Roadside 2001 - Articles Page 3

Opened: November 29, 2001
Closing: December 23, 2001

Roadside - 2001 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

York Theatre Company
619 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022

Based on Lynn Riggs' play (the same author whose Green Grow the Lilacs served as the backbone to Oklahoma!), Roadside looks at the people who fought against statehood for the principals of freedom and individualism. This hilarious and raucous show from Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks) pays homage to a vanished world of homespun variety shows, loaded with corn, clowns and olio.



Roadside is filled with the characters that have shaped our fantasies of these saddle-sore American pioneers. Pap Raider, having lost his wife, only wants the best for his beautiful, fiery daughter, Hannie; will it be the farmer, Buzzey, who's been following their wagon on foot for months, begging for her hand? Or will it be Texas, the larger-than-life, ornery cowboy who's on the run from the law?



This humorous and touching ride through the West, as told by an old-fashioned traveling tent show, is fun for the whole family. The music is as lively as the conversation and is sure to be a foot-stompin' good time.

Roadside - 2001 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Photo Flash: York Theatre Company Presents ROADSIDE
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 29, 2012


The cast of Roadside gathered for the first day of rehearsal for the second musical in the spring series Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festival at York Theatre Company: Roadside with Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones and Music by Harvey Schmidt. Directed by David Glenn Armstrong, the cast features original Roadside cast member Ryan Alexander, Erick Devine, Janine DiVita, Jamie LaVerdiere, Daniel C. Levine, Ed Watts and Nick Wyman. Check out the cast photos below!

ROADSIDE, Part of York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti, Begins Performances
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2012


York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), celebrating the legendary librettist and lyricist Tom Jones with Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festival, presents the second musical in the spring series: Roadside with Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones and Music by Harvey Schmidt. The limited engagement will play 5 performances March 30 - April 1 at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's on 54th St, just east of Lexington Avenue.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of ROADSIDE
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 26, 2012


The cast of Roadside gathered for the first day of rehearsal for the second musical in the spring series Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festival at York Theatre Company: Roadside with Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones and Music by Harvey Schmidt. Directed by David Glenn Armstrong, the cast features original Roadside cast member Ryan Alexander, Erick Devine, Janine DiVita, Jamie LaVerdiere, Daniel C. Levine, Ed Watts and Nick Wyman. Check out the cast photos below!

Donna Lynne Champlin, Ryan Alexander, Erick Devine, et al. Set for York Theatre Company's ROADSIDE, HAROLD AND MAUDE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2012


York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), celebrating the legendary librettist and lyricist Tom Jones with Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festival, has announced casting for the next two musicals in the spring series:

Graham Rowat Joins York Theatre Company's THE SHOW GOES ON, 3/16-18
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2012


York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), celebrating the legendary librettist and lyricist Tom Jones with Musicals in Mufti: The Tom Jones Festival, has announced that Graham Rowat (Guys and Dolls) will join previously announced Tom Jones (The Fantasticks), Stephanie Umoh (Ragtime, York's Falling for Eve) and Susan Watson (Follies) in the series opener, The Show Goes On, a portfolio of theater songs by Mr. Jones and his longtime collaborator Harvey Schmidt directed by Pamela Hunt.

Albuquerque Theatre Guild Announces September '11 Performance Calendar
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2011


Albuquerque Theatre Guild sets their September 2011 Performance Calendar. More theatrical performances take place every weekend here in Albuquerque than in any other U.S. city of its size.

Auditions Held For The 4th Annual Long Beach Poppin' Play Festival 8/22-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2011


Get in on the ground floor of a thrilling new happening for Long Beach Arts Month in October, and be a part of 11 World-Premiere Plays from some of the best local talent around!

Auditions Held For The 4th Annual Long Beach Poppin' Play Festival 8/22-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2011


Get in on the ground floor of a thrilling new happening for Long Beach Arts Month in October, and be a part of 11 World-Premiere Plays from some of the best local talent around!

Albuquerque Theatre Guild Announces September '11 Performance Calendar
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 15, 2011


Albuquerque Theatre Guild sets their September 2011 Performance Calendar. More theatrical performances take place every weekend here in Albuquerque than in any other U.S. city of its size.

