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The Lyons 2012

Run Time:
2 hours (one intermission)
Opened: April 23, 2012
Closing: July 01, 2012

The Lyons - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More

Nicky Silver's play THE LYONS received its world-premiere at the Vineyard Theatre in 2011. The production is a comedic and stirring work about a family grappling with the impending death of its patriarch. When Ben Lyons' wife, Rita, and their grown children gather to say goodbye, they learn that despite being a family, each of them is utterly isolated. Afraid of closeness and afraid of solitude, they are propelled into foreign territory - human connection.




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The Lyons Review: Linda Lavin, Broader on Broadway
7 / 10

On second viewing now that it has transferred to Broadway, I find the performances broader and the play slighter...One can suspect these changes were effected to accommodate the more mainstream theatergoers of Broadway, but, even if so, I am not scandalized. What worked in “The Lyons” downtown still works. The acting still could not be better. Linda Lavin gives a nuanced (if louder) performance that should not be missed. She may initially seem little more than a quirky caricature but she winds up something more, different, thought-provoking.

The Lyons: Theater Review
8 / 10

...thanks to the complexities of Lavin’s characterization, the penetrating insights of Silver’s writing, and the imperceptible calibrations of Mark Brokaw’s crisp production, Rita is no mere monster of insensitivity. The degree to which she accepts responsibility for her children being “sad and unforgiving,” and for her own entrapment in a 40-year marriage to a man she never loved is clear. That doesn’t mean, however, that she’s atoning. Silver’s play doesn’t go in for such banalities. But in addition to being a maestro of timing with her comic delivery, Lavin has a peerless ability to humanize her characters even while exposing their lacerating edges.

Paula Vogel, Greg Pierce et al. Set for Vineyard's Paula Vogel Playwriting Award Luncheon with Linda Lavin 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2012


Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin will be joined by an array of notable playwrights, directors and actors -- Vineyard Theatre artists all -- when she hosts The Vineyard's 5th annual luncheon presentation of the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award to emerging playwright Erika Sheffer (RUSSIAN TRANSPORT), today, June 21 (12 p.m. - 2 p.m.) at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.

THE LYONS to End Broadway Run on July 1
by Nicole Rosky - June 14, 2012


The Broadway production of Nicky Silver's comedy THE LYONS will end its run at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) following the Sunday, July 1st performance, after having played 80 performances and 21 previews. Directed by Mark Brokaw, THE LYONS began previews April 5 and had its official opening night April 23 with a cast starring Tony winners Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa.

Photo Flash: First Look at Charlie Hofheimer as Curtis in THE LYONS
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2012


Charlie Hofheimer is set to join the cast of Nicky Silver's new comedy THE LYONS on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) starting tomorrow, June 12. Mr. Hofheimer assumes the role of Curtis Lyons, joining the cast of THE LYONS which stars 2012 Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. Mr. Hofheimer takes over the role of Curtis from Michael Esper.

MAD MEN's Charlie Hofheimer Replaces Michael Esper in THE LYONS Tonight, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2012


Charlie Hofheimer is set to join the cast of Nicky Silver's new comedy THE LYONS on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) starting tonight, June 12. Mr. Hofheimer assumes the role of Curtis Lyons, joining the cast of THE LYONS which stars 2012 Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell.

Paula Vogel, Greg Pierce et al. Set for Vineyard's Paula Vogel Playwriting Award Luncheon with Linda Lavin 6/21
by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2012


Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin will be joined by an array of notable playwrights, directors and actors -- Vineyard Theatre artists all -- when she hosts The Vineyard's 5th annual luncheon presentation of the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award to emerging playwright Erika Sheffer (RUSSIAN TRANSPORT), on Thursday, June 21 (12 p.m. - 2 p.m.) at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.

THE LYONS' Michael Esper Joins RUNNER RUNNER
by BWW News Desk - June 7, 2012


According to Variety, THE LYONS and AMERICAN IDIOT star Michael Esper has just joined the cast of the film Runner Runner, alongside Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck.

Photo Flash: THE LYONS Linda Lavin with TODAY's Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford
by BWW News Desk - June 6, 2012


Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford recently visited Linda Lavin, who is nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Rita Lyons in Nicky Silver's new Broadway comedy, THE LYONS. See the three together below!

MAD MEN's Charlie Hofheimer to Replace Michael Esper in THE LYONS, 6/12
by Kelsey Denette - June 4, 2012


Charlie Hofheimer is set to join the cast of Nicky Silver's new comedy THE LYONS on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) starting Tuesday, June 12. Mr. Hofheimer assumes the role of Curtis Lyons, joining the cast of THE LYONS which stars 2012 Best Actress Tony nominee Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell.

TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Linda Lavin Thrilled to Be Invited to Tonys Party!
by Nicole Rosky - June 7, 2012


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Linda Lavin, nominee for Best Actress in a Play for The Lyons.

Review - One Man, Two Guvnors & The Lyons
by Ben Peltz - May 7, 2012


Broadway audiences can be forgiven if they don't quite recall being introduced to James Corden six years ago as one of The History Boys' ensemble of Oxbridge hopefuls, but in Richard Bean's One Man, Two Guvnors, the loveable harlequin makes an unforgettable sophomore appearance, taking center stage in an uproarious evening of slapstick, music and comical hijinks.

