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(Photo by George Schiavone)
GableStage, the award-winning theater company located at the iconic Biltmore Hotel, is presenting the first production of its 23rd season, The Price by Arthur Miller.
The Price was the final play being directed by legendary artistic director Joseph Adler before his passing. New producing artistic director Bari Newport picks up where Adler left off, using his notes to bring to life his vision of this classic.
In dedication to Adler, this special season-opening production of The Price stars GableStage acting company members Patti Gardner, Peter Haig, Michael McKenzie, George Schiavone and Gregg Weiner, and runs through Dec. 12.
The Price was presented first on Broadway at the Morosco Theatre on Feb. 7, 1968, and was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Play. During that time, Clive Barnes, critic for the New York Times, described it as “one of the most engrossing and entertaining plays that Miller has ever written. It is superbly, even flamboyantly, theatrical.” Variety Magazine called it “a challenging, gripping, and moving drama.”
The Price has been revived four times on Broadway.
This character-driven drama is centered on two estranged brothers. One abandoned his dreams to support his father. The other didn’t. Thirty years later, the brothers reunite to sell their late father’s belongings and are forced to examine their decisions — and the price they had to pay. A classic play, The Price takes audiences on a journey through family dynamics, resentment and more.
GableStage was in the midst of preparing this award-winning production when the theater was forced to shut down due to COVID-19 in 2020. The set has remained on stage for the duration of the closure, using the same cast and same creative team that were engaged before the shutdown.
In order to offer more flexibility this season, GableStage will stream select performances giving ticket holders the option to enjoy the show in person or via stream.
One hour before each performance, new producing artistic director Bari Newport will provide an inside look at the future of GableStage and will be available to answer questions outside the theater.
GableStage remains deeply committed to the health of guests, artists and staff. Face masks will be required, regardless of vaccination status. Before entering the theater, all guests will need to present either a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result or a full vaccination status card. This event will be seated at full capacity.
GableStage has taken additional precautions by partnering with the Biltmore Hotel to update the air filtration system and install ultraviolet lights to sanitize and extinguish airborne pathogens circulating within the theater. GableStage also is performing heavy-duty cleaning on the stage and backstage, and will maintain stringent cleaning protocols throughout the season. Any policy changes will be sent directly to ticket holders and updated regularly at www.gablestage.org/healthsafety/.
The Price continues to Dec.12 with performances from Wednesday to Sunday. Showtimes are: Wednesdays, 2 and 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m., Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Tickets to The Price start at $35 with discounts available for artists; students; groups; subscribers and military service active members, veterans and families, as well as members of the Biltmore Hotel.
Visit online at gablestage.org/tickets, by phone at 305- 445-1119 or send email to boxoffice@gablestage.org.
