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Rules of Engagement

Posted on: October 8th, 2008 by Jill Rafson

In The Philanthropist, Christopher Hampton turns his wit on a group of characters living in the insular world of academia. His fascination seems to be with their utter self-absorption, rendering these people incapable of engaging with the world around them. Sure, a man in drag has shot the Prime Minister, and yes, terrorists are on the hunt for prominent English writers – but who cares about that when there are departmental love affairs to discuss!

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Message from the Artistic Director: A Man For All Seasons

Posted on: October 7th, 2008 by Todd Haimes

Dear Roundabout Subscriber,

I’m so happy to be presenting the first Broadway revival of A Man for All Seasons, which premiered in 1961 with a much-lauded performance by Paul Scofield as the title character, Sir Thomas More (a role that he later reprised on film). Most people know that Robert Bolt’s play depicts a particular moment in history – when King Henry VIII declared himself the head of the Church of England after the Pope refused to grant him a divorce from his first wife, Catherine, and Henry’s own Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, was persecuted for his unwillingness to endorse the King’s actions. ... Read More →

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Man and Boy Blog Resources

Posted on: January 1st, 2000 by Roundabout

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