Unexpected Joy 2018 - Articles Page 17

Ages: 8+
Opened: May 3, 2018
Closing: May 27, 2018

Unexpected Joy - - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

York Theatre Company
619 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10022

The York Theatre Company continues its 2017/18 Season with the New York Premiere of the rousing new musical UNEXPECTED JOY, with book and lyrics by Tony nominated Bill Russell (Side Show) and music by Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens).

Family. Love. Understanding. Unexpected Joy is the story of three generations of female singers, long-held family tensions and a week together where change is in the air. In modern day Cape Cod, Joy, a baby boomer and proud hippie, is holding a memorial concert for the other half of her popular musical duo, Jump & Joy. When her conservative daughter and her rebellious granddaughter arrive from Oklahoma, the sparks fly as one family seeks to find the common ground in their different values, dreams and goals.

Unexpected Joy tackles tolerance, family ties, and the battles we fight to create our own identity. This new musical is a heartfelt and hilarious story that weaves folk-rock, pop, and blues in uniting a family that hasn’t experienced true joy together for decades.


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Unexpected Joy - - Off-Broadway Articles Page 17

Rodney Hicks, Brianna Horne Lead OKLAHOMA! At Portland Center Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


Rehearsals have begun for a fresh new look at the classic American musical Oklahoma! at Portland Center Stage.

Kennedy Center Presents the 10th Annual Page-to-Stage New Play Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


The Kennedy Center hosts its 10th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 3, 2011 to Monday, September 5, 2011, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

Cedric the Entertainer Guest Stars in HOT IN CLEVELAND Tonight
by TV News Desk - Aug 24, 2011


Tune in to TV Land on August 24 at 10:00 PM for an all new episode of HOT IN CLEVELAND. 'Bridezelka' will feature guest stars Cedric the Entertainer and Buck Henry (Creator, 'Get Smart.')

Interview: Rachel York and Graham Rowat Duel in 'The Game'
by Nancy Grossman - Aug 19, 2011


Broadway veterans Rachel York and Graham Rowat star as the Marquise de Merteuil and her sparring partner Vicomte de Valmont in 'The Game,' a musical based on 'Les Liaisons Dangereuse,' on the Mainstage at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA

Cedric the Entertainer Guest Stars in HOT IN CLEVELAND, 8/24
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 18, 2011


Tune in to TV Land on August 24 at 10:00 PM for an all new episode of HOT IN CLEVELAND. 'Bridezelka' will feature guest stars Cedric the Entertainer and Buck Henry (Creator, 'Get Smart.')

The Brick Theater Presents a Gemini CollisionWorks Production of ObJects
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2011


At the end of a Nation. The United States, 50, maybe 70 years from now, tops. The country is ruled by geographic/corporate fiefdoms that can't hold the place together anymore (and a practically non-existent government), with a populace so overwhelmed by technological future shock and infotaining bread & circuses that it has lapsed into near-catatonia, and can no longer actually do anything anymore.

The Brick Theater, Inc. presents a Gemini CollisionWorks Production Of ObJects
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2011


The Brick Theater, Inc. presents a Gemini CollisionWorks Production Of ObJects: a new play written, designed, and directed by Ian W. Hill, assisted by Berit Johnson as part of THE COLLISIONWORKS 2011: At The Ends

The Brick Theater Presents a Gemini CollisionWorks Production of ObJects
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 28, 2011


At the end of a Nation. The United States, 50, maybe 70 years from now, tops. The country is ruled by geographic/corporate fiefdoms that can't hold the place together anymore (and a practically non-existent government), with a populace so overwhelmed by technological future shock and infotaining bread & circuses that it has lapsed into near-catatonia, and can no longer actually do anything anymore.

The Brick Theater, Inc. presents a Gemini CollisionWorks Production Of ObJects
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2011


The Brick Theater, Inc. presents a Gemini CollisionWorks Production Of ObJects: a new play written, designed, and directed by Ian W. Hill, assisted by Berit Johnson as part of THE COLLISIONWORKS 2011: At The Ends

The Style Network Airs Additional Season Of Giuliana & Bill 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2011


With last season being the highest-rated and most-watched season to date, The Style Network's popular series 'Giuliana & Bill' embarks on a new chapter of fun and love with a few unexpected curveballs along the way.

State Theatre Center Sets 85th Season, Begins With THE AMAZING KRESKIN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2011


On sale to State Theatre Members Tues, Aug 2 (Box Office window at 453 Northampton Street opens at 6 AM; Online Ticketing and Phone lines open at Noon). Tickets will go on sale to the Public August 16 at 10 AM.

