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Allegro (2014-11-Classic Stage Theatre-Off-Broadway)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Classic Stage Theatre (Broadway (Off) - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 01 November 2014
Première : Wednesday 19 November 2014
Dernière : Sunday 14 December 2014
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : George Abud (Charlie Townsend); Alma Cuervo (Grandma Taylor/Mrs. Townsend); Elizabeth A. Davis (Jenny Brinker); Claybourne Elder (Joseph Taylor, Jr.); Malcolm Gets (Joseph Taylor, Sr.); Maggie Lakis (Hazel); Paul Lincoln (Minister / Brook Lansdale); Megan Loomis (Millie / Beulah); Jane Pfitsch (Molly / Emily); Randy Redd (Dr. Bigby Denby); Ed Romanoff (Ned Brinker / Mr. Buckley); Jessica Tyler Wright (Marjorie Taylor)
Commentaires : 6 nominations aux Lucille Lortel Award

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Color Purple (The) (2013-08-Menier Chocolate Factory-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Menier Chocolate Factory (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 2 mois 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : Friday 05 July 2013
Première : Friday 05 July 2013
Dernière : Saturday 14 September 2013
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie : Ann Yee •
Producteur :

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Color Purple (The) (2015-12-Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 1 an 1 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 10 November 2015
Première : Thursday 10 December 2015
Dernière : Sunday 08 January 2017
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Cynthia Erivo (Celie), Jennifer Hudson (Shug Avery), Danielle Brooks (Sofia), Kyle Scatliffe (Harpo), Isaiah Johnson (Mister), Joaquina Kalukango (Nettie), Phoenix Best, Dwayne Clark, Lawrence Clayton, Carrie Compere, Patrice Covington, Adrianna Hicks, Bre Jackson, Grasan Kingsberry, Kevyn Morrow, Ken Robinson, Antoine L. Smith, Carla R. Stewart, Akron Watson et Rema Webb
Commentaires : Transfert à Broadway de la version du Menier Chocolate Factory de 2013.
Presse : Les critiques sont très bonnes:

"Give thanks this morning, children of Broadway, and throw in a hearty hallelujah. 'The Color Purple' has been born again, and its conversion is a glory to behold." Ben Brantley for New York Times

"'The Color Purple' is bolder, brighter and deeper than ever." Joe Dziemianowicz for New York Daily News

"The show works in a primal way. Its pop-inflected score — though performed here on the cheap, with a skimpy, keyboard-heavy band — has surprising staying power. Your head may quibble, but your heart’s on board." Elisabeth Vincentelli for New York Post

"This Color Purple is a celebration of black women, and it fills you with appreciation for the musical’s return. It’s here, and it’s beautiful." Adam Feldman for Time Out New York

"To those who question why a revival of 'The Color Purple' is back on Broadway after its predecessor closed there only in 2008, the answer is two words, and it may not be the two words you expect. Cynthia Erivo." Mark Kennedy for Associated Press

"This revelatory overhaul is characterized by its grace, restraint and soaring spirituality, peeling back the excess to expose the life-affirming material's molten emotional core. It remakes a patchy musical as a thrilling one." David Rooney for Hollywood Reporter

"Jennifer Hudson is radiant as the love machine Shug Avery. Danielle Brooks shakes the house as the earthy Sofia. And Cynthia Erivo, the tiny pint of dynamite who originated the role at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, brings the audience roaring to its feet as Celie." Marilyn Stasio for Variety

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Company (2006-03-Robert S. Marx Theatre-Cincinatti)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Robert S. Marx Theatre (Cincinnati - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 1 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 14 March 2006
Première : Tuesday 14 March 2006
Dernière : Friday 14 April 2006
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie : John Doyle •
Producteur :
Avec : Robert … Raúl Esparza
Joanne … Barbara Walsh
Marta … Angel Desai
April … Elizabeth Stanley
Kathy … Kelly Jeanne Grant
Other Roles … Keith Buterbaugh, Matt Castle, Robert Cunningham, Kristin Huffman, Amy Justman, Heather Laws, Leenya Rideout, Fred Rose, Bruce Sabath

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Company (2006-11-Ethel Barrymore Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 7 mois
Nombre : 34 previews - 246 représentations
Première Preview : Monday 30 October 2006
Première : Wednesday 29 November 2006
Dernière : Sunday 01 July 2007
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie : Adam John Hunter •
Producteur :
Avec : Robert … Raúl Esparza
Joanne … Barbara Walsh
Sarah … Kristin Huffman
Harry … Keith Buterbaugh
Susan … Amy Justman
Peter … Matt Castle
Jenny … Leenya Rideout
David … Fred Rose
Amy … Heather Laws
Paul … Robert Cunningham
Larry … Bruce Sabath
Marta … Angel Desai
Kathy … Kelly Jeanne Grant
April … Elizabeth Stanley
Commentaires longs: Transfer of the Playhouse in the Park production (Robert S. Marx Theatre-Cincinatti)

