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Sally Deering is an award-wrinning librettist whose musical “Dr. Sex”
earned seven Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago and went on to Off-Broadway at the Peter Norton Theatre in New York City. Her new play WHEN THERE ARE NINE opens at The Broadway Theater at Pride Arts Center in Chicago on Feb. 14, 2024.

Sally has written and directed ten short films including IMPASSE which won Best Screenplay Comedy at the 2019 NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. In 2021, her film AUNT SADIE LOVED A LADY was named Audience Favorite at the Barrymore Film Center's Short Film Festival and the Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival.

Sally's play SIT ON MY LAP was presented at STAGEFest 2013 at the famous movie palace the Loew's Jersey City. In October 2013, her play FEEDING THE KITTY was presented at the Gene Feankel Theatre in NYC. Her play CHEWING MOTHER'S BONES was produced first at the Penguin Rep in Stony Point, NY – directed by Joe Brancato – and again by the Kismet Theatre of Hoboken. The musicals she co-wrote, BOMBS AWAY (renamed BROADWAY ROADKILL in 2012) played Mary's Attic in Chicago and ANIMAL OF THE YEAR played The Vital Theater Off-Off Broadway and in Chicago at the Bailiwick Rep.

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Players Theatre Short Play Festival �" NYC 2023 - Names Week 2 Winner


Like the A train at 14th Street, Week 2 of The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival NYC 2023 came and went last weekend, taking audiences on a fabulous ride!

Players Theatre Short Play Festival NYC Announces Week One Winner


The untamable energy of NYC was in full swing last weekend during week one of The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival NYC 2023. Produced by Be Bold! Production for the past 2 years, the festival runs for three weeks, offering a new selection of 15-minute original plays each week that celebrate the indelible spirit that is New York City.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Bio Play WHEN THERE ARE NINE Will Open in February at Pride Arts Center


Casting has been announced for PrideArts’ production of WHEN THERE ARE NINE. This world premiere by American writer Sally Deering is a dream play in which the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recalls the personal relationships and professional challenges she made on her life’s journey as a feminist, lawyer, and Supreme Court Justice, as she struggles to understand her legacy before it’s too late.

Chicago Premiere Of Frances Poet's ADAM To Complete PrideArts 2021-22 Season


PrideArts today announced the final show of its upcoming five-show season – ADAM, by Scottish playwright Frances Poet.

PrideArts 2021-22 Season To Explore “The Search For Identity Among Queer Communities”


An Australian musical, a comedy-drama from the writer whose play was adapted as the hit movie JUDY, an Uptown holiday celebration, a new Ruth Bader Ginsberg bio, and a fifth play to be announced, will comprise PrideArts' first season under newly appointed Artistic Director Jay Españo.

Bailiwick's BOMBS AWAY! Returns To Center On Halsted 8/7-23


Bailiwick's Jeff Recommended musical homage to Broadway Musicals BOMBS AWAY! will return for three weekends August 7 to 23 at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted. The original cast of Kate Garassino, Anna Stevens, Eric Martin, and Rus Rainear again are featured.

Bailiwick's BOMBS AWAY! Returns To Center On Halsted 8/7-23


Bailiwick's Jeff Recommended musical homage to Broadway Musicals BOMBS AWAY! will return for three weekends August 7 to 23 at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted. The original cast of Kate Garassino, Anna Stevens, Eric Martin, and Rus Rainear again are featured.

BOMBS AWAY Tells Story Of Dr. Barry Mishkin 6/4-8/11


Five years ago, Larry Bortniker and Sally Deering's hilarious new musical DR. SEX about the life of sex researcher Alfred C. Kinsey became a Jeff Award winning hit for Bailiwick Repertory in the old Bailiwick Arts Center. Now Bailiwick is back and on the road with BOMBS AWAY! Deering and Bortniker's crazily comic depiction of Dr. Barry Mishkin, America's foremost Broadway musicologist who has amassed an amazing collection of scenes and numbers cut from Broadway's classic musicals.

Photo Flash: Bailiwick's BOMBS AWAY! At The Center On Halsted


Bailiwick's Jeff Recommended musical homage to Broadway Musicals BOMBS AWAY! will return for three weekends through August 23rd at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted. The original cast of Kate Garassino, Anna Stevens, Eric Martin, and Rus Rainear again are featured.

Bailiwick's BOMBS AWAY! Returns To Center On Halsted 8/7-23


Bailiwick's Jeff Recommended musical homage to Broadway Musicals BOMBS AWAY! will return for three weekends August 7 to 23 at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted. The original cast of Kate Garassino, Anna Stevens, Eric Martin, and Rus Rainear again are featured.

