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Opened: December 9, 1980

Crimes of the Heart - 1980 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play. The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach. Their troubles, grave and yet, somehow, hilarious, are highlighted by their priggish cousin, Chick, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail while helpless not to fall in love with her. In the end the play is the story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future—but the telling is so true and touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended.

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Investigation Discovery Premieres New Series OBSESSION: DARK DESIRES Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 14, 2014


The 10-episode first season of OBSESSION: DARK DESIRES premieres tonight, January 14 at 10/9c only on Investigation Discovery.

Investigation Discovery to Premiere New Series OBSESSION: DARK DESIRES, 1/14
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 20, 2013


The 10-episode first season of OBSESSION: DARK DESIRES premieres Tuesday, January 14 at 10/9c only on Investigation Discovery.

Photo Flash: First Look at Primary Stages' HARBOR
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2013


Primary Stages, in association with Ted Snowdon, launches their 29th season with the New York premiere of Harbor at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters. Written by Tony-nominated Chad Beguelin (Elf, The Wedding Singer) and directed by Tony-nominated director Mark Lamos (Seascape, The Rivals, The Deep Blue Sea), the production features Erin Cummings (Starz's 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand', ABC's 'Pan Am,' CBS' 'Made In Jersey'), Randy Harrison (Showtime's 'Queer As Folk', Broadway's Wicked), Alexis Molnar (world premiere of Harbor at Westport Playhouse), and Paul Anthony Stewart (Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof, The People in the Picture). The show is currently in previews, and opening night is August 6. Harbor runs through September 8. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 22, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed production of Richard Greenberg's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES begins its final performances at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Directed by Lynne Meadow, the limited engagement will play its final performance Sunday, July 28. On that date, the show will have played 28 previews and 119 regular performances.

Remy Auberjonois Joins THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES as 'Jeff' Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2013


Remy Auberjonois (Death of a Salesman, Equivocation at MTC) joins the cast of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) tonight, Tuesday, July 9.

Remy Auberjonois Joins THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES as 'Jeff' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2013


Remy Auberjonois (Death of a Salesman, Equivocation at MTC) joins the cast of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) starting tonight, July 9.

Remy Auberjonois to Join THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES as 'Jeff,' Begin. 7/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce that Remy Auberjonois (Death of a Salesman, Equivocation at MTC) will join the cast of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) starting Tuesday, July 9.

MTC Extends THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Through 7/28
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced a third and final extension for THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES, the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning artistic director Lynne Meadow. Tickets for this critically acclaimed engagement will be on sale through Sunday, July 28 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) starting today at noon.

THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES' Judith Light to Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY & MICHAEL, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013


THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES star Judith Light, who yesterday won her second consecutive Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, will be featured on tomorrow's edition of 'Live with Kelly & Michael.' The show airs locally on WABC (channel 7) at 9 AM. Check local listings if outside the tristate area.

MTC Extends THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Through 7/28
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced a third and final extension for The Assembled Parties, the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning artistic director Lynne Meadow. Tickets for this critically acclaimed engagement will be on sale through Sunday, July 28 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) starting today at noon.

Chicago Opera Theater Presents MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013


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Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties opens tonight, April 17, 2013 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Jessica Hecht, Judith Light, Jeremy Shamos and More in THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's The Assembled Parties is currently in previews. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister). The limited engagement of The Assembled Parties will open Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Begins Previews Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, begins previews tonight at 8 PM at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in preparation for a Wednesday, April 17 opening night.

Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES begins previews today, March 21, 2013. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister).

Chicago Opera Theater to Present MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES, 4/20-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2013


Chicago Opera Theater's Chicago Stage Premiere production of Astor Piazzolla's MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES evokes Argentina's 'Dirty War', the period between 1976 and 1983 when the country was governed by military juntas which controlled the populace through state-sponsored terrorism. This 'tango operita' is of stunning originality, pulsing to the passion and beat of Astor Piazzolla's revolutionary 'nuevo tango' and Horacio Ferrer's mesmerizing, imaginative poetry. Chicago Opera Theater's production is a collaboration with Chicago's Luna Negra Dance Theater at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, and runs for four performances only: Saturday, April 20; Wednesday, April 24; Friday, April 26; and Sunday, April 28.

Manhattan Theatre Club's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Begins Rehearsals Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of Richard Greenberg's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES begins rehearsal today, February 11. Directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, the cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present...), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns'), and Jonathan Walker (The Divine Sister).

Lauren Blumenfeld, Alex Dreier & More Join ASSEMBLED PARTIES; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2013


Manhattan Theatre Club announces complete casting for its upcoming production of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES, the world premiere play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. The cast features Tony nominee Jessica Hecht, Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light, Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld (We Are Proud to Present…), Alex Dreier (Billy Elliot), Tony Award nominee Sam Robards, and Jake Silbermann ('As The World Turns').

Show Palace Entertainment Presents 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2013


Show Palace Entertainment presents 9 to 5: The Musical, now through February 24, 2013.

Tickets Go on Sale for MTC's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES Today, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2012


Single tickets are on sale today for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES, the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. Tickets can be purchased by calling Telecharge at 212-239-6200, online by visiting www.Telecharge.com, or by visiting the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Box Office (261 West 47th Street).

Jeremy Shamos, Mark Blum, and Sam Robards Join Cast of MTC's THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for the world premiere of THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES, the new play by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. Previously announced Tony nominee Jessica Hecht and Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light will be joined by Tony Award nominee Jeremy Shamos, Obie Award winner Mark Blum, and Tony Award nominee Sam Robards.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents TITUS ANDRONICUS, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2012


Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati's stage for the classics, presents William Shakespeare's gruesome and shocking play "Titus Andronicus".

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by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2012


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Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Presents TITUS ANDRONICUS, 10/20-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2012


Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati's stage for the classics, presents William Shakespeare's gruesome and shocking play "Titus Andronicus".

Paramount Theatre Season Begins with GREASE, Now thru 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2012


Grease kicks off the second blockbuster Broadway musical series, tonight, Sept. 12 - Oct. 7, 2012 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.

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Crimes of the Heart - 1980 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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1981 Obie Awards Direction Melvin Bernhardt
1981 Obie Awards Performance Mary Beth Hurt

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