Hippodrome 1996-97 Season
1995-96 Season 1997-98
Season
Chronology of Plays 1973-Present
by James Goldman
September 6 - September 29, 1996
“A play of intelligence, astringent wit and much theatrical skill.”
- NEW YORK TIMES. Greed. Lust. Power. The stuff of politics—today and in
the 12th century when Henry ruled all of England with an iron fist. This
riveting historical drama tells the story of the battle for Henry’s throne
by his three strong-willed sons—including a dashing Richard the Lionheart—and
his cunning wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine. An electrifying play that illuminates
the dark recesses of political power.
by A.R. Gurney
October 25 - November 17, 1996
“A hysterical comedy for anyone who’s ever owned a dog, loved a dog,
or wanted to wring a dog’s neck....” - NEW YORK TIMES. What if your dog
could talk? That’s the premise behind this witty new comedy by the author
of The Cocktail Party. Greg finds the dog “Sylvia” in the park one day
and brings her home, much to the detriment of his wife Kate. Comedic fireworks
ensue as Sylvia warms people’s hearts with her charm and her unique “dog’s
eye view” of Greg and Kate’s marriage. A fetching comedy about love, marriage
and canine obsession.
December 3 - December 22, 1996
Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. This Hippodrome adaptation
will warm your heart and help you usher in all the good cheer of the season
as we bring to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, his ghostly visitors,
and the beloved Cratchits. This one is for the whole family, so celebrate
the season with the warmest of holiday traditions.
by Jean Cocteau, translated by Jeremy Sams
January 10 - February 2, 1997
“A remarkable, brilliantly bent comedy, alternately hilarious
and ferocious, with the power to shock and delight.” - NEW YORK TIMES.
Nominated for 9 Tony Awards, this outrageous new play, translated from
Jean Cocteau’s Les Parents Terribles, makes soap operas look like sitcoms.
Set in 1930’s Paris, this luscious dark comedy tells the twisted tale of
a possessive mother and her son who wants to break free of her dominance—by
taking on a lover. A no-holds-barred examination of the effects of excessive
devotion on the bond between a parent and a child.
by Tennessee Williams
February 28 - March 23, 1997
An American classic! Tennessee Williams’ celebrated play tells
the story of Blanche DuBois, a woman undermined by her romantic illusions,
and her stormy relationship with the brutish Stanley Kowalski. A stunning,
poetic drama about the yearning for love and the tragedy of self-delusion.
A superb and effective drama that ranks among the greatest in American
theatre.
April 25 - May 18, 1997
The legendary singer's life and music brought to the stage.
By Marion J. Caffey
Blues singer Alberta Hunter had two careers; one in the 1920s
and then she was rediscovered in the 1970s. An exciting evening of unforgettable
music.
June 6 - June 29, 1997
