ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical, the hilarious Broadway-bound production, will play a four-week limited engagement, August 9th - September 4th, at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. Featuring a book by the legendary Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof, Zorba), music and lyrics by Stan Daniels ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Taxi"), ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical, features a cast of Broadway and television favorites including Jill Eikenberry ("L.A. Law," Into The Woods), Josh Grisetti (Broadway Bound), Richard Kind (The Producers, Sly Fox), Kate Shindle (Wonderland) and Michael Tucker ("L.A.. Law"). ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical is presented by special arrangement with Dan Whitten (Jacques Brel..., Jay Johnson:The Two and Only, Jersey Boys) and Tiger Theatricals in Association with Carl Reiner (Grammy Award and twelve-time Emmy Award-winner; Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen) who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel on which the musical is based.
The celebrated production, directed and choreographed by
Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid, Radiant Baby) and produced by special arrangement with
Dan Whitten and Tiger Theatricals in Association with
Carl Reiner, played a critically-acclaimed run at Off-Broadway's York Theatre in 2008 with The New York Times raving "Hilarious!
Josh Grisetti delivers a smashing comedic performance with a gung-ho supporting cast, nutty songs and witty staging. It works so well." The Daily News said "I cannot remember when I have laughed as hard and as uncontrollably," and the New York Post calling it "The funniest tuner to hit town since The Producers. You may not enter the theatre laughing, but once there you're guaranteed not to stop." After the initial limited Off-Broadway production returned to The York for a second limited engagement, producer
Dan Whitten announced that he will bring the show to Broadway. The production comes to
Bay Street Theatre before continuing on its journey to Broadway.
Joseph Stein first adapted Reiner's novel in 1964 when it enjoyed a successful Broadway run starring
Alan Arkin. The musical adaptation was originally presented on Broadway in 1976 starring
Robert Morse with the title So Long 174th Street.
Set in 1930's, ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical tells the story of young, hapless David Kolowitz, a shop boy from the Bronx who pursues his dream of becoming a leading man on stage while facing mounting pressures from his despondent girlfriend, dismissive boss, distracted best friend, disgusted acting coach and disapproving parents.
The
Bay Street Theatre production of ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical will also feature
Gina Milo,
Erick Devine,
Eric Mann,
Paul Binotto,
Gerry McIntyre, Betsy DiLello,
Emily Shoolin,
Ray DeMattis and
Phil Reno. The production features scenic design by
James Morgan (Molly Sweeney), costumed design by
David Toser (Oh Coward!), lighting design by Tony Award winner
Ken Billington (Chicago), and sound design by
Tony Melfa (Talley's Folly).
"I started laughing one minute after the curtain went up on Enter Laughing, The Musical, and continued laughing for hours after the curtain came down," says
Carl Reiner. "I deeply appreciate the creative talent who succeeded in immortalizing my youth."
"Working with
Carl Reiner and
Joe Stein has been a wonderful and humbling experience," says producer
Dan Whitten, "I'm very grateful that two men of their legendary talents can be so human, approachable and supportive."
ENTER LAUGHING, The Musical plays August 9th - September 4th at The Bay Street Theatre (the corner of Bay and Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963). Performances are Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm with matinees Wednesdays at 2 pm (8/17, 8/24, 8/31) and Saturdays at 4 pm (8/20, 8/27). Tickets are $65 - $75. For tickets and information visit www.baystreet.org or call 631-725-9500 .
Photo Credit: Monica Simoes
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