Coal Country 2020 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 12+
Opened: March 3, 2020
Closing: April 05, 2020

Coal Country - 2020 - New York History , Info & More

Public Theater [Anspacher Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

In 2010, the Upper Big Branch mine explosion killed 29 men, and tore a hole in the lives of countless others.

In this riveting, emotionally stunning new work based on first-person accounts by survivors and family members, Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, award-winning writers of The Exonerated, and three-time Grammy Award-winning country/folk legend Steve Earle, dig deep into the lives and loss of the most deadly mining disaster in recent U.S. history.

Jessica Blank directs this haunting world premiere that gives voice to those yet unheard, and shines a piercing light on the deadly forces of greed and the enduring power of love.

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Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce Thrilling November 2022 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances! 

Scott Parkinson and Robert Stanton to Star in THE GOLD ROOM by Jacob Perkins at HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022


i am a slow tide, a performance and media collective founded by director Gus Heagerty, is  presenting the world premiere of The Gold Room by Jacob Perkins, which marks the playwright’s professional debut. Starring Scott Parkinson and Robert Stanton, The Gold Room is an acerbic, mind-bending fall into the genesis of queer identity.

Steve Earle & The Dukes Drop Cover of 'Mr. Bojangles'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022


Today, Steve Earle shares his soulful rendition of Jerry Jeff Walker’s classic tune “Mr. Bojangles.” On JERRY JEFF – Earle’s forthcoming 10-track collection set for release on May 27 via New West Records – he pays tribute to Walker, the influential cowboy troubadour who passed away on October 23, 2020. After performing in Texas at a concert celebrating Walker’s life, Earle took his band, The Dukes, to Electric Lady Studios in New York, where they recorded 10 of Walker’s songs. 

Concert For Worker's Rights Comes to the Old Opera House Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2022


The Battle of Blair Mountain in September 1921 in southern West Virginia was the culmination of coal miners fighting for worker's rights against coal companies and their allies. It was a major steppingstone toward unionization along with the 5-day work week, fair pay, and more for workers everywhere.

Cast Announced for Women-Led Production of DOM JUAN at Bard SummerScape 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022


The Fisher Center at Bard will present a bold, gender-reframed, era-transcending vision of Molière’s 1665 tragicomedy Dom Juan, conceived and directed by Ashley Tata, with a new translation from NYU Professor of ​​French Literature  and theater scholar Sylvaine Guyot and Fisher Center Artistic Director Gideon Lester.

CYRANO, SUFFS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April 2022
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2022


Off-Broadway is back and better than ever, with countless new shows soon opening across Manhattan and beyond. BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up this April is a brand new musical about women's suffrage, an Olivier Award-winning classic, and so much more!

Tonight's Performance of COAL COUNTRY Cancelled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022


Due to a positive COVID-19 test result in the company and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s performance of Coal Country at the Cherry Lane Theatre has been cancelled. Performances are expected to resume tomorrow, Saturday, March 26, at the matinee.

BWW Interview: Catching up with MICHAEL & MARDIE's Mardie Millit
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 24, 2022


Whether acting on her own or with her partner in crime and life, Mardie Millit is determined to make the most of her life as an artist and a New Yorker, even during a global pandemic.

Industry Workshop of NSangou Njikam's SYNCING INK Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2022


This current production is being directed by Awoye Timpo (The Bluest Eye, Good Grief) and choreographed by multihyphenate Adesola Osakalumi (Skeleton Crew, Coal Country, Fela!) with theater newcomer Proda (Ms.Lauryn Hill 2020 Tour) as Composer.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of the Public Theater's COAL COUNTRY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022


The return engagement of The Public Theater's production of Coal Country officially opened last night, Thursday March 10 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC).

Photos: First Look at COAL COUNTRY; Opens Tonight at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022


We've got your first look at Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle. Produced by Audible Theater, this return engagement of The Public Theater’s production opens tonight, Thursday March 10 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC).

Global Climate Storytelling Project WE HEAR YOU�"A CLIMATE ARCHIVE Launches
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2022


​​​​​​​Dramaten (The Royal Dramatic Theatre of Sweden), The Earth Commons-Georgetown University's Institute for Environment and Sustainability, The Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC, and The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics announce the launch of We Hear You-A Climate Archive, co-conceived by Caitlin Nasema Cassidy and Jacob Hirdwall.

Audible Theater Announces Talk-Back Series For COAL COUNTRY; Previews Begin Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022


Audible has announced a special series of post-show talk-backs for the return engagement of The Public Theater's critically acclaimed Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle.

2021 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022


The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional annual investment in individual talent. The grant is awarded to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers.

Audible Announces Full Casting for The Public Theater Production of COAL COUNTRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022


Audible Inc. has announced full casting for the return engagement of The Public Theater’s critically acclaimed Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle.

Audible Theater to Present The Public Theater Production of COAL COUNTRY at the Cherry Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022


Audible Inc. will produce a return engagement of The Public Theater’s critically acclaimed Coal Country, written by Drama Desk winners Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Theatre Raleigh's PEACE OF CLAY Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Theatre Raleigh's PEACE OF CLAY Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Meet the Cast of SKELETON CREW; Previews Begin Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 27, 2021


Previews begin tonight, December 21, for Manhattan Theatre Club's Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Learn more about the cast bringing this show to the stage!

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Burning Coal Theatre's UNTIL THE FLOOD Leads Best Streaming Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 13, 2021


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - Dec 6, 2021


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Birdland Announces November Programming Featuring Jason Kravits, Linda Purl with Billy Stritch Trio & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances!  At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Bill Charlap Duets with Houston Person, Jon Faddis, Chris Potter and Ron Carter, Peter Cincotti, Jihye Lee Big Band, The Hot Sardines, and more.

Solea Pfeiffer, Elizabeth Marvel, Ato Blankson-Wood & More Added to Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021


A new slate of fall programming has been announced for Audible Theater, including three more shows staged live at the Minetta Lane Theatre and four Audible Originals. Highlights include: And So We Walked, An Evening with Solea Pfeiffer, and Approval Junkie.

Su Pollard Returns to the Stage With Tour of HARPY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2021


Written by award-winning playwright Philip Meeks (Kiss Me Honey, Honey!; Murder, Margaret and Me; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow), the play was originally crafted with Su Pollard in mind. This exciting reinterpretation will be helmed under the direction of Abigail Anderson (Pride and Prejudice, UK and South Korean tour; Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing, Merely Theatre).

Rheinbeck Theatre Society Presents Henry Fin Berry As The World's 300th BILLY ELLIOT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2021


New Jersey's Henry Fin Berry will fill Billy Elliot's shoes, as he becomes the world's 300th triple threat to play the role. His turn as the British ballet dancer in The Rheinbeck Theatre Society's production marks another milestone: Berry will be only the first American actor to have played all three coveted roles for young boys: Billy, Michael and Small Boy.  

Other Productions of Coal Country

2020   New York Public Theater's Off-Broadway Production
New York
2022   Off-Broadway Audible and Public Theater Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

Coal Country - 2020 New York Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Jessica Blank
2020 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music in a Play Steve Earle

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