Maurine Dallas Watkins News

The Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company is pleased to announce two new EnrichMINT Events, an exciting series of post and pre-show discussions which will continue throughout the Mint's current engagement of Maurine Dallas Watkins' So Help Me God! starring Kristen Johnston and Anna Chlumsky.

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, November 18th, with opening night set for December 7th at the Lucille Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street). Kristen Johnston, two-time Emmy Award winner for her performance in '3rd Rock from the Sun,' will perform the role of Lily, a fabulous dramatic diva who must fend off a challenge from her ambitious but naïve understudy, played by Anna Chlumsky (My Girl films).

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), will be directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, taking over for the previously announced Martin Platt, who has left the production for personal reasons.

Ruthie Henshall will return to 'CHICAGO' to reprise the role of ‘Roxie Hart' from Monday 14 December for nine weeks only (14 December - 28 February). Ruthie Henshall originated the role of ‘Roxie Hart' in 1997 - for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award - when 'CHICAGO' first conquered the West End. As Ruthie Henshall is contracted to other commitments for selected performances between 28 December - 2 January, Bonnie Langford will play the role of ‘Roxie' for these performances. Bonnie comes to London direct from playing the role of ‘Roxie' on Broadway.

The Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company is pleased to announce two new EnrichMINT Events, an exciting series of post and pre-show discussions which will continue throughout the Mint's current engagement of Maureen Dallas Watkins' So Help Me God! starring Kristen Johnston and Anna Chlumsky.

Anna Chlumsky talks about transitioning from film to theater, and her latest project with the Mint Theater Company.

Gary Wilmot will continue in his starring role of ?Billy Flynn' in the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' from Monday 23 November until Saturday 19 December 2009, with further dates and casting to be announced.

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, November 18th, with opening night set for December 7th at the Lucille Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street). Kristen Johnston, two-time Emmy Award winner for her performance in '3rd Rock from the Sun,' will perform the role of Lily, a fabulous dramatic diva who must fend off a challenge from her ambitious but naïve understudy, played by Anna Chlumsky (My Girl films).

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, November 18th, with opening night set for December 7th at the Lucille Lortel Theater. As previously announced, Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank recently took over the direction of the piece, stepping in for Martin Platt, who left the production in early November for personal reasons.

'CHICAGO' will celebrate its 5000th performance in London on Wednesday 18 November and, due to its ongoing success, the show has now extended its booking period until 30 October 2010. 'CHICAGO' has repeatedly won critical acclaim and wowed audiences for its sheer panache and sexiness.

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), will be directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, taking over for the previously announced Martin Platt, who has left the production for personal reasons.

As previously reported, My Girl's Anna Chlumsky and Kristen Johnston are set to headline the Mint Theater Company's SO HELP ME GOD! The Off-Broadway run, which will begin previews November 18th, opens officially at the Lucile Lortel Theatre Dec. 7 and runs through Dec. 20. Today, the full cast and creative team have been announced.

Actress Anna Chlumsky will join the cast of Mint Theater Company's SO HELP ME GOD! Chlumsky joins Kristen Johnston for the Off-Broadway run, which will begin performances November 18th.

'CHICAGO' will celebrate its 5000th performance in London on Wednesday 18 November and, due to its ongoing success, the show has now extended its booking period until 30 October 2010. 'CHICAGO' has repeatedly won critical acclaim and wowed audiences for its sheer panache and sexiness.

Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), will be directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, taking over for the previously announced Martin Platt, who has left the production for personal reasons.

As previously reported, My Girl's Anna Chlumsky and Kristen Johnston are set to headline the Mint Theater Company's SO HELP ME GOD! The Off-Broadway run, which will begin previews November 18th, opens officially at the Lucile Lortel Theatre Dec. 7 and runs through Dec. 20. Today, the full cast and creative team have been announced.

Actress Anna Chlumsky will join the cast of Mint Theater Company's SO HELP ME GOD! Chlumsky joins Kristen Johnston for the Off-Broadway run, which will begin performances November 18th.

International singing sensation Marti Pellow will return to star as ‘Billy Flynn' in the UK National tour of the smash-hit musical 'CHICAGO' for six weeks only from Monday 18 January until Saturday 26 February 2010. Marti first played the role to great acclaim in the West End, subsequently repeating his performance in New York and on the UK national tour, playing to sell-out houses. Emma Barton, currently starring in the show on tour as ‘Roxie Hart', will continue to play the role opposite Marti Pellow.

Michelle Williams is now confirmed as Roxie Hart through to Saturday 12 September 2009. She began her CHICAGO run 13 July.

The Off-Broadway League, the official trade organization for Off-Broadway theatres, producers and productions, is proud to highlight its member shows for the upcoming Fall 2009 season in the vibrant diverse landscape of Off-Broadway theatre.