Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

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Summary

Features: The Broadway classic Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was revived in 2005 to critical praise and box office success, and starred newowned stage actors Kathleen Turner and Bill Irwin. This famous Broadway play written by Edward Albee tells the story of two American marriages that have been severely fractured through time, and the consequences of living a life filled with illusions and false realities. 

Why We Go: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? NYC is a classic American play that just about every high school English student has to read once. Clocking in at just under three hours, this marital boxing match will make you laugh and cringe - sometimes all at once.

• Broadway Classic: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? NYC originally debuted on Broadway in 1962, and the 1966 movie starring Elizabeth Taylor was labeled an instant classic. The 2005 production was the first revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Broadway since a second run of the show ended in 1976.
• Acting at its Best: With just four central characters, a stripped-down set, and nearly three hours of dialogue, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Broadway gives its acclaimed actors a chance to showcase their talents as entertainers.

Inside Knowledge: Bill Irwin - who plays George, the disgruntled old college professor and husband of Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Broadway - won the 2005 Tony Award for Best Actor.