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Speed-the-Plow 1988

Opened: May 3, 1988
Closing: December 31, 1988

Speed-the-Plow - 1988 Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036


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Open Jar Hosts 'The Creative Match-Up' Free Speed-Networking Event For Theatrical Creatives
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024


Open Jar Studios and Stage Door Network announced the next 'The Creative Match-Up' a networking event featuring an innovative, fun speed-dating structure for creatives to connect.

Inspired by Itamar Vieira Junior's bestseller TORTO ARADO " O MUSICAL (Crooked Plow " The Musical) Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 12, 2024


Based on the book by Itamar Vieira Junior, the play tells the story of sisters Bibiana and Belonísia, and their grandmother Donana. Through their eyes, we will enter a universe full of enchanted beings, and travel across the clay soil of the Brazilian countryside, of each one of us. A dialogue between the atabaques of Afro-Brazilian culture, the viola sertaneja, and the pífanos of the northeast, promoting a tour on stage.

Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, & Bryan Cranston Join David Mamet-Penned Film ASSASSINATION
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2024


Tony Award nominee Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser, and Tony-award-winner Bryan Cranston are all set to star in Assassination, the mystery thriller film from director Barry Levinson and playwright David Mamet and Sam Bromell.

David Mamet to Pen Feature Drama THE PRINCE Starring Scott Haze, Nicolas Cage & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2024


Playwright David Mamet has written the screenplay for a new feature drama called The Prince. The description reveals that the film 'chronicles an addict’s tumultuous odyssey through the highstakes world of power, pleasure, and pain on a transformative journey toward recovery.'

Knocked Loose Announce Headlining Spring Tour - Show Me The Body, Loathe And Speed To Support - Tickets On Sale Friday, Presale Today
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024


Knocked Loose keep the road hot this Spring – now they've announced an extensive headlining tour with a standout lineup including Show Me The Body, Loathe and Speed. This run hits both coasts and includes New York City's Terminal 5, Austin's Amphitheatre, The Shrine in Los Angeles, The Warfield in San Francisco, Chicago's Salt Shed and more.

THE SPEED OF SOUND is Coming to Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023


Experience the captivating story of street musicians who find connection at Strawberry Fields in Central Park. Don't miss The Speed of Sound musical at Theater for the New City, running from Dec. 21 to Jan. 7. Get your tickets now!

Shia LaBeouf To Make Stage Debut In David Mamet World Premiere HENRY JOHNSON
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2023


Actor Shia LaBeouf will make his stage debut in the world premiere of Henry Johnson, a new work from playwright David Mamet, directed by Marja-Lewis Ryan, showrunner of the Showtime series The L Word: Generation Q.

Open Jar Studios to Host 'Creative Match-Up', The Speed Dating Event For Theatrical Creatives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023


Open Jar Studios invites theatrical creatives to 'The Creative Match-Up' on August 8, 2023. This speed-networking event at Open Jar Studios in New York City offers a unique opportunity for writers, composers, directors, and more to connect with other industry professionals. RSVP now for this free event!

Theatre Resources Unlimited Hosts Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date: The Art Of The Pitch
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023


Theatre Resources Unlimited (TRU) is excited to announce the Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date, held on Zoom on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Review: David Mamet's REVENGE OF THE SPACE PANDAS OR BINKY RUDICH AND THE TWO SPEED CLOCK at Off-Central Players
by Drew Eberhard - May 15, 2023


Mamet’s full-length comedy penned to appeal to young audiences premiered in 1978 at the Town Hall Performing Arts Center in Flushing, Queens a borough of New York City. The plot is messy, convoluted, and at some times almost mind-warping. The story follows the adventures of Binky Rudich, his friend Vivian Mooster and an almost human-like sheep Bob as they struggle to get the two-speed clock to work. Soon, Binky’s mother known as Mrs. Rudich calls for Binky to come down for lunch, Binky decides to hit the clock with a hammer one last time hoping to make it work. Suddenly the kids have blasted nearly 50 lightyears away from anything they’ve known to the planet of Crestview.

The Off-Central Players Close Spring Season With THE REVENGE OF THE SPACE PANDAS OR BINKY RUDICH AND THE TWO-SPEED CLOCK
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023


That's right, coming from the guy who wrote Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo, and Sexual Perversity in Chicago, The Off-Central Players present David Mamet's The Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock.

THE ULTIMATE MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRL SPEED-DATING COMPETITION is Coming to SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


The Ultimate Manic Pixie Dream Girl Speed-Dating Competition, a new play written by/starring Miranda Renée and Maya Shoham, debuts Off-Broadway this month at SoHo Playhouse.

