Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death 2006

Opened: April 7, 2006
Closing: June 17, 2006

Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death - 2006 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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The work is a loosely associated group of 19 songs, all having to do with the bitter African-American experience in the U.S.

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Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Photo Flash: First Look At The Cast of THE MOUNTAINTOP At Garry Marshall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2019


Garry Marshall Theatre presents the West End and Broadway play The Mountaintop by Katori Hall.  The Mountaintop is directed by Gregg T. Daniel, who recently staged A Raisin in the Sun at A Noise Within (Ovation Award nomination for Best Director) and Her Portmanteau at Boston Court.

Garry Marshall Theatre Presents THE MOUNTAINTOP By Katori Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2019


Garry Marshall Theatre presents the West End and Broadway play The Mountaintop by Katori Hall.  The Mountaintop is directed by Gregg T. Daniel, who recently staged A Raisin in the Sun at A Noise Within (Ovation Award nomination for Best Director) and Her Portmanteau at Boston Court.

Kristine Nielsen to Star in Theresa Rebeck's New Comedy THE WAY OF THE WORLD at D.C.'s Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2018


Folger Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with The Way of the World, a new comedy freely adapted from the classic play by William Congreve. Written and directed by renowned author Theresa Rebeck (Mauritus and Seminar and Broadway; creator and head writer of TV's Smash), the production will star Tony Award nominee Kristine Nielsen (Present Laughter, You Can't Take It With You, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike on Broadway).

Kristine Nielsen to Star in Theresa Rebeck's New Comedy THE WAY OF THE WORLD at D.C.'s Folger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2017


Folger Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with The Way of the World, a new comedy freely adapted from the classic play by William Congreve. Written and directed by renowned author Theresa Rebeck (Mauritus and Seminar and Broadway; creator and head writer of TV's Smash), the production will star Tony Award nominee Kristine Nielsen (Present Laughter, You Can't Take It With You, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike on Broadway).

Arthur French to Receive Equity's 2015 Paul Robeson Citation Award
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2015


Actor Arthur French has been named to receive the 2015 Paul Robeson Citation Award presented by the Actors Equity Foundation.              

Times Square International Theater Festival Launches 1/16-22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2012


The Roy Arias Studios & Theaters, located in the Times Square Arts Center at 300 West 43rd Street, will present the first Times Square International Theater Festival from January 16 to 22, 2012.

Times Square International Theater Festival Launches 1/16-22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2012


The Roy Arias Studios & Theaters, located in the Times Square Arts Center at 300 West 43rd Street, will present the first Times Square International Theater Festival from January 16 to 22, 2012.

Times Square International Theater Festival Launches 1/16-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 20, 2011


The Roy Arias Studios & Theaters, located in the Times Square Arts Center at 300 West 43rd Street, will present the first Times Square International Theater Festival from January 16 to 22, 2012.

SEX ON THE BEACH Ends Off-Broadway Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2011


Roy Arias' Sex on the Beach, the new three character play that explore the sex tourist industry in the Spanish Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), will conclude its acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere August 26th. Alfred Preisser directs.

SEX ON THE BEACH Ends Off-Broadway Run 8/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011


Roy Arias' Sex on the Beach, the new three character play that explore the sex tourist industry in the Spanish Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), will conclude its acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere August 26th. Alfred Preisser directs.

New Haarlem Arts Theatre Presents IT AINT NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 21, 2011


'It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues,' directed by Alfred Preisser, is the second production of New Haarlem Arts Theatre, the new professional theater company of CCNY.

SEX ON THE BEACH Extends Off-Broadway
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011


Roy Arias' Sex on the Beach, a new three-character play directed by Alfred Preisser that explores the sex tourist industry in the Spanish Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), will have its Off-Broadway premiere, with opening night set for Thursday June 2nd.

SEX ON THE BEACH Opens Off-Bway
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2011


Roy Arias' Sex on the Beach, a new three character play that explore the sex tourist industry in the Spanish Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), will have its Off-Broadway premiere, beginning a limited run on Friday May 6th.

SEX ON THE BEACH Opens Off-Bway 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011


Roy Arias' Sex on the Beach, a new three character play that explore the sex tourist industry in the Spanish Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), will have its Off-Broadway premiere, beginning a limited run on Friday May 6th.

SEX ON THE BEACH Opens Off-Bway 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011


Roy Arias' Sex on the Beach, a new three character play that explore the sex tourist industry in the Spanish Caribbean (Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), will have its Off-Broadway premiere, beginning a limited run on Friday May 6th.

Jackson to Play THE MOUNTAINTOP Without Berry; Previews Begin Sept. 22 at Bernard Jacobs Theater
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 14, 2011


Katori Hall's The Mountaintop will hit Broadway this fall, however, with only one of it's previously announced stars. Samuel L. Jackson will open the play as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his Broadway debut, however the team is in search of a new Camae, as Halle Berry has departed the piece due to child custody issues.'

MAN WHO ATE ROCKEFELLER Ends Off-Broadway Run 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2011


THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER - Jeff Cohen's play that began a seven week run Off-Broadway last month - will conclude its engagement as scheduled on Sunday, March 13 at the Arclight Theatre (152 W. 71 St.) in Manhattan.

MAN WHO ATE ROCKEFELLER Ends Off-Broadway Run 3/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 2, 2011


THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER - Jeff Cohen's play that began a seven week run Off-Broadway last month - will conclude its engagement as scheduled on Sunday, March 13 at the Arclight Theatre (152 W. 71 St.) in Manhattan.

MAN WHO ATE ROCKEFELLER Opens Off-Broadway 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2011


THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER - Jeff Cohen's play that enjoyed great success during its world-premiere at the West End Theatre off-off-Broadway in Manhattan in the fall - will return for a limited engagement Off-Broadway at the Arclight Theatre (152 W. 71 St.) with previews starting February 2, 2011 prior to a press opening on Wednesday, February 9.

MAN WHO ATE ROCKEFELLER Begins Previews Off-Broadway 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2011


THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER - Jeff Cohen's play that enjoyed great success during its world-premiere at the West End Theatre off-off-Broadway in Manhattan in the fall - will return for a limited engagement Off-Broadway at the Arclight Theatre (152 W. 71 St.) with previews starting February 2, 2011 prior to a press opening on Wednesday, February 9.

MAN WHO ATE ROCKEFELLER Begins Previews Off-Broadway 2/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2011


THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER - Jeff Cohen's play that enjoyed great success during its world-premiere at the West End Theatre off-off-Broadway in Manhattan in the fall - will return for a limited engagement Off-Broadway at the Arclight Theatre (152 W. 71 St.) with previews starting February 2, 2011 prior to a press opening on Wednesday, February 9.

BLACK NATIVITY NOW Ends Off-B'way Run at The Theatre at St. Clement's 1/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2011


BLACK NATIVITY NOW by Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack, is set to end its Off-Broadway run on January 2, 2011, at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City.

THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER Gets Off-Broadway Transfer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2010


THE MAN WHO ATE MICHAEL ROCKEFELLER - Jeff Cohen's play that enjoyed great success during its world-premiere at the West End Theatre off-off-Broadway in Manhattan in the fall - will return for a limited engagement Off-Broadway at the Arclight Theatre (152 W. 71 St.) with previews starting February 2, 2011 prior to a press opening on Wednesday, February 9.

Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church Guests In BLACK NATIVITY 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2010


The Inspirational Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church will make a special guest appearance in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Friday December 10th at 7pm!

Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death have there been?
Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1971, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, Off-Broadway which opened in 2006 and Broadway which opened in 2023.

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