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The Little Foxes Revival 2017

Ages: 12+
Opened: April 19, 2017
Closing: July 02, 2017

The Little Foxes - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (Broadway)
261 W. 47th St. New York, NY 10036

Two extraordinary actresses return to Manhattan Theatre Club in a vibrant new production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes.



In a thrilling coup, MTC will present three-time Tony Award nominee Laura Linney (Time Stands Still, Sight Unseen) and Tony winner Cynthia Nixon (Rabbit Hole, Wit), who will alternate playing the roles of Regina and Birdie in Lillian Hellman's legendary play about greed and ambition.



Set in Alabama in 1900, The Little Foxes follows Regina Giddens and her ruthless clan, including her sister-in-law Birdie, as they clash in often brutal ways in an effort to strike the deal of their lives. Far from a sentimental look at a bygone era, the play has a surprisingly timely resonance with important issues facing our country today. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof, Rabbit Hole) will direct.


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Review: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, Swapping Parts in ‘The Little Foxes’
8 / 10

The play doesn't shift radically from one cast list to the next to the next. Mr. Sullivan's confident production doesn't deny melodrama, but it prefers psychological and social detail over Southern gothic fripperies. (Scott Pask's fraying, elegant set and Jane Greenwood's shrewd costumes, with ruffles for Birdie and a sleeker silhouette for Regina, also reflect this emphasis.) It asks both actresses to make the roles more than villain and victim, which the play allows. You might wish that Hellman had written the faithful retainer parts with greater breadth, but Charles Turner and particularly Caroline Stefanie Clay play them with nuance.

The Little Foxes starring Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney – review at Samuel J Friedman Theatre, New York
8 / 10

Nixon, though best known as Miranda in Sex and the City, has a rich stage pedigree and won a Tony in 2006. She invests Regina with a ferocious sense of ambition and heartlessness. She wins a business victory over her brothers but loses much more when she allows her husband to die and drives away her only daughter. Linney, in this iteration, has a much smaller role as the fretful Birdie, but she also reveals her stunning chameleonic abilities, downplaying her natural radiance. Daniel Sullivan's finely calibrated production, played out on Scott Pask's handsome drawing room set, isn't just a vehicle for these two fine performances, it's also a glorious ensemble production that crackles with tension and there are terrific contributions from Richard Thomas as Regina's husband and Michael McKean and Darren Goldstein as her two brothers.

BWW Flashback: So Long Hubbards! THE LITTLE FOXES Concludes Its Run Today
by Stephi Wild - July 2, 2017


The Little Foxes closes today, July 2, after its limited engagement on Broadway. Take a look at the show's journey before we say happy trails!

Photo Coverage: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon Celebrate Their New Portraits at Sardi's!
by Walter McBride - June 30, 2017


As The Little Foxes prepares to conclude its Broadway run, its leading ladies Laura Linney and Tony winner Cynthia Nixon have yet another reason to celebrate. The duo just unveiled their new Sardi's portraits and you can check them out below!

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Tony Nominee Richard Thomas Is More Than a Little Happy About THE LITTLE FOXES
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 7, 2017


Richard Thomas made his Broadway debut at the age of seven, starring opposite James Earl Jones in Sunrise at Campobello. Now almost sixty years later, the stage and screen star is giving the performance of a lifetime as Horace Giddens in The Little Foxes. Below, watch as he chats with Richard Ridge about his first Tony nomination!

Photo Coverage: Meet the 2017 Tony Nominees - THE LITTLE FOXES' Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney
by Walter McBride - May 26, 2017


On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading and Featured Role in a Play nominees for The Little Foxes - Cynthia Nixon and Laura Linney - as captured by Walter McBride!

Tony Awards Close-Up: What Does Richard Thomas Enjoy Most About Doing THE LITTLE FOXES? Find Out!
by Marissa Sblendorio - May 26, 2017


Featuring a cast of 'vivid' characters, this new production of THE LTTLE FOXES not only has Tony Award nominees Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon alternating the roles of Regina and Birdie, but Richard Thomas, who earned a Tony nomination for Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as Horace Giddens.

