Sun 29 Jun 2008
Top Girls plays final performance on Broadway
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls will play its final performance at the Biltmore Theatre on 29 Jun 2008 as scheduled. When the play closes it will have played 24 previews and 63 regular performances.
Directed by James Macdonald, Top Girls opened at the Biltmore on 7 May 2008, following previews from 15 Apr 2008.
The play opened to mostly good reviews reviews: "A well-acted revival." (NY Times); "A provocative play." (NY Post); ""Top Girls" is never boring."(The Record); "Compelling revival" (Associated Press).
Top Girls features Mary Catherine Garrison (Patient Griselda/Jeanine/Kit/Shona), Elizabeth Marvel (Marlene), Martha Plimpton (Pope Joan/Angie), Marisa Tomei (Isabella Bird/Joyce/Mrs. Kidd), Jennifer Ikeda (Lady Nijo/Win), Ana Reeder (Dull/Gret/Nell) and Mary Beth Hurt (Louise/Waitress).
Top Girls Employment Agency in London in the early 1980s, Marlene has just been appointed head of the firm. But as this ambitious career woman celebrates her achievements, can we applaud her values?
The creative team comprises Tom Pye (sets), Laura Bauer (costumes), Christopher Akerlind (lighting) and Darron L West (sound).
Top Girls received a Tony Award nomination (Best Featured Actress in a Play: Martha Plimpton), Drama League Award nominations (Distinguished Performance: Elizabeth Marvel and Martha Plimpton), and a Drama Desk Award nomination (Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Marisa Tomei).
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