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BLUE Will Transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse Following Edinburgh Season


Following rave Edinburgh reviews and a Fringe First Award, tension-filled two-hander BLUE, will transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse from 5th   - 30th  March. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Interview: Ruskin Group Theatre's Michael Myers' AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN Putting On More Than ONLY A SHOW!


Next up for the Ruskin Group Theatre, two shows in tandem – John Colella’s An Extraordinary Ordinary Man and Paul Linke’s It’s Only a Show!, both opening January 13, 2024. Got the chance to ask Ruskin’s producing artistic director Michael Myers a few questions on Ruskin’s current shows and early beginnings.

Exclusive: Listen to Two Songs from SIDEWAYS the Musical- Original Cast Recording


Lakeshore Records and Broadway Records are set to release Sideways The Musical—Original Cast Recording digitally tomorrow, August 18 featuring original songs by Anthony Leigh Adams with lyrics by Rex Pickett and Adams. Check out two track from the new album here!

Ruskin Group Theatre In Santa Monica Presents A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, August 18


Ruskin Group Theatre presents Arthur Miller's  “A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE” starring Ray Abruzzo, opening Friday, August 18, 2023.

TWO JEWS, TALKING Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date


The Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, by Ed. Weinberger, directed by Dan Wackerman, starring Josh Mostel and Richard Masur will play its final performance at Theatre at St. Clement’s on Sunday, November 27 at 3pm.

TWO JEWS, TALKING Announces Holiday Schedule Through 2022


Josh Mostel and Richard Masur who recently joined the cast of Ed. Weinberger’s critically acclaimed Off-Broadway comedy Two Jews, Talking, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 West 46th Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) will keep talking through 2022 with an expanded holiday performance schedule.

TV Legends Hal Linden And Bernie Kopell Team Up For TWO JEWS, TALKING Off Broadway This Summer


Tony & Emmy Award Winner Hal Linden (The Rothschilds, Barney Miller) and legendary television star Bernie Kopell (The Love Boat, Get Smart, That Girl) will pair up for the world premiere of the new comedy Two Jews, Talking.

A Concert Of Songs From SIDEWAYS: The Musical Will Be Performed at Buena Vista Winery


Offering audiences a sneak peak of author Rex Pickett's hilarious new musical, these two alfresco concerts will take place on the grounds of the Winery's historic property in Sonoma with performances by four of Broadway's brightest new stars including Devin Archer (Miss Saigon), Audrey Cardwell (Falsettos; Bright Star), Nicholas Edwards (Frozen; Last 5 Years) and Emily Goglia (Grease, Live!; STAGES).

Photo Flash: First Look at the New York Premiere of SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE


Get a first look at SIDEWAYS, the New York premiere of Rex Pickett's stage adaptation of his acclaimed novel (the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film of the same name), directed by The Peccadillo's OBIE-Award winning artistic director Dan Wackerman.

SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE Has Been Extended Off-Broadway


Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall / Close Quarter Productions (Network) and The Peccadillo Theater Company have announced that their production of SIDEWAYS, the New York premiere of Rex Pickett's stage adaptation of his acclaimed novel (the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film of the same name), directed by The Peccadillo's OBIE-Award winning artistic director Dan Wackerman, has extended its limited engagement. Originally scheduled to be performed through April 12, SIDEWAYS will now run through Sunday, May 24 at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, btw. Ninth & Tenth Aves).

SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE Opens Off-Broadway Today


Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall / Close Quarter Productions (Network) and The Peccadillo Theater Company present SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE, the New York premiere of Rex Pickett's stage adaptation of his acclaimed novel, the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, paired with a VIP pre-show premium wine and gourmet food event curated and presented by leading online wine retailer Wine Access and celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani. Directed by The Peccadillo's OBIE-Award winning artistic director Dan Wackerman, SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE is now playing at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, btw. Ninth & Tenth Aves). The Opening is Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 8 PM.

SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE Begins Performances This Thursday


Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall / Close Quarter Productions (Network) and The Peccadillo Theater Company will present Sideways the Experience, the New York premiere of Rex Pickett's stage adaptation of his acclaimed novel, the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, paired with a VIP pre-show premium wine and gourmet food event curated and presented by leading online wine retailer Wine Access and celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani. Directed by The Peccadillo's OBIE-Award winning artistic director Dan Wackerman, Sideways the Experience begins previews on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, btw. Ninth & Tenth Aves). The Opening is Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 8 PM.

Photo Flash: SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE Heads Into Rehearsal


Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall / Close Quarter Productions (Network) and the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company proudly present SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE, the New York premiere of Rex Pickett's stage adaptation of his acclaimed novel, the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, paired with an immersive premium wine and gourmet food event curated and presented by leading online wine retailer Wine Access and celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani. 

SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE Starring Gil Brady and More to Play Limited Engagement Off-Broadway


Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall / Close Quarter Productions (Network) and the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company present SIDEWAYS THE EXPERIENCE, Rex Pickett's stage adaptation of his acclaimed novel, the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, paired with an immersive premium wine and gourmet food event curated and presented by leading online wine retailer Wine Access and celebrity caterer Mary Giuliani.

Kathleen Marshall To Direct And Choreograph SIDEWAYS: THE MUSICAL


Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall will join novelist/librettist Rex Pickett and composer Anthony Leigh Adams in collaborating on the development of Sideways: The Musical. 

Ruskin Group Theatre Extends DEATH OF A SALESMAN Through September 15


Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the Tony award for a?oeBest Play,a?? Arthur Miller's a?oeDeath of a Salesmana?? stays strikingly relevant in our times. With the original run nearly sold out, Ruskin Group Theatre announces that they will extend the schedule through September 15th. The new schedule will include 8pm Thursdays - Saturdays, 2pm Sundays (no performances during Labor Day weekend, August 29th - September 1st). Considered to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th Century, subsequent productions on Broadway have won three Tony awards for a?oeBest Revival.a?? 

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Extends Through Aug. 25th at Ruskin Group Theatre


Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the Tony award for "Best Play," Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" stays strikingly relevant in our times. With the original run nearly sold out, Ruskin Group Theatre announces that they will extend the schedule through August 25th. The new schedule will include 8pm Thursdays - Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. Considered to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th Century, subsequent productions on Broadway have won three Tony awards for "Best Revival." 

Award-Winning Film SIDEWAYS to be Adapted into a Broadway Musical


Multiple award-winning Sideways author, Rex Pickett, has formed a joint venture with EFG-Renascence Productions to develop a Broadway musical based on his hit film, as well as utilize the intellectual property across multiple media platforms and brand extensions, it was jointly announced today by EFG-Renascence founder, Solomon J. LeFlore (Straight Outta Compton, Bringing It Home with Laura McIntosh on PBS), and his partner Susan Gee.  Released in 2004, the Alexander Payne-directed Sideways garnered over 350 awards, including the Academy Award for 'Best Adapted Screenplay', two Golden Globes for 'Best Picture' and 'Best Screenplay', and a record six Independent Spirit Awards, and has grossed over $500 million worldwide. 

Rex Pickett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Rex Pickett written?

Rex Pickett has written 1 shows including Sideways: The Musical (Novelist/Librettist).

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