Lincoln Center Theatre presents Dividing the Estate, a human comedy about a family that must confront its past as it prepares for its future. The show opened to critical acclaim last fall at Primary Stages. Dividing the Estate's accolades include winning the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play, and Horton Foote's 2008 Obie Award for Playwriting.
Elizabeth Ashley, a distinguished actress with a rich history on Broadway, earned a Drama Desk nomination for her performance in "Dividing the Estate," which she also performed Off-Broadway. more...
Penny Fuller, who graced the stage in the original Broadway production of Wendy Wasserstein's "An American Daughter" and was Tony-nominated for Neil Simon's "The Dinner Party," brought her extensive theatrical experience to the cast of "Dividing The Estate." more...
Virginia Kull, who graced the Broadway stage in "Dividing the Estate," has an impressive resume that includes performances in "Man and Boy" and "Old Acquaintance," as well as notable Off-Broadway and regional theatre credits. more...
Maggie Lacey, who starred in the Broadway production of "Dividing The Estate" directed by Michael Wilson, has an impressive resume that includes her Broadway debut as Emily Webb in "Our Town" alongside Paul Newman and other notable roles in "Inherit The Wind" and the Off-Broadway production of Horton Foote's "The Orphans Home Cycle." more...
Nicole Lowrance, a Juilliard graduate, showcased her talents in the Broadway production of Dividing the Estate, which also had notable runs at Primary Stages, The Alley Theater, and The Old Globe. more...
Awards and Nominations
2009 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Hallie Foote was nominated but did not win.
2008 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Elizabeth Ashley was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Jeff Cowie Scenic Designer
John Gromada Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
Sound Designer
Rui Rita Lighting Designer
Michael Wilson Director
David C. Woolard Costume Designer
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