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The play *Marvin's Room* was authored by the American writer Scott McPherson.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that the play *Marvin's Room* was written by American writer Scott McPherson.
Central themes in *Marvin's Room* include family, cancer, death, and sister relationships.
Answer: True
The play *Marvin's Room* explicitly addresses themes such as family, cancer, death, and sister relationships, alongside humor.
The primary geographical setting for *Marvin's Room* is 1980s California.
Answer: False
The play *Marvin's Room* is set in 1990s Florida, USA, not 1980s California.
Scott McPherson's personal experiences, including caring for older relatives and his partner who died from AIDS, significantly influenced the play.
Answer: True
Scott McPherson's experiences caring for older relatives and his partner, Daniel Sotomayor, who died from AIDS, are cited as deep influences on *Marvin's Room*.
Scott McPherson died at the age of 45 from a sudden illness unrelated to AIDS.
Answer: False
Scott McPherson passed away in 1992 at the age of 33 due to complications from AIDS, not 45 from an unrelated illness.
The play *Marvin's Room* was originally written in French before being translated to English.
Answer: False
The original language of *Marvin's Room* was English, not French.
Who is the author of the play *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: Scott McPherson
The play *Marvin's Room* was written by the American writer Scott McPherson.
Which of the following is NOT a primary theme addressed in *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: Space exploration
The play *Marvin's Room* addresses themes such as family, cancer, death, and sister relationships, but not space exploration.
What is the geographical setting for the play *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: 1990s Florida, USA
The play *Marvin's Room* is set in 1990s Florida, USA.
What personal experience profoundly influenced Scott McPherson's writing of *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: His experiences caring for older relatives and his partner who died from AIDS
Scott McPherson's experiences caring for older relatives and his partner, Daniel Sotomayor, who died from AIDS, deeply influenced his writing of *Marvin's Room*.
What was the fate of Scott McPherson, the playwright of *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: He died in 1992 at the age of 33 from AIDS.
Scott McPherson passed away in 1992 at the age of 33 due to complications from AIDS.
What is the original language of the play *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: English
The original language of *Marvin's Room* was English.
At the beginning of the play, Bessie is responsible for caring for her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth.
Answer: True
The synopsis establishes Bessie as a strong-willed woman who cares for her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth.
Bessie is diagnosed with a rare heart condition that requires immediate surgery.
Answer: False
Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, a type of cancer, not a rare heart condition.
Lee visits Bessie to be tested as a potential bone marrow donor.
Answer: True
Lee's visit is prompted by Bessie's leukemia diagnosis, with Lee intending to be tested as a possible bone marrow donor.
The initial reunion between Bessie and Lee is characterized as warm and immediately understanding.
Answer: False
The initial reunion between Bessie and Lee is described as uncomfortable and aggravated by Lee's sons.
The sisters Bessie and Lee eventually reach an understanding about the importance of family.
Answer: True
The narrative concludes with Bessie and Lee confronting their issues and achieving an understanding about the significance of family.
What medical diagnosis does Bessie receive in *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: Leukemia
Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, a type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow.
Why does Bessie's estranged sister, Lee, come to visit her?
Answer: To be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for Bessie.
Lee visits Bessie to be tested as a possible bone marrow donor following Bessie's leukemia diagnosis.
What is Bessie's relationship to Lee in the play *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: Estranged sister
*Marvin's Room* tells the story of Bessie and her estranged sister, Lee.
What is Bessie's role in her family at the beginning of the play's synopsis?
Answer: She is a strong-willed woman caring for her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth.
At the outset of the play's synopsis, Bessie is depicted as a strong-willed woman who cares for her bedridden father and her eccentric Aunt Ruth.
The initial reunion between Bessie and Lee is characterized as:
Answer: Uncomfortable and aggravated by Lee's sons
The initial reunion between Bessie and Lee is described as uncomfortable, further aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee's two sons.
*Marvin's Room* first premiered in New York City in 1990.
Answer: False
The play *Marvin's Room* premiered in 1990 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, not New York City.
*Marvin's Room* had its Off-Broadway run at the Minetta Lane Theater before playing at Playwrights Horizons.
Answer: False
*Marvin's Room* played at Playwrights Horizons first, from November 1991 to February 1992, and then re-opened Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theater in March 1992.
