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'DESIRE' Plays Final Performance on Broadway 5/24
by Eddie Varley - May 24, 2009


The critically acclaimed Broadway production of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS by Eugene O'Neill will close today, May 24, 2009 after 16 previews and 32 performances.

O'Neill's 'DESIRE' Heads Into Final Performances, Closes This Weekend
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 22, 2009


The critically acclaimed Broadway production of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS by Eugene O'Neill heads into final performances as it will close this weekend on May 24, 2009 after 16 previews and 32 performances.

Photo Flash: The Stars Visit REASONS TO BE PRETTY
by Eddie Varley - May 21, 2009


Following the recent number of successful post-show talkbacks, the best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty welcomed a bevy of celebrity guests, including actor Andrew McCarthy and Tony Award nominee Raul Esparza. The production sent along some pictures of the star filled meet and greets that we are excited to share with you here on BroadwayWorld!

Cannavale and Weber Set for 'REASONS' Talkback Hosting Duties 5/24 - 25
by Eddie Varley - May 21, 2009


Following a spate of successful post-show talkbacks, the best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty has announced that actor Bobby Cannavale will appear following Sunday's (5/24 at 3:00 p.m.) performance and actor Steven Weber will appear following Monday's (5/25 at 8:00 p.m.) performance.

Raul Esparza Set To Appear In REASONS TO BE PRETTY Post Show Talkback 5/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


Following a spate of successful post-show talkbacks, the best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty has announced that actor Raúl Esparza will appear following tomorrow, Tuesday's (5/19 at 7:00 p.m.) performance in a talkback with the entire cast of the Tony Award-nominated Neil LaBute play, including Tony-nominated Marin Ireland and Thomas Sadoski.

Julianna Margulies Hosts reasons to be pretty's Talk-back With Cast 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2009


Following a spate of successful post-show talkbacks, the best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty has announced that actor Julianna Margulies will appear following this Sunday's (5/17 at 3:00 p.m.) performance in a talkback with the entire cast of the Tony Award-nominated Neil LaBute play, including Tony-nominated Marin Ireland and Thomas Sadoski.

DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS To Close on Bdwy 5/24
by Eddie Varley - May 14, 2009


The New York Times reports that producer Jeffrey Richards has announced that the current revival Eugene O'Neill DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls will close May 24 at the St. James Theatre after a run of 32 performances.

Julianna Margulies Hosts reasons to be pretty's Talk-back With Cast 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009


Following a spate of successful post-show talkbacks, the best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty has announced that actor Julianna Margulies will appear following this Sunday's (5/17 at 3:00 p.m.) performance in a talkback with the entire cast of the Tony Award-nominated Neil LaBute play, including Tony-nominated Marin Ireland and Thomas Sadoski.

Photo Coverage: Paul Rudd Hosts 'reasons to be pretty' Talkback
by Eddie Varley - May 13, 2009


Following a successful weekend of post-show events with Andrew McCarthy, Christopher Meloni and playwright Neil LaBute, the best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty welcomed actor Paul Rudd who appeared following the Tuesday, May 12th performance.

Paul Rudd Set To Host reasons to be pretty Talk-back With Cast 5/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2009


Following a successful weekend of post-show events with Andrew McCarthy, Christopher Meloni and playwright Neil LaBute, the best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty has announced that actor Paul Rudd will appear following tomorrow's (Tuesday, 5/12 at 7:00 p.m.) performance in a talkback with the entire cast, including Tony-nominated Marin Ireland and Thomas Sadoski.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'DESIRE' To Flame Out Early?
by Eddie Varley - May 11, 2009


The Broadway run of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS would appear to be ending earlier than planned if Telecharge is any indication, the ticket service is now only selling seats for the production through May 24th, 2009.

Meloni & McCarthy Moderate LaBute 'reasons to be pretty' Talk-backs 5/9-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 8, 2009


The best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty welcomes its playwright Neil LaBute to New York City this weekend for an unprecedented series of rare public appearances. Intimate post-show discussions with LaBute will take place on stage immediately following the Saturday, 5/9 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 5/10 3:00 p.m. performances.

2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Special Theatrical Event'
by Charlie Piane - May 6, 2009


BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Special Theatrical Event'

2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Play'
by Charlie Piane - May 5, 2009


BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Play'

REASONS TO BE PRETTY Playwright LaBute To Make Rare NYC Appearances 5/9, 5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009


The best new Broadway play of the season* Reasons To Be Pretty will welcome its playwright Neil LaBute to New York City this weekend for an unprecedented series of rare public appearances. LaBute and director Terry Kinney will participate in an event at Borders in the Time Warner Center (10 Columbus Circle) this Saturday, 5/9 at 5:00 p.m.

REASONS TO BE PRETTY Launches In-Theatre Texting Campaign
by Charlie Piane - Apr 29, 2009


Audiences at Neil LaBute's smash hit, reasons to be pretty, now have an unprecedented way to interact with the best new Broadway play of the season. Running counter to conventional wisdom, audiences are encouraged to turn ON their cell phones prior to the performance to participate in a social experiment by texting ?pretty' to a special phone number. They are then given the opportunity to rate themselves - and the person sitting next to them - on a scale of 1 to 10 (from Carrot Top to Angelina Jolie). Results from that performance's participants are texted back at intermission and are posted online. Check www.reasonstobepretty.com to find how last night's audience rated themselves... and each other.

TV Show Preview: Desire Under The Elms
by Craig Brockman - Apr 28, 2009


Directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget... Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls. BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you these video highlights!

Enter To Win Tickets To DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS!
by Charlie Piane - Apr 28, 2009


BroadwayWorld bring you the chance to win tickets to Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS. Direct from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre, DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS is an experience you will not soon forget! This acclaimed production runs just 12 weeks on Broadway. 3 winners will be selected on May 15th, each receiving a pair of tickets to see the show!

Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Arrivals
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 28, 2009


Directly from its critically acclaimed run at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre comes a work of monumental passion and epic sensuality. An intense erotic journey. An experience you will not soon forget... Eugene O'Neill's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, starring two-time Tony Award winner Brian Dennehy, stage and screen star Carla Gugino, and Tony nominee Pablo Schreiber, under the direction of Tony Award Winner Robert Falls.

Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Curtain Call
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 28, 2009


Previews began April 14th, 2009 in preparation for Opening Night which took place last night, Monday, April 27th and BroadwayWorld.com was there in full force!

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