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The Cocktail Hour, written by A. R. Gurney, is a celebrated stage play that premiered in 1988 and went on to win the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Off-Broadway Play. A compelling two-woman, two-man ensemble unfolds as a playwright returns home with a script about his family, set against the social ritual of a cocktail hour. This performer page highlights the play as a production-centered showcase, with upcoming staged readings and regional engagements that keep the work vibrant in contemporary theatre scenes.

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Though not a musical act, The Cocktail Hour has a rich performance history across major regional theatres and Off-Broadway venues, connecting audiences with sharp wit, intimate dialogue, and a nostalgic lens on family and storytelling.

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Upcoming engagements for The Cocktail Hour include staged readings in the 2025/26 season, with a scheduled reading in January 2026 by A Classic Theatre in St. Augustine, FL on January 23, 2026. While there is no traditional discography for this play, the work’s legacy lives on through theatre companies, publisher pages, and official social profiles tied to the author and venues. To stay in the loop, follow official theatre partners and Concord Theatricals for production news, tour updates, and upcoming performances in your area.

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Quick Facts About Concert Reading: The Cocktail Hour

  • The Cocktail Hour is a stage play written by A. R. Gurney and premiered in 1988; it is a two-woman, two-man cast (2W, 2M).
  • Plot centers on a playwright who returns home with a script about his family, unfolding during a cocktail hour.
  • Award: Lucille Lortel Award for Best Off-Broadway Play (per Concord Theatricals listing).
  • Notable productions include Old Globe (San Diego, 1988) and Off-Broadway at Promenade Theatre (New York, 1988); regional stagings continue (e.g., Guthrie Theatre; Westport Playhouse; Huntington/other venues).
  • There is no official performer discography or singles for a music act named 'The Cocktail Hour' because the item is a play, not a musical artist.
  • Social media presence for the play/author is not centralized; promotion is via theatres and publishers (e.g., Concord Theatricals, AR Gurney author pages).

Upcoming engagements for The Cocktail Hour include staged readings in the 2025/26 season, with a scheduled reading in January 2026 by A Classic Theatre in St. Augustine, FL on January 23, 2026. While there is no traditional discography for this play, the work’s legacy lives on through theatre companies, publisher pages, and official social profiles tied to the author and venues. To stay in the loop, follow official theatre partners and Concord Theatricals for production news, tour updates, and upcoming performances in your area.

Connect with the play online via its related theatre pages and publisher resources:

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