This is Our Youth 1996 - Articles Page 19

Opened: October 26, 1996
Closing: November 24, 1996

This is Our Youth - 1996 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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In 1982, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate, pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has just resoundingly rejected everything they were brought up to believe in. The very last wave of New York City’s '60s-style Liberalism has come of age—and there’s nowhere left to go. In meticulous, hilarious, and agonizing detail, THIS IS OUR YOUTH follows forty-eight hours of three very lost young souls in the big city at the dawn of the Reagan Era: Warren Straub, a dejected nineteen-year-old who steals fifteen thousand dollars from his abusive lingerie-tycoon father; Dennis Ziegler, the charismatic domineering drug-dealing friend who helps him put the money to good use; and Jessica Goldman, the anxiously insightful young woman Warren yearns for. Funny, painful, and compassionate, THIS IS OUR YOUTH is a living snapshot of the moment between adolescence and adulthood when many young people first go out into the world on their own, armed only with the ideas and techniques they developed as teenagers—ideas and techniques far more sophisticated than their parents ever realize, and far less effectual than they themselves can possibly imagine.



by Kenneth Lonergan



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This is Our Youth - 1996 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 19

Beowulf Alley Theatre Announces Auditions for '10-'11 Season; Seeks Design & Tech Crew
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


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Beowulf Alley Theatre Announces Auditions for '10-'11 Season; Seeks Design & Tech Crew
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2010


Beowulf Alley Theatre has announced its Auditions for '10-'11 Season and also seeks designers and tech crea.

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by Curt Miner - Mar 8, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


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by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2010


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Orange County's PACIFIC SYMPHONY Presents 'Rising Stars,' 2/28
by Michael Quintos - Feb 22, 2010


In an exciting and multi-layered display of talent worthy of the spotlight, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO) performs 'RISING STARS' on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m., in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Led by the Symphony's Assistant Conductor Maxim Eshkenazy, this Cheng Family Foundation PSYO concert includes a plethora of young talent: cellist Eric Lee-the winner of this year's Concerto Competition-playing the allegretto movement of Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No.1, which earned him the top spot; the inaugural performance of the Pacific Chorale Honor Choir (a new collaboration between the Symphony and Pacific Chorale), singing Faure's 'Requiem' with PSYO musicians; and PSYO's electrifying performance of the 1919 version of Stravinsky's ballet 'Firebird,' accompanied by the Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy.

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by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


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Black Choreographers Festival Runs 2/12-28/2010 In SF And Oakland
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


It is a legacy of triumphs and tragedies; of pioneers and pain. It is the legacy of the Black Choreographers Festival (www.bcfhereandnow.com).

Black Choreographers Festival Opens 2/12 In SF And Oakland
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


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Solo Performance Festival #4 Set For Theatre Off Jackson
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010


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Broderick-Led Starry Messenger Plays Final Performance 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2009


The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.

Black Choreographers Festival Runs 2/12-28/2010 In SF And Oakland
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2009


It is a legacy of triumphs and tragedies; of pioneers and pain. It is the legacy of the Black Choreographers Festival (www.bcfhereandnow.com).

Mesa Arts Center Announces its Spring 2010 Performing Live Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2009


Mesa Arts Center Announces its Spring 2010 Performing Live Season with diverse acts that will excite patrons of all ages. For country fans, music legend Merle Haggard will perform his #1 chart topping songs. For classical music lovers, reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman is returning for an unforgettable performance.

Broderick-Led Starry Messenger Extends Thru 12/19
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 1, 2009


The New Group's world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's play The Starry Messenger, at Theatre Row has extended one week. The production to now close on Saturday, December 19. The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production is playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement, that began previews on October 26 with an official opening night on November 23. The production was initially slated to close on December 12.

The Starry Messenger Extends at The New Group Through December 19th
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2009


The New Group proudly announces a one-week extension for its current production, Kenneth Lonergan's The Starry Messenger. This world premiere production will now play its final performance on Saturday, December 19 (previous final performance date: December 12)., Previews began Monday, October 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, and the show enjoyed its Official Press Opening on Monday, November 23.

Photo Coverage: THE STARRY MESSENGER - After Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 17, 2009


The New Group is presenting the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM.

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by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2009


Actors Theatre Artistic Director Marc Masterson and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are proud to announce the lineup of the 34th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays, the nation's pre-eminent and longest-running new play festival. This season, the Humana Festival is slated for February 21 through March 28, 2010.

Broderick Led THE STARRY MESSENGER Now Opens 11/23
by Eddie Varley - Oct 26, 2009


The New Group will presents the world premiere of The Starry Messenger written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan as the first production in its 2009-2010 season. This production plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement from October 26 - December 12 at The New Group @ Theatre Row, with Official Opening Night now set for Monday, November 23 at 8:00 PM. This delayed opening is due to a last minute cast change (Merwin Goldsmith replaced Jonathan Hadary) as previously reported.

Merwin Goldsmith Joins Broderick and Moreno in THE STARRY MESSENGER; Previews Now Begin 10/26
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 22, 2009


The New Group's production of The Starry Messenger has welcomed new cast member Merwin Goldsmith, who has replaced Jonathan Hadary. The Kenneth Lonergan play stars Matthew Broderick and Catalina Sandino Moreno, and is now set to begin previews two days after the previously scheduled date on October 26 at Theatre Row.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Comes To TheatreWorks 9/11-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


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NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


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by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2009


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Musical Theatre Of New Zealand Announces Details For 2009 Conference And Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2009


The main announcement is regarding the Combined South Island meeting in Ashburton on 3 October and also a conference 2010 update.

This is Our Youth FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of This is Our Youth have there been?
This is Our Youth has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1996, Off-Broadway which opened in 1998 and Broadway which opened in 2014.
What awards has This is Our Youth been nominated for?
This is Our Youth has been nominated for several awards. Mark Ruffalo was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Kenneth Lonergan was nominated for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has This is Our Youth won?
This is Our Youth has won several awards, including the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Mark Ruffalo and the Outstanding New Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Kenneth Lonergan.

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