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The Nap 2018

Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 16+
Opened: September 27, 2018
Closing: November 11, 2018

The Nap - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More

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

The Nap is a very funny look at the world of snooker - the British version of pool. Dylan Spokes, a fast-rising young star arrives for a championship tournament only to be confronted by the authorities warning him of the repercussions of match fixing. Before he knows it, Dylan's forced into underhanded dealings with a cast of wildly colorful characters that include his ex-convict dad, saucy mum, quick-tongued manager and a renowned gangster, to boot. It's a fast-paced comedy thriller where, in an exciting twist, the tournament unfolds live on stage.


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PREVIEW The Nap - 2018 - Broadway

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BWW Review: Richard Bean's Eccentric Comedy THE NAP Introduces Snooker To Broadway
7 / 10

Director Dan Sullivan's production is fine enough, though the pacing can slack at times when the funnier characters are offstage and the budding romance between Dylan and Eleanor takes over. The Nap may play better in Bean's home country, where audiences members are more likely to have a familiarity with the sport, but even on this shore it's a genial diversion with many good laughs.

Broadway Review: ‘The Nap’
7 / 10

Two games are performed live with an actual snooker whiz, Ahmed Aly Elsayed, as Dylan's competitor. There's in-the-moment drama as the audience follows on large overhead projections as the game is played, with tensions broken by the laughs derived from the hush-speaking commentators. The second game brings even more fraught nerves as its conclusion is entirely up to the skill of Schnetzer - with an alternative ending if things don't go exactly as planned. But either way, the game - and this improbable comedy - ends with a solid shot in the corner pocket.

BWW Flashback: THE NAP Takes Its Final Shot on Broadway Today!
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes; Rabbit Hole; Proof) says farewell to Broadway today, November 11th.

Final Two Weeks To See Manhattan Theatre Club's THE NAP on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes; Rabbit Hole; Proof) is playing its final two weeks of performances. The play must close on Sunday, November 11th at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

MTC Will Hold 'Trans Visibility In The Theatre' Panel, Following Performance of THE NAP
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club will "Trans Visibility in the Theatre," a panel directly following the Sunday, November 4th matinee of The Nap. Come to an open discussion about increasing trans presence in the theatre, with panelists including Alexandra Billings (The Nap, "Transparent"), Kate Bornstein (Straight White Men, "I Am Cait"), Will Davis (India Pale Ale, Men On Boats), Alexa Fogel ("Pose" Casting Director), Bianca Leigh (The Nap, Transamerica), and Marquise Vilson (Charm). They will discuss how the arts industry can sustain and further the current push for greater trans presence and representation.

Antoine L. Smith of DCPA's OKLAHOMA! Will Takeover BWW Instagram Tomorrow!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - September 28, 2018


Go behind the scenes with Antoine L. Smith of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts's Oklahoma! tomorrow, September 29th as he takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram! Smith will show followers what a two show day is like.' Smith stars as 'Curly' in the production.

TV: THE NAP Company Takes Its Shot! Go Inside Opening Night
by TV - Opening Night Special - September 29, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season officially kicked off last night with the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NAP
by Jennifer Broski - September 28, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season officially kicked off last night with the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast on the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: THE NAP Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Jennifer Broski - September 28, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season officially kicked off last night with the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below!

BWW Review: Richard Bean's Eccentric Comedy THE NAP Introduces Snooker To Broadway
by Michael Dale - September 27, 2018


British playwright Richard Bean made a riotous Broadway debut six years ago with the knockabout farce ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, but his newest hit to cross the Atlantic, The Nap, while full of good-natured fun, partakes in subtler eccentricities.

TV: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of THE NAP!
by TV - Red Carpets - September 27, 2018


Tonight, we're going LIVE on the opening night red carpet at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Tune in at 6:30pm to watch!

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on THE NAP on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2018


The Nap celebrates its opening night tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street)!

THE NAP's Alexandra Billings Takes Over BWW Instagram Today!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - September 27, 2018


Go behind the scenes with The Nap's Alexandra Billings today, September 27th as she takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram to give a behind the scenes look at her day leading up to her Broadway Debut Opening Night TONIGHT!

TV: Watch Highlights from MTC's THE NAP on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - September 20, 2018


The Nap is now in previews ahead of a Thursday, September 27th opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production below!

Photo Flash: The Game is Afoot in MTC's THE NAP
by Julie Musbach - September 13, 2018


The Nap is now in previews ahead of a Thursday, September 27th opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production below!

Up on the Marquee: THE NAP Arrives on Broadway
by Walter McBride - September 7, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season has kicked off with the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out the marquee below!

Meet the Cast of THE NAP- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - September 5, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season has kicked off with the American premiere of The Nap, get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

THE NAP Begins Broadway Performances Tomorrow at MTC
by Julie Musbach - September 4, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season kicks off tomorrow as performances begin for the American premiere of The Nap

TV: What is Richard Bean's THE NAP All About? The Broadway-Bound Company Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - August 5, 2018


MTC will soon present the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean, the author of the rollicking, award-winning Broadway comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Opening MTC's 2018-2019 Broadway season at the Samuel J. FriedmanTheatre The Nap will now begin previews Wednesday, September 5, 2018 ahead of a Thursday, September 27, 2018 opening night.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Broadway-Bound Company of MTC's THE NAP- John Ellison Conlee, Johanna Day, Heather Lind & More!
by Jennifer Broski - August 2, 2018


MTC will soon present the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean, the author of the rollicking, award-winning Broadway comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

Johanna Day, John Ellison Conlee, Among Initial Casting of MTC's THE NAP
by Julie Musbach - July 11, 2018


MTC has announced initial casting for the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean, the author of the rollicking, award-winning Broadway comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

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