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In Jon Marans' thought-provoking bio-play THE TEMPERAMENTALS--now playing its West Coast Premiere at the Blank Theatre Company's 2nd Stage Theater in Los Angeles through May 22--a little-known bit of history is unearthed: More than a decade before the infamous Stonewall Riots marked the defacto start of the modern-day pro-gay rights movement in the United States, there actually existed a group of equally brave men who decided to 'come out' and be organized at a time when such truthfulness could mean putting their lives and livelihoods in grave jeopardy.

Not since Bent has there been so much media attention and interest in a play about homosexuality than currently exists with regard to Jon Marans' The Temperamentals. Still running off-Broadway the play is now onstage at The Blank Theatre Company with an appealing cast, direction and certainly intriguing and controversial subject matter that will keep audiences coming to see it. Done in a rather fast paced docudrama style, The Temperamentals, as gays were called in the early 50s, long before Stonewall in 1969 enticed them out of the closet, the play, despite being a curiosity piece of fine intellectual proportions, never maintains a high enough emotional involvement, at least in this production.

'The Temperamentals' the critically acclaimed and award-winning play by Jon Marans ,Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) will close on May 30th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play.

'The Temperamentals' the critically acclaimed and award-winning play by Jon Marans ,Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) will close on May 30th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Thomas Jay Ryan (recently on Broadway 'In The Next Room') portrays Harry Hay. Michael Urie (from TV's 'Ugly Betty') is Rudi Gernreich. Arnie Burton (an original cast member of Broadway's '39 Steps') joined the cast in multiple roles. Rounding out the cast of five multiple talented actors are Matthew Schneck, and Sam Breslin Wright. It is directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The Set & Costume design is by Clint Ramos, lighting by Josh Bradford and Daniel Kluger is the sound designer.

The critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans, has a new block of tickets now on sale and beginning Monday, May 10th there will be a new performance schedule, with an addition of a Wednesday evening show at 8pm and no Saturday matinee.

Drama Desk nominees received their official Nomination Certificates at a cocktail reception on Thursday, May 6 at Churrascaria Plataforma, New York's authentic Brazilian Steak House, 346 West 49th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). BroadwayWorld.com was there to share the event with you!

'The Temperamentals' the critically acclaimed and award-winning play by Jon Marans ,Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) will close on May 30th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play.

'The Temperamentals' the critically acclaimed and award-winning play by Jon Marans ,Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) will close on May 30th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Thomas Jay Ryan (recently on Broadway 'In The Next Room') portrays Harry Hay. Michael Urie (from TV's 'Ugly Betty') is Rudi Gernreich. Arnie Burton (an original cast member of Broadway's '39 Steps') joined the cast in multiple roles. Rounding out the cast of five multiple talented actors are Matthew Schneck, and Sam Breslin Wright. It is directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The Set & Costume design is by Clint Ramos, lighting by Josh Bradford and Daniel Kluger is the sound designer.

The critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans, has a new block of tickets now on sale and beginning Monday, May 10th there will be a new performance schedule, with an addition of a Wednesday evening show at 8pm and no Saturday matinee.

Democratic Massachusetts representative Barney Frank will take part in a discussion after the performance of THE TEMPERMENTALS on May 3 at New World Stages,the New York Times reports.

On Thursday, April 8, the cast of the new Off-Broadway play, THE TEMPERAMENTALS, was honored with a cast drawing on the wall at The Palm restaurant. BroadwayWorld was on hand as cast members Michael Urie from TV's 'Ugly Betty,' Thomas Jay Ryan from Broadway's IN THE NEXT ROOM, Arnie Burton from the original Broadway cast of 39 STEPS, Matthew Schneck and Sam Breslin Wright celebrated.

On Thursday, April 8, the cast of the new Off-Broadway play, THE TEMPERAMENTALS, will present their drawing on the wall at The Palm. In celebration of two Lortel Award Nominations, including Outstanding Play and Outstanding Lead Actor for Michael Urie, cast members Michael Urie from TV's 'Ugly Betty', Thomas Jay Ryan from Broadway's IN THE NEXT ROOM, Arnie Burton from the original Broadway cast of 39 STEPS, Matthew Schneck and Sam Breslin Wright will all be present. Additionally, the cast will be celebrating what would have been Harry Hay's belated 98th birthday (Wednesday, April 7).

On Thursday, April 8, the cast of the new Off-Broadway play, THE TEMPERAMENTALS, will present their drawing on the wall at The Palm. In celebration of two Lortel Award Nominations, including Outstanding Play and Outstanding Lead Actor for Michael Urie, cast members Michael Urie from TV's 'Ugly Betty', Thomas Jay Ryan from Broadway's IN THE NEXT ROOM, Arnie Burton from the original Broadway cast of 39 STEPS, Matthew Schneck and Sam Breslin Wright will all be present. Additionally, the cast will be celebrating what would have been Harry Hay's belated 98th birthday (Wednesday, April 7).

This Thursday, April 8; the critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans, will have a Celebration for the presentation of the cast drawing on the wall at The Palm.

There will be a Special Easter Sunday, April 4rh, 3:00 pm performance of the critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). All tickets are only $29 and this includes a drink coupon. Plus there will be at 2:30 an Easter Bonnet contest, The judges will be announced soon There will be prizes for the winners: including tickets to 'Love, Loss and What I Wore.'

'TalkOut Mondays' began March 1st at the critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans that opens Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans opened Off Broadway at New World Stages last night, Sunday, February 28th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the curtain call and opening night party arrivals.

'TalkOut Mondays' begin March 1st at the critically acclaimed hit show 'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans that opens Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Sunday, February 28th.

'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans opens Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Sunday, February 28th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Previews began Thursday, February 18th.

'The Temperamentals' by Jon Marans opens Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Sunday, February 28th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Previews began Thursday, February 18th.