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Shows For Days 2015

Run Time:
Two hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 16+
Opened: June 29, 2015
Closing: August 23, 2015

Shows For Days - 2015 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Lincoln Center
150 West 65th Street New York, NY

SHOWS FOR DAYS is playwright Douglas Carter Beane's fond remembrance of his immersion into a life in the theater. The comedy is set in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1973, when 14-year-old Car, the play's narrator and the author's alter-ego (to be played by Michael Urie), is introduced to the world of theater through his local community theatre, the Prometheus Theatre, and its devoted cast and crew which is led by Irene (to be played by Patti LuPone), an indomitable force of nature whose life is dedicated to putting on productions she directs, designs, and stars in. Dale Soules will be featured as a member of the theatre troupe.


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Lincoln Center Theater's SHOWS FOR DAYS, Starring Patti LuPone and Michael Urie Closes Off-Broadway Tonight
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 23, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean, Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters in Shows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by Jerry Zaks. The production opened, June 29 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street), and it closes tonight, August 23.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Patti LuPone Shares Her 'Top Five Rules of Theater Etiquette'
by Caryn Robbins - July 27, 2015


In the July 24th Wall Street Journal, Ms. LuPone shared her top five rules of theater etiquette. Check them out below

BWW Readers React to Patti LuPone's Cell Phone Grab During Last Night's Performance
by Caryn Robbins - July 9, 2015


Since BroadwayWorld posted the story, our readers have shared their strong reactions on Facebook. Check out some of their comments below

Audience Rudeness Continues: Patti LuPone Snatches Cell Phone During SHOWS FOR DAYS Performance
by Caryn Robbins - July 9, 2015


Patti LuPone snatched a cell phone out of the hands of an audience member who was texting during the performance.

TV: Watch Highlights from Lincoln Center Theater's SHOWS FOR DAYS, Starring Patti LuPone & Michael Urie
by Tyler Peterson - June 30, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean, Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters in Shows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by Jerry Zaks. The production opened last night, June 29 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action!

Photo Coverage: Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie & More Celebrate Opening Night of SHOWS FOR DAYS!
by Walter McBride - June 30, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean,Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters inShows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by Jerry Zaks. The production just opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street) and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night!

BWW Reviews: Beane's Fizzy SHOWS FOR DAYS Recalls The Drama of Community Theatre
by Michael Dale - June 30, 2015


Douglas Carter Bean's funny and sentimental new comedy has Patti LuPone as an amateur playhouse diva.

Review Roundup: SHOWS FOR DAYS, Starring Michael Urie and Patti LuPone, Opens Off-Broadway
by Review Roundups - June 29, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean, Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters in Shows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by Jerry Zaks. The production opens tonight, June 29 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Lincoln Center Theater's SHOWS FOR DAYS, Starring Patti LuPone, Michael Urie and More, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean, Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters in Shows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by Jerry Zaks. The production will open tonight, June 29 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Urie, Patti LuPone & More in SHOWS FOR DAYS
by Nicole Rosky - June 11, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents  Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, Michael Urie, Jordan Dean, Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters in Shows For Days, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, directed by Jerry Zaks. The production will open on Monday, June 29 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Check out photos of the cast in action below!

Jordan Dean, Lance Coadie Williams & Zoe Winters Will Join Patti LuPone & Michael Urie in LCT's SHOWS FOR DAYS
by Tyler Peterson - April 8, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Jordan Dean, Lance Coadie Williams, and Zoe Winters will join Patti LuPone, Dale Soules, and Michael Urie in its upcoming production of SHOWS FOR DAYS, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane, to be directed by Jerry Zaks. The production will begin performances Saturday evening, June 6 and open on Monday, June 29 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Shows For Days History

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Shows For Days - 2015 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Play William Ivey Long
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Michael Urie

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