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Broadway's longest running drama of the 2009-10 season concluded on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Barrymore Theatre Read More Share
RACE starring EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON AND RICHARD THOMAS ends run on August 21st; SHOW WILL RACE THROUGH THE COUNTRY
August 13, 2010
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RACE, “the topical detective story” (New York Times) that “sizzles with energy” (The Wall Street Journal), written and directed by David Mamet will end its extended run on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th St.) on Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 pm. Read More Share
"Race's Richard Thomas Shows Off His Keepsake-Filled Dressing Room"
August 4, 2010
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In David Mamet’s heated new play, Race, Richard Thomas spends most of his time onstage being interrogated by his lawyers, who aren’t quite sure of his innocence when accused of a horrific crime. So it’s no wonder Thomas likes to keep a calm, Zen-like atmosphere in his dressing room at Broadway's Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The celebrated actor invited Broadway.com into his personal space to show off five items he keeps to help him feel like his family and friends are always around. Come on in! Read More Share
"One-On-One With Eddie Izzard"
August 3, 2010
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One of the funniest stand up comedians is now on Broadway. British born Eddie Izzard first conquered American audiences with his Emmy winning comedy specials. Eddie talked to Pat Collins backstage about why he is open and honest about a personal topic Read More Share
"10 Questions: Dennis Haysbert Goes From Black President to Voice of Allstate, Now Taking On Broadway"
July 29, 2010
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From portraying President David Palmer on TV's '24' and Jonas Blane on the series 'The Unit,' to his voice as the feature in the ubiquitous Allstate commercials, Dennis Haysbert has been a fixture on the small screen for years. Black Voices caught with the veteran actor as he makes his debut on the Great White Way. Read More Share
Eddie Izzard on acting, activism, Mamet, and marathons
July 29, 2010
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Eddie Izzard is best known as a transvestite standup comic. He is also a film, television, and Tony-nominated dramatic actor. He's a political activist for Britain's Labour Party; within 10 years he expects to run for mayor of London. Also an endurance athlete, he recently completed 43 marathons in 51 days to benefit Sport Relief, a charity that benefits the poorest and most vulnerable populations in the U.K. and across the globe. Read More Share
"'Race' – You'll Be Dying to Know"
July 26, 2010
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"Race" is another riveting David Mamet play, full of horrible laughs, guilt, truths, pragmatism run wild and a shocking ending. Don’t miss it.
And I really mean – don’t miss it! This fabulous show closes on August 21. Run – don’t walk – for tickets. Read More Share
"Race: Still Too Hot to Touch"
July 26, 2010
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A feature New York Times story on Race in modern America. Read More Share
Eddie Izzard on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
July 26, 2010
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Eddie Izzard stopped by Late Night to chat with Jimmy Fallon about RACE!
Fast forward to 23:13 to watch Eddie Izzard's interview. Read More Share
"Fast Chat: Eddie Izzard of 'Race'"
July 20, 2010
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Eddie Izzard sat down with Newsday to talk about RACE and his career as a veteran actor. Read More Share
"CELEB PlayBlogger Race’s Afton C. Williamson: July 20"
July 20, 2010
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We are happy to welcome guest celebrity blogger Afton C. Williamson, who plays Susan in the new David Mamet drama Race at the Barrymore Theatre. Williamson, who has also been seen on Broadway in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, will blog for Playbill.com all week. Read More Share
On Ellis Island, a Kinship With the Huddled Masses
July 20, 2010
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ON a breezy, clear summer morning, Eddie Izzard — the British actor, comedian, transvestite and aspiring politician — took a trip to Ellis Island. He’d wanted to go ever since he first set a stiletto-heeled foot in this country in the 1990s, but never got around to it. Read More Share