Arsenal Center for the Arts (Watertown, MA)
New Repertory Theatre performs David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow. This hard-hitting, grimly witty drama tells the story of two greedy and opportunistic film executives, and their struggle with a secretary whose ambitions could derail their blockbuster screenplay. The play's original Broadway run and a recent revival both yielded Tony Award nominations.
Event summary prepared by the Goldstar Editorial Team.
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Speed-the-Plow have expired.
Tell me when more tickets / dates are added
The last date listed for Speed-the-Plow was Sunday November 8, 2009 / 2:00pm. (view all dates)
Currently at Arsenal Center for the Arts:
Popular local entertainer Steven SanSoucie presents his newest musical revue, Daydream Believer. Reaching back into his childhood, SanSoucie has assembled pop hits from the '60s and '70s, and will perform them with his usual flair and sense of humor. The program ranges from the Monkees and Burt Bacharach to Elton John, Billy Joel, The Beatles and more. Learn More
Nice venue and a surprisingly good adaptation of the Mamet play.
OK evening.
Tips are provided by Goldstar members and New Repertory Theatre - Boston. Goldstar is not responsible for their content or accuracy.
The Arsenal Center for the Arts occupies 30,000 square feet of space on three floors. It houses two theatres, classrooms and workshop spaces, artist studios, gallery and exhibit space, rehearsal rooms, and informal gathering places. Its stunning and unique architectural design is ideally suited to support its mission of an inter-disciplinary arts center. This mix of interior venues provides a
Website: http://www.newrep.org/speed.php
Speed-the-Plow exposes the greedy and opportunistic world of doing business. When an ambitious woman comes between two long-time friends, she threatens to derail the greenlighting of their surefire screenplay. In the business of making movies, we quickly learn that money talks, sex sells, and doing the right thing can be professional suicide. Coming off of a much-discussed, successful Broadway run, this 85-minute, hard-hitting play, by one of America's most revered writers, will have you questioning who your friends are and where your alliances lie.
Now in its third decade, New Rep has established itself as one of Boston's premiere theatre companies. Celebrated for electrifying, compelling, and poignant productions, New Rep plays reflect our world and community: they present images of many times and places and regularly explore ideas that have vital resonance in our lives--here and now. New Rep shows are provocative, intelligent, and entertaining.
at Arsenal Center for the Arts
on May 3, 6th, and 5 more dates
on March 29th and 6 more dates
