The Graduate
Plymouth Theatre
New York City Broadway
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Oval Trinket Box
3” Length x 2.15” Wide x 1.5” Tall
Total Weight 95 Grams
Purple Velvet Inside liner
Inside Lid:
“Love Lorraine”
“11-19-2002” (Lorraine’s First Day - replacing Kathleen Turner)
“2-23-2003” (Last Day of her Performance)
CAST GIVEAWAY HOW MANY COULD HAVE BEEN MADE 25 PIECES???
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Lorraine Bracco (born October 2, 1954) is an American actress best known for her performances as psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi on the HBO crime drama series The Sopranos (1999–2007) and for her breakthrough role portraying Karen Hill in the Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas (1990)
Stage adaptation
Terry Johnson's adaptation of the original novel and the film ran on both London's West End and Broadway, and has toured the United States. There is a Brazilian version adapted by Miguel Falabella. Several actresses have starred as Mrs. Robinson, including Kathleen Turner, Lorraine Bracco, Jerry Hall, Amanda Donohoe, Morgan Fairchild, Anne Archer, Vera Fischer, Patricia Richardson and Linda Gray.
The stage production adds several scenes not in the novel nor the film, as well as using material from both film and novel.
The soundtrack uses songs by Simon & Garfunkel also not used in the film, such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water", as well as music from other popular musicians from the era, such as The Byrds and The Beach Boys.[88] The West End production opened at the Gielgud Theatre on April 5, 2000, after previews from March 24, with Kathleen Turner starring as Mrs. Robinson. Jerry Hall replaced Turner from July 31, 2000, followed by Amanda Donohoe from February 2001, Anne Archer from June 2001, and Linda Gray from October 2001. The production closed in January 2002. The 2003 U.K. touring production starred Glynis Barber as Mrs. Robinson.
The Broadway production opened at the Plymouth Theatre April 4, 2002, and closed March 2, 2003, after 380 performances. Directed by Terry Johnson, the play featured the cast of Jason Biggs as Benjamin Braddock, Alicia Silverstone as Elaine Robinson, and Kathleen Turner as Mrs. Robinson. The play received no award nominations. Linda Gray briefly filled in for Turner in September 2002. Lorraine Bracco replaced Turner from November 19, 2002.
The Graduate ran at the Cape Playhouse (Dennis, Massachusetts) in July 2011, and starred Patricia Richardson.
PLOT
After earning his bachelor's degree, Benjamin Braddock returns to his parents' home in Pasadena, California, home. During the graduation party hosted by his parents, Benjamin cringes as they and their guests praise him, and he retreats to his bedroom, where Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's law partner, insists that he drive her home. Once there, she tries to seduce him. He initially resists her advances but later changes his mind and soon invites Mrs. Robinson to the Taft Hotel, where he registers under the surname "Gladstone".
Benjamin spends the summer floating in his parents' swimming pool by day and meeting Mrs. Robinson at the hotel by night. During one of their trysts, Mrs. Robinson reveals that she and her husband married after she accidentally became pregnant with their daughter, Elaine. When Benjamin jokingly suggests that he date Elaine, Mrs. Robinson angrily forbids it. However, Benjamin's parents and Mr. Robinson, unaware of the affair, are eager for Benjamin to date Elaine, and relentlessly pester him to ask her out.
Benjamin gives in to his parents' wishes, and he reluctantly takes Elaine on a date, to Mrs. Robinson's displeasure. Ben attempts to sabotage the date by ignoring Elaine, driving recklessly and taking her to a strip club. She flees the club in tears, but Benjamin, feeling remorseful, goes after her, apologizes, and kisses her. They eat at a drive-in restaurant, where they bond over their shared uncertainty about their future plans. After they visit the Taft Hotel for a late-night drink and the staff greet Benjamin as "Mr. Gladstone", Elaine deduces that Benjamin is having an affair. Benjamin admits his affair was with a married woman he does not name. He tells Elaine the affair is over, and asks to see her again.
