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The Government Inspector Revival 2017

Run Time:
2 hours,with one intermission
Ages: 7+
Opened: June 1, 2017
Closing: August 20, 2017

The Government Inspector - 2017 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New World Stages
340 W. 50th Street New York, NY 10019

All politics are local. Gogol's deeply silly satire of small-town corruption offers a riotous portrait of rampaging self-delusion. When the crooked leadership of a provincial village discovers that an undercover inspector is coming to root out their commonplace corruption, the town weaves a web of bribery, lies, and utter madness. This New York premiere of acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher's (Stage Beauty) adaptation offers a hilarious reminder of the terrifying timelessness of bureaucracy and buffoonery. The inimitable Michael Urie (Buyer & Cellar, Ugly Betty) leads the cast.


The Government Inspector - 2017 - Off-Broadway Cast

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TV Exclusive: BROADWAY BARTENDER Pours a Drink with THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR's Arnie Burton
by BroadwayWorld TV - August 17, 2017


In this episode of Broadway Bartender, host Anthony Caporale welcomes special guest for The Government Inspector, Arnie Burton, to the bar!

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR with Michael Urie Opens at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2017


Red Bull Theater's acclaimed production of The Government Inspector, directed by Mr. Berger, transfers to New World Stages for six weeks only, beginning tonight, July 6th. This limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through August 20th.

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR with Michael Urie Pushes Opening at New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2017


Red Bull Theater has announced that their acclaimed production of The Government Inspector, directed by Mr. Berger, now at The Duke on 42nd Street, will transfer to New World Stages for six weeks only, beginning July 6th, one day later than originally announced. This limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through August 20th.

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Starring Michael Urie, Will Move to New World Stages
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017


Red Bull Theater has announced that their acclaimed production of The Government Inspector, directed by Mr. Berger, now at The Duke on 42nd Street, will transfer to New World Stages for six weeks only, beginning July 5th.  This limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through August 20th.

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
by Ken Fallin - June 9, 2017


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration, featuring Michael Urie, Arnie Burton, Michael McGrath, and Mary Testa in THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR.

BWW Review: Michaels Urie and McGrath are Comic Dynamos in THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
by Michael Dale - June 5, 2017


Though Anton Chekhov popularized the notion that there's nothing sadder than a Russian comedy, playgoers seeking a few more yuks than can be found in a night at THE CHERRY ORCHARD can look to one of The Good Doctor's countrymen, Nikolai Gogol, whose rip-roaring classic The Government Inspector is granted a gloriously silly mounting by Red Bull Theater.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, with Michael Urie!
by Walter McBride - June 2, 2017


Red Bull Theater presents their next mainstage production: The Government Inspector, directed by Mr. Berger, which opened Off-Broadway at The Duke on 42nd Street (229 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues) last night, June 1st. 

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Urie and More in Red Bull's THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017


Red Bull Theater presents their next mainstage production: The Government Inspector, directed by Mr. Berger, which will open Off-Broadway at The Duke on 42nd Street (229 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues) on Thursday June 1st. The show is currently in previews and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Starring Michael Urie, Begins This Week at Red Bull
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017


A friendly reminder! Red Bull Theater begins performances tomorrow, Tuesday, for their next mainstage production: The Government Inspector, directed by Mr. Berger, which will open at The Duke on 42nd Street (229 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues).

Tickets on Sale Today for THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Starring Michael Urie, at Red Bull Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 4, 2017


Red Bull Theater today announced that tickets will go on sale today for their next mainstage production: The Government Inspector, directed by Mr. Berger, which will open at The Duke on 42nd Street (229 West 42nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues).

The Government Inspector History

Other Productions of The Government Inspector

2017   Off-Broadway Red Bull Theater Adaptation
Off-Broadway
   West End
West End

The Government Inspector - 2017 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 Best Revival The Government Inspector
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Michael Urie
2018 Obie Awards Directing Award Jesse Berger
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Michael Urie
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Mary Testa
2018 The Lortels Outstanding Costume Design Tilly Grimes

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