The Starry Messenger 2009 - Articles Page 3

Ages: 16+
Opened: November 23, 2009
Closing: December 12, 2009

The Starry Messenger - 2009 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Acorn Theatre
410 West 42nd Street New York City, NY 10036

The Starry Messenger follows an astronomy teacher whose carefully circumscribed world is upended by an unexpected encounter that changes everything. Two-time Oscar nominee Kenneth Lonergan, in his highly-anticipated return to The New Group following the 1996 premiere of This is Our Youth, teams up with his childhood friend, two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and Oscar-nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace).

The Starry Messenger - 2009 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, et al. Set for New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2012


The New Group presents Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer, in a world premiere limited engagement January 17 - March 10, 2012. Directed by Scott Elliott, the production features Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele and Raviv Ullman. Official Opening Night is Monday, January 30 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel Lead Alley Theatre's The Toxic Avenger
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the "hysterically funny" (New York Post) new musical The Toxic Avenger.

Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, et al. Set for New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2011


The New Group presents Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer, in a world premiere limited engagement January 17 - March 10, 2012. Directed by Scott Elliott, the production features Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele and Raviv Ullman. Official Opening Night is Monday, January 30 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Constantine Maroulis, Nancy Opel Lead Alley Theatre's The Toxic Avenger
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2011


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the "hysterically funny" (New York Post) new musical The Toxic Avenger.

Maroulis, Davi, Jarvis to Star in Revised Broadway-Hopeful THE TOXIC AVENGER in Houston
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2011


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for their production of The Toxic Avenger. In a new production, which features several new songs and revised book by the Tony Award-winning creative team of Memphis, Bon Jovi founding member and keyboardist David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, Tony-nominated Constantine Maroulis takes center stage as the righteous superhero in the title role. John Rando (Tony Winner for Urinetown) returns to the Alley to reinvent his hilarious 2009 Off-Broadway staging of The Toxic Avenger following his smashing Alley productions of The Man Who Came to Dinner, Mrs. Mannerly and Be My Baby.

Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, et al. to Star in New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2011


The New Group proudly announces casting for the second show in the company's 2011-2012 Season: Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer. Directed by Scott Elliott, the production will feature Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele and Raviv Ullman. Performances slated to begin January 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Official Opening Night is set for Monday, January 30.

Janeane Garofalo Joins New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
by Robert Diamond - Nov 20, 2011


Comedian, film and TV star Janeane Garofalo has just joined the New Group's production of Russian Transport by Erika Sheffer, directed by Scott Elliott. The production's run begins on January 17, 2012 at the Acorn Theater, with tickets on sale December 5th.

Hunter Foster Leads New Group's BURNING, Opens 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. The Official Opening will take place on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

Photo Flash: The New Group Presents BURNING
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 13, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. The production officially opens on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

Dark Nights at The New Group Presents Talking Taboos 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2011


In its continuing series Dark Nights, The New Group welcomes filmmaker Todd Solondz in conversation with playwright Thomas Bradshaw.

Mac Wellman to Present 3 2’s; OR AFAR at Dixon Place 10/6-10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2011


Mac Wellman will present 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

BURNING Plays The New Group, Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group is set to present Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season.

The New Group Presents BURNING, Previews 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season.

Dark Nights at The New Group Presents Talking Taboos 11/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011


In its continuing series Dark Nights, The New Group welcomes filmmaker Todd Solondz in conversation with playwright Thomas Bradshaw.

The New Group Presents BURNING, Opening 11/14
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 17, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. Previews begin October 26 advance of an Official Opening on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

Mac Wellman Presents 3 2’s; OR AFAR at Dixon Place
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011


Mac Wellman presents 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

BURNING Begins Performances Off-Broadway 10/26
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 21, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. Previews begin October 26 advance of an Official Opening on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

BURNING Plays The New Group, Previews 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group is set to present Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season.

Hunter Foster Leads New Group's BURNING, 11/14 - 12/17
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. Previews begin October 26 advance of an Official Opening on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

Mac Wellman to Present 3 2’s; OR AFAR at Dixon Place 10/6-10/29
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 17, 2011


Mac Wellman will present 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

Lily Rabe to Star in New Group's AN EARLY HISTORY OF FIRE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2011


According to the Boston Globe, Tony nominee Lily Rabe will star in the New Group premiere of her father, David Rabe's new play- An Early History of Fire. The off-Broadway production will be directed by Jo Bonney and will run in thir 2011-12 season.

The New Group Announces the Productions Slated for 2011-2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 20, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly announces the productions slated for its 2011-2012 season.

Tomei, Whaley Lead New Group's MARIE AND BRUCE 3/14-5/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2011


The New Group proudly presents the first major New York revival of Wallace Shawn's Marie and Bruce in a limited Off-Broadway engagement March 14 - May 7.

Tomei, Whaley Lead New Group's MARIE AND BRUCE 3/14-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 11, 2011


The New Group proudly presents the first major New York revival of Wallace Shawn's Marie and Bruce in a limited Off-Broadway engagement March 14 - May 7.

Tomei, Whaley Lead New Group's MARIE AND BRUCE 3/14-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2011


The New Group proudly presents the first major New York revival of Wallace Shawn's Marie and Bruce in a limited Off-Broadway engagement March 14 - May 7.

The Starry Messenger FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Starry Messenger have there been?
The Starry Messenger has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2009 and West End which opened in 2019.

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