All three versions of the play were written by William Goldman (who also wrote the 1990 film's screenplay), while Will Frears directed the U.S. versions and Robert Gliński directed the 2017 Polish adaptation.[1][2][3]
A new version of the production officially opened at the Broadhurst Theatre on October 22, 2015 and closed on February 16, 2016.[7] This version starred Bruce Willis as Sheldon, Laurie Metcalf as Wilkes, and Leon Addison Brown as Buster.[8] The show ran for 102 performances, grossing $12,518,415 in ticket sales.[9][10][11]
Kwadrat Theatre (2017)Edit
The play was re-adapted in the Polish language, starring Ewa Wencel as Wilkes, Piotr Polk as Sheldon, and Marcin Pietowski as Buster, and premiered at the Kwadrat Theatre in Warsaw on January 9, 2017.[3]
ReceptionEdit
For Metcalf's performance as Wilkes, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.[12] Willis' performance was generally panned by critics, who called it "vacant" and "inert".[13][14] Some new sources have criticized Willis for using an ear piece on the play.[15]
ReferencesEdit
^Cerasaro, Pat (26 November 2012). "Exclusive InDepth InterView: William Goldman & Will Frears Discuss MISERY Onstage – Is Broadway Next?". Broadway World. from the original on 10 October 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
^Syme, Rachel (October 22, 2015). "Stephen King's 'Misery' Heads to the Stage". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
^Viagas, Robert. "'Hamilton' Tops Tony Awards With 11 Wins". Playbill. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
^"Bruce Willis in Misery on Broadway – what the critics said". The Guardian. November 16, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
^Brantley, Ben (November 15, 2015). "Review: In 'Misery,' With Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf, the Ghost of Productions Past". The New York Times. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
^Soloski, Alexis (November 11, 2015). "When a star doesn't know the script, send for the earpiece". The Guardian. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
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