A Delicate Balance Revival 1996 - Articles Page 6

Opened: April 21, 1996
Closing: September 29, 1996

A Delicate Balance - 1996 - Broadway History , Info & More

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First performed in 1966, A DELICATE BALANCE, by Edward Albee (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?), is a densely worded drawing room dramedy.


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Martha Henry to Receive Stratford Festival's 2014 Legacy Award
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2014


The Stratford Festival will present its 2014 Legacy Award to Martha Henry. Her extraordinary contributions to the Festival and to the performing arts in Canada will be celebrated at a gala at Toronto's Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, September 29.

Susan Clark and Meghan Andrews Star in COLLECTED STORIES at the Rubicon, Now thru 6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014


Rubicon Theatre continues the company's 16th Not Your Typical Season with Collected Stories. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Donald Margulies and directed by James O'Neil, Collected Stories is a two-person play featuring Susan Clark (Emmy Winner - 'Babe Zaharias,' 'Webster,' Shaw Festival and the Taper) as a brilliant, direct writing professor and Meghan Andrews (Frost/Nixon and The Grapes of Wrath on Broadway) as her eager-yet-talented student. Opening tonight, May 28th at 7:00 p.m., Collected Stories runs Wednesdays through Sundays until June 21st.

Susan Clark and Meghan Andrews to Star in COLLECTED STORIES at the Rubicon, 5/28-6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014


Rubicon Theatre continues the company's 16th Not Your Typical Season with Collected Stories. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Donald Margulies and directed by James O'Neil, Collected Stories is a two-person play featuring Susan Clark (Emmy Winner - "Babe Zaharias," "Webster," Shaw Festival and the Taper) as a brilliant, direct writing professor and Meghan Andrews (Frost/Nixon and The Grapes of Wrath on Broadway) as her eager-yet-talented student. Opening May 28th at 7:00 p.m., Collected Stories runs Wednesdays through Sundays until June 21st.

Rubicon Theatre to Present COLLECTED STORIES, 5/28-6/22
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014


Rubicon Theatre continues the company's 16th Not Your Typical Season with Collected Stories. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Donald Margulies and directed by James O'Neil, Collected Stories is a two-person play featuring Susan Clark (Emmy Winner - "Babe Zaharias," "Webster," Shaw Festival and the Taper) as a brilliant, direct writing professor and Meghan Andrews (Frost/Nixon and The Grapes of Wrath on Broadway) as her eager-yet-talented student. Opening May 28th at 7:00 p.m., Collected Stories runs Wednesdays through Sundays until June 21st.

BWW Reviews: City Theatre Strikes A DELICATE BALANCE with Celebrated Albee Play
by Jeff Davis - May 15, 2014


Oh, Edward Albee. No one writes an American family drama quite like you.

Glenn Close to Return to Broadway Opposite Lithgow, Duncan, Balaban, Higgins & Plimpton in Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE
by Robert Diamond - May 15, 2014


Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins, and Martha Plimpton will star in a new Broadway production of Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE this fall at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). The production, which will be directed by Pam MacKinnon, begins previewsMonday, October 20 and plays an 18-week limited engagement through Sunday, February 22, 2015. Opening night is Thursday, November 20.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival Announces 2014 Program, 7/30-8/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2014


This summer, the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival marks its 31st season in the beautiful seaside setting of Long Island's East End. The Island's longest-running classical music festival this year features 12 concerts from July 30 to August 24, featuring the signature mix of renowned and up-and-coming artists and classic and new music that has made it one of the most noteworthy summer music festivals in the country.

Breaking News: Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch Dies at 89
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2014


BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that Broadway legend Elaine Stritch died this morning, at home in Birmingham, MI. The star was 89 years old.

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, SEUSSICAL, POE and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group's 86th Summer Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2014


Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO, Kate Maguire have announced the Summer 2014 Theatre Season offering classic works coupled with contemporary plays.

New Brooklyn Theater's Site-Specific THE DEATH OF BESSIE SMITH Plays Now thru 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2014


New Brooklyn Theater has announced casting today for its site-specific production of Edward Albee's The Death of Bessie Smith at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. This rare revival will run for eight performances between today, January 9 and 19, 2014.

Cast Announced for New Brooklyn Theater's Site-Specific THE DEATH OF BESSIE SMITH, 1/9-19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2014


New Brooklyn Theater has announced casting today for its site-specific production of Edward Albee's The Death of Bessie Smith at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. This rare revival will run for eight performances between January 9 and 19, 2014. Each performance will be followed by talkbacks or panel discussions with leaders in the arts, government, labor, and health. These discussions are intended to raise critical questions about health access, race, class, and the arts in New York.

Philly Orchestra, ONCE, Elvis Costello and More Set for Kimmel Center, Fall 2013
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2013


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.

