#Broadway play

[secretceremonies]

Jane Fonda standing in front of a Broadway poster for Anne Bancroft in The Miracle Worker, early 1960s.

#jane fonda #anne bancroft #the miracle worker #broadway #broadway play #1960s #60s #vintage #vintage 60s #60s vintage #black and white #photography #old photography #60s style #60s aesthetic #60s fashion #60s photography

[jediknight1984]

#alan rickman #dogma #broadway play #plays/theatre #screenshot

[puntastic-artist]

Around a week ago, there was a reopening of one of two Jewish Broadway shows, it's called Parade, which is the story of the Leo Frank trial and the antisemitism of the 1910s, the trial not only began a protection against antisemitic judges and convictions, but also made the KKK more prominent

Leo Frank was wrongly convicted of the Rape and Murder of a 13 year old girl, Mary Phagan, and was sentenced to a life time in jail after many, MANY failed appeals to his sentence, saying that unless he confessed to the murder, his sentencing would not be reduced from hanging to life in prison, but after his sentencing he was kidnapped and murdered via lyching. This musical is a dramatization of said events. Ben Platt, a Jewish man, said himself he wanted this musical to return.

But as soon as it was opening night Broadway was met with a Neo Nazi protest outside. People giving out false information about Leo to people entering to see the show, and spewing antisemitic propaganda, saying vile things such as "White and blacks united to hang the Jew" and even doing the Nazi salute.

I am spreading the word here before these protests turn into riots. This NEEDS more media attention I cannot stress this enough

Future protection for the actors and audience should be enforced incase these protests go to far. Please reblog this as much as you can and share it with people you know

Thank you

#punny speaks #parade #Broadway #tw antisemitism #antisemitism #ben platt #leo frank #leo frank trial #spread the word #broadway play #broadway parade

[mastersprogram]

Richard Dreyfuss Finally Saw The Shark is Broken And Met Alex Brightman !!

#alex brightman #richard dreyfuss #the shark is broken #shark is broken #the shark is broken broadway #shark is broken broadway #Broadway #broadway actor #broadway play #huge news #it least to me

[severe-intense-gaze]

John Mills as T.E. Lawrence in Terrence Rattigan’s Ross, 1961 Broadway Production.

Crazy that out of all those actors who had played Lawrence so far, Sir John Mills was the only short one (still significantly taller than TE tho). As a midget myself I strongly suggest we should normalise casting more short actors as Lawrence.

//Trivia: John Mills played major parts in 5 David Lean movies: In Which We Serve (1942), This Happy Breed (1944), Great Expectations (1946), Hobson’s Choice (1954) and Ryan’s Daughter (1970), only one less than Alec Guinness.

#john mills #t.e. lawrence #Terrence Rattigan #Ross #stage play #broadway play #1961

[vavandeveresfan]

"Death of a Salesman."

This is the most powerful, moving, and inventive production of this play I've seen, and I've seen several.

This video is missing the end, but you can still enjoy what's here.

In a "making of" documentary about this staging Arthur Miller said he originally imagined Willy Loman as a small man. But the director choose the huge, imposing Lee J. Cobb.

#Death of a Salesman #plays #theatre #theater #Arthur Miller #Dustin Hoffman #John Malkovich #Broadway #Broadway play #acting

[theflatpancakes]

Just watched the Harry Potter and the Curced Child Broadway show and I al 100% convinced that Scorpious is autistic like tf

I haven't read the book, yeah, but likeeee

If you've seen the play yk what I'm talking about 😔

#kennykibitz #harry potter #harry potter play #broadway #play #broadway play #scorpius malfoy #autism #autistic headcanon

[gorgeousbookneerd]

Looking to trade for NYCG8R's "The Lifespan of a Fact" on Broadway

I'm going nuts looking for this master. I've only ever heard about it on Reddit, so I'm crossing my fingers someone out there has this bootleg.

Send me a message so I can send a link to my list, and I'm not stingy on trading either, so if you have "The Lifespan of a Fact," have at it!

Also: Where do musical theatre traders do their thing now? The r/MusicalBootlegs subreddit is a ghost town and the moderators of r/ProshotTheatre won't approve my request to enter. I miss Encora.

#broadway play #lifespan of a fact #daniel radcliffe #broadway bootlegs #musical bootlegs #bootleg trading #slime tutorial

[banned-library]

A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry. (New York: Random House, 1959)

A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes. The story tells of a black family's experiences in south Chicago, as they attempt to improve their financial circumstances with an insurance payout following the death of the father, and deals with matters of housing discrimination, racism, and assimilation. The New York Drama Critics' Circle named it the best play of 1959, and in recent years publications such as The Independent and Time Out have listed it among the best plays ever written.

source [book]

source [wikipedia]

#book blog #books #banned books #book cover #books books books #bookaholic #racisim #a raisin in the sun #lorraine hansberry #broadway play #african american #black americans

[superdogbiter]

#polls #tumblr polls #aids #broadway play

[outoftowninac]

THE HAREM

1924

The Harem is a three-act play by Ernest Vajda adapted by Avery Hopwood. It was originally produced and staged by David Belasco. It starred Lenore Ulric as Carla and featured William Courtenay.

