Pipeline 2017

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 10, 2017
Closing: August 27, 2017

Pipeline - 2017 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Lincoln Center
150 West 65th Street New York, NY

Nya Joseph is a dedicated, inner-city public high school teacher who is committed to her students' achievement, while she sends her only son, Omari, to a private boarding school. When Omari is involved in a controversial incident which threatens him with expulsion from his school, Nya is forced to reconcile Omari’s rage and her own parental decisions, as she rallies to save her son.

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BWW Interview: Karen Pittman Fights the Forces of The PIPELINE; Now Available on BroadwayHD!
by Naomi Serviss - October 10, 2018


A teacher struggles against the chaos of a tough inner city public school and the system that threatens her son.

BWW Interview: Karen Pittman Fights the Forces of The PIPELINE
by Naomi Serviss - July 17, 2017


A teacher struggles against the chaos of a tough inner city public school and the system that threatens her son.

Review Roundup: PIPELINE at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2017


Tasha Lawrence, Morocco Omari, Karen Pittman, Namir Smallwood, Jaime Lincoln Smith, and Heather Velazquez are featured in Lincoln Center Theater's production of Pipeline, a new play by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, which opened just last night, July 10, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street).

Photo Coverage: Lincoln Center Theater Celebrates Opening Night of Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE
by Jennifer Broski - July 11, 2017


Tasha Lawrence, Morocco Omari, Karen Pittman, Namir Smallwood, Jaime Lincoln Smith, and Heather Velazquez are featured in Lincoln Center Theater's production of Pipeline, a new play by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, which opened just last night, July 10, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). 

BWW Review: Dominique Morisseau Attacks The School-To-Prison System in PIPELINE
by Michael Dale - July 11, 2017


In December of 2015, shortly before her excellent drama SKELETON CREW opened Off-Broadway, playwright Dominique Morisseau essayed an article for American Theatre titled 'Why I Almost Slapped a Fellow Theatre Patron, and What That Says About Our Theatres.'

TV: Watch Highlights from Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE, Opening Tonight at LCT
by BroadwayWorld TV - July 10, 2017


Tasha Lawrence, Morocco Omari, Karen Pittman, Namir Smallwood, Jaime Lincoln Smith, and Heather Velazquez are featured in Lincoln Center Theater's production of Pipeline, a new play by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, which opens tonight, July 10, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Watch highlights from the production below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE at Lincoln Center Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017


Tasha Lawrence, Morocco Omari, Karen Pittman, Namir Smallwood, Jaime Lincoln Smith, and Heather Velazquez are featured in Lincoln Center Theater's production of Pipeline, a new play by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, which is currently in previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street) for an opening on Monday, July 10. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsal for Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE at LCT
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017


Tasha Lawrence, Morocco Omari, Karen Pittman, Namir Smallwood, Jaime Lincoln Smith, and Heather Velazquez will be featured in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Pipeline, a new play by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, which begins performances Thursday, June 15 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Opening night is Monday, July 10. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Karen Pittman to Lead Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE at Lincoln Center Theater; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017


Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Tasha Lawrence, Morocco Omari, Karen Pittman, Namir Smallwood, Jaime Lincoln Smith, and Heather Velazquez will be featured in its upcoming production of PIPELINE, a new play by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, which begins performances Thursday, June 15 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street).  Opening night is Monday, July 10.

Pipeline FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Pipeline have there been?
Pipeline has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2017.
What awards has Pipeline been nominated for?
Pipeline has been nominated for several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Karen Pittman, Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for Dominique Morisseau, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dominique Morisseau, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Lileana Blain-Cruz, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Dominique Morisseau, and Outstanding Projection Design (The Lortels) for Hannah Wasileski.
What awards has Pipeline won?
Pipeline has won several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award for Karen Pittman at the Drama League Awards, the Playwriting Award for Dominique Morisseau at the Obie Awards, the John Gassner Award for Dominique Morisseau at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Director for Lileana Blain-Cruz at The Lortels, Outstanding Play for Dominique Morisseau at The Lortels, and Outstanding Projection Design for Hannah Wasileski at The Lortels.

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