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Gondoliers (2001-07-Apollo Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Apollo Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Wednesday 27 June 2001
Première : Tuesday 03 July 2001
Dernière : Sunday 29 July 2001
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Karen Mann, Mike Afford, Elizabeth Marsh, Mark Crossland, Rebecca Arch, Josephine Baird, Eddie Burton, Christopher Dickins
Commentaires : Eight actor-musician-singers performed all the roles and played all the music in this completely re-written version, which abandoned nearly all Gilbert’s dialogue and all Sullivan’s original orchestration in favour Mafia and spaghetti gags and boogie-woogie/cool jazz/easy listening . The production had originated at the Watermill, Newbury, where John Doyle had been pioneering a new kind of approach to musicals using actor-musicians accompanying themselves as they perform. This had brought interesting new interpretations to his earlier “Irma la Douce”, “Cabaret” and “Carmen”, but it was generally felt not to have worked with such a period piece as Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers”. It was booked into the Apollo for a limited ten week season.
Commentaires longs: "G & S as you've never seen it before: Take Sullivan's great tunes add a little jazz, mix in a handful of love and laughter, stir vigorously, serve hot! A Chicago mafia family descends on the sophisticated surroundings of a London Italian jazz cafe' The Gondola! Their aim is to find out which of the sexy Palmieri brothers is the new head of a powerful mob family. They soon find themselves in deeper water than they could ever have imagined possible. Plots and intrigues, love and romance, passion and power-everything is at stake in this madcap, delicious concoction. "

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Mack & Mabel (2006-04-Criterion Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Criterion Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 2 mois 3 semaines
Nombre : 96 représentations
Première Preview : Wednesday 05 April 2006
Première : Monday 10 April 2006
Dernière : Saturday 01 July 2006
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : David Soul (Mack Sennett), Janie Dee (Mabel Normand), Sarah Whittuck (Lottie ), Matthew Woodyatt (Fatty Arbuckle), Richard Brightiff, Tomm Coles, Robert Cousins, Michelle Long, Robin Pirongs, Jon Trenchard, Simon Tuck
Commentaires : This was another of John Doyle’s experiments where the 11-strong cast accompany themselves, doubling as musicians. While this has been very successful in the case of “Sweeney Todd”, it didn’t work for numbers like “Tap Your Troubles Away”, which seemed lost without a stage full of tap-dancing chorines. There was praise for David Soul and Janie Dee, but generally the critical reaction was that the production looked too cut down and done on the cheap. It had originated at the Watermill Theatre for a three month run in March 2005 and was then revived for a national tour from January 2006. Its return to the West End survived just twelve weeks.
Presse : NICHOLAS DE JONGH for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "Elegantly down-sized revival...emerges as no more than a set of Herman's poignant or jauntily old-fashioned songs."
MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN says, "Not even the combined talents of Janie Dee and David Soul can lift John Doyle's simplifed staging ...above the status of a mild curiosity."
CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "It is a superbly tuneful and touching piece."
BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE for THE TIMES says, "The first half is enjoyable enough, but the second seems rushed and muddled and the ending reeks of Broadway wishfulness."

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Road Show (2008-11-Public Theatre : Newman-Off Broadway)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Public Theatre - Newman (Broadway (Off) - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 1 mois 1 semaine
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 28 October 2008
Première : Tuesday 18 November 2008
Dernière : Sunday 28 December 2008
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Addison Mizner - Alexander Gemignani / Wilson Mizner - Michael Cerveris / Hollis Bessemer - Claybourne Elder / Mama Mizner - Alma Cuervo / Papa Mizner - William Parry / Ensemble - Aisha de Haas, Colleen Fitzpatrick, David Garry, Mylinda Hull, Mel Johnson, Jr., Orville Mendoza, Anne L. Nathan, Tom Nelis, Matthew Stocke, Katrina Yaukey, William Youmans and Kristine Zbornik
Commentaires : This production won the 2009 Obie Award for Music and Lyrics and the Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Lyrics (Sondheim).
Presse : Brantley in his review of the 2008 production, praised Ceveris and Gemignani, but declares that, "The problem is that this musical’s travelogue structure precludes its digging deep. It hints at dark and shimmering glories beneath the surface that it never fully mines. Like its leading characters, 'Road Show' doesn’t quite know what to do with the riches at its disposal."

