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No Man's Land Revival 2013

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 24, 2013
Closing: March 29, 2014

No Man's Land - 2013 Broadway History , Info & More

In Harold Pinter's No Man's Land we wonder if two writers, Hirst (Patrick Stewart) and Spooner (Ian McKellen) really know each other, or are they performing an elaborate charade? The ambiguity - and the comedy - intensify with the arrival of two other men. Do all four inhabit a no-man's-land between the present and time remembered, between reality and fantasy? No Man's Land was first produced in 1975 by The National Theatre in London with John Gielgud playing Spooner and Ralph Richardson as Hirst. No Man's Land debuted on Broadway a year later.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR No Man's Land

'Waiting fot Godot' and 'No Man's Land' review: Dazzling
9 / 10

McKellen has a flashier physical role than does Stewart in Pinter's 1975 power play about Hirst, a successful alcoholic writer (Stewart, almost unrecognizable with his shaved head covered with a blond toupee). He has brought a seedy gadfly poet (McKellen) named Spooner home to his handsome, sparsely furnished house with the well-stocked liquor cabinet. They may have known each other at Oxford, or maybe not. In fact, the poet -- if, indeed, he is a poet -- may, or may not, have had an affair with the host's wife, taking 'simply that portion of herself all women keep in reserve for a rainy day.'

Reviews: Pairing Up Waiting for Godot and No Man’s Land
8 / 10

This is all quite hilarious, going well beyond the old British trope of mistaken identity into the realm of existential terror. The comedy arises from the contrast between that terror, mostly interior to the two men individually, and the tortuous forms of speech they’ve evolved to keep it that way. No cliché is left unturned. (Of his mother, Spooner says, “I was fortunate to escape with my life.”) And while Hirst may seem at first too decrepit to play with words — in Act One Stewart squeezes great comedy out of merely considering saying something — he emerges in Act Two suddenly hale and lucid. This is extreme but not absurd. Who has not felt the shock of other people’s alteration? Or the slow apprehension of one’s own?

Broadway's NO MAN'S LAND & WAITING FOR GODOT Enters Final Week of Performances
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2014


There is only one more week to see the acclaimed productions of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley directed by Sean Mathias on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). After two extensions, the plays must close Sunday, March 30.

Richard Ridge to Moderate Final Talk Back for NO MAN'S LAND with Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen
by Nicole Rosky - February 24, 2014


The final Talk Back in the series at Harold Pinter's acclaimed production of NO MAN'S LAND takes place Thursday, February 27 with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley and moderator Richard Ridge. After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND, Ridge and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

NO MAN'S LAND & WAITING FOR GODOT Enter Final 5 Weeks of Performances on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2014


There are only 5 more weeks to see the acclaimed productions of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley directed by Sean Mathias on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). After two extensions, the plays must close Sunday, March 30. For performance schedule and more information, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com.

VIDEO: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Talk Broadway, Online Antics
by TV News Desk - February 21, 2014


BuzzFeed Brews interview with Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, moderated by Tommy Wesely, BuzzFeed's Director of Development. The internet's favorite bromance will discuss their current Broadway run, their iconic roles in television and film, and why the online world may just be their best stage yet.

Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart Set for LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, 2/28
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2014


Tune in to see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart who star together in the acclaimed Broadway productions of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' on Friday, February 28, the talk show's premiere week. The show airs locally on NBC at 12:35am. Check listings for times outside the New York metro area.

Barbara Chai to Moderate NO MAN'S LAND Talkback this Week
by Tyler Peterson - February 18, 2014


The talk back series at Harold Pinter's acclaimed production of NO MAN'S LAND continues Thursday, February 20 with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley and moderator Barbara Chai (Wall Street Journal correspondent). After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND, Chai and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

WNYC's ON THE MEDIA Welcomes Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen for 'Lunchtime Conversation' Today
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014


Legendary best friends Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart always seem to be having a blast by the looks of their social media. From dressing up as a lobster to sitting on Santa's lap, the stars of blockbuster films Lord of the Rings and X-Men, know how to have a good time. Today, February 18, at noon, they join WNYC's On the Media host Brooke Gladstone for a lunchtime conversation about their newest projects including their two plays currently on Broadway, their epic friendship, and much more in The Greene Space at WNYC.

Ian McKellen Set for LIVE WITH KELLY & MICHAEL, 2/14
by Tyler Peterson - February 11, 2014


Ian McKellen, who stars in the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, will be featured on Friday's episode of 'LIVE with Kelly & Michael.' Locally the program can be found on WABC7 at 9:00AM.

