A new Broadway season is gearing up, and there are currently nine productions of plays set to open this fall. Could we be seeing any of them contend at this year’s Tony Awards? Below, we recap the plot of each play as well as the awards history of its author, cast, creative types, the opening, and (where applicable) closing dates.
“Betrayal” (opens September 5; closes December 8)
In the third Broadway revival of Harold Pinter’s 1978 award-winning play, the story charts a compelling seven-year romance, thrillingly captured in reverse chronological order.
The original Broadway production received Tony nominations for star Blythe Danner and director Peter Hall. This production is coming in after a successful run in London’s West End earlier this year. The cast includes Emmy nominee Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton, SAG winner Charlie Cox, and is directed by Laurence Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd.
“The Height of the Storm...
“Betrayal” (opens September 5; closes December 8)
In the third Broadway revival of Harold Pinter’s 1978 award-winning play, the story charts a compelling seven-year romance, thrillingly captured in reverse chronological order.
The original Broadway production received Tony nominations for star Blythe Danner and director Peter Hall. This production is coming in after a successful run in London’s West End earlier this year. The cast includes Emmy nominee Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton, SAG winner Charlie Cox, and is directed by Laurence Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd.
“The Height of the Storm...
- 9/27/2019
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
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Robert Schenkkan’s Broadway-bound The Great Society, his second Lbj play following the celebrated All The Way, has completed casting and set an opening night for Tuesday, October 1 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Joining the previously announced Brian Cox (as Lyndon B. Johnson) will be Marchánt Davis as Stokely Carmichael, Brian Dykstra as Adam Walinsky, Barbara Garrick as Lady Bird Johnson, David Garrison as Richard Nixon, Ty Jones as Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Christopher Livingston as James Bevel, Angela Pierce as Pat Nixon, Matthew Rauch as Robert McNamara, Nikkole Salter as Coretta Scott King and Tramell Tillman as Bob Moses.
Previews begin on the previously announced Friday, September 6 for a strictly limited 12-week engagement.
The newcomers join the previously announced Cox, Grantham Coleman as Martin Luther King Jr., Marc Kudisch as Richard J. Daley, Bryce Pinkham as Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Frank Wood as Senator Everett Dirksen, Gordon Clapp as J. Edgar Hoover,...
Joining the previously announced Brian Cox (as Lyndon B. Johnson) will be Marchánt Davis as Stokely Carmichael, Brian Dykstra as Adam Walinsky, Barbara Garrick as Lady Bird Johnson, David Garrison as Richard Nixon, Ty Jones as Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Christopher Livingston as James Bevel, Angela Pierce as Pat Nixon, Matthew Rauch as Robert McNamara, Nikkole Salter as Coretta Scott King and Tramell Tillman as Bob Moses.
Previews begin on the previously announced Friday, September 6 for a strictly limited 12-week engagement.
The newcomers join the previously announced Cox, Grantham Coleman as Martin Luther King Jr., Marc Kudisch as Richard J. Daley, Bryce Pinkham as Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Frank Wood as Senator Everett Dirksen, Gordon Clapp as J. Edgar Hoover,...
- 8/12/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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Robin Thicke and Paula Patton are ending their custody war.
Seven months after an L.A. judge granted the actress’ request for a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband, the couple have worked out a custody arrangement for their 7-year-old son Julian, People confirms.
Legal documents were recently filed stating Julian will spend Monday through Wednesday with Thicke, 40, and Wednesday through Friday with Patton, 41, during the school year. During the summer, they will alternate physical custody of Julian on a “week on/week off schedule.”
He will also alternate weekends between his parents, and expenses — including fees for private school...
Seven months after an L.A. judge granted the actress’ request for a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband, the couple have worked out a custody arrangement for their 7-year-old son Julian, People confirms.
Legal documents were recently filed stating Julian will spend Monday through Wednesday with Thicke, 40, and Wednesday through Friday with Patton, 41, during the school year. During the summer, they will alternate physical custody of Julian on a “week on/week off schedule.”
He will also alternate weekends between his parents, and expenses — including fees for private school...
- 8/18/2017
- by Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
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A 911 call from the custody dispute between Paula Patton and Robin Thicke at a Malibu park last month reveals that tensions were running high before cops were called – amid claims that the couple’s 6-year-old son Julian did not want to go home with his father.
