A Life in The Theatre (2010) Gerald Schoenfeld Theater / Broadway Producer: Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel & Steve Traxler Playwright: David Mamet Cast: Patrick Stewart, TR Knight Character: Robert

A play about two actors, stage veteran 'Robert' and aspiring young newcomer 'John'. Set both on stage and behind the scenes in a fading small town rep, the piece follows their friendship and their rivalry as they battle with the cruel uncertainties of their profession. Inspired by Mamet’s early backstage experiences and his own brief career as an actor, this acutely observed, bittersweet comedy delivers all the absurdity, larks and hardship associated with a life in the theatre. The play first opened in 1977 and enjoyed a hugely successful New York run. A British version in 1988, directed by Bill Bryden and starring Denholm Elliott and Sam West, was equally well received when it opened at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. A subsequent 1994 US TV film of the show, starring Jack Lemmon and Matthew Broderick, was nominated for both Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.

Rehearsals began on August 23, 2010. Previews began on September 21, 2010. Play opened on October 12, 2010. Play closes November 28, 2010.

Related links:
Review (11/3/2010) — Times Square Chronicles
Review (10/23/2010) — Times Herald-Record
Review (10/21/2010) — The Huffington Post
Review (10/17/2010) — Mainichi Daily News
Review (10/13/2010) — NorthJersey.com
After Party Photos (10/13/2010) — Broadway World
Review (10/13/2010) — TheatreMania
Review (10/13/2010) — NY1
Review (10/13/2010) — Reuters UK
Review (10/13/2010) — NY Daily News
Review (10/13/2010) — Entertainment Weekly
Review (10/12/2010) — Wall Street Journal
Review (10/12/2010) — Variety
Review (10/12/2010) — Chicago Tribune
Review (10/12/2010) — AM New York
Review (10/12/2010) — The Canadian Press
Review (10/12/2010) — USA Today
Review (10/12/2010) — The Faster Times
Review (10/12/2010) — New York Observer
Review (10/12/2010) — Backstage
Review (10/12/2010) — New York Times
Review (10/12/2010) — New York Magazine
Review (10/12/2010) — Broadway.com
Review (10/12/2010) — Bloomberg
Review (10/12/2010) — NJ Newsroom
Review (10/12/2010) — Hollywood Reporter
Review (10/12/2010) — NY Post
Opening Night Photos (10/12/2010) — Playbill
Squigs Goes Backstage with Life in the Theatre Stars Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight (9/30/2010) — Broadway.com
Play Announcement (3/30/2010) — Playbill
Play Announcement (3/29/2010) — Broadway's Best Shows
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