Primary Stages' 2010 - 2011 Season to Include TRADE, IN TRASIT, and Gurney's BLACK TIE

Primary Stages has announced its upcoming 26th season of new works with the three productions: the New York premiere of Secrets of the Trade by Jonathan Tolins; the world premieres of a new musical, In Transit with book, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth; and a new comedy, Black Tie, by A.R. Gurney, at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street).

In a statement, Casey Childs, Founder & Executive producer, said, "Primary Stages has always had a commitment to fostering new works and we are thrilled to premiere this mix of both young and established playwrights."

Opening the 2010-2011 season is the New York premiere of a new play Secrets of the Trade by Jonathan Tolins with direction by Matt Shakman. In show business, it's all about who you know. Or is it? Andy Lipman, a smart, ambitious kid from Long Island, dreams of a career on Broadway and hopes that his idol, theater legend Martin Kerner, can give it to him. Will Kerner open Andy's door to success, or will their complicated relationship force him to question a life in the theater? Performances begin July 27, 2010 for a limited run through September 4, 2010. Opening night is set for Tuesday evening, August 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Primary Stages continues the season with the world premiere of a new musical In Transit with book, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth under the direction of Joe Calarco. In this fresh take on the modern musical, seven performers take on multiple roles and create every note with their own voices for a rich theatrical experience unlike anything you've ever seen (or heard) on stage before. Inspired by the rhythms and sounds of life on the subway, In Transit follows an aspiring actress, a fledgling financier, a street-savvy beatboxer, a cab driver, and others as they find their way in New York City. The result is a vivid tapestry of characters and music in the City that never stands still. Performances begin September 21, 2010 for a limited engagement through October 30, 2010. Opening night is set for Tuesday evening, October 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Concluding the 26th Season is the world premiere of a new comedy, Black Tie, by A.R. Gurney directed by Mark Lamos. Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. Curtis finds that balancing the standards of his late father and the needs of his future family may prove too messy for a black tie affair. The celebrated author of Buffalo Gal, Indian Blood, The Dining Room, Love Letters, and numerous other plays returns to Primary Stages when performances begin January 25, 2011 for a limited run through March 5, 2011. Opening night is set for Tuesday evening, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

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The final production of the 2009-2010 season at Primary Stages is the New York premiere of Happy Now? by Lucinda Coxon directed by Liz Diamond. Performances begin January 26, 2010 for a limited run through March 6, 2010. For additional information about Primary Stages, please visit the website at www.primarystages.org.

Photo Credit: Peter James Zielinski

 

 

 

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