The play *Marvin's Room* was performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, from September to October 1992.
Answer: True
The source confirms that *Marvin's Room* was staged at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, during September and October 1992.
The London performance of *Marvin's Room* in 1993 was exclusively at the Comedy Theatre.
Answer: False
In London in 1993, *Marvin's Room* was first performed at the Hampstead Theatre and then transferred to the Comedy Theatre for a short run, meaning it was not exclusively at the Comedy Theatre.
The play *Marvin's Room* had a Broadway production that ran for only two weeks in 2017.
Answer: False
The 2017 Broadway production of *Marvin's Room* ran from June 8 to August 27, which is longer than two weeks.
In what year did *Marvin's Room* first premiere?
Answer: 1990
*Marvin's Room* premiered in 1990 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
When did *Marvin's Room* have its Broadway production?
Answer: 2017
A Broadway production of *Marvin's Room* ran from June 8 to August 27, 2017.
In which city did *Marvin's Room* premiere?
Answer: Chicago
*Marvin's Room* premiered in 1990 at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
Which theater hosted the Off-Broadway re-opening of *Marvin's Room* in March 1992?
Answer: Minetta Lane Theater
*Marvin's Room* re-opened Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theater in March 1992.
In what year did *Marvin's Room* play at the Tiffany Theater in Los Angeles?
Answer: 1994
*Marvin's Room* played in Los Angeles at the Tiffany Theater in 1994.
The 2017 Broadway production of *Marvin's Room* was presented by which theater company?
Answer: Roundabout Theatre Company
The 2017 Broadway production of *Marvin's Room* was staged by the Roundabout Theatre Company.
When did *Marvin's Room* have a run at The Hartford Stage?
Answer: November 1990
*Marvin's Room* commenced its run at The Hartford Stage in November 1990.
David Petrarca directed the premiere production of *Marvin's Room* at the Goodman Theatre Studio.
Answer: True
David Petrarca is credited as the director for the premiere production of *Marvin's Room* at the Goodman Theatre Studio in Chicago.
The 2017 Broadway production of *Marvin's Room* was directed by David Petrarca.
Answer: False
The 2017 Broadway production of *Marvin's Room* was directed by Anne Kauffman, not David Petrarca.
Laura Esterman played Bessie Wakefield in the 1990 Goodman Theatre and 1991-92 Off-Broadway productions.
Answer: True
Laura Esterman is confirmed to have played Bessie Wakefield in the 1990 Goodman Theatre and 1991-92 Off-Broadway productions, among others.
Alison Steadman portrayed Bessie Wakefield in the 1994 Los Angeles production.
Answer: False
Mary Steenburgen played Bessie Wakefield in the 1994 Los Angeles production, not Alison Steadman, who was in the 1992 West End cast.
Lili Taylor was cast as Bessie Wakefield in the 2017 Broadway production.
Answer: True
Lili Taylor is listed as the actress cast in the role of Bessie Wakefield for the 2017 Broadway production.
Lee Guthrie played Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 2017 Broadway cast.
Answer: False
Janeane Garofalo played Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 2017 Broadway cast, while Lee Guthrie was in the 1990 Goodman Theatre cast.
Celia Weston played Aunt Ruth in the 2017 Broadway production.
Answer: True
Celia Weston is confirmed to have played Aunt Ruth in the 2017 Broadway production.
Jane MacIver played Aunt Ruth in the 1990 Goodman Theatre cast.
Answer: True
Jane MacIver is listed as playing Aunt Ruth in the 1990 Goodman Theatre cast.
Mark Rosenthal played Hank in the 2017 Broadway production.
Answer: False
Jack DiFalco played Hank in the 2017 Broadway production, not Mark Rosenthal, who was in earlier productions.
The 2017 Broadway cast included Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor, Jack DiFalco, and Celia Weston.
Answer: True
The 2017 Broadway cast of *Marvin's Room* is confirmed to have included Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor, Jack DiFalco, and Celia Weston.
Mary Steenburgen played Bessie Wakefield in the 1994 Los Angeles production.
Answer: True
Mary Steenburgen is confirmed to have played Bessie Wakefield in the 1994 Los Angeles production.
Janet Zarish played Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 1991-92 Off-Broadway cast.
Answer: False
Lisa Emery portrayed Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 1991-92 Off-Broadway cast, while Janet Zarish was in the 1990 Hartford Stage cast.
