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词条 Network (play)
释义

  1. Production history

  2. Plot

  3. Reception

  4. Cast and characters

  5. Awards and nominations

     Original London production 

  6. References

  7. External links

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Network is a play by Lee Hall, adapted from the 1976 film of the same name which had a Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky and was directed by Sidney Lumet.

Production history

The play premiered in the Lyttleton Theatre at the National Theatre in London on 13 November 2017 (following previews from 4 November) and ran until 24 March 2018. The production was directed by Ivo Van Hove and starred Bryan Cranston as Howard Beale.[1][2]

The play features set and lighting design by Jan Versweyveld, video design by Tal Yarden, costume design by An D'Huys, music by Eric Sleichim and sound design by Tom Gibbons. It was produced in association with Patrick Myles, David Luff, Ros Povey and Lee Menzies and supported by Marcia Grand for the memory of Richard Grand.[3]

The play also features a live onstage television studio and an onstage restaurant titled Foodwork, where audience members can enjoy a three-course meal while watching the play.[4]

The production premiered on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre, with previews beginning on 10 November 2018 and officially opening on 6 December 2018. Originally, the production was scheduled to run for 18 weeks only to March 17, but has extended the run to April 28, 2019.[5] Originally, the transfer was scheduled to play the Cort Theatre, but following the early closure of Gettin' the Band Back Together, producers announced that the play would open at the Belasco Theatre. Cranston reprises the role of Howard Beale alongside Tatiana Maslany in her Broadway debut as Diana Christensen[6] and Tony Goldwyn as Max Schumacher.[7]

Plot

The plot closely follows that of the 1976 film but uses stage devices and audio visual technology to immerse the audience as participants. [8] The audience becomes part of the play both as diners and a studio audience. The distance between fact and fiction is reduced, mimicking the blurring of truth and fiction in contemporary news media.[9]

Reception

The London production of the play received mostly rave reviews, singling out Cranston's performance.[10]

Cast and characters

CharactersLondon (2017)Broadway (2018)
Howard Beale, anchormanBryan Cranston
Harry Hunter, associate producerCharles BabalolaJulian Elijah Martinez
Max Schumacher, Head of NewsDouglas HenshallTony Goldwyn
Frank Hackett, executiveTunji KasimJoshua Boone
Louise, Schumacher's wifeCaroline FaberAlyssa Bresnahan
Ed Ruddy, chairmanMichael ElwynRon Canada
Diana Christensen, Director of ProgrammingMichelle DockeryTatiana Maslany
Schlesinger, her researcherEvan MiltonSusannah Perkins
Nelson Chaney, executiveTom HodgkinsFrank Wood
Jack Snowden, presenterRobert GilbertBarzin Akhavan
Arthur Jensen, Head of UBSRichard CorderyNick Wyman
DirectorIan DrysdaleBill Timoney
Sheila, production assistantPaksie VermonNicole Villamil
Floor ManagerStuart NunnJason Babinsky
Continuity AnnouncerPatrick PolettiHenry Stram
TechniciansTobi Bamtefa
Andrew Lewis
Beverly Longhurst
Rebecca Omogbehin
Gina Daniels
Nicholas Guest
Joe Paulik
Jeena Yi
SecretaryIsabelle Della-PortaCamila Canó-Flaviá
ELA MemberDanny SzamEric Chayefsky

Awards and nominations

Original London production

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
2018Critics' Circle Theatre AwardBest ActorBryan Cranston {{won}}
WhatsOnStage Awards Best Actor in a Play Bryan Cranston {{nom}}
Best Video DesignTal Yarden {{nom}}
Laurence Olivier AwardsBest New Play {{nom}}
Best Actor Bryan Cranston {{won}}
Best Lighting Design Jan Versweyveld {{nom}}
Best Sound DesignEric Sleichim {{nom}}

References

1. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/jan/27/bryan-cranston-star-uk-national-theatre-production-network|title=Bryan Cranston to star in National Theatre production of Network|last=Brown|first=Mark|date=2017-01-27|work=The Guardian|access-date=2017-07-10|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}
2. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/759587/Network-movie-1976-London-play-stage-show-Bryan-Cranston|title=Network, classic 1976 movie, returns with Bryan Cranston in London stage adaptation|last=Kitchener|first=Shaun|date=2017-01-27|work=Daily Express|access-date=2017-07-10|language=en}}
3. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/blog/new-2017-and-2018|title=New for 2017 and 2018|website=www.nationaltheatre.org.uk|access-date=2017-06-07}}
4. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/sep/08/network-national-theatre-foodwork-bryan-cranston-ivo-van-hove|title=The food Network: play starring Bryan Cranston becomes immersive dining experience|last=Wiegand|first=Chris|date=2017-09-08|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=2018-03-07}}
5. ^McPhee, Ryan. " 'Network', Starring Bryan Cranston, Extends Broadway Engagement" Playbill, December 12, 2018
6. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/emmy-winner-tatiana-maslany-to-join-bryan-cranston-in-network-on-broadway|title=Emmy Winner Tatiana Maslany to Join Bryan Cranston in Network on Broadway|last=Clement|first=Olivia|work=Playbill|date=2018-09-10|access-date=2018-09-11|language=en}}
7. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/193504/tony-goldwyn-frank-wood-to-join-bryan-cranston-tatiana-maslany-in-network-on-broadway/|title=Tony Goldwyn & Frank Wood to Join Bryan Cranston & Tatiana Maslany in Network on Broadway|work=Broadway.com|access-date=2018-11-11|language=en}}
8. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/network|title=Network {{!}} National Theatre|website=www.nationaltheatre.org.uk|access-date=2018-03-25}}
9. ^{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2017/legit/reviews/network-review-bryan-cranston-1202612341/|title=London Theater Review: Bryan Cranston in ‘Network’|last=Trueman|first=Matt|date=2017-11-14|work=Variety|access-date=2018-03-25|language=en-US}}
10. ^[https://www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/2017/network-starring-bryan-cranston-at-the-national-theatre-review-round-up/ " 'Network' starring Bryan Cranston at the National Theatre – review round-up"] The Stage, 16 November 2017

External links

  • {{IBDB show | id= 519331 | title= Network }}
{{Lee Hall}}

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