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Twelve Angry Men Eyes West End Mounting in 2006

NEWS May 6, 2005 | 5:33PM

The Roundabout Theatre Company production of Twelve Angry Men, directed by Scott Ellis, will have a life after it closes at the American Airlines Theater on May 15. In addition to the previously announced tour, Ellis will direct the play in the West End in the fall of 2006.

In Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men, a young delinquent awaits ...

The Roundabout Theatre Company 's Twelve Angry Men Extends Again

NEWS March 16, 2005 | 5:32PM

The Roundabout Theatre Company has extended its hit production of Twelve Angry Men for a final time. The drama will now run through May 15.

In Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men, a young delinquent awaits sentencing for the manslaughter of his aggressive father. One juror feels that there is a "reasonable doubt"--to the frustration of his 11 colleagues--thus ...

Roundabout Extends Hit Drama Twelve Angry Men Through May 8

NEWS February 14, 2005 | 10:33AM

The Roundabout Theatre Company has extended its hit production of Twelve Angry Men another five weeks. The drama will now run through May 8. As we previously reported, the next scheduled tenant at the American Airlines Theatre, Peter Nichol's Passion Play, which was slated to begin performances on April 15, has been delayed until the 2005-2006 season.

In Reginald ...

Roundabout Delays Passion Play With Plans to Keep Angry Men Deliberating

NEWS February 9, 2005 | 10:59PM

Broadway.com has learned that the Roundabout Theatre Company is pushing back the start of its planned production of Passion Play to late May, making the revival ineligible for the 2005 Tony Awards. To keep the American Airlines Theatre lit until the Peter Nichol play needs it, the company is hoping to extend its hit production of Reginald Rose's ... Read More...

Twelve Angry Men Extends Through April 3 at the American Airlines Theatre

NEWS January 24, 2005 | 5:59PM

The Roundabout Theatre Company is extending its hit production of Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men for another week. The show will now run at the American Airlines Theatre through April 3, according to a production spokesperson.

In Twelve Angry Men, a young delinquent awaits sentencing for the manslaughter of his aggressive father. One juror feels that there is a ...

Jennings Replaces Bryggman in the Roundabout's Twelve Angry Men

NEWS January 6, 2005 | 1:03PM

Byron Jennings is set to replace Larry Bryggman who is leaving the company to star in David Mamet's Romance off-Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company's hit production of Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men. Jennings will begin performances on February 1, the same day Robert Foxworth steps in for the departing Philip Bosco.

Jennings is currently appearing in ...

Robert Foxworth to Replace Philip Bosco in Twelve Angry Men

NEWS December 20, 2004 | 3:39PM

Broadway.com has learned that Robert Foxworth will replace Philip Bosco who is headed to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in the Roundabout Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men. He will begin performances in the revival on February 1.

Foxworth has appeared on Broadway in King Henry V, The Crucible, Love Letters, Candida, Ivanov, Honour ...

Broadway Grosses: Winning Verdict for Men

NEWS November 23, 2004 | 1:25PM

Yes, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, Twelve Angry Men is a bona fide hit. The Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Reginald Rose's courtroom drama has extended through March 27; it was originally slated to end its limited engagement on December 19. Last week the drama filled the American Airlines Theatre to 93.73% on average, which puts in in the Frontrunners category.

Here's a look at who was on top and who was not for the week ending November 21:

FRONTRUNNERS By Gross
1. Wicked $1,212,075
2. The Lion King $1,060,740
3. Mamma Mia! $953,303
4. The Producers $831,311
5. Hairspray $769,559

UNDERDOGS By Gross
5. Whoopi $189,248*
4. Laugh Whore $157,230**
3. Forever Tango $145,073
2. Golda's Balcony $106,635
1. The Good ...

Twelve Angry Men Extends Again; Fool for Love Delays Until Fall 2005

NEWS November 18, 2004 | 2:08PM

No deliberating needed--Twelve Angry Men is a hit. Broadway.com has learned that the Roundabout Theatre Company is extending its production of the Reginald Rose play originally scheduled to close at the American Airlines Theatre on December 19 through March 27. Sam Shepard's Fool For Love, which was expected to begin performances at the venue in mid-January, has ...

The Roundabout's Twelve Angry Men Extends Through February 6

NEWS November 15, 2004 | 11:51AM

The Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a third extension for its production of Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men. The show, directed by Scott Ellis, will now run at the American Airlines Theatre for an additional four weeks through February 6.

In Twelve Angry Men, a young delinquent awaits sentencing for the manslaughter of his aggressive father. One juror feels ...