The story is set in Budapest. 

Carla is the actress wife of Roland Valetti, a Budapest musician. Quite by accident, someone carelessly upsets a can of water on Manon, an attractive divorcee, who stops at the Valetti residence to rest and dry her gown. Remarks lead to a bit of philosophizing between Carla and Manon. Valetti, coming in unawares, mistakes Manon for his wife and plants a passionate kiss upon wet lips. Whereupon Carla proceeds to put Manon's theory to the test. Manon avers that every man has a harem, and that no husband will remain true to his wife. Roland is intrigued into a visit to Manon's apartment. Carla goes there, too, as a Turkish princess. In this guise she succeeds in deceiving her husband, and the play ends with the customary cross-questioning, false explanations. and final confession.

Lenore Ulric (1892-1970)  was discovered by David Belasco in 1913.  He would go on to manage her stage career, in which she was noted for portraying fiery, hot-blooded women; the typical vamp. Belasco managed her stage career until shortly before his death in 1931. In a tribute to Belasco, she said: 

All of us who were with him depended upon him so much that we'd just flounder around and say, "What do I do now?" He was a good soldier, a hard worker, and a great director.

The Harem opened in Atlantic City at Nixon’s Apollo Theatre on November 10, 1924. It then moved on to Washington DC at The National, and Fords in Baltimore. 

The Harem opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). 

About the Venue: David Belasco built it in 1907 with all the luxuries available. Best of all was a ten-room duplex penthouse apartment he built for himself. After his death, the theatre was leased to Katharine Cornell, then Elmer Rice. The Shuberts bought it in 1949 and, after leasing it to NBC for three years, returned it to legit use in 1953.

“There never was such a harem as this, not even to represent a Ziegfeld folly or a John-Murray-Anderson dream in chiffon. It is a gorgeous room hung in billowing silk and lighted with a smoldering Belascoan passion.” ~ BURNS MANTLE

Comparisons were inevitably made to its similarity to The Guardsman, by Ferenc Molnár, a play with a similar theme and storyline. 

In early March 1925, New York theatres came under fire for immoral content. The District Attorney’s office got involved and producers, including David Belasco, were asking to revise their scripts or face suppression. Even Eugene O’Neill’s Desire Under the Elms was deemed “fundamentally bad”.

At the insistence of District Attorney Banton, Manager Belasco last week called several midnight rehearsals of ‘The Harem’ and succeeded in making numerous changes, even against the expressed and, I gather, rather vociferous opposition of Lenore Ulric.  

In the second act, the bedroom upstage has been removed and in its place there is now a grand piano topped with a vase of roses. 

Here is a cleaning up indeed. Nothing certainly can be more chaste than a grand piano. Unless it be two grand pianos. And what could more sweetly suggest home and mother than a vase of roses? 

But will the play juror appreciate this? If Miss Ulric, as the lady of the play, should walk up to that section of the stage and remark: "Here where I stand, and where my bed used to be before they moved in this d---- piano, I say to you, musseer, I am not going back to my husband this evening!"

More scandal then rocked The Harem...

Lenore Ulric and Belasco had not been on speaking terms since he sold the screen rights to Kiki, a play she devoted three years of her life to, to United Artists, who would certainly cast Norma Talmadge in the title role. [Which is indeed what happened.]  Ulric was also not happy about the play being censored and felt that Belasco did not fight hard enough for the play. Ulric suddenly gave two weeks notice. Belasco set into action to recast the role, summoning Vivienne Osborne, whom he had seen in another play still running on Broadway, to his office. She accepted his offer to replace Ulric and gave her two weeks notice to the play she was then appearing in. Broadway managers cried foul, claiming Belasco breached their gentlemen’s agreement about poaching actors. Others carped that Belasco was a ‘law unto himself’ and ran roughshod over others. The unions, however, confirmed that as long as two weeks notice was given, the actors were within their rights. Rumors persisted that Ulric was about to get married to actor Sidney Blackmer, who was also appearing on stage at the time, in a play in Brooklyn. As for Ulric, she denied that she and Belasco had fallen out, and claimed she was leaving to nurse her failing voice. Ulric’s final performance in The Harem would be on May 9, 1925. 

Two weeks after Osborne’s first performance, Belasco posted a closing notice for May 30, 1925. The play scored 183 performances. 

To bolster Miss Osborne, Belasco announced that he ‘may’ make the actress his next big star. But this was simply to save face. Although Osborne returned to Broadway in 1927, she never again worked for David Belasco. In 1926, Ulric returned to work for Belasco and they stayed together till his death. In 1929, Ulric married Sidney Blackmer. They were together ten years. She accepted the blame for their divorce. 

