The Pill 2018 - Articles Page 9

Opened: January 25, 2018
Closing: February 04, 2018

The Pill - 2018 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

La MaMa (Mia Yoo, Artistic Director), the multiple Obie, Drama Desk and Bessie Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, is thrilled to announce that its 2018 season will kick-off with the world premiere of The Pill, conceived by Marla Mase and written by The Family. A new play on memory, performances of The Pill will begin Thursday, January 25, with an opening performance set for Sunday, January 28, 2017. This strictly limited engagement will play through Sunday, February 4.

When Sylvia accidentally takes her daughter’s anti-depressant panic and pandemonium ensues. The Pill is a new memory play that centers on the themes of collective memory, family narrative, generational continuity and love. A story about the cataclysm of depression, anxiety & fear, and their dynamic intersection with an eating disorder and suicide ideation, The Pill is a true story written by five members of “The Family.”

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BWW Blog: The Best Macy's Thanksgiving Day Performances
by Student Blogger: Grace Callahan - Nov 18, 2020

As I and other college students around the country are gearing up to go home for the holidays, I can’t  help but begin to get excited about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

BWW Blog: The Last Decade of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
by Student Blogger: Isabella Gonzalez - Nov 18, 2020

There are many components that make up the classic Thanksgiving experience, but nothing screams Turkey Time more than the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Breaking: The Casts of AIN'T TOO PROUD, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, MEAN GIRLS & More Will Take Part in ONE NIGHT ONLY: THE BEST OF BROADWAY Special on NBC
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 18, 2020

On Thanksgiving morning, theatre fans will get their first taste of Broadway in months when casts reunite for performances on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Then just two weeks later, Broadway is back again!

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of November 9 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Book, MOULIN ROUGE! Songbook, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2020

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a book of stories behind the musical Jagged Little Pill, the Moulin Rouge! songbook, and more!

BWW Blog: The TheaterMakers Summit Is “The Zoom Where It Happens”
by Student Blogger: Kyle Morales - Nov 9, 2020

Are you an actor, director, producer, playwright, or theater professional? Do you want to be as prepared as possible for when Broadway reopens? If your answer is yes to either one of these questions, The TheaterMakers Summit is the place for you!

Exclusive: LaChanze and Celia Rose Gooding Sing from ONCE ON THIS ISLAND as Part of The Seth Concert Series; Re-Airs Today at 3pm and Available On Demand!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Oct 26, 2020

Their concert re-airs today at 3pm and is now available On Demand, get your tickets here!

VIDEO: Beauty Pill Releases New Single 'Instant Night'
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 22, 2020

Washington, D.C.-based band Beauty Pill is pleased to present their new single and accompaning video for “Instant Night.'

LaChanze Talks About Her Upcoming Concert as Part of The Seth Concert Series and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2020

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is keeping up with all of their latest projects on Backstage Live, bringing you in-depth interviews twice weekly. On October 21, he chatted with one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, LaChanze.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of September 28 - JAGGED LITTLE PILL, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2020

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

Rashad Robinson, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Telly Leung, and More Set For Tonya Pinkins and Ciara Renee's RED PILLING AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2020

Every Saturday at 5pm EST from October 3rd - October 31st the new thought-provoking series RED PILLING OF AMERICA, hosted by TV and Broadway Star Ciara Renée, will be discussing democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya Pinkins' new socio-political horror film, RED PILL. 

TEDxBroadway Announces Virtual Event for November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020

TEDxBroadway organizers announced today the 9th annual event will be held online this year. The date is set for the virtual event for Tuesday, November 17 at 1pm Eastern.

Goo Goo Dolls Announce First-Ever Holiday Album 'It's Christmas All Over'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2020

Today, multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have announced they will release their first-ever holiday record It's Christmas All Over on October 30th, 2020 via Warner Records. Comprised of cover renditions of classic fan-favorites as well as two new originals all in the spirit of Christmas, the album promises to deliver a much-needed warmth and hope to 2020. Produced by frontman John Rzeznik alongside the band's longtime collaborators Brad Fernquist and Jimmy McGorman, the record was created during lockdown this year. Stay tuned for more information this fall.

Voting Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Album Awards; Ben Platt Leads Best New EP / Solo Release
by Alan Henry - Jul 17, 2020

Voting continues for the 2020 BWW Albums/CDs Awards, recognizing the best releases from 2019 & 2020 - and we've got the first round of standings! Check out who's leading each category!

Voting Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Album Awards; BEETLEJUICE Leads Best New Broadway Cast Recording
by Alan Henry - Jul 10, 2020

Voting continues for the 2020 BWW Albums/CDs Awards, recognizing the best releases from 2019 & 2020 - and we've got the first round of standings! Check out who's leading each category!

Behind the Rainbow Flag: Lauren Patten Shares the Story of Her First Pride Parade as an Openly Queer Person
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2020

Lauren Patten shared the story of her first Pride Parade as an openly queer person, as well as some photos of herself with Jagged Little Pill cast members at the event.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Caitlin Kinnunen, Daisy Eagan, Jeremy O. Harris and More Will Podcast for Pride This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2020

The Broadway Podcast network will celebrate Pride month with a special section of the website highlighting a variety of programming to mark the occasion.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces 2020 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2020

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today the 2020 summer season which will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, May 19- with Sierra Boggess, Alanis Morissette and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2020

Today (May 19) in live streaming: Jagged cast performs live, Sierra Boggess takes over at Stars in the House, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 18- with Laura Benanti, Meryl Streep and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2020

Today (May 18) in live streaming: Laura Benanti hosts Stars in the House, Broadway comes together for Covenant House, and so much more!

Drama League Announces Lineup For In Conversation and #Collaboration Series - JAGGED LITTLE PILL, Jonathan Groff and Christian Borle, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2020

May and June episodes will feature Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus, choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and actor Elizabeth Stanley on their collaboration during Jagged Little Pill; Tony-winning director Michael Mayer with actors Jonathan Groff and Christian Borle on Little Shop of Horrors; directors Lileana Blain-Cruz, Sheryl Kaller, and Desdemona Chiang; director Gaye Taylor Upchurch and playwright Lauren Gunderson on The Half-Life of Marie Curie; and more.

Original Casts of THE PROM, THE FULL MONTY and CITY OF ANGELS Reunite for STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that 'Stars In The House' will kick off next week with a trio of spectacular original Broadway cast reunions:

Broadway Catch Up: May 1 - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elizabeth Stanley, the Cast of SING STREET, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elizabeth Stanley, the cast of Sing Street, and more!

Geffen Playhouse Announces World Premiere Of Live, Virtual And Interactive Theatrical Experience THE PRESENT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2020

Geffen Playhouse today announced the world premiere of The Present, a live, virtual and interactive theatrical experience written and performed by master illusionist, storyteller and Geffen alum Helder Guimarães. Directed by Academy Award nominee Frank Marshall (Jurassic World, Indiana Jones, Goonies, Back to the Future), The Present marks the first full-length production to emerge from Geffen Playhouse's new Geffen Stayhouse initiative.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

The Pill FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Pill have there been?
The Pill has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.

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