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The play began previews on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] at the [[Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre]] on October 21, 2015 with the official opening originally scheduled for November 19.<ref>Cox, Gordon. [http://variety.com/2015/legit/news/al-pacino-china-doll-dates-broadway-1201465326/ "Al Pacino in ‘China Doll’ Sets Dates for Broadway"] ''Variety'', April 2, 2015</ref> On November 9, 2015, the producers announced that the official opening was moved to December 4, 2015, stating "The move allows the creative team additional time to work on the play before its world premiere."<ref>Viagas, Robert. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/with-more-work-needed-david-mamet-drama-china-doll-starring-al-pacino-delays-opening-370849# "With More Work Needed, David Mamet Drama 'China Doll', Starring Al Pacino, Delays Opening"] Playbill, November 9, 2015</ref> The play opened on December 4, 2015 in a limited engagement for 97 performances.<ref>Viagas, Robert. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/david-mamet-drama-china-doll-starring-al-pacino-opens-on-broadway-374036# "David Mamet Drama 'China Doll', Starring Al Pacino, Opens on Broadway"] playbill.com, December 4, 2015</ref> |
The play began previews on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] at the [[Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre]] on October 21, 2015 with the official opening originally scheduled for November 19.<ref>Cox, Gordon. [http://variety.com/2015/legit/news/al-pacino-china-doll-dates-broadway-1201465326/ "Al Pacino in ‘China Doll’ Sets Dates for Broadway"] ''Variety'', April 2, 2015</ref> On November 9, 2015, the producers announced that the official opening was moved to December 4, 2015, stating "The move allows the creative team additional time to work on the play before its world premiere."<ref>Viagas, Robert. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/with-more-work-needed-david-mamet-drama-china-doll-starring-al-pacino-delays-opening-370849# "With More Work Needed, David Mamet Drama 'China Doll', Starring Al Pacino, Delays Opening"] Playbill, November 9, 2015</ref> The play opened on December 4, 2015 in a limited engagement for 97 performances.<ref>Viagas, Robert. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/david-mamet-drama-china-doll-starring-al-pacino-opens-on-broadway-374036# "David Mamet Drama 'China Doll', Starring Al Pacino, Opens on Broadway"] playbill.com, December 4, 2015</ref> |
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[[Al Pacino]] plays [[billionaire]] "Mickey Ross" and [[Christopher Denham]] plays his assistant "Carson" in the two-character play.<ref name=Ng>{{cite news|last1=Ng|first1=David|title=Al Pacino will star in new David Mamet play|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-al-pacino-david-mamet-broadway-20141016-story.html|accessdate=28 July 2015|publisher=Los Angeles Times|date=16 October 2014}}</ref><ref name=APKranz>{{cite news|title=David Mamet's 'China Doll' Adds Fran Kranz Opposite Pacino|url=http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/04/02/arts/ap-us-theater-china-doll.html?_r=0|accessdate=28 July 2015|agency=AP|publisher=New York Times|date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=denham>Gans, Andrew |
[[Al Pacino]] plays [[billionaire]] "Mickey Ross" and [[Christopher Denham]] plays his assistant "Carson" in the two-character play.<ref name=Ng>{{cite news|last1=Ng|first1=David|title=Al Pacino will star in new David Mamet play|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-al-pacino-david-mamet-broadway-20141016-story.html|accessdate=28 July 2015|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=16 October 2014}}</ref><ref name=APKranz>{{cite news|title=David Mamet's 'China Doll' Adds Fran Kranz Opposite Pacino|url=http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/04/02/arts/ap-us-theater-china-doll.html?_r=0|accessdate=28 July 2015|agency=AP|publisher=The New York Times|date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=denham>{{cite web|author=Gans, Andrew|coauthor=Viagas, Robert|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/christopher-denham-replaces-fran-kranz-in-china-doll-starring-al-pacino-david-mamet-play-extends-run-358394#|title=Christopher Denham Replaces Fran Kranz in 'China Doll', Starring Al Pacino; David Mamet Play Extends Run|work=[[Playbill]]|date=August 19, 2015}}</ref> The play is directed by [[Pam MacKinnon]], with scenery by [[Derek McLane]], lighting by Russell H. Champa and costumes by [[Jess Goldstein]].<ref name=denham/> |
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Pacino said of his character and the play: "...'one of the most daunting and challenging roles I've been given to explore onstage. It's a special gift to originate a role in the theatre, especially written by such a formidable writer, and I haven't done that in a long, long time...' "<ref>{{cite web|author=Gans, Andrew|coauthor=Viagas, Robert|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/tix-to-al-pacinos-broadway-return-in-david-mamets-china-doll-on-sale-today-350707#|title=Tix to Al Pacino's Broadway Return in David Mamet's 'China Doll' On Sale Today|work=[[Playbill]]|date=June 5, 2015}}</ref> |
Pacino said of his character and the play: "...'one of the most daunting and challenging roles I've been given to explore onstage. It's a special gift to originate a role in the theatre, especially written by such a formidable writer, and I haven't done that in a long, long time...' "<ref>{{cite web|author=Gans, Andrew|coauthor=Viagas, Robert|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/tix-to-al-pacinos-broadway-return-in-david-mamets-china-doll-on-sale-today-350707#|title=Tix to Al Pacino's Broadway Return in David Mamet's 'China Doll' On Sale Today|work=[[Playbill]]|date=June 5, 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:07, 4 December 2015
| China Doll | |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Mamet |
| Characters | Mickey Ross Carson |
| Date premiered | 2015 |
| Place premiered | Broadway |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Manhattan apartment |
China Doll is a play by David Mamet.[1]
Plot
A two character play about a billionaire businessman, Mickey Ross, and Carson, his personal assistant.[1]
Production
The play began previews on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on October 21, 2015 with the official opening originally scheduled for November 19.[2] On November 9, 2015, the producers announced that the official opening was moved to December 4, 2015, stating "The move allows the creative team additional time to work on the play before its world premiere."[3] The play opened on December 4, 2015 in a limited engagement for 97 performances.[4]
Al Pacino plays billionaire "Mickey Ross" and Christopher Denham plays his assistant "Carson" in the two-character play.[5][6][7] The play is directed by Pam MacKinnon, with scenery by Derek McLane, lighting by Russell H. Champa and costumes by Jess Goldstein.[7]
Pacino said of his character and the play: "...'one of the most daunting and challenging roles I've been given to explore onstage. It's a special gift to originate a role in the theatre, especially written by such a formidable writer, and I haven't done that in a long, long time...' "[8]
Reception
The early reviews have been negative. Michael Riedel, theatre columnist for The New York Post called it a "terrible new play"... "Preview audiences are having none of it. The exodus at intermission is practically a stampede, and sources say some have angrily demanded refunds."[9]
After a retooling of the play, the December 2015 review in The New York Times said "One of the biggest problems (though not the only one) in comprehending “China Doll” is that Mr. Pacino’s lurching, stammering performance is not easy to follow in terms of content, character or subtext. There has been more than enough evidence in the past to certify that Mr. Pacino is a bona fide genius, so let’s assume that there are reasons for what he’s doing here."[1]
References
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- ^ Cox, Gordon. "Al Pacino in ‘China Doll’ Sets Dates for Broadway" Variety, April 2, 2015
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "With More Work Needed, David Mamet Drama 'China Doll', Starring Al Pacino, Delays Opening" Playbill, November 9, 2015
- ^ Viagas, Robert. "David Mamet Drama 'China Doll', Starring Al Pacino, Opens on Broadway" playbill.com, December 4, 2015
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