NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#1NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 2:55pm
For their 2010-2011 Tony Kushner season, which will also mark their 20th anniversary season.
Story per NY Times ArtsBeat blog.
Angels in America
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#2re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:01pm
I KNEW IT!!!
(Buy your subscriptions now. 'Cause the Foote season is going to be remarkable, and that way you don't have to struggle to get the $20 seats which will sell out quick for ANGELS.)
Leia947
Broadway Star Joined: 6/17/09
#2re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:02pmOkay, this just totally made my day. I've been dying to see this since I had to read it for school 2 years ago.
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#3re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:14pmWow great choice
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#4re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:16pmOH MY GOD!! this is the best news I've heard all day
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#5re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:18pmI'd bet CAROLINE, or CHANGE is on the season sked, as well.
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#6re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:23pmThe NY Times mentions that Kushner may write something new for his Signature season.
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#7re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:35pm
I was going to say CAROLINE, OR CHANGE should really be a part of it, but since it was in NY not so long ago, I'm sure they'll present something else. As Smaxie pointed out, the article says Kushner might write a new play, though I don't see why the article specifies that Kushner won't do any new writing for ANGELS, ANGELS does not need new writing at all, it's perfectly brilliant as it is (though I assume the article mentions it since they talk about adapting the epic elements of the play to the space at the Signature).
This is INCREDIBLY exciting, I really cannot wait to see the play. I don't know if they are going for no names, or for bigger names, but Frank Langella would make a wonderful Roy Cohn.
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#8re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:39pmI was thinking that.
heo1128
Broadway Star Joined: 7/9/08
#9re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:41pmI LOVE Angels in America, but I've always wondered how it's performed live. Do they perform both part I and II in the same day/night?
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#10re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:43pmAs with the Broadway production, there will be days where you can see both parts.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#11re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:55pm
{whining} But that's too far away!!!! {end of whining}
This is wonderful news....I'm all atwitter. (which now has a different meaning, doesn't it!)
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#12re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:06pm
I'm really looking forward to attending to the plays during a marathon day. I didn't realize they were 3 hours and a half each! That's 7 hours of Tony Kushner brilliance. Cannot wait.
Wouldn't mind seeing Kate Burton as the Angel, Cherry Jones as Hannah.
Who would make a good Harper? It sucks that Mary-Louise Parker is too old for the part now, I'd have loved to see her reprise her magnificent screen performance for the stage.
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Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#13re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:07pmThe production of Part 1 I worked on clocked in at 3:20 with 2 10-minute intermissions.
#14re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:10pm
I haven't see a better play than Angels in America.
And then, the HBO film-not to be surpassed!
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#15re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:12pmKate Burton and Cherry Jones are brilliant, ray!
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Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#16re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:21pmCherry was also a replacement Angel in the original Broadway production.
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#17re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:25pmI hope they do Tiny Kushner too.
#18re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:28pm
I hope so too, Bobby, though I'd be much happier if they indeed did CAROLINE, OR CHANGE (yes, I know it's just wishful thinking).
Smaxie, I actually didn't realize that, how neat, even more reason for her to move on to Hannah in this production, I think 
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#19re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:32pmLaura Benanti would be a superb Harper.
#20re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:40pmThe $20 Signature Theatre Ticket Initiative is freaking amazing! What a wonderful gift. Those grants are incredible!
#21re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 6:09pmOH MY GOD! If there was every something to hide your money away for...
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Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#22re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 6:11pmAnd for a grand total of $40 to see the two parts! It's still cheaper than a half priced orchestra ticket for a Broadway show!
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#23re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 6:37pmI feel like my Facebook wall exploded this afternoon.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
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#24re: NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America
Posted: 9/1/09 at 7:39pmThis is thrilling! I love all of the casting suggestions.
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