Philly Orchestra, ONCE, Elvis Costello and More Set for Kimmel Center, Fall 2013
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2013


The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts campus is waking to the sweet sounds of a robust Fall harvest of programming with a dynamic line-up of arts offering something for everyone.

Berkshire Theatre Group Celebrates its 85th Summer Season this Year
by Kelsey Denette - May 14, 2013


Berkshire Theatre Group will celebrate its 85th Summer Theatre Season this year, making it the third oldest regional theatre in the country.

BWW Likes: Historic Winter Storm and LES MIZ
by Robert Diamond - Feb 7, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com noticed something today as we scoured Facebook and it's something that we really liked, so we wanted to share it with you because it's not so often that you find such generosity for actors. This weekend, all roads lead to St. Louis as actors are headed there from all over the country to audition for the Muny's summer production of LES MISERABLES directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and with music direction by Kevin Stites.

BWW Exclusive: Creative Teams Revealed for MUNY Summer Shows - Tartaglia, Jay-Alexander, Jones, Lenz, Ruggiero, Griffin, Bruni & More
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 16, 2013


Executive Producer Mike Isaacson announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2013 Season, which opens on June 17 with Monty Python's Spamalot. 'This is a phenomenally talented group of artists, and I'm thrilled to be working with all of them. Last season our audience inspired us to take many risks and push ourselves far. These directors and choreographers are already working on ways to top last season's level of excitement and excellence.'

Seattle Opera's LA CENERENTOLA Rings in the New Year, Now thru 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2013


Seattle Opera rings in the New Year next month with royalty, a ball, and plenty of giant rats when it stages La Cenerentola, Rossini's effervescent take on the Cinderella story. But you won't find a glass slipper, an evil stepmother, or a fairy godmother in this opera; instead, this uniquely Italian retelling features a prince in disguise, a pompous stepfather, and a wise philosopher. Love, laughter, virtue, and brilliant bel canto vocalism win out at the end of this opera by the composer of The Barber of Seville. La Cenerentola opens tonight, January 12, and runs for eight performances through January 26.

Seattle Opera's LA CENERENTOLA Rings in the New Year, 1/12-26
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2012


Seattle Opera rings in the New Year next month with royalty, a ball, and plenty of giant rats when it stages La Cenerentola, Rossini's effervescent take on the Cinderella story. But you won't find a glass slipper, an evil stepmother, or a fairy godmother in this opera; instead, this uniquely Italian retelling features a prince in disguise, a pompous stepfather, and a wise philosopher. Love, laughter, virtue, and brilliant bel canto vocalism win out at the end of this opera by the composer of The Barber of Seville. La Cenerentola opens on Saturday, January 12, and runs for eight performances through January 26.

Marin Theatre Company Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, 11/23-12/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2012


Marin Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 Season with a family friendly production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, which runs during the holiday season from November 23 to December 16. Jon Tracy directs Joe Landry's live radio play adaptation of Frank Capra's film It's a Wonderful Life. Opening night is on Tuesday, November 27.

Marin Theatre Company Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, 11/23-12/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2012


Marin Theatre Company continues its 2012/13 Season with a family friendly production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, which runs during the holiday season from November 23 to December 16. Jon Tracy directs Joe Landry's live radio play adaptation of Frank Capra's film It's a Wonderful Life. Opening night is on Tuesday, November 27.

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Opens at Broadway's Booth Theatre Tonight, October 13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2012


Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opens this evening, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street), exactly 50 years to the day of the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962.

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Begins Previews Tonight at Booth Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2012


Preview performances of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? begin this evening, Thursday, September 27, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is set for Saturday, October 13, 2012, exactly 50 years to the day of the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962.

Albee's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY Opens Custom Made's 2012-13 Season Tonight, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012


The Play About the Baby previews tonight, September 7-9 and runs through October 7 at Gough Street Playhouse.

Elaine Stritch Defends Producer Garth Drabinsky
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2012


According to the Huffington Post's Liz Smith, Elaine Stritch says after another stage appearance, she is going to move out of the Carlyle Hotel and move home to Birmingham, Michigan, but then adds that she will stay in showbiz until theater producer Garth Drabinsky has a parole hearing and is released from prison. '...he and I have another show in us!' she says.

Albee's THE PLAY ABOUT THE BABY Opens Custom Made's 2012-13 Season, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2012


The Play About the Baby previews September 7-9 and runs through October 7 at Gough Street Playhouse.

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A Delicate Balance - 1996 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play George Grizzard
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Rosemary Harris
1996 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Jane Greenwood
1996 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Gerald Gutierrez
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play George Grizzard
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Rosemary Harris
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Elaine Stritch
1996 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Play Lincoln Center Theater
1996 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design John Lee Beatty
1967 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Edward Albee
1967 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Alan Schneider
1967 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Hume Cronyn
1967 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Marian Seldes
1967 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Rosemary Murphy
1967 Tony Awards Best Play Edward Albee

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