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Oslo 2017

Run Time:
Two hours and 55 minutes, with two intermissions
Ages: 12+
Opened: April 13, 2017
Closing: July 16, 2017

Oslo - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

How did the 1993 Middle East peace talks come to be held secretly in a castle in the middle of a forest outside Oslo?



A darkly funny and sweeping new play, OSLO tells the surprising true story of the back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords between the Israelis and Palestinians. As he did with such wit and intelligence in Blood and Gifts, J.T. Rogers presents a deeply personal story set against a complex historical canvas: a story about the individuals behind world history and their all too human ambitions. Directed by Bartlett Sher.


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Broadway Review: ‘Oslo,’ an Intellectual Thriller of Political Intrigue
8 / 10

What would it take to get you to Lincoln Center Theater to see a three-hour political drama about the 1993 peace treaty between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization known as the Oslo Accords? I doubt this review is going to do it, which is really a shame, because 'Oslo,' a new drama by J.T. Rogers, is unequivocally fascinating. Would that some playwright would write as gripping a play about some contemporary political issue.

Theater Review: 'Oslo'
8 / 10

Besides turning an historic event into high-brow entertainment, 'Oslo' is impressively even-handed. Both sides emerge proudly arrogant, yet desperate for peace. And while that peace didn't last, this excellent play offers hope that history can once again repeat itself.

Mission Accomplished! OSLO Takes its Final Broadway Bow Today
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2017


Today, July 16, Oslo concludes its Broadway run after an extension on its limited engagement at the Lincoln Center Theatre. Take a look at the show's journey on Broadway below!

VIDEO: Hillary & Bill Clinton Greeted with Rousing Applause at OSLO Performance
by Caryn Robbins - July 5, 2017


Former Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton took in a performance of the Tony winning play OSLO on Sunday, July 2nd.

J.T. Rogers and Bartlett Sher to Talk OSLO This Month at Drama Book Shop
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017


A friendly reminder! The Drama Book Shop will welcome Tony Award nominees J.T. Rogers and Bartlett Sher for an intimate discussion about their collaboration of Oslo.

Tony-Winning Best Play OSLO Extends at Lincoln Center Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced that it will extend the run of J.T. Rogers' OLSO, winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play, through Sunday, July 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

West End-Bound OSLO Wins 'Best Play' at 2017 Tony Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2017


The Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Oslo, a gripping new play by J T Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher, was awarded 'Best Play' at last night's 2017 Tony Awards in New York.

J.T. Rogers and Bartlett Sher to Talk OSLO This Month at Drama Book Shop
by BWW News Desk - June 5, 2017


A friendly reminder! The Drama Book Shop will welcome Tony Award nominees J.T. Rogers and Bartlett Sher for an intimate discussion about their collaboration of Oslo.

VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 14: Broadway's In Love with Bartlett Sher's Wonderful Revival of SOUTH PACIFIC
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2017


Welcome to BroadwayWorld's Tony Award Countdown: 30 Days of TONY, a loving look at some of the most memorable moments from Tony's history featuring today's nominees!

VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 24: The Many Faces of Jefferson Mays
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2017


Welcome to BroadwayWorld's Tony Award Countdown: 30 Days of TONY, a loving look at some of the most memorable moments from Tony's history featuring today's nominees!

Tony Awards Close-Up: Find Out Why Awards Season Makes OSLO's Jefferson Mays Giddy!
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2017


Three years after taking Broadway by storm as the D'Ysquith clan (second Tony nomination), Jefferson Mays is back! His current role as OSLO's Terje Rod-Larsen has earned him his third nomination, for best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play, and he's telling us why this time of year has him acting delirious and giddy all over again! 

Tony Awards Close-Up: Will OSLO's Jennifer Ehle Negotiate a Third Tony Award?
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2017


A decade after her last foray on Broadway, two-time Tony winner Jennifer Ehle is back in the groundbreaking Oslo. Her performance as peace negotiator 'Mona Juul' has brought her back to the Tonys party and she couldn't be more thrilled!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Tony Nominees - OSLO's Jefferson Mays
by Walter McBride - May 15, 2017


On May 3, the 2017 Tony nominees flocked to the Sofitel New York, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by and Actor in a Leading Role in a Play nominee for Oslo- Jefferson Mays, as captured by Walter McBride!

Tony Awards Close-Up: Peace, Politics & Passion- J.T. Rogers and Bartlett Sher Explain the Power of OSLO
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2017


J.T. Rogers and Bartlett Sher are two of seven Tony nominees for Lincoln Center Theatre's poignant new play- Oslo. Below, the playwright and director open up about the process and how the technical aspects of this project have been the most complex that they've worked on yet!

TCG Publishes Off-Broadway, Broadway and Upcoming West End Play OSLO
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017


Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the publication of Oslo by J. T. Rogers. The world premiere of the play was produced Off-Broadway at the Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, garnering mass critical acclaim. It transferred to Broadway in the spring of 2017 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater also at Lincoln Center.

OSLO's J.T. Rogers Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Play
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017


J.T. Rogers has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play for OSLO.

OSLO's Michael Aronov Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2017


Michael Aronov has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for OSLO.

BWW Interview: OSLO's Anthony Azizi Makes Peace a Priority
by Naomi Serviss - April 26, 2017


Azizi plays the tightly wound PLO finance minister meeting secretly with Israelis in this thrilling peek behind the scenes of the talks that led to the 1993 Oslo peace accord.

Oslo History

Other Productions of Oslo

2016   Off-Broadway Lincoln Center Theater Original Production
Off-Broadway
2017   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2017   West End West End Transfer
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Oslo - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Michael Aronov
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play J.T. Rogers
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jennifer Ehle
2017 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jefferson Mays
2017 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Oslo
2017 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play J.T. Rogers
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Michael Aronov
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Oslo
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) Benjamin Pearcy
2017 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Bartlett Sher
2017 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Donald Holder
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Michael Aronov
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Jefferson Mays
2017 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Jennifer Ehle
2017 Tony Awards Best Play J.T. Rogers
2017 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Michael Yeargan

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