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The Anarchist 2012

Run Time:
70 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 12 and up
Opened: December 2, 2012
Closing: December 16, 2012

The Anarchist - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More

John Golden Theatre (Broadway)
252 West 45th St. New York, NY

Acclaimed for spare, dark dramas and cutting comedies permeated with spiky confrontations, multi-award-winning playwright David Mamet once again proves nothing is quite what it seems in his latest work The Anarchist. With a nod to his mentor Harold Pinter, Mamet employs his signature verbal jousting in the story of two women: once involved with a Weather Underground-like group, a prisoner serving a life sentence desperately tries to make the case for her freedom to a prison governor. This newest play by the celebrated author of American Buffalo and Oleanna premiered in London in fall 2011 under the direction of Rupert Goold.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Anarchist

Mamet’s ‘The Anarchist’ Is a Droning Essay Brought to Unnatural Life
3 / 10

There’s the deadly whiff of self-congratulatory pretension hovering in the air at the Golden Theatre, where David Mamet’s latest play, “The Anarchist,” is occupying the stage. Inert and pedantic, more studied than any sentence Henry James ever wrote, this two-hander about the parole hearing of a political dissident jailed for 35 years for the murder of two police officers lasts for 60 interminable minutes (the production, no doubt worried about bang for the buck, claims 70 minutes, but that’s because it starts 10 minutes late). Mamet takes a potentially juicy situation and drains it of all humanity and drama. “The Anarchist” is a droning, pompous essay brought to unnatural life.

The Anarchist: Theater Review
6 / 10

Patti LuPone's conviction onstage is always compelling, but otherwise this dry new David Mamet play is just a wearying lecture.

THE ANARCHIST, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, Closes on Broadway Today, December 16
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012


The Anarchist, the new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET, which began previews at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, and opened on Sunday, December 2, 2012, will give its final performance today, Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 3:00pm. Upon closing, the production will have played 23 previews and 17 performances.

Review - The Anarchist
by Ben Peltz - December 11, 2012


It feels like familiar territory as soon as the lights go up on two people, mid-conversation, speaking in that jaunty rhythm of clipped communication; those overlapping thoughts and unfinished sentences where you can sense every dot of each ellipsis.

Breaking News: THE ANARCHIST Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger to Close on Broadway December 16
by Robert Diamond - December 4, 2012


Producers have announced that THE ANARCHIST, the new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET, which began previews at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, and opened on Sunday, December 2, 2012, will give its final performance on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 3:00pm. Upon closing, the production will have played 23 previews and 17 performances.

TV: Chatting with Patti LuPone at THE ANARCHIST Opening!
by Nicole Rosky - December 3, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet opened last night on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with Patti LuPone at the big opening night and you can check out what she had to say below!

Photo Coverage: THE ANARCHIST on Broadway - Opening Night Party!
by Jennifer Broski - December 3, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet opened last night on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BWW was there to capture the whole night - check out photos from the opening night party below!

Photo Coverage: THE ANARCHIST on Broadway - Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Jennifer Broski - December 3, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet opened last night on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BWW was there to capture the whole night - check out photos from the opening night curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: THE ANARCHIST on Broadway - Opening Night Red Carpet!
by Jennifer Broski - December 3, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet opened last night on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BWW was there to capture the whole night - check out photos from the opening night red carpet below!

Review Roundup: THE ANARCHIST on Broadway Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger - All the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - December 2, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet opened tonight on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say!

THE ANARCHIST, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, Opens Tonight at Broadway's Golden Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 2, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet is presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). The production stars two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone, who has previously appeared in Mamet's The Woods, All Men are Whores, The Blue Hour, The Water Engine, Edmond and The Old Neighborhood; and three-time Academy Award nominee Debra Winger, whose previous stage credits include How I Learned to Drive and Ivanov at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts and The Exonerated in New York. Winger will be making her Broadway debut in The Anarchist.

