Our Lady of 121st Street 2003 - Articles Page 9

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 9

SWEET STORM Begins Final Week Of Performances At The Alchemy Theatre, 8/16 Show Added
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting the critically 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

The Alchemy Theater Company Extends SWEET STORM At The Kirk Theatre 8/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2009


Due to additional critical and audience response, The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, production of the acclaimed 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, (recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award), will be extended for the absolute final time Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Lillias White Joins Bdwy's FELA!, Previews 10/19
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009


Tony® Award-winner Lillias White will join the cast of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, playing the role of the iconic artist's mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.

Bulldog Theatrical Presents THE 49 PROJECT As Part of 13th Annual NY Int'l Fringe Fest 8/14-30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2009


Producer Jack Thomas of Bulldog Theatrical will present Mary Adkins' new play The 49 Project as part of the 13th annual New York International Fringe Festival August 14-30.

SWEET STORM Begins Final Week Of Performances At The Alchemy Theatre, 8/16 Show Added
by Eddie Varley - Aug 10, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting the critically 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

VIGIL, Starring Stenborg and Gets, Plays Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre 9/20-11/22, Opens 9/29
by Charlie Piane - Aug 10, 2009


Producers Angelo Fraboni and Daryl Roth have announced that the New York premiere of Vigil, written by Morris Panych and directed by Stephen DiMenna, will begin performances Sunday, September 20, at 3pm at the DR2 Theatre, 103 East 15 Street, east of Union Square. The opening is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm.

Tony Glazer's IN THE DAYLIGHT Opens 9/20 At The McGinn Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 6, 2009


Choice Theatricals and in association with Vital Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of Tony Glazer's new play, In the Daylight, directed by John Gould Rubin. Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 8th; opening on Sunday, September 20th and will run through October 11th, 2009 at the McGinn Cazale Theatre (2162 Broadway, 4th floor at 76th Street).

Bulldog Theatrical Presents THE 49 PROJECT As Part of 13th Annual NY Int'l Fringe Fest 8/14-30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2009


Producer Jack Thomas of Bulldog Theatrical will present Mary Adkins' new play The 49 Project as part of the 13th annual New York International Fringe Festival August 14-30.

Second Stage Theatre's Uptown Series WILDFLOWER Opens 7/27
by Eddie Varley - Jul 27, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Ellen Richard, Executive Director) continues this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's Wildflower. Directed by Giovanna Sardelli, Wildflower features Nadia Bowers, Ron Cephas Jones, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jake O'Connor and Renée Felice Smith. Previews begin Monday, July 13 and opening night is Monday, July 27 at 7:00pm.

SWEET STORM At The Alchemy Theatre Extends Again Through 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting the critically 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

The Alchemy Theater Company Extends SWEET STORM At The Kirk Theatre 8/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 16, 2009


Due to additional critical and audience response, The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, production of the acclaimed 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, (recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award), will be extended for the absolute final time Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Second Stage Theatre Continues Uptown Series With WILDFLOWER, Previews 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Ellen Richard, Executive Director) continues this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's Wildflower. Directed by Giovanna Sardelli, Wildflower features Nadia Bowers, Ron Cephas Jones, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jake O'Connor and Renée Felice Smith. Previews begin Monday, July 13 and opening night is Monday, July 27 at 7:00pm.

SWEET STORM At The Alchemy Theatre Extends Through 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. The opening was June 17 and due to critical and popular demand the show has now been extended an additional week until July 12.

