Ed Shea News

Ed Shea directs one of Alan Ackbourn's lesser-known comedies; Communicating Doors, through October 23, 2011

2nd Story Theatre will produce Red, John Logan's award-winning play about abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, from March 2 through April 1.

2nd Story opens the door to its 2011-12 Season with a production of Alan Ayckbourn's Communicating Doors, a terrifyingly funny, film noir-esque comedy thriller that takes us on a time-travelling journey where regrets are reversed, past hurts are undone, mistakes are modified, and murder (yes, murder!) gets a make-over.

Speech & Debate is a clever little comedy, which was first staged at Brown University in 2006. The play had an Off-Broadway run in 2007 and feels like it could be ripped from today's headlines.

2nd Story's summer season blasts off on July 7th with 'Speech & Debate' by Stephen Karam, a tale of three high school misfits who discover they are linked by a scandal that's rocked their town.

2nd Story's summer season blasts off on July 7th with 'Speech & Debate' by Stephen Karam, a tale of three high school misfits who discover they are linked by a scandal that's rocked their town.

Ed Shea, Artistic Director, announced that 2nd Story Theatre will return to the historic Bristol Statehouse, 240 High Street, Bristol, RI for a production of Nuts by Tom Topor. Nuts will be directed by Mark Peckham.

2nd Story Theatre's Season of Comedy now includes a visit by The Good Doctor, Neil Simon's heartwarming and hilarious tribute to Anton Chekhov.

Ed Shea and Pat Hegnauer co-direct the Neil Simon comedy which is based on material written by Anton Chekhov

Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium: The Concert, a full-length concert film released by Legacy Recordings on March 8, has just entered the Billboard Top Music DVD/Video chart at #1.

2nd Story Theatre's Season of Comedy now includes a visit by The Good Doctor, Neil Simon's heartwarming and hilarious tribute to Anton Chekhov.

2nd Story Theatre's Season of Comedy now includes a visit by The Good Doctor, Neil Simon's heartwarming and hilarious tribute to Anton Chekhov.

On Tuesday, March 8, Legacy Recordings will release, for the very first time, Billy Joel - Live at Shea Stadium, a full-length music film of Billy Joel's historic shows in July 2008 marking the last-ever concerts at rock's first great arena venue.

2nd Story Theatre's Season of Comedy now includes a visit by The Good Doctor, Neil Simon's heartwarming and hilarious tribute to Anton Chekhov.

2nd Story Theatre's Season of Comedy now includes a visit by The Good Doctor, Neil Simon's heartwarming and hilarious tribute to Anton Chekhov.

Gina Gionfriddo's biting social commentary, based here in Rhode Island, plays at 2nd Story through February 20th

2nd Story Theatre will host a casual conversation with Obie Award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and Artistic Director Ed Shea on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 12:00 PM at 2nd Story, 28 Market Street, Warren, RI. The pair will talk about Becky Shaw, Ms. Gionfriddo's highly acclaimed play set in Providence, RI.

2nd Story Theatre will host a casual conversation with Obie Award-winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo and Artistic Director Ed Shea on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 12:00 PM at 2nd Story, 28 Market Street, Warren, RI. The pair will talk about Becky Shaw, Ms. Gionfriddo's highly acclaimed play set in Providence, RI.

Gina Gionfriddo's biting social commentary, based here in Rhode Island, plays at 2nd Story through February 20th

Shortly before the demolition of New York City's Shea Stadium in July 2008, superstar Billy Joel electrified audiences with two memorable concerts at the historic arena.