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Road Show (2011-07-Menier Chocolate Factory-London)

Type de série: Original London
Théâtre: Menier Chocolate Factory (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 2 mois 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Friday 24 June 2011
Première : Wednesday 06 July 2011
Dernière : Sunday 18 September 2011
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : David Bedella (Wilson Mizner), Michael Jibson (Addison Mizner), Jon Robyns (Hollis Bessemer), Gillian Bevan (Mama Mizner),
Glyn Kerslake (Papa Mizner), Adrian der Gregorian, Fiona Dunn, Sarah Ingram, Julie Jupp, Elizabeth Marsh, Christopher Ragland, Robbie Scotcher, Phil Wrigley
Commentaires : The Sunday Times summed it up with: "This production will do nothing to change your mind about Sondheim. Those who like him will like it. Those who don’t, won’t.”

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Sweeney Todd (2004-02-Watermill Theatre-Newbury)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Watermill Theatre (Newbury - Angleterre)
Durée : 1 mois 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Wednesday 04 February 2004
Première : Wednesday 04 February 2004
Dernière : Saturday 27 March 2004
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Commentaires longs: Joué par la suite : Bath Theatre Royal April 20-24, 2004
Liverpool Playhouse April 27 - May 1, 2004
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Hudderfield May 4-8, 2004
Northcott Theatre, Exeter May 11-15, 2004
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford May 17-22, 2004
Lowry Arts Centre, Salford May 25-29, 2004
Previews began July 22, 2004 at Trafalgar Studios, London
Opened July 27, 2004; closed October 9, 2004

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Sweeney Todd (2004-07-Trafalgar Studios-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Trafalgar Studios (Londres - Angleterre)
Salle : Studio 1
Durée : 2 mois 2 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Thursday 22 July 2004
Première : Tuesday 27 July 2004
Dernière : Saturday 09 October 2004
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Paul Hegarty (Sweeney Todd), Karen Mann (Mrs Lovett),
David Ricardo-Pearce (Anthony), Colin Wakefield (Judge Turpin), Rebecca Jenkins (Johanna), Sam Kenyon (Tobias), Stephanie Jacob (Pirelli), Rebecca Jackson (Beggar Woman), Michael Howcroft (Beadle)
Commentaires : With a cast of just nine in modem dress, all doubling as on-stage musicians, with the barber’s chair replaced with a black onstage coffin, with blood being poured from one bucket to another each time a person is killed - this was a very “different” interpretation of Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd. Originally produced at the Watermill Theatre, Berkshire, this limited run transfer divided the critics into two distinct camps. On the one hand: “superbly inventive”, “spectacular versatility”, “brilliantly expressive symbolic approach”; on the other, “the worst sort of university theatre, didactic, over-stylised ... crashingly obvious”, “cramped and inadequate”, “there are times when small is not beautiful”. In November 2005 John Doyle recreated this production on Broadway and won the Tony Award for Best Director.
Commentaires longs: Reprise de Sweeney Todd (2004-02-Watermill Theatre-Newbury)
Presse : FIONA MOUNTFORD for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "As sharp as ever...The versatility on offer is spectacular.."
PAUL TAYLOR for THE INDEPENDENT says, "Wonderfully fresh and fierce small-scale version."
MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN says, "strong on melodramatic horror, low on social resonance."
CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "Superbly inventive staging."
BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE for THE TIMES says, "Theatrical originality and a successful awakening of the audience’s imaginations."
SARAH HEMMIMG for THE FINANCIAL TIMES says, "Sondheim's musical emerges here as keen as a razor."

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Sweeney Todd (2004-10-New Ambassadors Theatre-London)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Ambassadors Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Durée : 10 ans 3 mois 4 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 12 October 2004
Première : Thursday 13 October 1994
Dernière : Saturday 05 February 2005
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Avec : Paul Hegarty (Sweeney Todd), Karen Mann (Mrs Lovett),
David Ricardo-Pearce (Anthony), Colin Wakefield (Judge Turpin), Rebecca Jenkins (Johanna), Sam Kenyon (Tobias), Stephanie Jacob (Pirelli), Rebecca Jackson (Beggar Woman), Michael Howcroft (Beadle)
Commentaires : With a cast of just nine in modem dress, all doubling as on-stage musicians, with the barber’s chair replaced with a black onstage coffin, with blood being poured from one bucket to another each time a person is killed - this was a very “different” interpretation of Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd. Originally produced at the Watermill Theatre, Berkshire, this limited run transfer divided the critics into two distinct camps. On the one hand: “superbly inventive”, “spectacular versatility”, “brilliantly expressive symbolic approach”; on the other, “the worst sort of university theatre, didactic, over-stylised ... crashingly obvious”, “cramped and inadequate”, “there are times when small is not beautiful”. In November 2005 John Doyle recreated this production on Broadway and won the Tony Award for Best Director.
Commentaires longs: Reprise de Sweeney Todd (2004-02-Watermill Theatre-Newbury)
Presse : FIONA MOUNTFORD for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "As sharp as ever...The versatility on offer is spectacular.."
PAUL TAYLOR for THE INDEPENDENT says, "Wonderfully fresh and fierce small-scale version."
MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN says, "strong on melodramatic horror, low on social resonance."
CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "Superbly inventive staging."
BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE for THE TIMES says, "Theatrical originality and a successful awakening of the audience’s imaginations."
SARAH HEMMIMG for THE FINANCIAL TIMES says, "Sondheim's musical emerges here as keen as a razor."

