How to Be an American! 2016 - Articles Page 38

Opened: September 18, 2016
Closing: September 25, 2016

How to Be an American! - 2016 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

York Theatre Company
619 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022

The year is 1905. One week before the next election. New York City. Tammany Hall politician George Washington Plunkitt has gathered a group of new immigrants for the purpose of educating them on the subtleties of the American political system. Come join the party in this Mufti-style staged concert performance, and experience a real-life lesson on honest graft, dishonest graft and the American way that's as relevant now as it was over 100 years ago. Vote Early. Vote Often. Vote Tammany!

The score features songs from the early 20th century American Songbook arranged by Satomi Hoffman (The Phantom of the Opera).

Directed by Bill Castellino (Cagney, Storyville), and with music direction by Ryan Touhey (Nightclub Cantata), the four-member cast will feature D.C. Anderson (The Phantom of the Opera) as Rev. Dr. Parkhurst, Tim Jerome (Grand Hotel) as George Washington Plunkitt, DAN MANJOVI (Master Class) as Aaron Jefferson Levi and Frank J. Paul (Altar Boyz) as Tony Caponi.

The creative team includes John Salutz (lighting), Jack Gianino (Stage Manager) and Dustin West (Assistant Stage Manager).

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How to Be an American! - 2016 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 38

REASONS TO BE PRETTY Makes Southeastern Premiere in Miami Starting 10/24
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 19, 2009


Neil LaBute's Tony nominated REASONS TO BE PRETTY will make its Southeastern debut presented by GableStage and performed at the Biltmore in Miami. The cast features Amy Elane Anderson, Todd Allen Durkin, Erin Joy Schmidt, and Ricky Waugh. REASONS TO BE PRETTY opens on October 24th and runs though November 22nd.

AfroSolo Theatre Company's 16th Annual Arts Festival To Be Held 8/1 - 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


San Franciscos award-winning AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 16th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, celebrating African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Paying homage to and exploring the rich legacy of African Americans and people of African descent, Festival events (August 1-October 15) featuring live music, visual art, and new works for the stage will take place in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, the Main San Francisco Public Library, the African American Art and Culture Complex, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Most events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. For more information, the public may visit afrosolo.org or call 415-771-AFRO (2376).

AfroSolo Theatre Company's 16th Annual Arts Festival To Be Held 8/1 - 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2009


San Franciscos award-winning AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 16th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, celebrating African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Paying homage to and exploring the rich legacy of African Americans and people of African descent, Festival events (August 1-October 15) featuring live music, visual art, and new works for the stage will take place in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, the Main San Francisco Public Library, the African American Art and Culture Complex, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Most events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. For more information, the public may visit afrosolo.org or call 415-771-AFRO (2376).

AfroSolo Theatre Company's 16th Annual Arts Festival To Be Held 8/1 - 10/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 2, 2009


San Franciscos award-winning AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 16th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, celebrating African American artists giving voice to the Black experience. Paying homage to and exploring the rich legacy of African Americans and people of African descent, Festival events (August 1-October 15) featuring live music, visual art, and new works for the stage will take place in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens, the Main San Francisco Public Library, the African American Art and Culture Complex, and the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center. Most events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public. For more information, the public may visit afrosolo.org or call 415-771-AFRO (2376).

LaBute's 'reasons to be pretty' Set for Lyceum, Previews Begin 3/6
by Eddie Varley - Dec 10, 2008


Due to encouraging business on Broadway this fall with four dramatic hits, it was announced today that this season?s production of Neil LaBute's new play reasons to be pretty will play the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Terry Kinney will direct Mr. LaBute's Broadway debut. The show will go into rehearsals on Friday, February 16, 2009 with preview performances slated to begin Friday, March 6 2009 and an opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2009. Casting announcements will be forthcoming.

Babel Theatre Project Presents World Premiere of 'A Great Place to Be From'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2008


New York: Babel Theatre Project (Geordie Broadwater, Artistic Director, Jeremy Blocker, Producing Director) will kick off its new season with the World Premiere of A Great Place to Be From, by Norman Lasca, directed by Geordie Broadwater.

Babel Theatre Project Presents World Premiere of 'A Great Place to Be From'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008


New York: Babel Theatre Project (Geordie Broadwater, Artistic Director, Jeremy Blocker, Producing Director) will kick off its new season with the World Premiere of A Great Place to Be From, by Norman Lasca, directed by Geordie Broadwater.

Photo Coverage: Reasons To Be Pretty Opening
by Walter McBride - Jun 3, 2008


MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty' directed by Terry Kinney.

Photo Flash: MCC Presents LaBute's 'reasons to be pretty'
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2008


MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty.'

Pill & Schreiber to Star in LaBute's 'reasons to be pretty' at MCC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2008


MCC Theater has announced casting for the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama reasons to be pretty and Terry Kinney will direct. The complete cast includes Piper Perabo (as Carly), Alison Pill (Steph), Thomas Sadoski (Greg) and Pablo Schreiber (Kent).

MCC Theater Premieres LaBute's 'reasons to be pretty' May 2008
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2007


MCC Theater announced that the third and final show of the company's 22nd Off Broadway season will be a World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama reasons to be pretty. Performances of the four-character play begin at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on May 14, 2008 and will continue through July 5, 2008.

Claire Danes to Star as Eliza in 'Pygmalion' Revival
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2007


Screen star Claire Danes, most recently seen on screen in the all-star cast of Evening, will play Eliza Doolittle to Jefferson Mays' Henry Higgins in the Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, directed by David Grindley at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway

Danes to Be Christina Olson: American Model, Sept. 22-Oct. 2
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2005


Emmy-nominee Claire Danes will take on the title role of the woman in Wyeth's painting Christina's World; she will perform the dance piece at P.S 122 from September 22nd through October 2nd

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