Auditions Held For The 4th Annual Long Beach Poppin' Play Festival 8/22-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2011


Get in on the ground floor of a thrilling new happening for Long Beach Arts Month in October, and be a part of 11 World-Premiere Plays from some of the best local talent around!

OUTFEST 2011 Begins Gala Screenings; Runs Through 7/17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2011


Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, today announced its galas, including Opening and Closing Night, for the 29th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

OUTFEST 2011 Announces Gala Screenings July 7-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011


Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media, today announced its galas, including Opening and Closing Night, for the 29th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

TIME STANDS STILL Begins November Talk Backs
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2010


TIME STANDS STILL, the Tony nominated hit play currently playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), announces the complete November schedule for its talk back series.

TIME STANDS STILL Announces November Talk Backs
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2010


TIME STANDS STILL, the Tony nominated hit play currently playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), announces the complete November schedule for its talk back series.

Spader, Schreiber, Margulies And More Set For Blueprint for Accountability 6/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2010


Culture Project (CP) has announced that 'Blueprint for Accountability,' a groundbreaking theater/film/journalism series launched at The Times Center in May 2009, will return for an encore presentation on June 7th at 7:30PM at NYU Skirball Center.

Spader, Schreiber, Margulies And More Set For Blueprint for Accountability 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2010


Culture Project (CP) has announced that 'Blueprint for Accountability,' a groundbreaking theater/film/journalism series launched at The Times Center in May 2009, will return for an encore presentation on June 7th at 7:30PM at NYU Skirball Center.

Polybe + Seats Presents A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS, 4/23-5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2010


The theater company Polybe + Seats is proud to announce its spring 2010 production of A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS. Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Jessica Brater and written by Company Member Katya Schapiro with the company, the production will have a limited engagement of 9 performances only at the Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge (290 Conover Street at Pier 44) in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Polybe + Seats Presents A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS, 4/23-5/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


The theater company Polybe + Seats is proud to announce its spring 2010 production of A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS. Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Jessica Brater and written by Company Member Katya Schapiro with the company, the production will have a limited engagement of 9 performances only at the Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge (290 Conover Street at Pier 44) in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Polybe + Seats Presents A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS, 4/23-5/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


The theater company Polybe + Seats is proud to announce its spring 2010 production of A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS. Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Jessica Brater and written by Company Member Katya Schapiro with the company, the production will have a limited engagement of 9 performances only at the Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge (290 Conover Street at Pier 44) in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Polybe + Seats Presents A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS, 4/23-5/9
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 31, 2010


The theater company Polybe + Seats is proud to announce its spring 2010 production of A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS. Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Jessica Brater and written by Company Member Katya Schapiro with the company, the production will have a limited engagement of 9 performances only at the Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge (290 Conover Street at Pier 44) in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Polybe + Seats Presents A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS, 4/23-5/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


The theater company Polybe + Seats is proud to announce its spring 2010 production of A THOUSAND THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS. Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Jessica Brater and written by Company Member Katya Schapiro with the company, the production will have a limited engagement of 9 performances only at the Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge (290 Conover Street at Pier 44) in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Austin Pendleton Directs BUS STOP at Olney 2/17-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010


Noted director/actor/writer Austin Pendleton will direct Bus Stop, Olney Theatre Center's first production of its 2010 season.

Austin Pendleton Directs BUS STOP at Olney 2/17-3/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


Noted director/actor/writer Austin Pendleton will direct Bus Stop, Olney Theatre Center's first production of its 2010 season.

Lyceum Theatre Announces Their 50th Anniversary Season
by Chris Gibson - Oct 15, 2009


As the curtain falls on another successful Lyceum Season, Artistic Director Quin Gresham and Managing Director Steve Bertani are thrilled to announce the 2010 Season schedule. 'Our goal in assembling the Lyceum's 50th season was to create a fun and celebratory combination of musicals and plays befitting this major milestone', says Artistic Director Quin Gresham. 'We think we have just such a line-up.'

The Fantasticks Returns to New York; Previews Begin July 28
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2006


Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Thomas Viertel announced today that they will present a new production of THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, beginning preview performances on Friday, July 28, 2006 and opening on Thursday, August 17 at New York's brand new Snapple Theater Center (210 West 50th Street at Broadway).

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