In the audio from the call, obtained by TMZ, a woman identified as Julian’s nanny requests police to report at a Malibu park where Thicke and their court monitor were waiting to pick up his son for a visit.
However, the nanny claims the 39-year-old “Blurred Lines” singer is violating the restraining order...
In the audio from the call, obtained by TMZ, a woman identified as Julian’s nanny requests police to report at a Malibu park where Thicke and their court monitor were waiting to pick up his son for a visit.
However, the nanny claims the 39-year-old “Blurred Lines” singer is violating the restraining order...
- 3/9/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
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Things don’t seem to be clearing up for Paula Patton and Robin Thicke after police were called during a scheduled handoff of the couple’s son, Julian, on Thursday, multiple sources close to the situation tell People.
Thicke, 39, arrived at a park in Malibu, California to pick up his 6-year-old son from Patton. “There is no question that Robin was in violation of both the restraining order and the monitor’s visitation protocol, which were communicated to Robin directly,” a source close to the situation tells People.
However, a source close to Thicke tells People, “Every week, they do...
Thicke, 39, arrived at a park in Malibu, California to pick up his 6-year-old son from Patton. “There is no question that Robin was in violation of both the restraining order and the monitor’s visitation protocol, which were communicated to Robin directly,” a source close to the situation tells People.
However, a source close to Thicke tells People, “Every week, they do...
- 2/18/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
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Robin Thicke and Paula Patton‘s ugly custody battle continues.
The exes appeared Tuesday in court, where Thicke’s legal team requested either “no monitor, a change in monitor or a ruling that said the monitor couldn’t make changes to the visitation” with their 6-year-old son Julian, two sources confirm to People. The court denied all of his requests.
“Robin wants to spend as much time as possible with Julian, and he was upset because the monitor was trying to cut his visit time short, so his team went and filed to change to a new monitor, which was denied,...
The exes appeared Tuesday in court, where Thicke’s legal team requested either “no monitor, a change in monitor or a ruling that said the monitor couldn’t make changes to the visitation” with their 6-year-old son Julian, two sources confirm to People. The court denied all of his requests.
“Robin wants to spend as much time as possible with Julian, and he was upset because the monitor was trying to cut his visit time short, so his team went and filed to change to a new monitor, which was denied,...
- 2/9/2017
- by Jeff Nelson and Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
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After losing temporary sole custody to ex Paula Patton, Robin Thicke spent time with his son Julian on Friday, two sources tell People. But the singer did not see his son the following day — kicking off another round of squabbling between the ex-spouses.
“He did not exercise his right to spend time with his son and the monitor on Saturday, citing a business meeting. However, Paula offered alternate times that Julian could see Robin with the monitor that weekend, but he declined all visitation,” says a source close to the situation. “These are the actions of a father who claimed...
“He did not exercise his right to spend time with his son and the monitor on Saturday, citing a business meeting. However, Paula offered alternate times that Julian could see Robin with the monitor that weekend, but he declined all visitation,” says a source close to the situation. “These are the actions of a father who claimed...
- 1/31/2017
- by Jeff Nelson and Melody Chiu
- PEOPLE.com
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Robin Thicke has canceled an appearance during NHL All-Star weekend amid his contentious custody battle with ex-wife Paula Patton, a source confirms.
The singer was previously scheduled to honor his late father Alan Thicke at Friday’s NHL100 Gala.
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky stepped in to fill Robin’s role.
“My friend Alan Thicke would have loved to be here tonight with so many of the great players that he admired. I am extremely honored to be included on this amazing list, I only wish that everyone of the players could have been here tonight,” Gretzky said onstage. “So with...
The singer was previously scheduled to honor his late father Alan Thicke at Friday’s NHL100 Gala.
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky stepped in to fill Robin’s role.
“My friend Alan Thicke would have loved to be here tonight with so many of the great players that he admired. I am extremely honored to be included on this amazing list, I only wish that everyone of the players could have been here tonight,” Gretzky said onstage. “So with...
- 1/28/2017
- by karenmizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
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Paula Patton did not plan on engaging in the public spectacle her squabble with Robin Thicke over custody of 6-year-old son Julian has devolved into, an insider says.