Bailiwick's BOMBS AWAY! Returns To Center On Halsted 8/7-23


Bailiwick's Jeff Recommended musical homage to Broadway Musicals BOMBS AWAY! will return for three weekends August 7 to 23 at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted. The original cast of Kate Garassino, Anna Stevens, Eric Martin, and Rus Rainear again are featured.

Bailiwick's BOMBS AWAY! Returns To Center On Halsted 8/7-23


Bailiwick's Jeff Recommended musical homage to Broadway Musicals BOMBS AWAY! will return for three weekends August 7 to 23 at the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted. The original cast of Kate Garassino, Anna Stevens, Eric Martin, and Rus Rainear again are featured.

BOMBS AWAY!, The Play About Dr. Barry Mishkin Opens At Mary's Attic 6/5


Five years ago, Larry Bortniker and Sally Deering's hilarious new musical DR. SEX about the life of sex researcher Alfred C. Kinsey became a Jeff Award winning hit for Bailiwick Repertory in the old Bailiwick Arts Center. Now Bailiwick is back and on the road with BOMBS AWAY! Deering and Bortniker's crazily comic depiction of Dr. Barry Mishkin, America's foremost Broadway musicologist who has amassed an amazing collection of scenes and numbers cut from Broadway's classic musicals.

BOMBS AWAY Tells Story Of Dr. Barry Mishkin 6/4-8/11


Five years ago, Larry Bortniker and Sally Deering's hilarious new musical DR. SEX about the life of sex researcher Alfred C. Kinsey became a Jeff Award winning hit for Bailiwick Repertory in the old Bailiwick Arts Center. Now Bailiwick is back and on the road with BOMBS AWAY! Deering and Bortniker's crazily comic depiction of Dr. Barry Mishkin, America's foremost Broadway musicologist who has amassed an amazing collection of scenes and numbers cut from Broadway's classic musicals.

BOMBS AWAY!, The Play About Dr. Barry Mishkin Opens At Mary's Attic 6/5


Five years ago, Larry Bortniker and Sally Deering's hilarious new musical DR. SEX about the life of sex researcher Alfred C. Kinsey became a Jeff Award winning hit for Bailiwick Repertory in the old Bailiwick Arts Center. Now Bailiwick is back and on the road with BOMBS AWAY! Deering and Bortniker's crazily comic depiction of Dr. Barry Mishkin, America's foremost Broadway musicologist who has amassed an amazing collection of scenes and numbers cut from Broadway's classic musicals.

BOMBS AWAY Tells Story Of Dr. Barry Mishkin 6/4-8/11


Five years ago, Larry Bortniker and Sally Deering's hilarious new musical DR. SEX about the life of sex researcher Alfred C. Kinsey became a Jeff Award winning hit for Bailiwick Repertory in the old Bailiwick Arts Center. Now Bailiwick is back and on the road with BOMBS AWAY! Deering and Bortniker's crazily comic depiction of Dr. Barry Mishkin, America's foremost Broadway musicologist who has amassed an amazing collection of scenes and numbers cut from Broadway's classic musicals.

FAREWELL TO 1229:Bailiwick Bids Adieu To A Performance Space


Bailiwick Repertory artists and friends will gather at the Bailiwick Arts Center , 1229 West Belmont, on December 29th to bid FAREWELL TO 1229: Fifteen Years of Great Musicals from POPE JOAN to HUNCHBACK. The special benefit performance features musical selections POPE JOAN, PARADE, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, DR. SEX, Q, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, JERRY SPRINGER ? THE OPERA, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.

FAREWELL TO 1229:Bailiwick Bids Adieu To A Performance Space


Bailiwick Repertory artists and friends will gather at the Bailiwick Arts Center , 1229 West Belmont, on December 29th to bid FAREWELL TO 1229: Fifteen Years of Great Musicals from POPE JOAN to HUNCHBACK. The special benefit performance features musical selections POPE JOAN, PARADE, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, DR. SEX, Q, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, JERRY SPRINGER ? THE OPERA, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.

Dr. Sex To Shutter October 9


Dr. Sex, the new musical comedy, having its New York premiere at the Peter Norton Space(555 West 42nd Street, home to the Signature Theatre)* will end its limited run on Sunday,October 9th after 69 performances (24 previews and 45 regular performances).

Pamela Hunt Leaves Dr. Sex Musical, Ethan McSweeny Fills In


Pamela Hunt is no longer the director of the Kinsey musical Dr. Sex, but Ethan McSweeney is lending a hand for the production

Sally Deering FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Sally Deering written?

Sally Deering has written 1 shows including Dr. Sex (Bookwriter).

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