The film holds the dubious distinction of being the first to advertise in trade papers for Academy Award nominations, depicting a cartoon of MGM's Leo the Lion holding an Oscar and proudly stating "You've given so much, Leo ... Get ready to receive!" Nevertheless, the film failed to receive a single nomination.
Ah, Wilderness! is a comedy by American playwright Eugene O'Neill that premiered on Broadway at the Guild Theatre on 2 October 1933. It varies from a typical O'Neill play in its happy ending for the central character, and depiction of a happy family in turn of the century America.
The play was successful in its first Broadway production and the touring production that followed. It has since become a staple of community repertory.
Plot summary
The play takes place on the Fourth of July, 1906, and focuses on the Miller family, presumably of New London, Connecticut. The main plot deals with the middle son, 16-year-old Richard, and his coming of age in turn of the twentieth-century America. "Perhaps the most atypical of the author’s works, the play presents a sentimental tale of youthful indiscretion in a turn-of-the-century New England town."
Now at the Young Vic until 23 May
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/ah-wilderness
Eugene O’Neill’s warmest, most delightful play is an authentic portrait of a Connecticut childhood - complete with moonlit beaches, firecrackers, booze and a powerfully dark undertow.
With Janie Dee (Noises Off, NSFW) and George MacKay (Pride, Sunshine on Leith), directed by Natalie Abrahami following her acclaimed Happy Days.
Tickets available from £10.
To see what audiences are saying about the show, visit: https://storify.com/youngvictheatre/ah-wilderness-audience-responses
published: 23 Apr 2015
The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody 2x27 Ah Wilderness
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Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O’Neill: Act 2 Scene 1
A scene from “Ah, Wilderness!”, one of the only comedies by Eugene O’Neill. This is Act II Scene I.
With Patrick singer as Richard, a 17 year-old boy from a good family. His heart has just been broken by his “true love”, and so he finds himself rebelliously coping with sloe gin fizzes in a seedy bar and a cheap tart, Belle, played by Rachael Robertson (myself). Belle is new to this line of work, and determined to make some money, despite being an uneasy novice.
Now at the Young Vic until 23 May
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/ah-wilderness
Eugene O’Neill’s warmest, most delightful play is an authentic portrait of a C...
Now at the Young Vic until 23 May
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/ah-wilderness
Eugene O’Neill’s warmest, most delightful play is an authentic portrait of a Connecticut childhood - complete with moonlit beaches, firecrackers, booze and a powerfully dark undertow.
With Janie Dee (Noises Off, NSFW) and George MacKay (Pride, Sunshine on Leith), directed by Natalie Abrahami following her acclaimed Happy Days.
Tickets available from £10.
To see what audiences are saying about the show, visit: https://storify.com/youngvictheatre/ah-wilderness-audience-responses
Now at the Young Vic until 23 May
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/ah-wilderness
Eugene O’Neill’s warmest, most delightful play is an authentic portrait of a Connecticut childhood - complete with moonlit beaches, firecrackers, booze and a powerfully dark undertow.
With Janie Dee (Noises Off, NSFW) and George MacKay (Pride, Sunshine on Leith), directed by Natalie Abrahami following her acclaimed Happy Days.
Tickets available from £10.
To see what audiences are saying about the show, visit: https://storify.com/youngvictheatre/ah-wilderness-audience-responses
A scene from “Ah, Wilderness!”, one of the only comedies by Eugene O’Neill. This is Act II Scene I.
With Patrick singer as Richard, a 17 year-old boy from a go...
A scene from “Ah, Wilderness!”, one of the only comedies by Eugene O’Neill. This is Act II Scene I.
With Patrick singer as Richard, a 17 year-old boy from a good family. His heart has just been broken by his “true love”, and so he finds himself rebelliously coping with sloe gin fizzes in a seedy bar and a cheap tart, Belle, played by Rachael Robertson (myself). Belle is new to this line of work, and determined to make some money, despite being an uneasy novice.
A scene from “Ah, Wilderness!”, one of the only comedies by Eugene O’Neill. This is Act II Scene I.
With Patrick singer as Richard, a 17 year-old boy from a good family. His heart has just been broken by his “true love”, and so he finds himself rebelliously coping with sloe gin fizzes in a seedy bar and a cheap tart, Belle, played by Rachael Robertson (myself). Belle is new to this line of work, and determined to make some money, despite being an uneasy novice.
Now at the Young Vic until 23 May
http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/ah-wilderness
Eugene O’Neill’s warmest, most delightful play is an authentic portrait of a Connecticut childhood - complete with moonlit beaches, firecrackers, booze and a powerfully dark undertow.
With Janie Dee (Noises Off, NSFW) and George MacKay (Pride, Sunshine on Leith), directed by Natalie Abrahami following her acclaimed Happy Days.
Tickets available from £10.
To see what audiences are saying about the show, visit: https://storify.com/youngvictheatre/ah-wilderness-audience-responses
A scene from “Ah, Wilderness!”, one of the only comedies by Eugene O’Neill. This is Act II Scene I.
With Patrick singer as Richard, a 17 year-old boy from a good family. His heart has just been broken by his “true love”, and so he finds himself rebelliously coping with sloe gin fizzes in a seedy bar and a cheap tart, Belle, played by Rachael Robertson (myself). Belle is new to this line of work, and determined to make some money, despite being an uneasy novice.
The film holds the dubious distinction of being the first to advertise in trade papers for Academy Award nominations, depicting a cartoon of MGM's Leo the Lion holding an Oscar and proudly stating "You've given so much, Leo ... Get ready to receive!" Nevertheless, the film failed to receive a single nomination.
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“For your consideration” ads in trade papers like The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, which have always been read by a sizable portion of the Academy’s membership, date back to Ah, Wilderness in 1935.