“Paula very much wanted to keep this within the family, as she believes that was in Julian’s best interest,” a source close to the situation tells People of the actress, who separated from Thicke in 2014 before finalizing their divorce in 2015. “However, she has to fight back to protect her son. As a mother, it’s one thing to stay quiet if you’re the victim of abuse, but once that extends to your child,...
“Paula very much wanted to keep this within the family, as she believes that was in Julian’s best interest,” a source close to the situation tells People of the actress, who separated from Thicke in 2014 before finalizing their divorce in 2015. “However, she has to fight back to protect her son. As a mother, it’s one thing to stay quiet if you’re the victim of abuse, but once that extends to your child,...
- 1/27/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
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The latest development in the ongoing custody dispute between Robin Thicke and his ex-wife Paula Patton could seriously damage the “Blurred Lines” singer’s case for custody, a legal expert tells People.
On Thursday, a Los Angeles judge granted the 41-year-old actress’ request for a temporary restraining order and temporarily stripped him of shared legal and physical custody – giving him supervised visitation instead after ruling that Thicke has a history of domestic violence.
Though family law specialist Stephanie Blum tells People Patton had to meet a “low standard” of evidence to obtain the temporary restraining order against Thicke, the court...
On Thursday, a Los Angeles judge granted the 41-year-old actress’ request for a temporary restraining order and temporarily stripped him of shared legal and physical custody – giving him supervised visitation instead after ruling that Thicke has a history of domestic violence.
Though family law specialist Stephanie Blum tells People Patton had to meet a “low standard” of evidence to obtain the temporary restraining order against Thicke, the court...
- 1/27/2017
- by Kara Warner
- PEOPLE.com
The lines have officially been blurred.
On Jan. 12, news broke that Paula Patton had filed legal documents asking to limit ex-husband Robin Thicke‘s joint custody of their 6-year-old son, Julian, accusing Thicke of physical abuse. Thicke denied committing any abuse in a court filing, and on Thursday an L.A. judge denied Patton’s request, according to a source close to the situation.
The former couple divorced in 2015 after eight years of marriage, and until now appeared to have kept things amicable. But their new dispute brought to light several contentious issues, with Patton, 41, claiming concern over alleged drinking and drug use by Thicke,...
On Jan. 12, news broke that Paula Patton had filed legal documents asking to limit ex-husband Robin Thicke‘s joint custody of their 6-year-old son, Julian, accusing Thicke of physical abuse. Thicke denied committing any abuse in a court filing, and on Thursday an L.A. judge denied Patton’s request, according to a source close to the situation.
The former couple divorced in 2015 after eight years of marriage, and until now appeared to have kept things amicable. But their new dispute brought to light several contentious issues, with Patton, 41, claiming concern over alleged drinking and drug use by Thicke,...
- 1/27/2017
- by Kate Hogan
- PEOPLE.com
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On Thursday, an L.A. judge granted Paula Patton‘s request for a temporary restraining order against Robin Thicke after the actress accused her ex-husband of domestic violence amid their ongoing custody dispute.
Per court documents obtained by People, Patton, 41, asked the court on Wednesday for a restraining order that would keep Thicke, 39, at least 100 yards away from her, their 6-year-old son Julian and her mother, Joyce Patton.
“ is in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to herself and the child,” the actress’ attorney, Larry Bakman, wrote in the request.
Throughout Patton’s shocking declaration, she accuses her ex of physical and emotional abuse,...
Per court documents obtained by People, Patton, 41, asked the court on Wednesday for a restraining order that would keep Thicke, 39, at least 100 yards away from her, their 6-year-old son Julian and her mother, Joyce Patton.
“ is in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to herself and the child,” the actress’ attorney, Larry Bakman, wrote in the request.
Throughout Patton’s shocking declaration, she accuses her ex of physical and emotional abuse,...
- 1/27/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
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Robin Thicke is facing a major setback in his bitter custody battle with ex-wife Paula Patton.