To prevent Benjamin from dating Elaine, Mrs. Robinson threatens to tell Elaine about their affair. To thwart this, Benjamin reveals to Elaine that the married woman is her mother. Elaine is so upset that she throws Benjamin out of the house. Soon, she returns to school at Berkeley. Benjamin follows her there, hoping to regain her affections. Elaine initially rejects him and briefly dates medical student Carl Smith, but then learns that her mother lied to her when she claimed Benjamin raped her, and the pair reconcile. Benjamin pushes for an early marriage, but Elaine is uncertain despite her feelings for him. Later, an angry Mr. Robinson arrives at Berkeley and confronts Benjamin in his boardinghouse room, where he informs him that he and his wife will be divorcing soon and threatens to have Benjamin jailed if he continues to see Elaine. He then forces Elaine to leave college to marry Carl.
Benjamin drives back to Pasadena, breaks into the Robinson home searching for Elaine, and confronts Mrs. Robinson, who calls the police claiming her house is being burglarized. She tells Benjamin that he cannot prevent Elaine's marriage to Carl. Benjamin flees and drives back to Berkeley. There, he discovers the wedding is in Santa Barbara that day. He speeds to Santa Barbara but his car runs out of gas a short distance from the church. Benjamin runs to the church, arriving just as the ceremony is ending. His desperate appearance in the glass church gallery stirs Elaine into defying her mother and fleeing the sanctuary. Benjamin fights off Mr. Robinson and repels the wedding guests by swinging a large cross, which he uses to barricade the church doors, trapping everyone inside. Benjamin and Elaine, in her wedding gown, escape aboard a bus and sit among the startled and staring passengers. As the bus drives on, their ecstatic smiles slowly morph into neutral expressions as they begin to ponder their uncertain future.
Lorraine Bracco
Lorraine Bracco (born October 2, 1954) is an American actress best known for her performances as psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi on the HBO crime drama series The Sopranos (1999–2007) and for her breakthrough role portraying Karen Hill in the Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas (1990). Bracco began her career modeling in France and appeared in Italian-language films in the 1980s. Her English-language debut came in The Pick-up Artist (1987), which was followed by roles in Someone to Watch Over Me (1987), Sing (1989), and The Dream Team (1989). She has been nominated for an Academy Award, four Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Lorraine Bracco
Born October 2, 1954 (age 69)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1979–present
Spouses
Daniel Guerard
(m. 1979; div. 1982)
Edward James Olmos
(m. 1994; div. 2002)
Partner
Harvey Keitel (1982–1993)
Children 2
Relatives
Elizabeth Bracco (sister)
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1979 Duos sur canapé Bubble
1980 What Did I Ever Do to the Good Lord to
Deserve a Wife Who Drinks in Cafes with Men? Barbara AKA Mais qu'est-ce que j'ai fait au bon Dieu
pour avoir une femme qui boit dans les cafés avec les hommes?