Christian Parker to Moderate This Week's NO MAN'S LAND Talkback, 2/13
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2014


The talk back series at Harold Pinter's acclaimed production of NO MAN'S LAND continues Thursday, February 13 with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley and moderator Christian Parker (Associate Artistic Director at the Atlantic Theater Company). After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND Parker and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

Patrick Stewart Set for THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - February 6, 2014


Patrick Stewart, who stars in the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, will be featured on tonight's episode of 'Late Show with David Letterman.' Locally the program can be found on WCBS2 at 11:35PM EST.

Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart Set for NO MAN'S LAND Talkback Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 6, 2014


The talkback series Harold Pinter's acclaimed production of NO MAN'S LAND continues tonight, February 6 with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley and moderator Nicholas Wapshott (Newsweek International Editor and Reuters columnist). After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND tonight, February 6, Nicholas Wapshott and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart Set for NO MAN'S LAND Talkback, 2/6
by Tyler Peterson - February 3, 2014


The talkback series Harold Pinter's acclaimed production of NO MAN'S LAND continues Thursday, February 6 with Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley and moderator Nicholas Wapshott (Newsweek International Editor and Reuters columnist). After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND on Thursday, February 6, Nicholas Wapshott and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

Twitter Watch: Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen Gear Up for Super Bowl Sunday
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014


On Twitter, NO MAN'S LAND and WAITING FOR GODOT's stars Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen shared a photo of themselves all geared up and ready for Super Bowl Sunday this weekend - with a European spin! Check it out below!

WNYC's ON THE MEDIA to Welcome Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen for 'Lunchtime Conversation', 2/18
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014


Legendary best friends Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart always seem to be having a blast by the looks of their social media. From dressing up as a lobster to sitting on Santa's lap, the stars of blockbuster films Lord of the Rings and X-Men, know how to have a good time. On February 18 at noon, they join WNYC's On the Media host Brooke Gladstone for a lunchtime conversation about their newest projects including their two plays currently on Broadway, their epic friendship, and much more in The Greene Space at WNYC.

Patrick Stewart Guests on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Today
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014


Patrick Stewart, who stars in the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, will be featured today's episode of 'Live with Kelly and Michael.' Locally the program can be found on WABC7 at 9AM EST.

NO MAN'S LAND Cast Set for Talk Back Series, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2014


A talk back series for the acclaimed Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, will begin tonight, January 23, featuring the cast.

Patrick Stewart to Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014


Patrick Stewart, who stars in the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT, will be featured on Friday's episode of "Live with Kelly and Michael." Locally the program can be found on WABC7 at 9AM EST.

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart & More Set for NO MAN'S LAND Talk Backs Through 2/27
by Nicole Rosky - January 21, 2014


A talk back series for the acclaimed Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, will begin this Thursday, January 23, featuring the cast. Following the first date, moderated by the production's director Sean Mathias, talk back dates include Thursdays, February 6, February 13, February 20 and February 27. After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND onThursday, January 23, Sean Mathias and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

NO MAN'S LAND Cast Set for Talk Back Series, Begin. Jan 23
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014


A talk back series for the acclaimed Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, will begin Thursday, January 23, featuring the cast. Following the first date, moderated by the production's director Sean Mathias, talk back dates include Thursdays, February 6, February 13, February 20 and February 27. After the performance of NO MAN'S LAND on Thursday, January 23, Sean Mathias and the actors will discuss Harold Pinter's play and answer audience questions about the production and the acclaimed repertory season. The ticketed audience for each performance is welcome to stay, free of charge, for the talk back. A ticket is required for the performance.

Broadway's NO MAN'S LAND and WAITING FOR GODOT with Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart Extend Through 3/30
by Tyler Peterson - January 8, 2014


Due to popular demand, the Broadway repertory season of Harold Pinter's NO MAN'S LAND and Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT starring Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley, directed by Sean Mathias, has been extended through Sunday, March 30 only at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). For performance schedule and moreinformation, visit TwoPlaysInRep.com.

THEATER TALK to Welcome Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Sean Mathias, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2013


A formidable British trio visits THEATER TALK for an intelligent and humorous look at the challenges of bringing the production of two existential plays, Harold Pinter's No Man's Land and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, to an alternating, repertory-style engagement on Broadway (at the Cort Theatre).

THEATER TALK to Welcome Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Sean Mathias, 12/20-23
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2013


A formidable British trio visits THEATER TALK for an intelligent and humorous look at the challenges of bringing the production of two existential plays, Harold Pinter's No Man's Land and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, to an alternating, repertory-style engagement on Broadway (at the Cort Theatre).

No Man's Land History

Other Productions of No Man's Land

1976   Broadway
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1994   Broadway
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2013   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2016   West End West End Production
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No Man's Land - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Ian McKellen
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play No Man's Land
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Ian McKellen

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