The singer’s lawyer appeared in front of an L.A. judge Thursday morning to request complete temporary sole custody of Thicke’s 6-year-old son Julian, but the star instead lost custody temporarily and was ordered to stay away from his son and ex-wife, court documents obtained by People confirm. In her request for a restraining order, obtained by People, Patton claims Thicke cheated on her, punched and kicked her during their marriage and recently stood outside her mother’s house for two hours demanding to see Julian.
The singer’s lawyer appeared in front of an L.A. judge Thursday morning to request complete temporary sole custody of Thicke’s 6-year-old son Julian, but the star instead lost custody temporarily and was ordered to stay away from his son and ex-wife, court documents obtained by People confirm. In her request for a restraining order, obtained by People, Patton claims Thicke cheated on her, punched and kicked her during their marriage and recently stood outside her mother’s house for two hours demanding to see Julian.
- 1/27/2017
- by mchiupeople
- PEOPLE.com
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Amid their contentious custody battle, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton went to therapy together with their 6-year-old son Julian over the weekend, multiple sources confirm to People.
“While Julian has remained in his mother’s care, both parties are working with a therapist who is advising on Julian’s best interest,” a source familiar with the situation says. “The family attended their first joint therapy session this weekend. Ms. Patton will continue to do what is right for her son.”
A second insider tells People, “Robin wants to keep Julian’s best interests at heart.”
In legal documents filed Thursday,...
“While Julian has remained in his mother’s care, both parties are working with a therapist who is advising on Julian’s best interest,” a source familiar with the situation says. “The family attended their first joint therapy session this weekend. Ms. Patton will continue to do what is right for her son.”
A second insider tells People, “Robin wants to keep Julian’s best interests at heart.”
In legal documents filed Thursday,...
- 1/17/2017
- by karenmizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
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One day after an L.A. judge rejected Paula Patton‘s request to limit ex-husband Robin Thicke‘s joint custody of their 6-year-old son, Julian, the dispute between the former couple is becoming increasingly fraught.
A representative for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s Lost Hills station confirms to People that law enforcement officials were dispatched to Patton’s Calabasas home Friday morning after Julian didn’t arrive at school. He had missed his visitation with Thicke the evening before. The representative referred to the incident as “a non-event” but said “it involved a child not wanting to go with someone.
A representative for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department’s Lost Hills station confirms to People that law enforcement officials were dispatched to Patton’s Calabasas home Friday morning after Julian didn’t arrive at school. He had missed his visitation with Thicke the evening before. The representative referred to the incident as “a non-event” but said “it involved a child not wanting to go with someone.
- 1/14/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Blue Bloods" episode 13 of season 5. The episode is entitled, " Love Stories," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting stuff take place in this one as the team has to now look into a case involving the murder of a hitman that was actually on the job at the time, and more. In the new, 13th episode press release: Danny and Baez will investigate the murder of a hitman who is shot on the job. Press release number 2: Danny and Baez are going to investigate when a homeowner shoots an intruder, only to find out that the intruder is a hitman. Also, a young attorney will attempt to bring justice to his mother who Erin put away on a murder charge 12 years ago. Guest stars feature: Joseph Siravo (Nicholas Bianco), Kathrine Narducci Anna Bianco...
- 1/16/2015
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Marc Agger and William Brown present Bikeman A 911 Play by Thomas F. Flynn based on his acclaimed book. Directed by Michael Bush, Bikeman plays at Bmcc Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street and features Robert Cuccioli, Irungu Mutu, Angela Pierce, Elizabeth Ramos, and Richard Topol. For information, go to www.Bikeman911.com. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below...
- 2/19/2014
- by Kevin Thomas Garcia
- BroadwayWorld.com
Marc Agger and William Brown present Bikeman A 911 Play by Thomas F. Flynn based on his acclaimed book. Opening night is February 18. Directed by Michael Bush, Bikeman plays at Bmcc Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street and features Robert Cuccioli, Irungu Mutu, Angela Pierce,Elizabeth Ramos, and Richard Topol. For information, go to www.Bikeman911.com. Check out a first look at the production below...
- 2/5/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
This is the last of my lists of the best films of 2010, and the hardest to name. Call it the Best Art Films. I can't precisely define an Art Film, but I knew I was seeing one when I saw these. I could also call them Adult Films, if that term hadn't been devalued by the porn industry. These are films based on the close observation of behavior. They are not mechanical constructions of infinitesimal thrills. They depend on intelligence and empathy to be appreciated.
