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The History Boys: Tony Award-Winning Comedy at the Studio Theatre

Title: The History Boys (website)
Venue: The Studio Theatre (Washington, DC)
Full Price: $39.00 - $46.00   Our Price: $19.50 - $23.00
Rating: 3.3 stars

Rated 3.3 by 42 members who went.

The 2006 Tony Award winner for Best Play, The History Boys, comes to DC. Alan Bennett's sharply funny and touching comedy goes inside the world of a British boys' school, where two teachers become rivals for the minds and hearts of eight unruly students. Founding Artistic Director Joy Zinoman re-imagines this warm, brilliant and epic play.

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Members Who Went Said:

3 Star Rating
Written on
Jun 17 2008

Cleo

Cleo

Eager for Entertainment

Actors and play was very good although a bit long.

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0 Star Rating
Written on
Jun 11 2008

Anonymous Member

I am sure it's a funny play, but the various British accents were heard to hear and understand. this is a small theatre, but ... We walked out at intermissioon. Wa\ste of money.

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4 Star Rating
Written on
Jun 05 2008

Anonymous Member

Wonderful production. Floyd King was excellent. Would see it again if it were still running.

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Event Highlights

  • “Ebullient, crackling, miraculous theatre -- as moving as it is intellectually extravagant.” --Newsday
  • "“A worthwhile successor to the many splendored, Tony-winning original!” --Washington Post 

More Details About This Event:

The History Boys
By Alan Bennett
Directed by Joy Zinoman
Featuring Simon Kendall, Floyd King and Tana Hicken

The 2006 Tony Award winner for Best Play! Alan Bennett’s sharply funny and touching comedy goes inside the world of a British boys school, where two teachers become rivals for the minds and hearts of eight unruly students. Founding Artistic Director Joy Zinoman re-imagines this warm, brilliant and epic play, which features a cast of 12.

About The Studio Theatre:

The Studio Theatre's mission is to produce the best in contemporary theatre. Its restless, innovative spirit makes The Studio Theatre a leader both in Washington and in the nation. Artist-founded and artist-driven, The Studio Theatre demands the highest quality production values, bringing audiences unparalleled artistry in performance, directing and design. 2ndstage provides opportunities for emerging and established local and national artists, and their Special Events feature unique productions and one-of-a-kind performers from around the world.