“I don't think I'm comfortable to live with. I have a temper. I'm difficult. I'm too quick and too impulsive. And men have a right to be comfortable.” 

#David Belasco #The Harem #Lenore Ulric #1924 #Atlantic City #Broadway #Broadway Play #Vivienne Osborne

[jediknight1984]

#barnabas collins #alan rickman #jonathan frid #screenshot #snow cake #broadway play

[hellomynameisbisexual]

Title: "Unveiling Colors: A Journey through Bisexuality's Tapestry"

Act 1: Ancient Ecstasy

Scene 1: Mesopotamia

- A group of diverse individuals explores bisexuality's acceptance in the ancient Mesopotamian culture, where multiple sexual orientations were celebrated.

Scene 2: Greece

- The play delves into the lives of historical figures like Sappho and Plato, showcasing how bisexuality was woven into Greek mythology, literature, and society.

Scene 3: Rome

- Bisexuality's place in Roman culture is explored, revealing both its acceptance and challenges amidst the complexities of societal norms.

Act 2: Hidden Shadows

Scene 1: Middle Ages

- The rise of Christianity leads to increasing biphobia, as the church condemns same-sex attractions, pushing bisexuality further into the shadows.

Scene 2: Renaissance

- As art and culture blossom during the Renaissance, the play unveils the hidden bisexuality of influential figures, showing the dichotomy between private identity and public life.

Scene 3: 18th Century Enlightenment

- Early sexologists like Karl Heinrich Ulrichs challenge biphobia, advocating for the rights and recognition of bisexual individuals.

Act 3: Modern Struggle

Scene 1: 20th Century LGBTQ+ Movement

- The play explores bisexuality's place within the gay liberation movement, shedding light on the challenges bisexual individuals faced within the LGBTQ+ community.

Scene 2: Stonewall and Beyond

- As the LGBTQ+ community gains momentum, the struggle for bisexual acceptance and visibility continues, with characters embodying the complexities of their identities.

Scene 3: Breaking the Binary

- Characters navigate societal pressures and stereotypes, dismantling the binary thinking surrounding sexuality and embracing bisexuality's diverse tapestry.

Act 4: Emerging Triumph

Scene 1: Intersectionality and Identity

- The play delves into the intersection of bisexuality with other identities, such as race, gender, and disability, and how these intersections shape the experiences of bisexual individuals.

Scene 2: Embracing Fluidity

- The characters celebrate fluidity as a beautiful aspect of bisexuality, encouraging self-acceptance and empowerment.

Scene 3: Uniting in Colors

- The final scene portrays a powerful and inclusive celebration of bisexuality's rich history, culminating in a vibrant, united community of diverse individuals.

Epilogue: A World of Understanding

- In the epilogue, characters reflect on the journey of bisexuality through history and acknowledge the work that lies ahead in continuing to dismantle biphobia and promote acceptance.

"Unveiling Colors: A Journey through Bisexuality's Tapestry" is a moving and enlightening Broadway play that showcases the diverse experiences of bisexual individuals throughout history. It aims to challenge biphobia, promote understanding, and celebrate the beauty of bisexuality as a legitimate and essential part of human sexuality.

#bisexuality #lgbtq community #lgbtq #bi #support bisexuality #pride #bi tumblr #bisexuality is valid #lgbtq pride #bi pride #broadway #bisexual history #bisexual community #bisexual #bi community #bisexual nation #bisexual education #cast #play #broadway play #play write #history #bi history #queer history #lgbt #.lgbt community

[terrificallytoni]

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Opening Night (Mishaps)

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#broadway #broadway play #broadway show #Broadway theater #broadway theatre #new york #New York city #Peter Pan goes wrong

[girasolreves]

They need to pull a Fences with The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window - I’m talking:

1) Move it to Broadway

2) Sweep the Tonys

3) Film Version

4) Awards Season Smash/Oscar’s aka Oscar gets an Oscar (Rachel too, of course)

Step one:

#the sign in sidney brustein's window #oscar isaac #rachel brosnahan #broadway #jeremy o. harris #took this right out of my drafts and just added the screenshots #lorraine hansberry #oscar issac hernandez estrada #broadway play #tony awards #tonys

[frontmezzjunkies]

Broadway's Life of Pi Sails Strong and Magically Over From the West End

#LifeOfPiBway #frontmezzjunkies reviews: #Broadway's #LifeOfPi based on the book by #YannMartel adapted by #LolitaChakrabarti directed by #MaxWebster starring #HiranAbeysekera as Pi #BroadwayPlay #NewPlay #WestEndTransfer @LifeofPiBway

Hiran Abeysekera, Mahira Kakkar, and the company of Broadway’s Life of Pi. Photo by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade. The Broadway Theatre Review: Life of Pi By Ross “Will you join us?” This is the compelling question asked within the new Broadway adaptation of Life of Pi by an engaging young man who has just survived a trauma more intense than any of us, most likely, could…

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#broadway #Broadway play #Hiran Abeysekera #Life of Pi #Max Webster