Cowboy Off-Broadway

Cowboy 2022 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
90 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: December 17, 2022
Closing: January 07, 2023

Cowboy - 2022 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Actors Temple Theatre
339 W. 47th Street New York, NY 10036

A western drama about the life of the man who inspired The Lone Ranger.

From Layon Gray, the writer of Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Cowboy is the first full on western to come to a New York stage in nearly 80 years.

Once regarded as the greatest of U.S. Deputy Marshals, many scholars believe that Bass Reeve's life served as inspiration for the character of the Lone Ranger.

Set in 1888 Oklahoma Indian territory, this show follows Bass Reeves and his Native American companion as they seek out two criminals fleeing to the Mexican border, one of whom Reeves has a death warrant for. But soon, they find themselves stuck in an old saloon as a deadly tornado slowly approaches.

Winner of 5 Broadway World Awards which included Best Play, Best Overall Production, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director.

"Playwright Layon Gray has a gift for turning a wide range of stories from Black history into engaging, thought-provoking 21st century drama. The title refers to yet another illustration of slavery’s legacy, a story that’s key to the play. After experiencing Cowboy, you may never hear the word the same way again." – Miami Herald

"Cowboy is everything audiences expect of a rousing western! Gray is a fine writer—as in Tennessee Williams, there’s a regional poetry in the characters’ communication, but he’s an even better director. - ” Florida Theatre Onstage


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Cowboy - 2022 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

Tommy Wallach's New Musical VICKY & FRANK to Debut at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023


Get ready for the highly anticipated debut of Tommy Wallach's new musical, VICKY & FRANK, at 54 Below. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as this limited engagement kicks off. Find out all the details and secure your tickets now.

Casting Announced For Lifeline Theatre's Adaptation Of Vonnegut's Classic CAT'S CRADLE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2023


Lifeline Theatre and Artistic Director ILesa Duncan announce the casting for the revival of ensemble member John Hildreth's adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's classic Cat's Cradle.

Jenn Colella to Bring Back PRIDE Show for Encore Performance at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023


Join Broadway star Jenn Colella at 54 Below for an unforgettable encore performance of her acclaimed PRIDE Show. Get all the details about dates, ticket availability, and more. Don't miss this limited engagement event that celebrates inclusivity and the power of music.

Kellie Overbey, Carmen Zilles & T. Ryder Smith to Star in Christina Masciotti's NO GOOD THINGS DWELL IN THE FLESH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2023


Experience the riveting performances of Kellie Overbey, Carmen Zilles, and T. Ryder Smith in 'NO GOOD THINGS DWELL IN THE FLESH,' a compelling play by Christina Masciotti. Don't miss this powerful production that will leave you captivated.

Wake Up With BWW 7/8: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Photos, FUNNY GIRL Tour Details, and More!
by - Aug 8, 2023


Top stories: Get a first look at photos of The Shark is Broken, Funny Girl reveals tour details, and more!

'Overture Presents' Individual Tickets Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023


Overture Center's 2023/24 season showcases an array of diverse artistic expressions, cultures and personality. Learn more about the season lineup here!

JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

About Face Theatre Unveils Exciting Lineup for 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023


Get ready for an unforgettable entertainment experience as About Face Theatre announces its thrilling lineup for the 2023-2024 season. Explore groundbreaking performances, thought-provoking stories, and exceptional talent that will leave you captivated. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of magic and diversity.

Mike Schatz to Present THE REVERSE COWBOY'S SEX THERAPY & VARIETY SHOW at Dad's Garage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023


Mike Schatz debuts his original production, The Reverse Cowboy's Sex Therapy & Variety Show, at Dad's Garage Theatre. Join the hilarious and educational journey as boundaries are pushed and misunderstandings are examined.

Oliver Tree to Embark On Massive International Tour
by Michael Major - Jul 17, 2023


Produced by Live Nation, OLIVER TREE PRESENTS ALONE IN A CROWD gets underway October 10 at Auckland, NZ’s Shed 10 and then travels through November with stops in Australia, France, Luxembourg, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Support includes Sueco (AUS/NZ) and Tommy Cash (EU/UK).

LIVE AT THE MUSIC CENTER Series to Host La Marisoul and Eliades Ochoa in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023


For the second consecutive summer, Angelenos are invited to a free public concert to be performed on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, as part of the Live at The Music Center series. Grammy winning artists La Marisoul and Eliades Ochoa will take the stage on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 8:00 p.m..

