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John Epperson

Also Credited As: Lypsinka

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John Epperson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway American Premiere, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2015
Queen Aggravain

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Revival, 2004
Stepmother

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Lypsinka

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Lypsinka

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Lypsinka

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Lypsinka

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Performer

John Epperson Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Production Designer

Writing


John Epperson Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

John EppersonLypsinka! The Boxed Set

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THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch Extends


The New Group will present an additional week for The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey, featuring Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch.

The New Group Off Stage to Stream LYPSINKA: TOXIC FEMININITY Directed by Chloë Sevigny


THE NEW GROUP OFF STAGE presents 'Lypsinka: Toxic Femininity,' a new short film written and performed by John Epperson and directed by Chloë Sevigny.

Tickets on Sale Now for THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR Starring Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch


Tickets are on sale now for the world premiere production of The Seven Year Disappear by Jordan Seavey. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Telly Leung & More to Star in HAS ANYONE SEEN MY MIND? Industry Readings


Private industry readings of 'Has Anyone Seen My Mind?' by Bill Russell, are scheduled for October 26 & 27.

The New Group Reveals 2023-24 Season, Featuring Cynthia Nixon, Taylor Trensch and More


The New Group has announced its complete 2023-2024 Season.  As previously announced, the season launches with Sabbath’s Theater. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

The New Group to Present World Premiere of SABBATH'S THEATER Adapted from Philip Roth's Novel by John Turturro & Ariel Levy


Immerse yourself in the world of 'Sabbath's Theater', a world premiere play adapted from Philip Roth's novel by John Turturro and Ariel Levy. Don't miss this provocative and profound exploration of mortality and celebration of life.

Marchánt Davis, Gizel Jimenez & More to be Featured in The New Group's FREEFEST


The New Group will present the debut of FreeFest, a weeklong festival of FREE play readings and panel discussions, featuring new works that embrace radical expression.

BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS Celebrates Haitian Flag Day With Special Event This Week


Bernarda's Daughters celebrates Haitian Flag Day with a post-show panel and reception following the 7:30pm performance on Thursday, May 18, when The New Group and National Black Theatre host “Tout Moun Se Moun,” a panel featuring Haitian-American artists and cultural workers in discussion about the presence of Haitian art and culture in New York City and elsewhere in the diaspora. 

Lorna Dallas Returns To NYC Stage With GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre


Award winner Lorna Dallas is making a welcome return to the New York Stage in Barry Kleinbort/Christopher Denny helmed new musical cabaret.

Lorna Dallas to Bring GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS to The Laurie Beechman Theatre


The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Lorna Dallas in her latest musical feast, “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days,” in a two-night engagement - Saturday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 - both shows at 7pm.

Pascale Armand, Tamara Tunie & More to Star in BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS World Premiere Off-Broadway


The New Group and National Black Theatre have announced complete casting for the world premiere of Bernarda’s Daughters, by Diane Exavier, directed by Dominique Rider. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK, NY World Premiere Extended Through Early April


Due to demand, The New Group has announced a two-week extension for the world premiere production of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY, by Thomas Bradshaw.

ENTERTAINMENTX Podcast Turns 5 Years Old This Month


Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.

David Cale, Nat Wolff, Hari Nef & More to Star in THE SEAGULL/WOODSTOCK World Premiere at The New Group


David Cale, Patrick Foley, Hari Nef, Daniel Oreskes, Parker Posey, Bill Sage, Aleyse Shannon, Amy Stiller and Nat Wolff will appear in the company’s world premiere of The Seagull/Woodstock, NY, by Thomas Bradshaw, adapted from Chekhov, directed by Scott Elliott. 

Jay Rogers, Award-Winning Performer and Director, Has Passed Away


According to various reports, award-winning performer and director Jay Rogers passed away on Friday, October 28th, 2022.

Ann Kittredge to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre and The New York Cabaret Convention in October


Ann Kittredge will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Sunday, October 23rd at 7pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny (piano), Sean Harkness (guitar), Mary Ann McSweeney (bass), Rex Benincasa(drums) and special guests Robbie Kondor and Steve Ross.

Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager & More to Star in Will Arbery's EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING Off-Broadway


The New Group has announced complete casting and dates for the company’s 2022-23 Season opener: Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, by Will Arbery and directed by Danya Taymor. The New York premiere of this play about climate and change will feature Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Jeb Kreager, Ken Leung, and Rachel Sachnoff.

The New Group Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres, Work Directed by Chloë Sevigny & More


The New Group has announced the company’s 2022-23 Season, to include the following productions: Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, by Will Arbery, directed by Danya Taymor; The Seagull/Woodstock, NY, by Thomas Bradshaw, adapted from Chekhov, directed by Scott Elliott; and Bernarda’s Daughters, by Diane Exavier, directed by Dominique Rider.  T

Ann Kittredge's Debut Album 'reIMAGINE' Available on All Digital Platforms Today


It's today! Award-winning vocalist Ann Kittredge's debut recording reIMAGINE, a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined and produced by award-winning songwriter and record producer Paul Rolnick, is available on all digital platforms as of today, May 16, 2022.

Ann Kittredge To Celebrate Release of Debut Album reIMAGINE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre


In celebration of her soon to be released album Ann Kittredge:reIMAGINE(Jazzheads, Inc./King Kozmo Music), a specially curated collection of songs uniquely re-imagined, Ms. Kittredge, will appear at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Thursday, May 26th at 7pm.

John Epperson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Epperson written?

John Epperson has written 3 shows including Dial ‘M' for Model (Bookwriter), I Could Go on Lypsynching (Conceiver), Lypsinka! A Day in the Life (Creator).

What awards has John Epperson been nominated for?

John Epperson has been nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production award at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Lypsinka! The Boxed Set."

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