Photo Coverage: WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING Opening Night

The Atlantic Theater Company's critically acclaimed world premiere of David Pittu's comedy WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING had its official Opening Night of a celebrated Off-Broadway run at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Sunday, November 9th, 2008.

The new comedy, written and performed by Tony Award® nominee David Pittu (Is He Dead?, LoveMusik), co-starring Peter Bartlett (The New Century), is co-directed by Pittu and Atlantic Artistic Director Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow) with original music by Randy Redd. The cast also features Chandra Lee Schwartz, Max Kumangai, and Matt Schock.    

The Off-Broadway transfer is produced byDaryl Roth in association with Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director).

WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING is a hilarious musical parody that charts the career of eternally up-and-coming (and fictitious) musical theater composer Jacob Sterling (Pittu). A rare, up close and personal visit with an artist of questionable gifts who performs from his songbook and shares his human struggle to keep musical theater alive and well into the 21st century. 

WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING features scenic design byTakeshi Kata, costume design by Martin Pakledinaz, lighting design by Matthew Richards, sound design by Jill DuBoff, projection design by Dustin O'Neill, and production stage management by Alison DeSantis. 

WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING concluded a sold-out, extended engagement at Atlantic Stage 2 on October 5, 2008. 

WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING will play Monday evening, and Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00pm, with Saturday matinees at 2:00pm and Sunday performances at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Tuesdays are dark.

Tickets are $55.00 and $65.00, and are available by calling Telecharge at 212-239-6200, online at www.telecharge.com, or in person at the box office. 

Student tickets will be available for $25.00 on the day of performance at the box office only with a valid student identification. 

NEW WORLD STAGES is located at 340 West 50 Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.whatsthatsmelloffbway.com    

That cast of 'WHAT'S THAT SMELL'

Max Kumangai, Chandra Lee Schwartz, and Matt Schock

David Pittu and Peter Bartlett

Peter Bartlett

David Pittu

Max Kumangai, Chandra Lee Schwartz, David Pittu, Peter Bartlett, and Matt Schock

Max Kumangai, Chandra Lee Schwartz, David Pittu, Peter Bartlett, and Matt Schock

Elisabeth Moss

Julie Halston

Charles Busch

Marylouise Burke

Max Kumangai, Chandra Lee Schwartz, and Matt Schock

Max Kumangai, Chandra Lee Schwartz, and Matt Schock

David Pittu