They also require acting of a precision not necessary in many mass entertainments. They require directors with a clear idea of complex purposes. They require subtleties of lighting and sound that create a self-contained world. Most of all, they require sympathy. The directors care for their characters, and ask us to see them as individuals, not genre emblems. That requires us to see ourselves as individual viewers,...
They also require acting of a precision not necessary in many mass entertainments. They require directors with a clear idea of complex purposes. They require subtleties of lighting and sound that create a self-contained world. Most of all, they require sympathy. The directors care for their characters, and ask us to see them as individuals, not genre emblems. That requires us to see ourselves as individual viewers,...
- 2/18/2011
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
Contrary to the poster for Catfish, which declares “Don’t let anyone tell you want it is.” the following will in detail discuss the film and therefore reveal elements of the plot that some would perhaps rather remain a mystery until they are unravelled on screen. Although the film is constructed in a way that builds the tension for the reveal in the second half, to watch Catfish is still a fascinating experience even if one is already aware of many of the specifics of the story. Discussing the film without revealing specifics is infinitely less fascinating so be aware that the following contains spoilers.
Catfish begins as a relatively innocuous documentary about the innocent online relationship that 24 year old Nev Schulman (brother of one of the directors, Ariel) has with an 8 year old girl named Abby. The relationship begins when Abby paints one of Nev’s photos and impressed...
Catfish begins as a relatively innocuous documentary about the innocent online relationship that 24 year old Nev Schulman (brother of one of the directors, Ariel) has with an 8 year old girl named Abby. The relationship begins when Abby paints one of Nev’s photos and impressed...
- 11/3/2010
- by Craig Skinner
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Susan Sarandon made an effort to attend the red carpet premiere of HBO's "You Don't Know Jack" although she was on crutches. In the TV movie which will premiere on April 24, the actress portrays the head of the Hemlock Society in Michigan named Janet Good.
Al Pacino, the actor behind the central character, was also in attendance along with the man whom he portrayed, Dr. Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death. Kevorkian was accompanied by his long-time attorney Mayer Morganroth who took part in sealing the deal with executive producer Steve Lee Jones to adapt his client's story into a movie.
The event held at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City was also celebrated by Danny Huston, Eric Lange, Tony Sirico, Angela Pierce and director Barry Levinson.
Based on a true story, "You Don't Know Jack" follows Jack Kevorkian as he builds his infamous Mercitron and starts a media frenzy with...
Al Pacino, the actor behind the central character, was also in attendance along with the man whom he portrayed, Dr. Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death. Kevorkian was accompanied by his long-time attorney Mayer Morganroth who took part in sealing the deal with executive producer Steve Lee Jones to adapt his client's story into a movie.
The event held at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City was also celebrated by Danny Huston, Eric Lange, Tony Sirico, Angela Pierce and director Barry Levinson.
Based on a true story, "You Don't Know Jack" follows Jack Kevorkian as he builds his infamous Mercitron and starts a media frenzy with...
- 4/15/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Someone is going to be arrested for murder when "Criminal Minds" airs its eleventh episode next Wednesday, December 16. Also, there will be a car accident that may cost the lives of more than one people.
The Bau must profile a criminal's past in order to catch him after he escapes from custody and begins a killing spree. Additional cast in this episode include Lee Tergesen, Tim Guinee, Jordan Van Vranken, Angela Pierce and Monroe Makowsky.
"Criminal Minds" kicked off the fifth season on September 23. In the first episode called "Nameless, Faceless", Hotch's unexplained absence quickly becomes apparent when the team is called back together to profile a killer who is targeting an emergency room doctor.
The Bau must profile a criminal's past in order to catch him after he escapes from custody and begins a killing spree. Additional cast in this episode include Lee Tergesen, Tim Guinee, Jordan Van Vranken, Angela Pierce and Monroe Makowsky.
"Criminal Minds" kicked off the fifth season on September 23. In the first episode called "Nameless, Faceless", Hotch's unexplained absence quickly becomes apparent when the team is called back together to profile a killer who is targeting an emergency room doctor.
- 12/10/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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