Jar the Floor 1999 - Articles Page 5

Opened: August 11, 1999
Closing: September 12, 1999

Jar the Floor - 1999 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Jar the Floor, a comedy written by Cheryl L. West, follows four generations of black women who get together to celebrate the 90th birthday of the family matriarch, MaDear. Though they’ve gathered for a celebration, dysfunction among the family members ensues throughout the play.

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Jar the Floor - 1999 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

Teatromania Presents WEEKEND WITH A KILLER at the Abingdon Theatre 4/3-18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2010


Teatromania presents the world premiere of Nicola Saponaro's play Weekend with a Killer April 3 through 18 at the Abingdon Theatre (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor). Translated from Italian by Maureen González, the play is directed by Vittorio Capotorto.

YEAR ZERO and BACHELORETTE Set for Second Stage Theatre's Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced the two plays which will be presented as part of the company's eighth annual Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series this summer: the New York premiere of Michael Golamco's Year Zero, directed by Will Frears, and the world premiere of Leslye Headland's Bachelorette, directed by Trip Cullman.

Ally, Archie, Weiss Cast In 2ST's THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced that USMAN ALLY, TERENCE ARCHIE, DESMIN BORGES, CHRISTIAN LITKE, and MICHAEL T. WEISS (NBC's 'The Pretender') will star in the New York premiere of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, a new play written by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Edward Torres.

Teatromania Presents WEEKEND WITH A KILLER at the Abingdon Theatre 4/3-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2010


Teatromania presents the world premiere of Nicola Saponaro's play Weekend with a Killer April 3 through 18 at the Abingdon Theatre (312 West 36th St., 2nd Floor). Translated from Italian by Maureen González, the play is directed by Vittorio Capotorto.

John Lithgow & Jennifer Ehle Lead MR. &. MRS FITCH for 2nd Stage; Opens 2/22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2010


Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle star as MR. & MRS. FITCH in the world premiere comedy from Douglas Carter Beane at Second Stage Theatre. The production marks MR. Beane's return to Second Stage Theatre where his critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated play The Little Dog Laughed premiered in 2005. MR. & MRS. FITCH will be directed by Scott Ellis, who also staged the world premiere and Broadway transfer of The Little Dog Laughed. Opening night for MR & MRS FITCH is scheduled for Thursday, February 22.

August Wilson’s FENCES Plays Final Show at South Coast Repertory’s Segerstrom Stage 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


Fences, August Wilson's powerful story of a fractured African-American family in 1950s Pittsburgh, will play its final show on February 21.

MR. & MRS. FITCH With John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle Opens at Second Stage Theatre, 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of MR. & MRS. FITCH, a new comedy from Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Xanadu) starring Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle.

Second Stage Presents MR. & MRS. FITCH, Begins Previews 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of MR. & MRS. FITCH, a new comedy from Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Xanadu) starring Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle.

John Lithgow & Jennifer Ehle Lead MR. &. MRS FITCH for 2nd Stage; Previews 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


Second Stage Theatre has announced that Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle will star as MR. & MRS. FITCH in the world premiere comedy from Douglas Carter Beane. The production marks Mr. Beane's return to Second Stage Theatre where his critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated play The Little Dog Laughed premiered in 2005. MR. & MRS. FITCH will be directed by Scott Ellis, who also staged the world premiere and Broadway transfer of The Little Dog Laughed. Previews begin at Second Stage Theatre on January 26, 2010; opening night is scheduled for Thursday, February 22.

August Wilson’s FENCES Plays South Coast Repertory’s Segerstrom Stage, 1/22-2/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010


Fences, August Wilson's powerful story of a fractured African-American family in 1950s Pittsburgh, comes to South Coast Repertory's Segerstrom Stage January 22 through February 21.

Second Stage Presents MR. & MRS. FITCH, Begins Previews 1/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of MR. & MRS. FITCH, a new comedy from Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Xanadu) starring Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle.

Second Stage Presents MR. & MRS. FITCH, Begins Previews 1/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of MR. & MRS. FITCH, a new comedy from Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed, Xanadu) starring Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle.

John Lithgow & Jennifer Ehle Lead MR. &. MRS FITCH for 2nd Stage; Opens 2/22
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 12, 2010


Second Stage Theatre has announced that Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle will star as MR. & MRS. FITCH in the world premiere comedy from Douglas Carter Beane. The production marks Mr. Beane's return to Second Stage Theatre where his critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated play The Little Dog Laughed premiered in 2005. MR. & MRS. FITCH will be directed by Scott Ellis, who also staged the world premiere and Broadway transfer of The Little Dog Laughed. Previews begin at Second Stage Theatre on January 26, 2010; opening night is scheduled for Thursday, February 22.

Second Stage Theatre to Present NY Premiere of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will present the New York premiere of THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, a new play written by Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Edward Torres.

August Wilson’s FENCES Plays South Coast Repertory’s Segerstrom Stage, 1/22-2/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


Fences, August Wilson's powerful story of a fractured African-American family in 1950s Pittsburgh, comes to South Coast Repertory's Segerstrom Stage January 22 through February 21.

Second Stage Theater's LET ME DOWN EASY Extends Through 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009


Second Stage Theatre is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed production of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, has extended four weeks, through December 6. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY opened on Wednesday, October 7 and was originally scheduled to run through November 8.

Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY Gets Second Extension Thru 1/3
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 23, 2009


Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed production of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, now playing at Second Stage Theatre, has extended a second time and will now close on January 3, 2010. The show, which is currently extended through December 6, will not be performed December 14 - 20 due to Smith's previous commitment to perform Hymn with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at City Center.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Second Stage Theater's LET ME DOWN EASY Extends Through 12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2009


Second Stage Theatre is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed production of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, has extended four weeks, through December 6. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY opened on Wednesday, October 7 and was originally scheduled to run through November 8.

American Express to Sponsor Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


American Express will sponsor the upcoming Second Stage Theatre production of Let Me Down Easy, conceived, written and performed by Anna Deavere Smith.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

American Express to Sponsor Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, Opens 10/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 25, 2009


American Express will sponsor the upcoming Second Stage Theatre production of Let Me Down Easy, conceived, written and performed by Anna Deavere Smith.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Jar the Floor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Jar the Floor have there been?
Jar the Floor has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1999.
What awards has Jar the Floor been nominated for?
Jar the Floor has been nominated for the Performance category at the Obie Awards for Lynne Thigpen.
What awards has Jar the Floor won?
Jar the Floor has won the Performance (Obie Awards) for Lynne Thigpen.

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