NY's Signature Theatre to revive Angels in America

[Smaxie]

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

[Yankeefan007]

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]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:02pm

Okay, this just totally made my day. I've been dying to see this since I had to read it for school 2 years ago.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:14pm

Wow great choice

[54streetDIVA]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:16pm

OH MY GOD!! this is the best news I've heard all day

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:18pm

I'd bet CAROLINE, or CHANGE is on the season sked, as well.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:23pm

The NY Times mentions that Kushner may write something new for his Signature season.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

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.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:39pm

I was thinking that.

[heo1128]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:41pm

I 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]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 3:43pm

As with the Broadway production, there will be days where you can see both parts.

[dramamama611]

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!)

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

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.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:07pm

The production of Part 1 I worked on clocked in at 3:20 with 2 10-minute intermissions.

[Jane2]

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!

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:12pm

Kate Burton and Cherry Jones are brilliant, ray!

[Smaxie]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:21pm

Cherry was also a replacement Angel in the original Broadway production.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:25pm

I hope they do Tiny Kushner too.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

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

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:32pm

Laura Benanti would be a superb Harper.

[EugLoven]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 4:40pm

The $20 Signature Theatre Ticket Initiative is freaking amazing! What a wonderful gift. Those grants are incredible!

[BustopherPhantom]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 6:09pm

OH MY GOD! If there was every something to hide your money away for...

[Smaxie]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 6:11pm

And 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!

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 6:37pm

I feel like my Facebook wall exploded this afternoon.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 9/1/09 at 7:39pm

This is thrilling! I love all of the casting suggestions.