TheaterWorks Announces 2016-2017 Season

By: Mar. 19, 2016
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TheaterWorks under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero has announced its 2016-2017 Season. Rob said, "I couldn't be more excited. We've got a great line-up of wonderful stories with new works by audience favorites Mark St Germain, Jacques Lamarre and David Lutken. I'm excited to introduce a new playwright to TheaterWorks in SUNSET BABY'S Dominique Morriseau - one of the most distinctive voices in America. I am also thrilled that we'll be producing our most ambitious and challenging musical to date - Pulitzer Prize winning NEXT TO NORMAL. This is a season to that will entertain, inspire and touch your heart."

EAST COAST PREMIERE
RELATIVITY by Mark St. Germain
In 1902 Albert and Mileva Einstein had a baby daughter. After 1904 she was never seen again. When a young reporter confronts Einstein years later in Princeton, Einstein must face his greatest challenge: his past. RELATIVITY explores the bonds of family and the cost of genius. To be a great man, does one first need to be a good man? From the playwright that brought you FREUD'S LAST SESSION, DANCING LESSONS, and BECOMING DR. RUTH.

CONNECTICUT PREMIERE
SUNSET BABY by Dominique Morisseau
A powerful and honest story of one woman's journey from a hard existence to her own liberation. SUNSET BABY is an energetic, daring look at the point where the personal and political collide. From one of the most exciting young voices in American theatre, this dynamic new play about fathers and daughters sears with wit and wisdom and the politics of freedom.

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMA
NEXT TO NORMAL
book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey / music by Tom Kitt
The dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens. The Goodman's appear to be a typical American family, yet their lives are anything but normal. This brave and breathtaking contemporary musical takes an unflinching look at a family's struggle with mental illness. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical Score.

WORLD PREMIERE
THE RAGING SKILLET
THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUE ADVENTURES OF A PUNK ROCK CATERER
by Jacques Lamarre
When Rossi's mother discovers the microwave, home cooked meals become a thing of the past. What starts as Rossi's rebellion against her Orthodox Jewish mom ends with her becoming New York's #1 punk-rock caterer. The playwright behind the hit I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI heads back to the kitchen with this hilarious and heartfelt new comedy. Based on the true life story of Chef Rossi.

WORLD PREMIERE
A SONG WILL RISE: THE MUSIC OF PETER, PAUL AND MARY
Conceived by David M. Lutken, Sherry Lutken, and Rob Ruggiero
With inspiring songs, beautifully woven harmonies and passionate activism, this legendary trio gave voice to America's urgent call for justice and freedom during a turbulent time of remarkable social and political growth. The story of Peter, Paul and Mary is the story of the conscience of America. The exceptional David Lutken (WOODY SEZ) returns in this extraordinary play with music.



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