne Bertish as 'Mother', Michael Cumpsty as 'Husband',Morgan Spector as 'Lover' and Damian Baldet, Ashley Bell, Jeff Biehl, Arnie Burton, Ryan Dinning, Scott Drummond, Dion Graham, Edward James Hyland, Jason Loughlin, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Daniel Pearce, Henny Russell, Karen Walsh,Michael Warner. The cast met the press earlier this week and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the company. Check out what they had to say about the production below!

In the Spotlight Series: MACHINAL's Rebecca Hall
by Walter McBride - November 29, 2013


Below you can check out photos of Hall in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

Photo Coverage: Roundabout's MACHINAL Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - November 27, 2013


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Hall as 'Young Woman' in a new Broadway production of Machinal, by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The cast will include Suzanne Bertish as 'Mother', Michael Cumpsty as 'Husband',Morgan Spector as 'Lover' and Damian Baldet, Ashley Bell, Jeff Biehl, Arnie Burton, Ryan Dinning, Scott Drummond, Dion Graham, Edward James Hyland, Jason Loughlin, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Daniel Pearce, Henny Russell, Karen Walsh,Michael Warner. The cast met the press earlier this week and you can check out photos from the festivities below!

Machinal History

Other Productions of Machinal

1928   Broadway
Broadway
1990   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2024   West End
West End

Machinal - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jane Cox
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Play Matt Tierney
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Rebecca Hall
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Lyndsey Turner
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Machinal
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Es Devlin
2014 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Rebecca Hall
2014 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Michael Krass
2014 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Jane Cox
2014 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Es Devlin
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Matt Tierney

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