The Receptionist 2007

Opened: October 30, 2007
Closing: December 30, 2007

The Receptionist - 2007 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Manhattan Theatre Club Stage I
131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019

Beverly takes pride in her work as the receptionist at a busy Northeast office. Whether coaching her co-worker Lorraine through romantic troubles, fielding calls for their boss Mr. Raymond or carefully monitoring the flow of office supplies, Beverly keeps her domain shipshape. But when handsome Mr. Dart arrives unexpectedly from the central office, Beverly is charmed, Lorraine is smitten and Mr. Raymond is caught completely off guard.

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Projectorfest to Present 16 Multimedia-Fueled Solo Comedy Shows at Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2023


Projectorfest, a showcase of 16 ambitious multimedia-driven solo comedy shows, will take over the stage at Caveat June 27-30. Comedians will bring their stories to life with projected animations, PowerPoints, videos, interactive graphics, live camera feeds, and more.

Mark Robert Petty Presents A MUSICAL THEATRE CHRISTMAS at The Actors' Church, Covent Garden
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2021


The show, based on Dean Grossi’s real life experience, is an hour-long dramedy about Izzy, a “not deaf enough” millennial, who is navigating adulthood and a chaotic love life, all while learning to embrace her disability in 2007 Los Angeles.

Providence Performing Arts Center Presents AN EVENING OF NEW YORK SONGS AND STORIES WITH SUZANNE VEGA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2020


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Sundance Institute Announces 2020 Theatre Lab Fellows
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020


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Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) has announced the ninth annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written and directed by emerging artists, as well as post-show receptions. The Reading Series will feature new works by Benjamin Benne, Majkin Holmquist, Shayan Lotfi, Nick Mecikalski and Harrison David Rivers.

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Trinity Rep Names Michelle Cruz New Director Of Community Engagement
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West Coast Premiere of Adam Bock's Black Comedy A Life to Open at The Armory, Following Successful Off-Broadway Run
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2018


Adam Bock's A Life, commissioned by Portland Center Stage at The Armory, will receive its West Coast debut at The Armory following the success of the play's world premiere in New York. A Life begins preview performances on September 29, opens on October 5, and runs through November 11 in the Ellyn Bye Studio. Associate Artistic Director Rose Riordan, who has frequently partnered with Bock, will direct. Nat DeWolf (Broadway: Take Me Out) will make his company debut as the astrology-loving and hopelessly single Nate Martin. DeWolf is joined by Cycerli Ash, also making her debut at The Armory, as well as returning artists Dana Green (Major Barbara and many others) and Gary Norman (Our Town).

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The Receptionist FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Receptionist have there been?
The Receptionist has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2007.
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The Receptionist has been nominated for the Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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