Intimate Apparel 2004 - Articles Page 17

Opened: April 8, 2004
Closing: June 13, 2004

Intimate Apparel - 2004 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Laura Pels Theatre
Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre 111 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

INTIMATE APPAREL, set in 1905 in turn of the century New York, tells the story of Esther, a lonely, single African-American woman who makes her living sewing beautiful corsets and ladies’ undergarments. There is warm affection between her and the Orthodox Jewish man who sells fabrics to her, but any relationship between them, even a touch, is completely forbidden. Seeking love and romance, Esther eventually embarks on a letter-writing relationship with a mysterious suitor laboring on the Panama Canal. When he moves to New York they embark on an unhappy marriage, leading Esther to realize that only her self-reliance and certainty of her own worth will see her through life’s challenges.

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Intimate Apparel - 2004 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 17

'Ruined' By Lynn Nottage at Goodman Theatre
by Steve Leary - Nov 12, 2008


Goodman Theatre opens its "Strong Women, Strong Voices" Owen Theatre Series with the world premiere of Lynn Nottage's Ruined, directed by Kate Whoriskey and co-produced with Manhattan Theatre Club. Commissioned by the Goodman and first seen in the 2007 New Stages Series, Ruined was developed through Nottage and Whoriskey's pilgrimage to Uganda-where countless interviews and interactions resulted in a portrait of the lives of the women and girls caught in the devastating armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Leading the Goodman's cast in the role of Mama Nadi is Saidah Arrika Ekulona (Well on Broadway; Righteous Kill), who previously collaborated with Nottage and Whoriskey on the world premiere of Fabulation at Playwrights Horizons. Ruined begins performances on November 8 (opening night is November 17) and runs through December 7. Tickets are $10 - $39. Ruined begins performances at Manhattan Theatre Club on January 21, 2009.

Goodman Theatre Launches World Premiere of RUINED 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2008


Chicago's Goodman Theatre opens its 'Strong Women, Strong Voices' Owen Theatre Series with the world premiere of Lynn Nottage's RUINED, directed by Kate Whoriskey and co-produced with Manhattan Theatre Club.

THE LANGUAGE OF TREES Opens Tonight, 10/29 at Roundabout
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 29, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents The Language of Trees, a new play by Steven Levenson, directed by Alex Timbers, featuring Maggie Burke as 'Kay Danley,' Natalie Gold as 'Loretta Trumble-Pinkerstone,' Michael Hayden as 'Denton Pinkerstone,' Gio Perez as 'Eben Trumble-Pinkerstone' and Michael Warner as 'Bill Clinton.' The Language of Trees will officially open tonight Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The World Premiere of Ruined at Goodman Theatre!
by Steve Leary - Oct 24, 2008


Set in the present-day DRC, Ruined is the captivating story of Mama Nadi (Ekulona), the owner of a canteen who serves up everything from a cold beer and a warm meal-to the company of a woman. Through the eyes of this savvy businesswoman who both protects and profits from the women whose bodies have become battlegrounds, Nottage captures the constantly shifting allegiances and tragic absurdity that marks the civil war in the DRC. Ruined, rendered with Nottage's trademark humanity, clarity and surprising humor, gives a glimpse of a country that has suffered immeasurable losses since the beginning of this war that has raged for more than a decade.

Goodman Theatre Launches World Premiere of RUINED 11/8
by Reynard Loki - Oct 16, 2008


Chicago's Goodman Theatre opens its 'Strong Women, Strong Voices' Owen Theatre Series with the world premiere of Lynn Nottage's RUINED, directed by Kate Whoriskey and co-produced with Manhattan Theatre Club.

'Language of Trees' Begins Performances at Roundabout Tonight 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents The Language of Trees, a new play by Steven Levenson, directed by Alex Timbers, featuring Maggie Burke as 'Kay Danley,' Natalie Gold as 'Loretta Trumble-Pinkerstone,' Michael Hayden as 'Denton Pinkerstone,' Gio Perez as 'Eben Trumble-Pinkerstone' and Michael Warner as 'Bill Clinton.' Previews begin tonight, Saturday, October 4th.

