Cornbury: The Queen's Governor
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jan 24, 2009
Closed Feb 8, 2009
Opened Jan 24, 2009
Closed Feb 8, 2009
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Obie Award winners David Greenspan and Everett Quinton star in the world premiere of William M. Hoffman and Anthony Holland's Cornbury: The Queen's Governor, to be presented by Theatre Askew at the Hudson Guild Theatre, directed by Tim Cusack.
This satirical look at a lost chapter in New York history revolves around Edward Hyde, Lord Cornbury, who was the English governor of New York and New Jersey, from 1702-1708. A controversial figure, he is now remembered primarily for his rumored habit of dressing as his first cousin, Queen Anne.
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In colonial times, Edward Hyde, the governor of New York and New Jersey purportedly liked to dress up in women's clothing -- specifically as his cousin Queen Anne, so as better to represent her. From this historical tidbit, playwrights William M. Hoffman and the now deceased Anthony Holland wove their farcical yet provocative script Cornbury: The Queen's Governor, now receiving an uneven production from Theatre Askew at the Hudson Guild Theatre.
Needless to say, the play takes quite a few liberties with historical facts. It follows Hyde, also known as Lord Cornbury (David Greenspan), who at first glance may seem an inept ruler, as he spends more money on his elaborate gowns than he does he[...]