Tuesday, December 17, 2024

THE INVENTION OF LOVE Hampstead Theatre NW3 by Libby Purves and Friends

SACRED MONSTERS IN THE UNDERWORLD Deep darkness within the U-shaped seating,:   into it on wheels glides the dark gondola:  Charon the ferryman, after millennia punting to and fro across t…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:32AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

How ‘Hills of California’ author Jez Butterworth writes plays that haunt by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award-winning scribe of “The Ferryman” discusses the impetus behind his latest drama, his lengthy process and the distinctions between “Hills” and his other works.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:21PM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The Hills of California by Joseph Pisano

In a theatrical era when "full-length" works often fail to exceed 90 minutes, the English playwright Jez Butterworth dares to dubiously dramatize for approximately twice that span. His previ…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:29AM

Rescue Dogs Tana June and Indy to Make Broadway Debuts Opposite Audra McDonald in Gypsy by Darryn King

Rescue dog Tana June will make her Broadway debut in Gypsy in the role of Chowsie, understudied by fellow rescue Indy. Tana June and Indy hail from Homeward Bound, a nonprofit dog rescue in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

The Hills of California **** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter October 12, 2024: The Hills of California, now at the Broadhurst Theatre, is British playwright and screenwriter Jez Butterworth’s sixth play to transfer from Londo…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:44PM

The Hills of California **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 12, 2024: Eugene O’Neill meets Gypsy, topped with a heavy Northwest Britain accent (sometimes unintelligible) in Jez Butterworth’s newest drama, The Hil…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:19AM
Sunday, October 6, 2024

The Splendors of "The Hills of California" by Jan Simpson

It kind of makes sense that so many people are drawing comparisons betweenThe Hills of California, the new Jez Butterworth play that opened this week at the Broadhurst Theatre; and Gypsy, th…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 09:48AM
Sunday, September 29, 2024

My Variety Review: "The Hills of California" by Jeb Butterworth by Frank Rizzo

All production photos by Joan Marcus Jez Butterworth’s ambitious, captivating and richly rewarding domestic drama “The Hil…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 10:51PM

‘The Hills of California’ Review: Sam Mendes and Jez Butterworth Deliver a Dream of a Broadway Drama by Gordon Cox

Jez Butterworth’s ambitious, captivating and richly rewarding domestic drama “The Hills of California” straddles dual worlds of dreams and reality as it shuttles between two pivotal ti…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM

The Hills of California by Gary Lucas

The Hills of California Gary Lucas September 29, 2024 - 13:08 Topics Theater Review Tags Broadway …

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 01:08PM
Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Hills of California Extends Broadway Run by Two Weeks by Hayley Levitt

Jez Butterworth's The Hills of California has added two weeks to its engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre. Directed by Sam Mendes (who also directed Butterworth's The Ferryman on Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:54PM
Thursday, September 12, 2024

The Stars of The Hills of California Are Fulfilling Their American Dreams by Broadway.com

"I like to haunt an audience," says Tony Award-winning playwright Jez Butterworth. "I like them to wake up the next morning still thinking about the play. It's not a specific message that…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Jez Butterworth's The Hills of California Begins Its Limited Broadway Engagement by Hayley Levitt

The Hills of California, a new play by Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth (The Ferryman, Jerusalem), begins its Broadway run on September 11 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Directed by Sam Mendes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM
Saturday, August 17, 2024

Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain & Emily Bergl Reveal Backstage Secrets of THE FERRYMAN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: There's a new Carney family in town. Earlier this month, a whopping fourteen new cast members joined the 35-member ensemble of The Ferryman, now performing at t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:27PM
Monday, July 22, 2024

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Spoof MOULIN ROUGE! and FOSSE/VERDON! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway, one of NYC's best-loved and highly anticipated productions, is back this season after a five-year absence. Spoofs incl…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:12PM
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Tonys TV: Best Play, THE FERRRYMAN's Jez Butterworth and Sonia Friedman by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jez Butterworth has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Play for THE FERRYMAN.

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:48PM
Saturday, July 20, 2024

Interview: Laura Donnelly by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Laura Donnelly has already won an Olivier Award for her performance as Caitlin Carney in The Ferryman. Could she take home a Tony Award too?

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:24PM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Brian d'Arcy James, Holley Fain, Emily Bergl & Company Get Ready to Join THE FERRYMAN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman - the critically-acclaimed new play recently named to an industry-leading 25 Best-Of-The-Year lists - will welcome many new cast …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:02PM
Tuesday, June 25, 2024

See Who Will Star in the Broadway Run of Jez Butterworth's The Hills of California by Margaret Hall

Sam Mendes directs the new play from The Ferryman playwright, currently running in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Jez Butterworth's The Hills of California Will Bring Its West End Stars to Broadway by Hayley Levitt

The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth that recently concluded its run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End, will bring its London stars to New York City for the pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Celebrates Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway, one of NYC's best-loved and highly anticipated productions, is back this season after a five-year absence. Spoofs incl…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48PM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Jez Butterworth’s The Hills of California, Directed by Sam Mendes, to Open on Broadway by Darryn King

The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall. The limited engagement will begin September 11 at the Broadhurst Theatre with …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Jez Butterworth's The Hills of California Is Broadway Bound by Logan Culwell-Block

Sam Mendes directs the new play from The Ferryman playwright, currently running in London's West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24PM

Jez Butterworth’s ‘The Hills of California’ Sets Fall Broadway Engagement; Sam Mendes Directs by Greg Evans

The Hills of California, the first new play by Jez Butterworth’s since his acclaimed The Ferryman in 2017, will open on Broadway this fall, reuniting the playwright with director Sam Mende…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM
Thursday, February 22, 2024

The Hills of California, Harold Pinter Theatre - ladies' night for Jez Butterworth by Matt Wolf

Laura Donnelly once again soars in tailor-made part/s scripted by her partner Art makes for unexpected bedfellows, and so it proves in Jez Butterworth's moving if meandering The Hills of Ca…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 12:18PM
Sunday, February 11, 2024

The week in theatre: The Hills of California; Metamorphosis; Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex in the City – review by Susannah Clapp

Harold Pinter theatre; Lyric Hammersmith; Palladium, LondonDreams of fame trap and inspire in Jez Butterworth’s female-centred, Blackpool-set new play; Lemn Sissay takes a personal approac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM
Friday, February 9, 2024

Reviews: What do Critics Think of Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California? by Margaret Hall

The piece reunites Butterworth with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM
Thursday, February 8, 2024

Photos: See Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The piece reunites Butterworth with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California Opens in London's West End February 8 by Margaret Hall

The piece reunites Butterworth with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Hills of California review – Jez Butterworth’s fractious family of singing sisters by Arifa Akbar

Harold Pinter theatre, LondonThe Jerusalem playwright’s new drama, directed by Sam Mendes, follows four siblings coached as children to become stars and now reunited at their mother’s be…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42PM
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Jez Butterworth's New Play The Hills of California Begins West End Run January 27 by Margaret Hall

The piece reunites Butterworth with director Sam Mendes, who previously directed The Ferryman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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