Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
#1Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 12/22/06 at 12:57pmThis was totally off my radar of incoming shows!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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#2re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 12/22/06 at 1:00pm
Are Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehy big enough "names" that this limited run will sell out and not appear on tdf?
(just trying to figure out if i should buy tickets in advance)
#2re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 12/22/06 at 1:25pm
Who wishes they could go up to NYC to see this?
*raises hand*
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#3re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 12/22/06 at 2:29pmI did the show...I was bored during it I am not going to lie. If I have to sit through Act 2 Scene 1...one more time...I don't know if I will make it.
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#4re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 12/22/06 at 4:08pm
It's a ridiculously boring show, but with this cast, how can you go wrong (remember how many shows we've said the same thing about, though).
CapnHook - this was announced a few months ago, but, obviously, this is the Official confirmation.
Trace - buy 'em in advance. It's gonna be big.
#5re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 12/22/06 at 4:14pmI love this play! I don't find it boring at all. And this cast should be stunning...
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#6re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 2:33pm
Bumping, because the complete cast has been announced: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105109.html
New additions:
Byron Jennings as Rev. Jeremiah Brown
Denis O'Hare as E.K. Hornbeck
Other casting: Terry Beaver as the Judge and Beth Fowler as Mrs. Brady with Steve Brady, Anne Bowles, Bill Buell, Bill Christ, Carson Church, Conor Donovan, Lanny Flaherty, Kit Flanagan, Sherman Howard, Katie Klaus, Maggie Lacey, Jordan Lage, Mary Kate Law, Philip LeStrange, Kevin Loomis, David M. Lutken, Charlotte Maier, Matthew Nardozzi, Randall Newsome, Jay Patterson, Pippa Pearthree, Scott Sowers, Amanda Sprecher, Erik Steele, Jeff Steitzer, Henry Stram, Benjamin Walker and Andrew Weems.
#7re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 2:59pmWhat a great cast! When we read Inherit the Wind in school, they always had me play E.K. Hornbeck because I'm kind of cynical and sarcastic, we left out the fact that I'm a girl. Hahaha. But seriously, Hornbeck is an amazing role and Denis O'Hare is going to be fabulous!
#8re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 3:03pm
I am *so excited* for this play! Hopefully tickets will go on sale soon.
Updated On: 1/23/07 at 03:03 PM
#9re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 4:22pmI actually was in the show with theaterdude. We did crossed casting, and I played Hornbeck. I think Denis O'Hare will do a fantastic job. After sitting through the show for 3 months, one really wishes they could fast forward the show. The show can be interesting with the right cast, and I think this cast works.
#10re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 4:23pm
I love Denis O'Hare! I'm always pleased to see him up on stage. 
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#11re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 5:22pmWow, that sounds like a great cast list!! I can't wait to see the show!!
#12re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 5:33pmI would see Byron Jennings in anything. Brilliant actor.
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#13re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/23/07 at 11:35pmI saw the original with Paul Muni, Ed Begley, and Tony Randall (as Hornbeck). It's a terrific play and Christopher Plummer is possibly the greatest actor now performing. Dennehy was very popular in Death of a Salesman, even though I think he did a rotten job, but I think those two names will draw.
#14re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/24/07 at 4:16pmMy brother actually auditioned for this.. he didn't get it though.
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#15re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/24/07 at 4:45pm
This was my 11th grade play in 1967. While the students didn't think so, this was a very controversial play for Armpit, Pennsylvania. For the students evolution was a settled arguement. Even some very religious people with very, very religious parents were in the play.
Thinking back I now realize there were probably any number of boondock power brokers who were up in arms. I wonder if it could be done today in my school district even after 40 years.
By the way our production was a cut above most 16 year olds. I played the hell (no pun) out of Brady, but the Drummond was my match as was the Hornbeck. It is also a blast to play, It never lets up and builds nicely to several high points.
Is the climax when Brady dies or when Drummond weighs the two books equally, one in each hand?
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#16re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/24/07 at 6:43pmAND, they have a $26 seat !!!!! Bless you !
#17re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:18pmVery excited at the prospect of seeing Mr. Plummer on stage (huge Sound of Music fan here!) and the fact that they are selling tickets for only $26!!!
Happy...Everything!
Kaye Thompson
#18re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:25pm
I think its great that they are offering a reasonably priced tic given the cast.
Got balcony on the aisle for $26...
Works for me !
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#19re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/24/07 at 7:49pmi love the lyceum balcony
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#20re: Revival of INHERIT THE WIND Hits Broadway in March!
Posted: 1/24/07 at 8:31pmBecause the tickets are so low in price, I hope the show doesn't sell out too soon, or atleast until I get my ticket! I just recently saw the movie "Nicholas Nickleby", with Christopher Plummer and I was just blown away by his acting, so I can't wait to see him on stage in this.
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