Maryann Plunkett News

It's perfectly understandable if years from now, or maybe fifteen minutes after leaving the theatre, the only thing you clearly remember about the Roundabout's new production of A Man For All Seasons is Frank Langella's extraordinary performance as the highly-principled Chancellor of England, Sir Thomas More, who refused to support Henry VIII's wish to separate from the Vatican and form the Church of England in order for him to divorce the aging Catherine of Aragon and wed Anne Boleyn in hopes of their union producing a son and heir.  Not that director Doug Hughes' sturdy mounting of Robert Bolt's 1960 historical drama doesn't contain fine work from the rest of the ensemble, but in a play where the central figure so dominates the proceedings - especially with this production's removal of the narrator/commenter character known as The Common Man - Langella linguistically feasts on the dense, wordy text and gracefully conveys the complexities of a family man who refuses to betray his conscious, no matter the cost to his loved ones or his own head.While Bolt leans on portraying More a bit more on the saintly side than reality dictates, Langella never strikes a false note as he spares philosophically with the self-involved king (Patrick Page), the slickly elegant Spanish ambassador (Triney Sandoval) and the arch Oliver Cromwell (an almost dastardly Zach Grenier).  His distain for the corruption of the men surrounding him is expressed by both roaring bursts and faintly exasperated glances.  To see the actor's transformation of More from a righteous lion to a fragile, quietly defiant prisoner in the Tower of London, awaiting execution, is a heartbreaking experience.  Also very touching is the work of Maryann Plunkett as his long-suffering but devoted wife.

It's perfectly understandable if years from now, or maybe fifteen minutes after leaving the theatre, the only thing you clearly remember about the Roundabout's new production of A Man For All Seasons is Frank Langella's extraordinary performance as the highly-principled Chancellor of England, Sir Thomas More, who refused to support Henry VIII's wish to separate from the Vatican and form the Church of England in order for him to divorce the aging Catherine of Aragon and wed Anne Boleyn in hopes of their union producing a son and heir. Not that director Doug Hughes' sturdy mounting of Robert Bolt's 1960 historical drama doesn't contain fine work from the rest of the ensemble, but in a play where the central figure so dominates the proceedings - especially with this production's removal of the narrator/commenter character known as The Common Man - Langella linguistically feasts on the dense, wordy text and gracefully conveys the complexities of a family man w

On Monday, October 27th, at 8:00pm the New Globe Theater presents SHAKESPEARE IN THE BRAVE NEW WORLD (from the Colonies to Bart Simpson) at NYU Skirball Center.

A Man For All Seasons opened on Broadway on Oct. 7th. Catch Broadway Beat's sneak peek at Opening Night!

The Roundabout Theatre Company announced today that there will be a one week extension of A Man for All Seasons, now playing at the American Airlines Theatre. A Man for All Seasons began performances on September 12th, 2008 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This acclaimed engagement will now play through December 14th, 2008.

Last night, October 7th, 2008, Roundabout Theatre Company's production of 'A Man For All Seasons' had its official Broadway opening at the American Airlines Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to bring you all the Opening Night festivities.

Last night, October 7th, 2008, Roundabout Theatre Company's production of 'A Man For All Seasons' had its official Broadway opening at the American Airlines Theatre.

Tonight, October 7th, 2008 A Man for All Seasons will open at the American Airlines Theatre. A Man for All Seasons began performances on September 12th, 2008 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through December 7th, 2008.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents a new Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons, starring Frank Langella as 'Sir Thomas More'. A Man for All Seasons, by Robert Bolt and directed by Doug Hughes is playing at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street).

On Thursday August 14th, 2008 the upcoming Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons held a 'Meet & Greet' for the press and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the event.

It has been announced that Michel Gill will be replacing actor Michael Siberry as the Duke of Norfolk in the upcoming Man for All Seasons. Siberry will instead be joining the cast of Monty Python's Spamalot as King Arthur.

On Thursday August 14th, 2008 the upcoming Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons held a 'Meet & Greet' for the press and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the event.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company joining 3-Time Tony Award Winner Frank Langella as 'Sir Thomas More' in a new Broadway production of Robert Bolt's A Man for All Seasons, directed by Tony Award Winner Doug Hughes.

This evening Monday November 26 at 7PM; Barnes & Noble presenting highlights from a delightful Hanukkah musical/CD: The Odd Potato.

Williamstown Theatre Festival ends season with a well-acted but only partially satisfying production of Lillian Hellman's 'The Autumn Garden'

Williamstown Theatre Festival announces additional casting and directors for the upcoming season.

Tim Crouch's play, an oak tree, directed by Tim Crouch, Karl James and a smith, will close on January 14, 2007

Tim Crouch's amazing play an oak tree directed by Tim Crouch, Karl James and a smith, will close on January 14, 2007, it will have run 86 performances at the Barrow Street Theatre.

George S. Irving, who received a Tony nomination for creating the role of Sir John Tremayne in Me and My Girl, will reprise his role as the comical nobleman in the upcoming Musicals Tonight concert staging of the show, which will take place at the McGinn/Cazale Theater from October 24th through November 5th

Jayson with a Y, a new drama by Darci Picoult, is set to run from June 1st through 24th at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre, with opening night on June 13th; Maryann Plunkett leads the cast