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Sweeney Todd (2005-11-Eugene O'Neill Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Revival
Théâtre: Eugene O'Neill Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 10 mois
Nombre : 35 previews - 349 représentations
Première Preview : Monday 03 October 2005
Première : Thursday 03 November 2005
Dernière : Sunday 03 September 2006
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie : ???? ???? •
Producteur :
Commentaires longs: Production basée sur Sweeney Todd (2004-02-Watermill Theatre-Newbury) - Tony Awards
Best Direction of a Musical (John Doyle)
Best Orchestrations (Sarah Travis)
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Director of a Musical (John Doyle)
Outstanding Orchestrations (Sarah Travis)
Outstanding Lighting Design (Richard G. Jones)

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Sweeney Todd (2007-08-US Tour 3)

Type de série: US Tour
Théâtre: US Tour ( - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 10 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : Thursday 30 August 2007
Première : Thursday 30 August 2007
Dernière : Sunday 29 June 2008
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie :
Producteur :
Commentaires longs: Production basée sur Sweeney Todd (2004-02-Watermill Theatre-Newbury) - Pre-tour engagement ran from August 30 - October 14, 2007 at the American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco

Boston, MA: Colonial Theatre (October 23 - November 4, 2007)
Toronto, ON: Princess of Wales Theatre (November 6 - December 9, 2007)
Columbus, OH: Palace Theatre (December 11-16, 2007)
Miami, FL: Carnival Center for the Performing Arts (January 1-6, 2008)
Kansas City, MO: Music Hall (January 8-13, 2008)
Dallas, TX: Majestic Theatre (January 15-20, 2008)
Greenville, SC: The Peace Center (January 22-27, 2008)
Pittsburgh, PA: Heinz Hall (January 29 - February 3, 2008)
Minneapolis, MN: State Theatre (February 5-10, 2008)
Louisville, KY: Kentucky Center (February 12-17, 2008)
Cincinnati, OH: Aronoff Center for the Arts (February 19 - March 2, 2008)
Los Angeles, CA: Ahmanson Theatre (March 11 - April 6, 2008)
Portland, OR: Keller Auditorium (April 8-13, 2008)
Tempe, AZ: ASU Gammage Auditorium (April 15-20, 2008)
Chicago, IL: Cadillac Palace Theatre (April 23 - May 4, 2008)
St. Petersburg, FL: Mahaffey Theater (May 6-11, 2008)
West Palm Beach, FL: Kravis Center (May 13-18, 2008)
Atlanta, GA: Fox Theater (May 27 - June 1, 2008)
Houston, TX: Hobby Center (June 3-15, 2008)
Denver, CO: Buell Theatre (June 17-29, 2008)

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Visit (The) (2015-04-Lyceum Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Lyceum Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 1 mois 3 semaines
Nombre : 32 previews - 61 représentations
Première Preview : Thursday 26 March 2015
Première : Thursday 23 April 2015
Dernière : Sunday 14 June 2015
Mise en scène : John Doyle •
Chorégraphie : Graciela Daniele •
Producteur :
Avec : Chita Rivera (Claire Zachannassian), Roger Rees (Anton Schell), George Abud (Karl Schell), Jason Danieley (Frederich Kuhn), Matthew Deming (Louis Perch), Diana DiMarzio (Annie Dummermut), David Garrison (Peter Dummermut), Rick Holmes (Father Josef), Tom Nelis (Rudi), Chris Newcomer (Jacob Chicken), Mary Beth Peil (Matilde Schell), Aaron Ramey (Otto Hahnke), John Riddle (Young Anton), Elena Shaddow (Ottilie Schell), Timothy Shew (Hans Nusselin), Michelle Veintimilla (Young Claire)