The Butter and Egg Man 1925

Opened: September 23, 1925

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East Lynne Theater Company to Present Suzanne Dawson In DOROTHY PARKER: A CERTAIN WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021


'Dorothy Parker: A Certain Woman' runs from September 15 – October 16, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM at The Cape May Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes Street, where ELTC is in residence.

The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse Presents THE VALIANT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2021


Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new free 'screened' reading, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow: THE VALIANT, Holworthy Hall and Robert Middlemass.

Deck the Halls with Actors Co-Op Theatre Company's THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2017


Actors Co-0p Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2014 Best Intimate Theatre Musical for 110 in the Shade) presents the second show in its 26th Season, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's beloved comedy classic THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER.

Retro Productions Participates in Inaugural Red Nose Day This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2015


Retro Productions is celebrating North America's first Red Nose Day at their performances today and tomorrow, May 20th & 21st.

Photo Flash: First Look at Retro Productions' THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015


Retro Productions is celebrating their 10th anniversary with, The Butter and Egg Man by George S. Kaufman. Perhaps one of Kaufman's lesser known works, The Butter and Egg Man is a wonderful comedy about producing theater and was one of Kaufman's biggest Broadway successes when it opened at the Longacre Theatre in 1925. The production is directed by Ricardo Rust, who co-produced Retro Productions, An Appeal to the Woman of the House which was nominated for 3 New York Innovative Theater Awards and won an award for Heather E. Cunningham for Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Retro Productions to Participate in Inaugural Red Nose Day, 5/20-21
by Anna Bencivengo - Apr 28, 2015


Retro Productions is celebrating North America's first Red Nose Day at their performances on May 20th & 21st. Red Nose Day was started by Comic Relief UK in 1988 and is now held every two years with the goal of raising funds for children and young people living in poverty. The US will celebrate its first Red Nose Day on May 21st. Retro Productions will be passing the hat after their performances of The Butter and Egg Man on May 20th & 21st and they'll also encourage their audience members and supporters to purchase red noses and tweet photos.

Retro Productions' THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN to Open in May
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 2, 2015


Retro Productions is celebrating their 10th anniversary with, The Butter and Egg Man by George S. Kaufman. Perhaps one of Kaufman's lesser known works, The Butter and Egg Man is a wonderful comedy about producing theater and was one of Kaufman's biggest Broadway successes when it opened at the Longacre Theatre in 1925. The production is directed by Ricardo Rust who co-produced Retro Productions, An Appeal to the Woman of the House which was nominated for 3 New York Innovative Theater Awards and won an award for Heather E. Cunningham for Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE, Now thru 10/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2012


'Ninety-seven percent of the public believe what they're told, and what they're told is what the other chap's been told - and the fellow who told him read it somewhere,' announces marketing maven Ambrose Peale to would-be businessman Rodney Martin in 'It Pays to Advertise.' The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents this screwball comedy from tonight, September 19 through October 13, with an 8:00 p.m. curtain. It is the usual Wednesday through Saturday schedule, except there is no show on Wednesday, October 3, and an added show on Sunday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, September 19 is an after-show opening night party at Aleathea's Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street, where patrons have the opportunity to mingle with actors and fellow theater lovers while indulging in complimentary hors d'oeuvres. There is an after-show Q&A with the cast and director on Friday, September 28, and on Friday, October 12, is an American Sign Language interpreted performance.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE, 9/19-10/13
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2012


'Ninety-seven percent of the public believe what they're told, and what they're told is what the other chap's been told - and the fellow who told him read it somewhere,' announces marketing maven Ambrose Peale to would-be businessman Rodney Martin in 'It Pays to Advertise.' The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents this screwball comedy from September 19 through October 13, with an 8:00 p.m. curtain. It is the usual Wednesday through Saturday schedule, except there is no show on Wednesday, October 3, and an added show on Sunday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, September 19 is an after-show opening night party at Aleathea's Restaurant at The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street, where patrons have the opportunity to mingle with actors and fellow theater lovers while indulging in complimentary hors d'oeuvres. There is an after-show Q&A with the cast and director on Friday, September 28, and on Friday, October 12, is an American Sign Language interpreted performance.

ALICE ON THE EDGE, OVERTONES & More Set For East Lynne's 2009 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


East Lynne Theater Company, recently voted one of the top two Equity professional theaters in the state in Discover Jersey Arts' 'People's Choice Awards,' offers an exciting season filled with classic gems and world premieres.

East Lynne Theater Comapny's Cape May 2009 Season Tickets Now Available
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009


Not sure what to give someone? Why not the gift of entertainment with East Lynne Theater Company's 2009 Season Tickets? One size fits all and the recipient can choose what days to attend - and even bring friends! Five tickets cost only $90.00, and may be used in any way. Patrons may see every new production, or bring friends to see one or two shows, or use all five for one performance!

LOVEMUSIK Announces Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2007


Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, artistic director; Barry Grove, executive producer) is pleased to announce full casting for the world premiere of LoveMusik, a new musical featuring the songs of Kurt Weill, starring Tony Awardâ winners Michael Cerveris and Donna Murphy.

Jim Dale to Return to Broadway in Spring '06 Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2005


The New York Times reports that Dale will return to Broadway after an absence of nine years to star as Mr. Peachum in the Roundabout production.

The Butter and Egg Man FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Butter and Egg Man have there been?
The Butter and Egg Man has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1925.

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