David Petrarca directed the production of *Marvin's Room* at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Answer: True
David Petrarca is confirmed to have directed the production of *Marvin's Room* at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Who directed the premiere production of *Marvin's Room* at the Goodman Theatre Studio in Chicago?
Answer: David Petrarca
David Petrarca directed the premiere production of *Marvin's Room* at the Goodman Theatre Studio in Chicago.
Who played the character of Bessie Wakefield in the 2017 Broadway production?
Answer: Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor was cast as Bessie Wakefield in the 2017 Broadway production.
Which actress played Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 2017 Broadway cast?
Answer: Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo played Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 2017 Broadway cast.
Who played Aunt Ruth in the 2017 Broadway production?
Answer: Celia Weston
Celia Weston played Aunt Ruth in the 2017 Broadway production.
Who played Hank in the 2017 Broadway production?
Answer: Jack DiFalco
Jack DiFalco played Hank in the 2017 Broadway production.
Who directed the Off-Broadway re-opening of *Marvin's Room* at the Minetta Lane Theater?
Answer: David Petrarca
David Petrarca directed the Off-Broadway re-opening of *Marvin's Room* at the Minetta Lane Theater.
Which actress played Bessie Wakefield in the 1992 West End cast?
Answer: Alison Steadman
Alison Steadman portrayed Bessie Wakefield in the 1992 West End cast.
Who played Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 1990 Goodman Theatre cast?
Answer: Lee Guthrie
Lee Guthrie played Lee Wakefield Lacker in the 1990 Goodman Theatre cast.
Who played Aunt Ruth in the 1990 Goodman Theatre cast?
Answer: Jane MacIver
Jane MacIver played Aunt Ruth in the 1990 Goodman Theatre cast.
Who played Hank in the 1992 West End cast?
Answer: Aiden Gillen
Aiden Gillen played Hank in the 1992 West End cast.
The play *Marvin's Room* was never adapted into a film.
Answer: False
The play *Marvin's Room* was adapted into a film of the same name in 1996.
John Guare adapted the play *Marvin's Room* for the screen.
Answer: True
John Guare is credited with adapting the play *Marvin's Room* for its film rendition.
Meryl Streep received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film adaptation of *Marvin's Room*.
Answer: False
Diane Keaton, not Meryl Streep, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Bessie in the film adaptation of *Marvin's Room*.
Was *Marvin's Room* adapted into a film?
Answer: Yes, in 1996.
The play *Marvin's Room* was adapted into a film of the same name in 1996.
Who adapted the play *Marvin's Room* for the screen?
Answer: John Guare
John Guare adapted the play *Marvin's Room* for its film rendition.
Which actress received an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Bessie in the film adaptation of *Marvin's Room*?
Answer: Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Bessie in the film adaptation of *Marvin's Room*.
Laura Esterman won the 1991-1992 Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actress for her role in *Marvin's Room*.
Answer: True
Laura Esterman was awarded the 1991-1992 Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actress for her role in *Marvin's Room*.
*Marvin's Room* won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1992.
Answer: False
*Marvin's Room* won the 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, not the Tony Award for Best Play.
Laura Esterman also won the 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play.
Answer: True
In addition to the Obie Award, Laura Esterman also received the 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for her performance in *Marvin's Room*.
The New York Drama Critics' Circle awarded *Marvin's Room* the prize for Best American Play in 1992.
Answer: False
The New York Drama Critics' Circle recognized *Marvin's Room* as a Runner-Up for Best American Play in 1992, not the outright winner.
What major award did *Marvin's Room* win in 1992?
Answer: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play
*Marvin's Room* won the 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.
For what role did Laura Esterman win the 1991-1992 Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actress?
Answer: Bessie Wakefield
Laura Esterman won the 1991-1992 Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actress for her role as Bessie Wakefield in *Marvin's Room*.
What award did Laura Esterman win in 1992 for her performance in *Marvin's Room*, in addition to the Obie Award?
Answer: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
Laura Esterman also won the 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play for her performance in *Marvin's Room*.
*Marvin's Room* received a nomination as a Runner-Up for Best American Play from which organization in 1992?
Answer: The New York Drama Critics' Circle
*Marvin's Room* was recognized as a Runner-Up for the Best American Play by the New York Drama Critics' Circle in 1992.