Linda Lavin to Play the Metropolitan Room, 5/6 & 7
by Kelsey Denette - May 3, 2012


On her nights off from THE LYONS on Broadway, Linda Lavin - the Tony-nominated star of Nicky Silver's comedy - will perform two concerts at the Metropolitan Room (34 W. 22 St.) in Manhattan on Sunday, May 6 and Monday, May 7, both at 9:30 p.m.

TV: Inside Opening Night of THE LYONS with Linda Lavin & More!
by Jessica Lewis - April 26, 2012


THE LYONS, which debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre, officially opened on April 23 at the Cort Theatre. Previews began on April 5. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. Mark Brokaw directs. BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night, and was on the red carpet inside the after party to chat with the cast and company!

Photo Coverage: THE LYONS- Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 24, 2012


THE LYONS, which debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre, officially opened last night, April 23, at the Cort Theatre. Previews began on April 5. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. Mark Brokaw directs. BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night, and we bring you photos from the first curtain call and the opening night party below!

Photo Coverage: THE LYONS- Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2012


THE LYONS, which debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre, officially opened last night, April 23, at the Cort Theatre. Previews began on April 5. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. Mark Brokaw directs. BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night, and we bring you photos from the starry opening night arrivals below!

TV: First Look at Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa & More in THE LYONS on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - April 23, 2012


THE LYONS, which debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre, officially opens tonight, April 23, at the Cort Theatre. Previews began on April 5. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. Mark Brokaw directs. The opening night curtain has just come up and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production footage below!

Review Roundup: THE LYONS - All the Reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2012


THE LYONS debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre and opened tonight on Broadway at the Cort Theatre. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. The Vineyard Theatre production of THE LYONS will be presented on Broadway by producer Kathleen K. Johnson. Mark Brokaw directs.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE LYONS on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2012


THE LYONS debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre and just began previews on April 5, with an official opening night set for April 23. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. The Vineyard Theatre production of THE LYONS will be presented on Broadway by producer Kathleen K. Johnson. Mark Brokaw directs. Check out photos from the production in previews below!

TV: THE LYONS- Rita on Motherhood
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2012


THE LYONS debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre and just began previews on April 5, with an official opening night set for April 23. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. The Vineyard Theatre production of THE LYONS will be presented on Broadway by producer Kathleen K. Johnson. Mark Brokaw directs. In the video below, Rita (played by Linda Lavin) shares her thoughts on motherhood. Click below to check it out!

TV: THE LYONS- Rita on Relationships
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2012


THE LYONS debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre and just began previews on April 5, with an official opening night set for April 23. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. The Vineyard Theatre production of THE LYONS will be presented on Broadway by producer Kathleen K. Johnson. Mark Brokaw directs. In the video below, Rita (played by Linda Lavin) shares her thoughts on relationships. Click below to check it out!

Save up to 40% on Tickets to THE LYONS; Now in Previews!
by Contests Broadway - April 9, 2012


The Tony Award®-winning Linda Lavin stars as Rita Lyons, the indomitable matriarch of a dysfunctional family at a major crossroads. Her husband is dying, her son is in a dubious relationship, her daughter is barely holding it together. And worst of all, Rita can't figure out how to redesign her living room! THE LYONS is now playing - buy now and save up to 40% on tickets!

THE LYONS to Offer $26.50 Rush Tickets
by Kelsey Denette - April 4, 2012


Nicky Silver's comedy THE LYONS begins previews on April 5 on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48 St.) prior to the show's official opening on April 23. Directed by Mark Brokaw, THE LYONS stars the Tony Award-winning actors Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa, along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell.

TV: Chatting with the Cast of THE LYONS!
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2012


THE LYONS debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre and now begins previews on April 5, with an official opening night set for April 23. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. The Vineyard Theatre production of THE LYONS will be presented on Broadway by producer Kathleen K. Johnson. Mark Brokaw directs. The cast and creative team met the press today, March 28, and BroadwayWorld brings you interviews from the big event below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Broadway's THE LYONS!
by Jennifer Broski - March 28, 2012


THE LYONS debuted last fall at the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Vineyard Theatre and now begins previews on April 5, with an official opening night set for April 23. THE LYONS comes to Broadway with its entire original cast: Linda Lavin and Dick Latessa along with Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley and Gregory Wooddell. The Vineyard Theatre production of THE LYONS will be presented on Broadway by producer Kathleen K. Johnson. Mark Brokaw directs. The cast and creative team met the press today, March 28, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the big event below!

Linda Lavin Heads to San Francisco and Wilmington to Promote New Album,3/17, 3/21
by Mark Valdez - March 16, 2012


Linda Lavin to perform concerts March 17 in Wilmington and March 22 in San Francisco prior to returning to Broadway in the new comedy THE LYONS.

The Lyons History

Other Productions of The Lyons

2011   Off-Broadway Vineyard Theatre Production
Off-Broadway
2012   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway

The Lyons - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Linda Lavin
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Nicky Silver
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Linda Lavin
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Linda Lavin
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Mark Brokaw
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Linda Lavin

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