David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023


Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

David Ives's VENUS IN FUR To Open at McCadden Theatre in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2023


Samadahi Entertainment is set to present VENUS IN FUR, by David Ives, directed by Mark Blanchard.  The dark comedy with exceedingly complex characters and a fast-paced play within a play, featuring Russian-born multi-award-winning actress KATYUSHA (Ekaterina Melnik) as Vanda, is set to open August 4th through September 3rd, 2023, at McCadden Place Theatre. 

Parker McCollum, Jackson Dean and Catie Offerman Will Play at K95 Countryfest
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023


K95 Countryfest returns to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia. Parker McCollum will headline the show with special guests Jackson Dean and Catie Offerman.

Layon Gray's COWBOY Extends Off-Broadway for the 5th Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023


Cowboy, a story about Bass Reeves, will extend through July. Cowboy, an epic tale of Bass Reeves, the first full western stage play in New York City in nearly 80 years -  is written, directed and stars Layon Gray as Reeves.

Dee Roscioli, Courtnee Carter & More to Join ALEXA XIOUFARIDOU MOSTER & FRIENDS at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present rising star Alexa Xioufaridou Moster on Saturday, July 29th at 7:00pm. 

New Play Contest Winner MAGGIE CHUN'S FIRST LOVE AND LAST WEDDING to be Presented At The Toronto Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023


Maggie Chun's First Love and Last Wedding runs at the Factory Theatre Mainspace (125 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON): July 5 (7:45pm), July 7 (8:45pm), July 9 (5:00pm), July 12 (9:15pm), July 14 (3:30pm), July 15 (5:45pm), July 16 (1:30pm).

THE PORTABLE DOROTHY PARKER Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023


The year is 1943; the place, a New York City hotel apartment. Dorothy Parker—writer, poet, screenwriter, critic, wit—is not happy. Viking Press is about to publish a collection of Dorothy's poems and short stories, and an editor is about to show up at her door.

Oliver Tree Releases “Bounce” New Single Heralds Third Solo Album 'Alone in a Crowd
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2023


Internationally acclaimed, multi-Platinum, chart-topping artist Oliver Tree has shared his highly anticipated new single, “Bounce,” available now via Atlantic Records. Notoriously at the helm of all things Oliver Tree, the multi-faceted, multi-medium artist not only wrote and produced “Bounce” but directed the accompanying official music video too.

Lorna Rose Treen Will Make Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut This Summer With SKIN PIGEON
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023


Award-Winning Lorna Rose Treen is set to make her much anticipated Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this summer at The Pleasance Courtyard with her nonsensical escapist character show Skin Pigeon. 

Work by Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl & Dave Malloy Set for Signature Theatre Winter/Spring 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


Signature Theatre has revealed its Winter/Spring 2024 season, with work from resident playwrights Dominique Morisseau, Sarah Ruhl, and Dave Malloy.

Photos: First Look at STOCKHOLM SYNDROME at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


J. Bothwell Productions presents the world premiere of Stockholm Syndrome, written and directed by Kamal John Iskander, in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Ohad Bitton, Joey Bothwell, Sean Hemeon, and Jenna Zhu.

Sarasota Native Comes Home To The Squeaky Wheel Fringe With Solo Show
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023


Writer/Performer Victoria Montalbano presents her solo show, The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams at the inaugural Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival. The show will run in the Cook Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243, for 2 performances from June 8-11 2023.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Come To The District With Special Guest Jack Schneider, October 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023


Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder with special guest Jack Schneider are coming to The District on Wednesday, October 11.

Devon Cole Releases New Single '1-800-Got-Stress'
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023


Devon Cole shares an emotionally charged new single and music video entitled “1-800-GOT-STRESS” via RCA Records. In the accompanying visual directed by Columinati Films, Devon wanders empty streets evocative of a classic film as she sings in the back of a cab and inside of a phone booth while billboards with “1-800-GOT-STRESS” watch over her.   

Cowboy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Cowboy and what's the order?
Hunker Down, Cowboy
Loud and Tacky
It Seems to Me
The Dutchman's Pants
I'll Dream Your Dream
Oh, Oh, Cowboy
The Horse
You Look Like My Valley
Hey, Kid
Light Doesn't Last That Long
Pass the Bread and Butter, Brother Van
The Blue Hen's Chick
The Card Game
Goin' East--St. Louis
Singin' to 'Em
Goin' East--Chicago
Goin' East--New York
Charles
Montana
She's a Shame, Shame, Shame
Dance
A Waste of Rice
Ain't It a Shame
Mamie's Come to Play

Other Productions of Cowboy

1975   Regional (US) World Premiere
Regional (US)
1987   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2022   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Return Production
Off-Broadway

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