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The City of Conversation 2014

Run Time:
Two hours
Ages: 12+
Opened: May 5, 2014
Closing: July 26, 2014

The City of Conversation - 2014 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

The City of Conversation tells the story of a political hostess, Hester Ferris, a behind the scenes mover and shaker in Washington, D.C., and of the political gains and personal losses that her choices inflict on her family over a period of 30 years, from the waning days of the Carter administration to the beginning of the Obama presidency.


The City of Conversation - 2014 - Off-Broadway Cast

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THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, Starring Jan Maxwell, Ends its Twice Extended Run Today
by Courtnie Mele - July 26, 2014


After two extensions, the Lincoln Center Theater's critically-acclaimed production of The City of Conversation ends its Off-Broadway run today. The City of Conversation was written by Anthony Giardina and directed by Doug Hughes. It originally opened on May 5.

Lincoln Center Theater Extends Run of THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, Now Through 7/6
by Courtnie Mele - May 8, 2014


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Producing Artistic Director, Andre Bishop) has announced that it will extend the run of its critically-acclaimed production of THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, a new play by Anthony Giardina, directed by Doug Hughes, through Sunday, July 6 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

TV: Watch Highlights from Lincoln Center Theater's THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2014


Lincoln Center Theater's production of THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, a new play by Anthony Giardina, directed by Doug Hughes, opened last night at the Mitzi E. Newhouse (150 West 65th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

Review Roundup: Lincoln Center Theater's THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2014


Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW REVIEWS: Maxwell Should Be The Talk Of The Town for THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
by Michael Dale - May 6, 2014


Jan Maxwell is elegant, clever and politically savvy in Anthony Giardina's drama of family politics.

THE CITY OF CONVERSATION Opens Tonight at Lincoln Center Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2014


Lincoln Center Theater presents THE CITY OF CONVERSATION by Anthony Giardina, directed by Doug Hughes. The show opens tonight, May 5 at 6:45 p.m. in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 West 65th Street.

Lincoln Center Theater's THE CITY OF CONVERSATION Begins Previews Tonight, 4/10
by Louisa Brady - April 10, 2014


Previews begin tonight, Thursday, April 10, for the Lincoln Center Theater production of THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, a new play by Anthony Giardina, directed by Doug Hughes, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse (150 West 65th Street). Opening night is Monday, May 5. The cast includes John Aylward, Phillip James Brannon, Kristen Bush, Beth Dixon, Barbara Garrick, Jan Maxwell, Luke Niehaus, Kevin O'Rourke and Michael Simpson.

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The City of Conversation - 2014 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Jan Maxwell
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Beth Dixon
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Anthony Giardina
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jan Maxwell
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Jan Maxwell
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play The City of Conversation
2015 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Beth Dixon
2015 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play Jan Maxwell

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