Photo Flash: First Look at Patti LuPone and Debra Winger in David Mamet's THE ANARCHIST!
by Kelsey Denette - November 30, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). The Anarchist began previews on Tuesday, November 13th with an official opening date set for Sunday, December 2nd. Check out the production in performance below!

THE ANARCHIST Begins Previews Tomorrow at Golden Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - November 12, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). The production will star two-time Tony Award winner PATTI LuPONE, who has previously appeared in Mamet's The Woods, All Men are Whores, The Blue Hour, The Water Engine, Edmond and The Old Neighborhood; and three-time Academy Award nominee DEBRA WINGER, who's previous stage credits include How I Learned to Drive and Ivanov at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts and The Exonerated in New York. Winger will be making her Broadway debut in THE ANARCHIST.

STAGE TUBE: New TV Spot Released for THE ANARCHIST
by Nicole Rosky - November 9, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). THE ANARCHIST begins previews on Tuesday, November 13th and the official opening date set for Sunday, December 2nd. Check out a just-released TV spot below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of THE ANARCHIST!
by BWW News Desk - December 4, 2012


Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles!

Photo Coverage: THE ANARCHIST Marquee and Golden Theatre Renovation
by Walter McBride - September 16, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the show's marquee and theater renovation in progress below!

TV: THE ANARCHIST's Patti LuPone & Debra Winger Meet the Press - Get the Scoop on the Explosive New David Mamet Play!
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET starring PATTI LuPONE and DEBRA WINGER, will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). THE ANARCHIST begins previews on Tuesday, November 13th and the official opening date set for Sunday, December 2nd. Stars of the show LuPone and Winger just met the press, and you can check out what they had to say about the production below!

Photo Coverage: THE ANARCHIST's Patti LuPone and Debra Winger Meet the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - September 10, 2012


THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET starring PATTI LuPONE and DEBRA WINGER, will be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). THE ANARCHIST begins previews on Tuesday, November 13th and the official opening date set for Sunday, December 2nd. Stars of the show LuPone and Winger just met the press, and BroadwayWorld brings you full photo coverage below!

THE ANARCHIST Moves to Golden Theatre; Opens 12/2
by Nicole Rosky - August 6, 2012


Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel and Howard & Janet Kagan announced today that THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET starring PATTI LuPONE and DEBRA WINGER, previously announced to be presented at the Lyceum Theatre, will now be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). All persons who purchased tickets prior to the venue change will be contacted by Telecharge.

THE ANARCHIST to Open on Broadway at Lyceum Theatre on December 2
by Nicole Rosky - June 13, 2012


Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel and Howard & Janet Kagan announced today that THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET starring PATTI LuPONE and DEBRA WINGER, will be presented on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street).

Debra Winger Replaces Laurie Metcalf in David Mamet's THE ANARCHIST; Stars with Patti LuPone this Winter
by Jessica Lewis - June 5, 2012


Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel and Howard & Janet Kagan have announced that three-time Academy Award nominee Debra Winger will be making her Broadway debut in the American premiere of THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by David Mamet. Winger's previous stage credits include How I Learned to Drive and Ivanov at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts and The Exonerated in New York.

Patti LuPone and Laurie Metcalf to Lead David Mamet's THE ANARCHIST on Broadway; Opening Set for Fall 2012
by Nicole Rosky - November 3, 2011


Producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced that the American premiere of THE ANARCHIST, the new play about politics, money, religion and sex, written and directed by DAVID MAMET. The production will star two-time Tony Award winner PATTI LUPONE, who has previously appeared in Mamet's The Woods, All Men are Whores, The Blue Hour, The Water Engine, Edmond and The Old Neighborhood and three-time Emmy Award winner LAURIE METCALF, who was nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for her performance in Mamet's November. THE ANARCHIST, which marks the sixth collaboration between Richards, Frankel and Mamet, will open on Broadway in Fall 2012.

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