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Trusted sons of wealthy families who ascend to high office to do their party's bidding? Crooked backroom deals that ignore the will or needs of the people? Well-placed one-percenters who avoid punishment no matter the crime? These are not merely well-trodden news angles ripped from the latest headlines. They're among the central themes of The Man of the Hour, a 1906 play inspired by Tammany Hall, which begins performances tonight, February 20, 2015 at Metropolitan Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Trusted sons of wealthy families who ascend to high office to do their party's bidding? Crooked backroom deals that ignore the will or needs of the people? Well-placed one-percenters who avoid punishment no matter the crime? These are not merely well-trodden news angles ripped from the latest headlines. They're among the central themes of The Man of the Hour, a 1906 play inspired by Tammany Hall, which begins performances tonight, February 20, 2015 at Metropolitan Playhouse.

Trusted sons of wealthy families who ascend to high office to do their party's bidding? Crooked backroom deals that ignore the will or needs of the people? Well-placed one-percenters who avoid punishment no matter the crime? These are not merely well-trodden news angles ripped from the latest headlines. They're among the central themes of The Man of the Hour, a 1906 play inspired by Tammany Hall, which begins performances on February 20, 2015 at Metropolitan Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Trusted sons of wealthy families who ascend to high office to do their party's bidding? Crooked backroom deals that ignore the will or needs of the people? Well-placed one-percenters who avoid punishment no matter the crime? These are not merely well-trodden news angles ripped from the latest headlines. They're among the central themes of The Man of the Hour, a 1906 play inspired by Tammany Hall, which begins performances on February 20, 2015 at Metropolitan Playhouse.

Mike Poblete's THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES gets its U.S. premiere at Theater for the New City's ‘Dream Up Festival', beginning August 18th and running thru August 22nd. Directed by Ruth McGowan, THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES is produced by Backyart Productions and general managed by Small Pond Entertainment.

Mike Poblete's THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES will get its U.S. premiere at Theater for the New City's ‘Dream Up Festival', running from August 18th thru August 22nd. Directed by Ruth McGowan, THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES is produced by Backyart Productions and general managed by Small Pond Entertainment.

Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City. Each week, independent producer Michael Roderick will be discussing the latest goings on in the theatrical wings, highlighting those with potentially bright futures. This Week's Topic: Getting to the 'Source' of the Indie Theatre Community.

Mike Poblete's THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES gets its U.S. premiere at Theater for the New City's ‘Dream Up Festival', beginning August 18th and running thru August 22nd. Directed by Ruth McGowan, THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES is produced by Backyart Productions and general managed by Small Pond Entertainment.

Mike Poblete's THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES will get its U.S. premiere at Theater for the New City's ‘Dream Up Festival', running from August 18th thru August 22nd. Directed by Ruth McGowan, THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES is produced by Backyart Productions and general managed by Small Pond Entertainment.

Mike Poblete's THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES will get its U.S. premiere at Theater for the New City's ‘Dream Up Festival', running from August 18th thru August 22nd. Directed by Ruth McGowan, THE NEW YORK MONOLOGUES is produced by Backyart Productions and general managed by Small Pond Entertainment.