The Style Network Airs Additional Season Of Giuliana & Bill 7/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2011


With last season being the highest-rated and most-watched season to date, The Style Network's popular series 'Giuliana & Bill' embarks on a new chapter of fun and love with a few unexpected curveballs along the way.

New Episodes of TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland' Begin Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 15, 2011


TV Land's hit original sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' returns to heat up the network's summer line-up with 12 new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, immediately followed by the new sitcom 'Happily Divorced,' starring Fran Drescher.

New York Theatre Workshop to Complete 2011-2012 Season with ONCE
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 6, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that the new musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning film, rounds out the theatre's 2011-2012 season.

Four Clowns a Brilliantly Conceived Caricature of Life
by Don Grigware - Jun 1, 2011


What starts out as a playful show with and about Four Clowns, ends up being a tiny masterpiece about the obscenities and atrocities of humanity. It's not without joy, though, as there is much physical comedy with tumbles and pratfalls, but the emphasis seems to veer in the direction of violence and crude behavior. Its mission is clearly to make a life-affirming statement. As children play and start to hit one another innocently, a simple slap turns into a slug or punch and that punch encompasses bullying and abuse of others; aggression in its earliest stages can lead to all-out hostility and war. And it does with chaotic consequences. Like a caricature of life, Four Clowns leaves an indelible impression.

Lopez, Harold, et al. Featured in New CW Programmimg
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2011


As recently announced by the CW Network, next year's season line-up is set to feature numerous stage veterans, including: Marion Lopez, Scott Porter, and Gale Harold. Check out he full CW Fall schedule below!

Hot In Cleveland Begins New Episodes 6/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 16, 2011


TV Land's hit original sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' returns to heat up the network's summer line-up with 12 new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, immediately followed by the new sitcom 'Happily Divorced,' starring Fran Drescher.

New Episodes of TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland' Begin 6/15
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2011


TV Land's hit original sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' returns to heat up the network's summer line-up with 12 new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, immediately followed by the new sitcom 'Happily Divorced,' starring Fran Drescher.

Nora Theatre Co Presents Amy Merrill & Si Kahn’s Silver Spoon
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2011


The Nora Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Cambridge playwright Amy Merrill and renowned folksinger and activist Si Kahn's romantic musical comedy, SILVER SPOON.

Tennessee Rep Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2011


A true American classic. A Tony Award-winning comedy. A soulful contemporary drama. And one of the most-loved American musicals of all time.

FOX To Present ANIMATION DOMINATION Crossover Event, IDOL Finale & More in May
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2011


This May, FOX delivers major television events, all-new episodes and big guest stars, including an unprecedented ANIMATION DOMINATION crossover event May 1; the one-hour season finale of FAMILY GUY May 22, taking place in a galaxy far, far away; the three-hour, two-night season finale of AMERICAN IDOL, featuring the final performance show May 24 and the final live results show that's sure to captivate America May 25; primetime broadcasts of NASCAR ON FOX races April 30 and May 7; and primetime MLB ON FOX baseball match-ups May 14 and May 21.

Molly Pope, Randy Harrison, et al. Star in OUR HIT PARADE at Joe's Pub, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2011


Joe's Pub presents OUR HIT PARADE on Wednesday, March 30 at 9:30 PM, featuring Randy Harrison, John Roberts, Molly Pope, Erin Markey, Eye Of The Tiger, Jenn Harris, Billy Eichner & Natalie Joy Johnson. Our Hit Parade is a live top-ten countdown show created by Tony nominee and Obie winner Kenny Mellman (Kiki & Herb), carnal chanteuse Bridget Everett (At Least It's Pink at Ars Nova), pop song opera impresario Neal Medlyn (Neal Medlyn's Unpronounceable Symbol at P.S. 122), producer and MTV cameraman Brendan Kennedy, and writers Ada Calhoun and Peter Schjeldahl.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality Presents Hear Our Song 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Unity Center for Practical Spirituality is proud to present an upcoming musical extravaganza: 'Hear Our Song,' to be held at the Norwalk City Hall, Concert Hall at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, on Friday April 8, 2011 at 8 pm.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality Presents Hear Our Song 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Unity Center for Practical Spirituality is proud to present an upcoming musical extravaganza: 'Hear Our Song,' to be held at the Norwalk City Hall, Concert Hall at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, on Friday April 8, 2011 at 8 pm.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality Presents Hear Our Song 4/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2011


Unity Center for Practical Spirituality is proud to present an upcoming musical extravaganza: 'Hear Our Song,' to be held at the Norwalk City Hall, Concert Hall at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, on Friday April 8, 2011 at 8 pm.

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