The Alchemy Theatre's SWEET STORM Extended Until 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting ?Sweet Storm? by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. Padraic Lillis directs the new play that features Jamie Dunn and Eric T. Miller. The opening is next Wednesday, June 17 at 7 pm and the show has now been extended an additional week until July 12. The Scenic & Costume Designer is Lea Umberger; the Lighting Designer is Sarah Sidman and the Sound Designer is Elizabeth Rhodes. The Casting Director is Judy Bowman Casting and Production Supervisor: La Vie Productions. Running time = 90 minutes with no intermission

SWEET STORM At The Alchemy Theatre Extends Again Through 7/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting the critically 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Second Stage Theatre Continues Uptown Series With WILDFLOWER, Previews 7/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Ellen Richard, Executive Director) continues this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's Wildflower. Directed by Giovanna Sardelli, Wildflower features Nadia Bowers, Ron Cephas Jones, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jake O'Connor and Renée Felice Smith. Previews begin Monday, July 13 and opening night is Monday, July 27 at 7:00pm.

SWEET STORM At The Alchemy Theatre Extends Through 7/12
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 22, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. The opening was June 17 and due to critical and popular demand the show has now been extended an additional week until July 12.

The Alchemy Theatre & LAByrinth Theater Opens SWEET STORM At Kirk Theatre 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, presents 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. Padraic Lillis will direct the new play that features Jamie Dunn and Eric T. Miller.

SWEET STORM Starring Jamie Dunn, Eric T. Miller Previews 6/17 At Alchamy Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, presents 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Alchemy & LAByrinth Team to Premiere 'SWEET STORM' at the Kirk Theatre Beginning 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater, presents 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. Padraic Lillis will direct the new play that features Jamie Dunn and Eric T. Miller. Previews begin on June 11 and the opening will be Wednesday, June 17 at 7 pm. The Scenic & Costume Designer is Lea Umberger; the Lighting Designer is Sarah Sidman and the Sound Designer is Elizabeth Rhodes.

FELA! Opens 11/23
by Reynard Loki - Jun 12, 2009


Fela!, the critically acclaimed musical that had audiences on their feet during its world premiere last summer at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts, will arrive on Broadway this fall where it begins performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19. The official opening is set for Monday, November 23. This new musical, based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening), with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones. Sahr Ngaujah will return in the title role for which he received universal acclaim, while the world renowned Antibalas and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, will again perform Kuti?s rousing music live onstage. Winner of this year?s Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Fela! was conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis and Steve Hendel.

The Alchemy Theatre's SWEET STORM Extended Until 7/12
by Reynard Loki - Jun 11, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting ?Sweet Storm? by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. Padraic Lillis directs the new play that features Jamie Dunn and Eric T. Miller. The opening is next Wednesday, June 17 at 7 pm and the show has now been extended an additional week until July 12. The Scenic & Costume Designer is Lea Umberger; the Lighting Designer is Sarah Sidman and the Sound Designer is Elizabeth Rhodes. The Casting Director is Judy Bowman Casting and Production Supervisor: La Vie Productions. Running time = 90 minutes with no intermission

Alchemy & LAByrinth Team to Premiere 'SWEET STORM' at the Kirk Theatre Beginning 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater, presents 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. Padraic Lillis will direct the new play that features Jamie Dunn and Eric T. Miller. Previews begin on June 11 and the opening will be Wednesday, June 17 at 7 pm. The Scenic & Costume Designer is Lea Umberger; the Lighting Designer is Sarah Sidman and the Sound Designer is Elizabeth Rhodes.

The Alchemy Theatre & LAByrinth Theater Opens SWEET STORM At Kirk Theatre 6/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 15, 2009


The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, presents 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC. Padraic Lillis will direct the new play that features Jamie Dunn and Eric T. Miller.

Public Theater's The Good Negro Extends to April 19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2009


Due to strong demand, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today that it would extend Tracey Scott Wilson?s THE GOOD NEGRO an additional two weeks through Sunday, April 19. THE GOOD NEGRO begins previews on Tuesday, March 3 and will now run through Sunday, April 19 with an official press opening on Monday, March 16. Directed by Liesl Tommy and in association with Dallas Theater Center, THE GOOD NEGRO is the first new play to transfer from the Public LAB initiative to a full main stage production at The Public.

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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