Gunnar Madsen

Meet the Cast of JOB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!

JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023

JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

World Premiere of JOB Extends Through Mid-October at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023

JOB, the world premiere of a new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon has extended its critically acclaimed run.

Bridge Street Theatre Presents THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2019

Coming this summer to Catskill's adventurous Bridge Street Theatre - its first attempt at producing a full-scale summer musical! But, true to form, it's a pretty off-beat one: Joy Gregory and Gunnar Madsen's acclaimed Off-Broadway hit "The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World". It is based on the true story of three sisters from rural New Hampshire whose father forced them to form a rock band, and who recorded an album back in 1969 which has since become a cult classic. "The Shaggs" will play for eight performances only, Thursdays through Sundays July 11-21, in BST's intimate 84-seat Mainstage.

Casting Announced For THE SHAGGS At Bridge Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

Casting has been completed on yet another milestone for Catskill's adventurous Bridge Street Theatre - its first full-scale summer musical! But, true to form, it's a pretty off-beat one: Joy Gregory and Gunnar Madsen's acclaimed Off-Broadway hit 'The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World'. Based on the true story of three sisters from rural new Hampshire whose father forced them to form a rock band, and who recorded an album back in 1969 which has since become a cult classic, 'The Shaggs' will play for eight performances only, Thursdays through Sundays July 11-21, in BST's intimate 84-seat Mainstage.

Charles Busch Brings NATIVE NEW YORKER To Bridge Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2019

Bridge Street Theatre presents: Charles Busch: Native New Yorker with Musical Director Tom Judson at the piano Sunday January 27 @ 2:00pm, Bridge Street Theatre Mainstage, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY.

Adventurous Five-Play 2019 Season Announced For Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2018

Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre is delighted to announce its 2019 line-up of plays - five magnificent and audacious stage works for audiences to savor between April and October.  It includes two world premieres, a Victorian comedy, an American classic and an astounding musical about The Shaggs.

Boston Court to Host Nautilus Composer-Librettist Studio This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2016

Led by facilitator Ben Krywosz and music director Roger Ames, the two-week Studio is designed to provide an opportunity for five writers and five composers to work with five professional performers, exploring the possibilities and basic elements of telling stories through music, whether the style is opera, musicals, or alternative work. 

Boston Court to Host Nautilus Composer-Librettist Studio This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2016

Led by facilitator Ben Krywosz and music director Roger Ames, the two-week Studio is designed to provide an opportunity for five writers and five composers to work with five professional performers, exploring the possibilities and basic elements of telling stories through music, whether the style is opera, musicals, or alternative work. 

ONCE, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, FOLLIES, Audra McDonald, James Corden Win Big at the 2012 Drama Desk Awards - All the Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 4, 2012

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards took place tonight, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

2012 Drama Desk Nominations Announced - DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, FOLLIES, NICE WORK Lead Nominees!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2012

Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

Review - The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World
by Michael Dale - Jun 14, 2011

Although there have been previous productions of The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World since the musical premiered in Los Angeles eight years ago, thanks to a 13-year-old girl's fondness for Friday, the show has never been more relevant.