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Topdog / Underdog 2002

Opened: April 7, 2002
Closing: August 11, 2002

Topdog / Underdog - 2002 Broadway History , Info & More

Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019

Topdog/Underdog is one of the most powerful dramas in the American theater. Acclaimed for its taut theatricality and surprising humor, the play tells the story of two brothers, Lincoln and Booth-names given to them as a joke by their father.


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Tony Award-Winning Producer Robert L. Boyett to Receive Sardi's Caricature
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024


Robert L. Boyett, one of Broadway’s most prolific and beloved producers and a creator, writer, and producer of some of the best loved television programs of all time, will receive the honor of a caricature on the wall of Sardi’s Restaurant. Learn more about Boyett's career!

Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, Dancer Masazumi Chaya & More to Receive Honorary Doctoral Degrees From Juilliard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022


The Juilliard School will hold its 117th commencement ceremony on May 20, 2022, at 10:30am. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the Lincoln Center campus in Damrosch Park, presided over by Juilliard President Damian Woetzel. It will also be livestreamed at juilliard.edu for those unable to attend in person.

The Catastrophic Theatre Presents THE BOOK OF GRACE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022


The Catastrophic Theatre will produce The Book of Grace by trailblazing playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. The Book of Grace is directed by Luis Galindo and Jeff Miller and runs April 1 – April 24 at the Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston.

Theater Stories: The Many Stars of CHICAGO, the CHARLIE BROWN Revival & More About the Ambassador Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2021


Learn all about the Ambassador Theater's best known shows including Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, plus the many stars to have graced the stage in Chicago and much more!

Stars Set for Billy Porter-Helmed TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at the Huntington
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2017


The Huntington Theatre Company presents the explosive Pulitzer Prize winner Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award winner Billy Porter (The Colored Museum at the Huntington and Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway). Performances run March 10 - April 9, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre.

Stars Set for Billy Porter-Helmed TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at the Huntington
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017


The Huntington Theatre Company presents the explosive Pulitzer Prize winner Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award winner Billy Porter (The Colored Museum at the Huntington and Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway). Performances run March 10 - April 9, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre.

Did You Know... Fun Facts About the 2016 Tony Nominees!
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2016


The 2016 Tony nominations were announced this morning. Below, check out some fun facts about this year's nominees!

Friedman, McInerney Cast In The Public Theater's Chasing The Green Light, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2010


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director) is proud to announce the addition of Academy Award-nominated actress Anne Hathaway and the best-selling author of the Gossip Girl series Cecily von Ziegesar to the prestigious roster of participants for "Chasing The Green Light," the first Public Forum on Monday, October 18.

Friedman, McInerney Cast In The Public Theater's Chasing The Green Light
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2010


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director) is proud to announce the addition of Academy Award-nominated actress Anne Hathaway and the best-selling author of the Gossip Girl series Cecily von Ziegesar to the prestigious roster of participants for "Chasing The Green Light," the first Public Forum on Monday, October 18.

Jeremy McCarter to Host Public Forum Lecture Series at The Public this Season
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 27, 2010


This fall, The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director) will launch The Public Forum, an exciting new series of lectures, debates and conversations that showcase leading voices in the arts, politics and the media. Curated by Jeremy McCarter, a senior writer at Newsweek, Public Forum events are open to the general public. Tickets for the inaugural event can be purchased for $25 beginning Tuesday, October 5. Member tickets are on sale Tuesday, September 28.

Initial Casting Announced For The Public Theater's THE BOOK OF GRACE, James Macdonald To Direct, Elizabeth Marvel To Star
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced initial casting today for the world premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' THE BOOK OF GRACE (previously titled Snake).

FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (Parts 1,8 & 9) Plays The Public 6/5-6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the world premiere of FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 8 & 9), the fifth and final play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. Written by Public Theater Master Writer Chair Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Jo Bonney, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 8, & 9) will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and run through Sunday, June 28.

Beharie, Gilliam, Johnson Cast In FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS At The Public
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting and creative team today for FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 8 & 9), the final play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. Written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Jo Bonney, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 8 & 9) will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and run through Sunday, June 28. Tickets are $10 for all performances and are on-sale now.

FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (Parts 1,8 & 9) Plays The Public 6/5-6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the world premiere of FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 8 & 9), the fifth and final play of the 2008-2009 Public LAB season. Written by Public Theater Master Writer Chair Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Jo Bonney, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 8, & 9) will begin performances on Friday, June 5 and run through Sunday, June 28.

Public Theater Announces Master Writer Chair Position; Suzan-Lori Parks First Recipient
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 27, 2008


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today that it received a substantial three-year grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to launch the first Public Theater Master Writer Chair position.

Topdog / Underdog History

Other Productions of Topdog / Underdog

2001   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2002   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

Topdog / Underdog - 2002 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Jeffrey Wright
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Suzan-Lori Parks
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award Suzan-Lori Parks
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Play 0
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play George C. Wolfe
2002 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Awards Mos Deff,
2002 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Suzan-Lori Parks
2002 Theatre World Awards Performance Mos Def
2002 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Jeffrey Wright
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Scott E. Nederlander
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Ira Pittelman
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Hits Magazine
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Kelpie Arts
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Rick Steiner
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Frederic H. Mayerson
2002 Tony Awards Best Play The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Ina Meibach
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Susan Dietz
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Freddy De Mann
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Bob Boyett
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Waxman Williams Entertainment
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Carole Shorenstein Hays
2002 Tony Awards Best Play Suzan-Lori Parks

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