Tony Awards Close-Up: Daniel Sullivan Explains How He Brought THE LITTLE FOXES Back with Not One But Two Leading Ladies!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2017


As the director of MTC's six-time Tony nominated revival of The Little Foxes, Daniel Sullivan has had the pleasure of bringing the classic to life twice over- with Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon in rotating roles. What was their strategy in the rehearsal room? Figuring it out as they went!

VIDEO: Roll Call! LITTLE FOXES Stars Laura Linney & Cynthia Nixon Reveal Which Iconic Roles They'd Love to Play
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017


On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE!, LITTLE FOXES' stars Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon played a game called 'Roll Call!' in which they had to blurt out which role they would have wanted to play from famous movies and television shows

DVR Alert: THE LITTLE FOXES Co-Stars Laura Linney & Cynthia Nixon to Visit Bravo
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017


BWW has learned that on Monday, May 15, 2017, the Tony nominated stars of Broadway's THE LITTLE FOXES, Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon will visit WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo. Be sure to set your DVR's.

DVR Alert: THE LITTLE FOXES Co-Stars Laura Linney & Cynthia Nixon to Visit Bravo
by Caryn Robbins - May 8, 2017


BWW has learned that on Monday, May 15, 2017, the Tony nominated stars of Broadway's THE LITTLE FOXES, Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon will visit WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo. Be sure to set your DVR's.

LILLIAN HELLMAN'S THE LITTLE FOXES's Cynthia Nixon Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017


Cynthia Nixon has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for LILLIAN HELLMAN'S THE LITTLE FOXES.

Tony Awards Close-Up: THE LITTLE FOXES' Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon Prove Two Is Better Than One
by Marissa Sblendorio - May 14, 2017


In this production of THE LITTLE FOXES, actresses Laura Linney Cynthia Nixon alternate playing the roles of Regina and Birdie in Lillian Hellman's legendary play about greed and ambition. Both are nominated for a Tony Award, Cynthia for Best Featured Actress in a Play, and Laura for Best Actress in a Play. Below, watch as they describe what it's like working with acclaimed director Daniel Sullivan and what it feels like to be nominated for a Tony together! 

VIDEO: Laura Linney Explains Origin of Alternating 'LITTLE FOXES' Roles with Co-Star
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2017


Actress Laura Linney stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about the Broadway play THE LITTLE FOXES, for which she was just nominated for her fourth Tony Award, and reveals it was her idea to alternate roles with her co-star Cynthia Nixon

Sharing is Caring: A Short History of Tony Ties, Multiple Wins, and Split Performances on the Great White Way
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2017


This season, Manhattan Theatre Club stunned and excited theatregoers when it was announced that Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, two of the most formidable females of stage and screen, would be returning to the boards in an unconventional new revival of Lillian Hellman's family drama, The Little Foxes.

VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Talks Alternating Roles in Broadway's THE LITTLE FOXES
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2017


Cynthia Nixon stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about alternating the roles of Regina and Birdie with co-star Laura Linney in Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes on Broadway.

MTC's Role-Swapping THE LITTLE FOXES, Starring Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, Extends on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced a two-week extension for Manhattan Theatre Club's universally acclaimed new Broadway production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

The Little Foxes History

Other Productions of The Little Foxes

1939   Broadway
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1967   Broadway
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1981   Broadway
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1997   Broadway
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2010   Off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop Production
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2017   Broadway Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival Production
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The Little Foxes - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Play Cynthia Nixon
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Laura Linney
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Play Jane Greenwood
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Daniel Sullivan
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Cynthia Nixon
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play Justin Townsend
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play The Little Foxes
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Tom Watson
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Laura Linney
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Cynthia Nixon
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play The Little Foxes
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Laura Linney
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Daniel Sullivan
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Richard Thomas
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Cynthia Nixon
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) The Little Foxes
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Scott Pask
2017 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Jane Greenwood
2017 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Daniel Sullivan
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Richard Thomas
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Cynthia Nixon
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Laura Linney
2017 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes

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