Eurydice Opens 35th season at Victory Gardens
by Steve Leary - Sep 11, 2008


Eurydice, a bold, slyly comic, visually fascinating take on the classic Orpheus myth by Sarah Ruhl, is enjoying an ambitious revival by Victory Gardens Theater, to open the 35th season at Chicago's #1 presenter of new plays.

Complete Cast Announced For Roundabout's 'Language of Trees'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 27, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the full cast for The Language of Trees, a new play by Steven Levenson, directed by Alex Timbers. The Language of Trees will feature Maggie Burke as 'Kay Danley,' Natalie Gold as 'Loretta Trumble-Pinkerstone,' Michael Hayden as 'Denton Pinkerstone,' Gio Perez as 'Eben Trumble-Pinkerstone' and Michael Warner as 'Bill Clinton.'

Roundabout to Present Levensons 'Language Of Trees', Begins October 3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents The Language of Trees, a new play by Steven Levenson, directed by Alex Timbers.

Elizabeth Franz Stars in Cho's 'Piano Teacher' at Vineyard
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2007


Opening the Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre's 2007-08 Season will be the Off-Broadway premiere of The Piano Teacher, a new play by Julia Cho, author of Durango, with previews to begin October 30, prior to its official press opening November 18 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street). Kate Whoriskey directs.

King Hedley Extends at Signature Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2007


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn M. Lipuma, Executive Director) announced today that it would extend August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II one additional week since the originally scheduled run has been sold-out for weeks.

Complete Casting Announced for Wilson's Seven Guitars
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2006


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.

Casting Announced for Seven Guitars; Opens Wilson Tribute
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2006


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.

Intimate Apparel 'Laces' Florida's GableStage
by Beau Higgins - Mar 2, 2006


Casting Announced for Durang's Miss Witherspoon
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2005


Casting has been announced for the McCarter Theatre and Playwrights Horizons production of Christopher Durang's new play Miss Witherspoon

Cythnia Nixon to Star in MTC's Rabbit Hole in Early '06
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2005


The star of stage and screen will appear in the new production which opens in February 2006.

Best Plays Theatre Yearbook '03-'04 Released June 15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2005


The Best Plays Theatre Yearbook, 2003-2004 will honor both male and female playwrights with more of an emphasis on the women this year

Two Plays by McNally and Durang will Make World Premieres at the Philadelphia Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2005


The Philadelphia Theatre Company's 30th season will include world premieres by Terrence McNally and Christopher Durang

Terrorism Begins Off-Broadway Previews on May 9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2005


In a first-time co-production, The New Group and The Play Company are pleased to present the American premiere of Terrorism. Written by the Presnyakov Brothers and directed by Will Frears, Terrorism will play a limited Off-Broadway engagement Monday, May 9th through Sunday, June 26th at The Clurman Theater/Theatre Row.

Intimate Apparel Awarded Six AUDELCO Awards
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2004


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) and Center Theatre Group's co-production of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel has received six Vivian Robinson/AUDELCO Recognition Awards for Excellence in Black Theatre. The awards, also known as 'The VIVs', are presented annually to recognize and honor excellence in black theatre.

Intimate Apparel Wins 3 LA Ovation Awards
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2004


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) and Center Theatre Group's co-production of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel, at the Mark Taper Forum, has been awarded 3 Los Angeles Ovation Awards.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Intimate Apparel receives 12 AUDELCO nominations
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2004


Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Off-Broadway premiere of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel has received 12 nominations for the Vivian Robinson/AUDELCO Recognition Award for Excellence in Black Theatre.

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Intimate Apparel - 2004 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Costume Design Catherine Zuber
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Director Daniel Sullivan
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress Viola Davis
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Play Roundabout Theatre Company
2005 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Derek McLane
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Viola Davis
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Catherine Zuber
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Corey Stoll
2004 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Lynn Nottage
2004 Obie Awards Performance Viola Davis
2004 Obie Awards Set design Derek McLane
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award Lynn Nottage
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Viola Davis
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Catherine Zuber
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Daniel Sullivan
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Off Broadway Play 0
2004 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Catherine Zuber

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