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Augustin Daly's A MARRIAGE CONTRACT Opens To Rave Reviews At Metropolitan Playhouse

Metropolitan Playhouse (220 E. 4th Street) welcomes back Victorian impresario Augustin Daly with A Marriage Contract now on stage through Sunday, March 18. This riotous 1892 comedy of a marriage caught between the big city and a small town, makes a triumphant return to the New York stage for the first time since its premiere.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents Revival Of Augustin Daly's A MARRIAGE CONTRACT

Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives A Marriage Contract, Augustin Daly's uproarious and poignant commentary on marriage, family, and the contrast between county and city life. Staged by Artistic Director Alex Roe at Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. 4th Street, New York City. This production marks, to our knowledge, the first time the play is being presented since 1892 premiere. It is worth noting that the script only exists in manuscript form and was never published.
Metropolitan Playhouse Revives Augustin Daly's A MARRIAGE CONTRACT

Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse revives A Marriage Contract, Augustin Daly's 1892 uproarious and poignant commentary on marriage, family, and the contrast between county and city life. Staged by Artistic Director Alex Roe at Metropolitan Playhouse, 200 E. 4th Street, New York City, this marks, to our knowledge, the first time the play (originally titled A Test Case or Grass Versus Granite) is being presented since its premiere. In fact, it worth noting that the script only exists in manuscript form and was never published.
East Lynne Theater Company to Present STRICTLY DISHONORABLE

"We used to have a nice plantation in Mississippi.  And then, just when cotton got high, women stopped wearing cotton underwear," says Isabelle Parry in a Manhattan speakeasy in 1929. 
East Lynne Theater Company to Continue 35th Season with MR. LINCOLN, 6/17-7/25

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company continues its 35th mainstage season in June.  This year's theme is "Unexpected Encounters."
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow's DEEP ARE THE ROOTS, Thru 4/1

The 'invaluable' and 'indispensable' Metropolitan Playhouse--2011 Obie Award winner--presents a revival of Deep Are the Roots, by Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow. First staged in 1945 and revived in 1960, the play now receives the first professional production in the city in over 50 years, directed by Michael Hardart at Metropolitan's home. Closing is on 4/1/12. Tickets are $22 general; $18 students/seniors; $10 children, and may be purchased at www.metropolitanplayhouse.org/tickets or 212 995 5302.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow's DEEP ARE THE ROOTS, 3/9-4/1

The 'invaluable' and 'indispensable' Metropolitan Playhouse--2011 Obie Award winner--presents a revival of Deep Are the Roots, by Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow. First staged in 1945 and revived in 1960, the play now receives the first professional production in the city in over 50 years, directed by Michael Hardart at Metropolitan's home. Previews begin 3/3/12; Opening Night: 3/9/12; Closing: 4/1/12. Tickets are $22 general; $18 students/seniors; $10 children, and may be purchased at www.metropolitanplayhouse.org/tickets or 212 995 5302.
Metropolitan Playhouse Presents Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow's DEEP ARE THE ROOTS, 3/9-4/1

The 'invaluable' and 'indispensable' Metropolitan Playhouse--2011 Obie Award winner--presents a revival of Deep Are the Roots, by Arnaud d'Usseau and James Gow. First staged in 1945 and revived in 1960, the play now receives the first professional production in the city in over 50 years, directed by Michael Hardart at Metropolitan's home. Previews begin 3/3/12; Opening Night: 3/9/12; Closing: 4/1/12. Tickets are $22 general; $18 students/seniors; $10 children, and may be purchased at www.metropolitanplayhouse.org/tickets or 212 995 5302.
Untitled Theater Company #61 Presents Pangs of the Messiah

Untitled Theater Company #61 presents Pangs of the Messiah, wirtten by Motti Lerner and directed by Edward Einhorn.
Untitled Theater Company #61 Presents Pangs of the Messiah

Untitled Theater Company #61 presents Pangs of the Messiah, wirtten by Motti Lerner and directed by Edward Einhorn.
Untitled Theater Company #61 Presents Pangs of the Messiah

Untitled Theater Company #61 presents Pangs of the Messiah, wirtten by Motti Lerner and directed by Edward Einhorn.
Untitled Theater Company #61 Presents Pangs of the Messiah

Untitled Theater Company #61 presents Pangs of the Messiah, wirtten by Motti Lerner and directed by Edward Einhorn.
Untitled Theater Company #61 Presents Pangs of the Messiah 10/27-11/20

Untitled Theater Company #61 is set to present Pangs of the Messiah.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theater Breaking Through Barriers' SOME OF OUR PARTS

Theater Breaking Through Barriers presents SOME OF OUR PARTS Seven ten-minute plays about disabilities - and the people affected by them. World-premiere short plays by Neil LaBute, Kate Moira Ryan, Samuel D. Hunter, Diana Son, Bekah Brunstetter, Jeff Tabnick and Emily Chadick Weiss.
Theater Breaking Through Barriers Presents SOME OF OUR PARTS

Theater Breaking Through Barriers presents SOME OF OUR PARTS Seven ten-minute plays about disabilities - and the people affected by them.

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