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Opened: February 10, 1991
Closing: March 02, 1991

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Photo Flash: LA BETE on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 11, 2010


The first major revival of David Hirson's Olivier Award-winning comedy LA BÊTE starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, and BAFTA Award winner (and star of 'Absolutely Fabulous') Joanna Lumley began previews at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on September 23, 2010. This new production, helmed by acclaimed director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing, The Norman Conquests), will officially open October 14, 2010. This immediately follows a limited summer engagement at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End from June 26-September 4, 2010 with opening night of July 7. The first Broadway production shots have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: LA BETE!
by Walter McBride - Sep 27, 2010


The first major revival of David Hirson's Olivier Award-winning comedy LA BÊTE starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, and BAFTA Award winner (and star of 'Absolutely Fabulous') Joanna Lumley began previews at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on September 23, 2010. This new production, helmed by acclaimed director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing, The Norman Conquests), will officially open October 14, 2010. This immediately follows a limited summer engagement at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End from June 26-September 4, 2010 with opening night set for July 7. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the marquee below!

LA BETE: Review Roundup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 8, 2010


Mark Rylance (Valere), David Hyde Pierce (Elomire) and Joanna Lumley (The Princess) are joined by Stephen Ouimette (Bejart), Lisa Joyce (Marquise-Therese Du Parc), Greta Lee (Dorine), Robert Lonsdale (Rene Du Parc), Michael Milligan (De Brie), Liza Sadovy (Catherine De Brie) and Sally Wingert (Madeleine Bejart) in Matthew Warchus' production of David Hirson's La Bête.

LE BETE to Play Broadway's Music Box Theatre; Opens 10/14
by Jessica Lewis - May 24, 2010


The first major revival of David Hirson's Olivier Award-winning comedy LA BÊTE starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, and BAFTA Award winner (and star of 'Absolutely Fabulous') Joanna Lumley will play Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) beginning September 23, 2010. This new production, helmed by acclaimed director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing, The Norman Conquests), will officially open October 14, 2010. This immediately follows a limited summer engagement at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End from June 26-September 4, 2010 with opening night set for July 7.

LA BETE Starring Rylance, Pierce & Lumley to Open on Broadway Oct. 14
by Robert Diamond - May 18, 2010


The first major revival of David Hirson's Olivier Award-winning comedy LA BÊTE starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, and BAFTA Award winner (and star of 'Absolutely Fabulous') Joanna Lumley will open on Broadway October 14, 2010 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. This new production, helmed by acclaimed director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing, The Norman Conquests), will begin previews September 23, 2010, following a limited summer engagement at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End from June 26-September 4, 2010 with opening night set for July 7.

LA BETE w/ Hyde Pierce, Rylance & Lumley to Hit UK & Bway
by Robert Diamond - Feb 16, 2010


David Hirson was born in New York City and was educated at Yale and Oxford. He is the author of two plays for the theatre, La Bête (1991) and Wrong Mountain (2000), both of which have been produced on Broadway. He has received numerous honours for his work, including the 1992 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy. The original Broadway production of La Bête was nominated for five Tony awards in 1991. A collected edition of his plays is published by Grove Press. He is currently working on a new version of Die Fledermaus for the Metropolitan Opera.

Alan Cumming Made An OBE, Jonathan Pryce Named CBE In Queen's Birthday Honours
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2009


Tony award-winning performer Alan Cumming has been named an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) as part of the Queen's Birthday Honour List. Other comandees include Tony award winner Jonathan Pryce, who was named a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) and veteran Film and television actor Christopher Lee, who received a knighthood.

The Open Fist Announces JOE'S GARAGE to Extend Through 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2008


The Open Fist is thrilled to announce that its world premiere musical event, the critically acclaimed, smash-hit stage adaptation of Frank Zappa's classic rock opera JOE'S GARAGE is EXTENDING through Saturday, December 20 at the Open Fist Theatre in Hollywood.

The Open Fist Announces JOE'S GARAGE to Extend Through 12/20
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 10, 2008


The Open Fist is thrilled to announce that its world premiere musical event, the critically acclaimed, smash-hit stage adaptation of Frank Zappa's classic rock opera JOE'S GARAGE is EXTENDING through Saturday, December 20 at the Open Fist Theatre in Hollywood.

November Ends Its Term On Broadway 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2008


The critically acclaimed World Premiere comedy NOVEMBER, by Pulitzer Prize winner DAVID MAMET, and starring two-time Tony Award-winner NATHAN LANE will play its final performance on Sunday, July 13th, for a final tally of 205 performances and 33 previews.

November Ends Its Term On Broadway 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2008


The critically acclaimed World Premiere comedy NOVEMBER, by Pulitzer Prize winner DAVID MAMET, and starring two-time Tony Award-winner NATHAN LANE will play its final performance on Sunday, July 13th, for a final tally of 205 performances and 33 previews.

Dylan Baker: His Stamp on Stage
by Eugene Lovendusky - Sep 20, 2007


Dylan Baker returns to Manhattan Theatre Club in Mauritius, a new play by Theresa Rebeck currently in previews, opening October 4. Baker earned a Tony Award-nominated performance in La Bete and has had over a dozen Off-Broadway turns. In Mauritius Baker stars as stamp-collector Philip, opposite Allison Pill and Katie Finneran. BroadwayWorld.com's own News Desk Editor, Eugene Lovendusky, had the opportunity to speak briefly with Baker about originating a role on Broadway, his interpretation of an actor's work and the value of straight plays in New York.

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La Bete - 1991 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Tom McGowan
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Richard Hudson
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Richard Jones
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Play Dylan Baker
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play David Hirson
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Richard Hudson
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Debut Performance Tom McGowan
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Richard Jones
1991 The Hewes Awards Scenic and Costume Design Richard Hudson
1991 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Richard Jones
1991 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jennifer Tipton
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Dylan Baker
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Tom McGowan
1991 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Richard Hudson

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