Video: Watch Hal Prince Talk THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in 1988 CBS SUNDAY MORNING Segment
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023


CBS Sunday Morning has shared an interview segment 1988 featuring Hal Prince discussing the opening of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. The segment, which features footage of the original Broadway cast in rehearsals and performing, spotlights how Prince brought the musical to Broadway. Watch the video now!

Bristol Old Vic On Screen and Complicité Will Present The Live Broadcast of DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023


Time Out Bristol Old Vic today announced that its first “on-location” live broadcast will take place later this month at The Lowry, Salford.

Open Jar Studios Hosts CREATIVE MATCH UP The Speed Dating Event For Creative Teams
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023


Open Jar Studios and GIGNITION - The Creative Artist Database has announced the creation of 'The Creative Team Match-Up,' a networking event featuring an innovative, fun speed-dating structure for creatives to connect.

Verdant Productions Present SPEED THE PLOW By David Mamet
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023


This re-imagining of David Mamet's 1980s hit play turns the dynamic on its head as the genders of the protagonists are reversed. Set in Hollywood where power is everything and morals are a commodity to be bought and sold, this production will examine the hierarchy from an alternative perspective. With two females as the movie executives and a younger male, the plot is given an entirely different context. 

Review: DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD, Barbican Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Mar 29, 2023


For all the gleeful whimsey and creative flare, this stage adaptation of Olga Tokarczuk’s critically acclaimed eco-thriller lacks bite

SPEED BUMP The Play Moves Indoors At LA Dance Project
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023


SPEED BUMP heads indoors April 21 or 22 for a limited engagement at the renowned LA Dance Project.

Verdant Productions Present SPEED THE PLOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023


With permission from David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross, Hannibal), Janet Moran directs this exciting, all new version of the classic satire Speed The Plow.With permission from David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross, Hannibal), Janet Moran directs this exciting, all new version of the classic satire Speed The Plow.

See 1988 Film WILLOW At The El Capitan Theatre With Live Q&A Featuring Ron Howard & More!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022


Tickets are on sale now to see Lucasfilm's “Willow” at The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood November 28 with a live Q&A after the movie followed by a sneak peek of the new “Willow” Disney+ series.

Cast Announced For Complicité's DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022


Award-winning, international touring company Complicité (The Encounter, Can I Live?) has announced the full casting for the world premiere of a new work for the theatre Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, conceived and directed by their Artistic Director and Co-Founder Simon McBurney.

Keith Urban Adds Tyler Hubbard to More 'THE SPEED OF NOW WORLD TOUR' Shows
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2022


Unannounced guests, impromptu performances with fan-playing musicians and two-plus hours of music, music, music has fans and media alike calling Keith Urban’s “THE SPEED OF NOW WORLD TOUR” a show not to be missed. The fall leg will add Tyler Hubbard, lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling, record-breaking duo Florida Georgia Line to new shows.

Keith Urban Joined by Breland During 'The Speed of Now' World Tour Stop
by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022


The two brought the crowd to its feet with a frantic performance of  “Out The Cage,” the opening track on Urban’s last album The Speed of Now Part 1, that features Breland. Watch a video clip from the performance now! Plus, check out upcoming Speed of Now tour dates!

Complicité to Present the World Premiere of DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD Directed by Simon McBurney
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2022


The international touring company Complicité will present a new work for the theatre Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, directed by Simon McBurney. Previewing at Theatre Royal Plymouth in December 2022, the production will run at the Barbican London, and a UK and international tour.

Keith Urban Adds Tyler Hubbard to 'The Speed of Now World Tour' Fall Leg
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022


Keith Urban’s “THE SPEED OF NOW WORLD TOUR” has added Tyler Hubbard, lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling, record-breaking duo Florida Georgia Line, who will join Urban’s fall lineup, that already includes 3x GRAMMY® nominee Ingrid Andress. “THE SPEED OF NOW WORLD TOUR,” brought Urban back to the road late last month after nearly four years.

Speed-the-Plow History

Other Productions of Speed-the-Plow

1988   Broadway
Broadway
2008   Broadway 20th Anniversary Revival
Broadway
2014   West End West End Production
West End

Speed-the-Plow - 1988 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Raúl Esparza
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Ron Silver
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Joe Mantegna
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Gregory Mosher
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play David Mamet
1988 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Gregory Mosher
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Ron Silver
1988 Tony Awards Best Play David Mamet
1988 Tony Awards Best Play Lincoln Center Theater
1988 Tony Awards Best Play Gregory Mosher

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