Photo Flash: Off-Broadway's PHILOSOPHY FOR GANGSTERS Begins Tonight
Philosophy for Gangsters, an irresponsible comedy about ideas, honor, and messy deaths, by Liz Peak and Barry Peak, has announced the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway world premiere engagement. Directed by both Peaks, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) tonight, February 1. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through March 1st. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!
In Philosophy for Gangsters, Mafia heiress Callie Rizzoli has her MBA. She's bringing modern business efficiencies to her Family operation. But when she kidnaps a philosopher and he shoots to Number one on the FBI's "Most Wanted List," things start to get hilariously complicated.The cast for Philosophy for Gangsters is: Michael Brusasco, Kyle Robert Carter, David Demato, Shabazz Green, Bruno Iannone, Leajato Amara Robinson, Courtney Romano, Tally Sessions, Deborah Tranelli and Tom White.The creative team is comprised of Julia Noulin-Mérat (scenic design), Sarah Cogan (costume design), Carl Wiemann(lighting design), M. Florian Staab (sound design) and Lauren Genutis (properties). Jessica Pollack is Production Stage Manager.Tickets are $61.25 and may be purchased online through Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. They may also be obtained in person at the Theatre Row box office (410 West 42nd Street). Hours are Monday-Saturday from 12noon to 6pm and Sunday from 12noon to curtain. There are no advance sales (1) one hour prior to curtain. The performance schedule is: Tuesday at 7:00pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 8:00pm, Saturday at 2:00 & 8:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Philosophy For Gangsters is being produced by Rotten Apples Theatrical, LLC.
Michael Brusasco, David Demato, Tally Sessions, Deborah Tranelli
Deborah Tranelli, David Demato (kneeling), Michael Brusasco, Tally Sessions, Courtney Romano (foreground)
Leajato Amara Robinson, Shabazz Green, Bruno Iannnone, Tally Sessions, Courtney Romano, Michael Brusasco, Deborah Tranelli, David Demato
Tally Sessions, Courtney Romano, Michael Brusasco, Deborah Tranelli, David Demato
Kyle Robert Carter, David Demato, Leajato Amara Robinson, Shabazz Green
Tom White and Kyle Robert Carter
Tom White and Kyle Robert Carter
Leajato Amara Robinson, David Demato
Michael Brusasco and Courtney Romano
Leajato Amara Robinson, David Demato and Tom White
David Demato, Tally Sessions, Michael Brusasco, Courtney Romano, Deborah Tranelli
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