Our Lady of 121st Street 2003 - Articles Page 6

Opened: May 1, 2003
Closing: June 10, 2003

Our Lady of 121st Street - 2003 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Union Square Theatre
100 E. 17th Street New York, NY

After the death of the beloved Sister Rose, a group of her former students return to their Harlem neighborhood to pay respects. But at the Funeral Home, there's a problem-her dead body has been stolen. An irreverently brash and insightful dark comedy, Stephen Adly Guirgis' Our Lady of 121st Street paints a vivid comic portrait of what happens when old friends meet old wounds and how old habits die hard.

Our Lady of 121st Street - 2003 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Our Lady of 121st Street - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 6

The Playwrights Realm Presents DRAMATIS PERSONAE, Previews 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


The Off-Broadway theatre company The Playwrights Realm begins its 4th season with the U.S. Premiere of DRAMATIS PERSONAE - South American playwright Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco's darkly witty new play directed by Erik Pearson

The Playwrights Realm Presents DRAMATIS PERSONAE, Previews 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


The Off-Broadway theatre company The Playwrights Realm begins its 4th season with the U.S. Premiere of DRAMATIS PERSONAE - South American playwright Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco's darkly witty new play directed by Erik Pearson

The Playwrights Realm Presents DRAMATIS PERSONAE, Previews 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


The Off-Broadway theatre company The Playwrights Realm begins its 4th season with the U.S. Premiere of DRAMATIS PERSONAE - South American playwright Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco's darkly witty new play directed by Erik Pearson

RIALTO CHATTER: Philip Seymour Hoffman to Star in DEATH OF A SALESMAN?
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2010


Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that talks are under way for Philip Seymour Hoffman to star in a Broadway revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, to be directed by Mike Nichols. He also reports that Linda Emond is said to be the top choice to play Loman's wife, Linda in the production which is aiming for 2011.

The Playwrights Realm Presents DRAMATIS PERSONAE, Previews 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 27, 2010


The Off-Broadway theatre company The Playwrights Realm begins its 4th season with the U.S. Premiere of DRAMATIS PERSONAE - South American playwright Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco's darkly witty new play directed by Erik Pearson

The Playwrights Realm Presents DRAMATIS PERSONAE, Previews 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010


The Off-Broadway theatre company The Playwrights Realm begins its 4th season with the U.S. Premiere of DRAMATIS PERSONAE - South American playwright Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco's darkly witty new play directed by Erik Pearson

Roth Transfers DIVINE SISTER to Soho Playhouse; Begins Previews 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.

The Playwrights Realm Presents DRAMATIS PERSONAE, Previews 10/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2010


The Off-Broadway theatre company The Playwrights Realm begins its 4th season with the U.S. Premiere of DRAMATIS PERSONAE - South American playwright Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco's darkly witty new play directed by Erik Pearson

Den Of Thieves Opens at The American Theater of Actors Chernuchin Theater, 8/19-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2010


Glen Hagen Theatrical, a newly created theatrical production company presents Stephen Adly Guirgis' Den of Thieves, directed by David Triacca. Den Of Thieves opens August 19, 2010 and runs through August 29, at The American Theater of Actors, The Chernuchin Theater, 2nd floor, 314 West 54 Street, New York, New York 10019.

Den Of Thieves Opens at The American Theater of Actors Chernuchin Theater, 8/19-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2010


Glen Hagen Theatrical, a newly created theatrical production company presents Stephen Adly Guirgis' Den of Thieves, directed by David Triacca. Den Of Thieves opens August 19, 2010 and runs through August 29, at The American Theater of Actors, The Chernuchin Theater, 2nd floor, 314 West 54 Street, New York, New York 10019.

LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE Plays Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

Den Of Thieves Opens at The American Theater of Actors Chernuchin Theater, 8/19-8/29
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010


Glen Hagen Theatrical, a newly created theatrical production company presents Stephen Adly Guirgis' Den of Thieves, directed by David Triacca. Den Of Thieves opens August 19, 2010 and runs through August 29, at The American Theater of Actors, The Chernuchin Theater, 2nd floor, 314 West 54 Street, New York, New York 10019.

Brancati, Martin, & Pitre Set For LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE in Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

Roth Transfers DIVINE SISTER to Soho Playhouse this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 12, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.

Krakow, Henry, McIntyre & More Join Cast Of Shakespeare On The Sound's OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


Shakespeare on the Sound, Connecticut's premier outdoor summer theater company presenting free Shakespeare in the park, today announced complete casting for their upcoming production of Othello, under the direction of Joanna Settle.

Changchien, Kim, Lee Cast In YEAR ZERO At Second Stage Theatre 5/18-6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the New York premiere of Year Zero, written by Michael Golamco (Cowboy versus Samurai).

YEAR ZERO and BACHELORETTE Set for Second Stage Theatre's Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 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.

Brancati, Martin, & Pitre Set For LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE in Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by Mary Hanrahan - Jun 9, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

Krakow, Henry, McIntyre & More Join Cast Of Shakespeare On The Sound's OTHELLO
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010


Shakespeare on the Sound, Connecticut's premier outdoor summer theater company presenting free Shakespeare in the park, today announced complete casting for their upcoming production of Othello, under the direction of Joanna Settle.

Changchien, Kim, Lee Cast In YEAR ZERO At Second Stage Theatre 5/18-6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the New York premiere of Year Zero, written by Michael Golamco (Cowboy versus Samurai).

YEAR ZERO and BACHELORETTE Set for Second Stage Theatre's Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 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.

Changchien, Kim, Lee Cast In YEAR ZERO At Second Stage Theatre 5/18-6/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2010


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the New York premiere of Year Zero, written by Michael Golamco (Cowboy versus Samurai).

Davaron, Deverman, Jackson et al. Set for SF Playhouse's DEN OF THIEVES
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


The SF Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) announces the casting for its Regional Premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis's Den of Thieves.

Playwrights Horizons Announces Casting for A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will close its production of the World Premiere of A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK, a new play by Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons/PH, Force Continuum) and directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public), on April 11th.

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.

Our Lady of 121st Street FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Our Lady of 121st Street have there been?
Our Lady of 121st Street has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2003 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What awards has Our Lady of 121st Street been nominated for?
Our Lady of 121st Street has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Philip Seymour Hoffman, Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephen Adly Guirgis, John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Stephen Adly Guirgis, Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Outstanding Play at The Lortels for John Gould Rubin, Ira Pittelman, Robyn Goodman, Ruth Hendel, Daryl Roth, and the LAByrinth Theater Company.
What awards has Our Lady of 121st Street won?
Our Lady of 121st Street has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Philip Seymour Hoffman and Outstanding One-Person Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephen Adly Guirgis. The play also received the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Stephen Adly Guirgis. Additionally, the production was recognized at The Lortels with awards for Outstanding Director for Philip Seymour Hoffman, Outstanding Play for John Gould Rubin, Ira Pittelman, Robyn Goodman, Ruth Hendel, Daryl Roth, and the LAByrinth Theater Company.

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