1981 Fais gaffe à la gaffe! Margaux
1985 Camorra Uncredited AKA Un complicato intrigo di donne, vicoli e delitti
1987 The Pick-up Artist Carla
Someone to Watch Over Me Ellie Keegan
1989 Sing Miss Lombardo
The Dream Team Riley
Up to Date Sheila
Sea of Love Denice Gruber Scenes deleted
1990 Goodfellas Karen Friedman Hill
1991 Talent for the Game Bobbie
Switch Sheila Faxton
1992 Medicine Man Dr. Rae Crane
Radio Flyer Mary
Traces of Red Ellen Schofield
1993 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Delores Del Ruby
1994 Being Human Anna
1995 The Basketball Diaries Mrs. Carroll
Hackers Margo Wallace
1996 The Liars Helene Miller AKA Les Menteurs
1997 Silent Cradle Helen Greg
2000 Ladies Room Gemma
2001 Riding in Cars with Boys Teresa Donofrio
Tangled Det. Anne Andersle
2003 Death of a Dynasty Enchante R&B Singer #2
2005 Crazy for Love Sheila
2011 Son of Morning Leda
2012 The Bensonhurst Spelling Bee Unknown Short film
2016 Monday Nights at Seven Damian Robertson
2019 Master Maggie Maggie Short film
2020 A Ring for Christmas Margaret Moore
2021 The Birthday Cake Sofia
2022 Disney's Pinocchio Sofia the Seagull (voice)
JACIR جاسر Meryl
2024 The Union † TBA Post-production
TBA Monster Summer †
Nonnas †
Rich Flu †
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1980 Commissaire Moulin Jenny Episode: "Le transfuge"
1986 Crime Story Hostage Episode: "Hide and Go Thief"
1993 Scam Maggie Rohrer TV movie
1994 Getting Gotti Diane Giacalone
1996 Reckoning Kits Maitland
1998 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Det. Ray
1999–2007 The Sopranos Jennifer Melfi Main role
2001 Sex in Our Century Narrator TV movie
2003 Custody of the Heart Claire Raphael
2005 Law & Order: Trial by Jury Karla Grizano Episode: "Vigilante"
2006 Top Chef Herself/Guest Judge Season 1, Episode 12: "Finale Part Two"
2007 Snowglobe Rose Moreno TV movie
2008 Long Island Confidential Norah Larkin
Lipstick Jungle Janice Lasher 2 episodes
2010 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Halfway House Matron Episode: "Disciple"
2010–2016 Rizzoli & Isles Angela Rizzoli Main role
2011 I Married a Mobster Narrator 10 episodes
Top Chef Herself/Guest Judge Episode: "An Offer They Can't Refuse"
2014 Mulaney Vaughn Episode: "Sweet Jane"
2016 Dice Toni 2 episodes
BoJack Horseman Dr. Janet (voice)
2017–2018 Blue Bloods Mayor Margaret Dutton 6 episodes
2018 Summer Camp Island The Werewolf Queen (voice) Episode: "Hedgehog Werewolf"
2019 The Dead Wives Club Herself/host 6 episodes
2019–2023 Jerk Tim's mother 12 episodes
2020 AJ and the Queen Herself Episode: "Baton Rouge"
My Big Italian Adventure Herself/host 3 episodes (HGTV)
2022 Welcome to Mama's Maria "Mama" Tucci TV movie; AKA The Perfect Recipe
Theatre
Year Title Role Venue Ref.
2003 The Graduate Mrs. Robinson (replacement) Plymouth Theatre, Broadway
Awards and nominations
Year Association Category Nominated work Result
1990 Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Goodfellas Nominated
1990 Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1990 Chicago Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress Won
1990 Los Angeles Film Critics Association
1990 New York Film Critics Circle Nominated
1999 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Sopranos (episode: "The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti")
2000 The Sopranos (episode: "Big Girls Don't Cry")
2001 The Sopranos (episode: "Employee of the Month")
2007 The Sopranos (episode: "The Blue Comet")
1999 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Sopranos (season 1)
2000 The Sopranos (season 2)
2001 The Sopranos (season 3)
1999 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series The Sopranos (season 1)
Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series Won
2000 The Sopranos (season 2) Nominated
2001 Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series The Sopranos (season 3)
Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series
2002 Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series The Sopranos (season 4)
Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series
2004 The Sopranos (season 5)
2006 The Sopranos (season 6 - Part 1)
2007 The Sopranos (season 6 - Part 2) Won
2000 Satellite Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Sopranos Nominated
2008 Monte-Carlo Television Festival Outstanding Actress – Drama Series The Sopranos
1993 Razzie Awards Worst Actress Medicine Man
Traces of Red
2023 Worst Supporting Actress Walt Disney's Pinocchio
Reel East Texas Film Festival Best Actress - Feature Film Jacir Won