The Feds want them busted, the Landlord wants them out, and the Church wants them back. For ex-cop & recent widower Walter Pops Washington and his ex-con son Junior, when the struggle to hold on to one of the last, great, old rent stabilized apartments on Riverside Drive collides with their dozen broke house guests- a too-faithful Church lady and a gun-toting pimp- it seems Old Ways must finally yield to New Days.
Victor Almanzar, who brought depth to his role in "Between Riverside and Crazy," has an impressive background with notable stage credits such as Joey Fresco in "Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven" and Oscar in "Grand Concourse," as well as a diverse range of TV and film appearances including "Homeland" and "Empire." more...
Elizabeth Canavan, a proud member of LAByrinth Theater Company and The Actors Studio, shone in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play *Between Riverside and Crazy* by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Austin Pendleton, which was staged at the Atlantic Theater and 2nd Stage. more...
Rosal Colón, who played Lulu in the original productions of *Between Riverside and Crazy* at Second Stage and Atlantic Theater, is best known for her role as “Ouija” on *Orange is the New Black* and can currently be seen recurring on *Power Book III: Raising Kanan* on Starz. more...
Liza Colón-Zayas, who brilliantly originated the role of Church Lady in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play *Between Riverside and Crazy* at Second Stage and The Atlantic Theater, is a celebrated actress with numerous prestigious awards and a notable presence on television, including her series regular role on FX's *The Bear*. more...
Stephen McKinley Henderson, who played Pops in the off-Broadway staging of *Between Riverside and Crazy*, is a seasoned actor known for his Tony-nominated role in *Fences* and his participation in the Obie Award-winning ensemble of August Wilson's *Jitney*. more...
Michael Rispoli, who portrayed Lieutenant Caro in *Between Riverside and Crazy* at both the Atlantic Theater Company and Second Stage, has an extensive career in theater, film, and television, including a notable role in the HBO series *The Deuce*. more...
Ray Anthony Thomas, known for his extensive work with the Atlantic Theater Company and notable Broadway performances in David Mamet's Race and The Crucible, brought his seasoned talent to the cast of *Between Riverside and Crazy*, adding depth to the production with his rich background in both theater and film. more...
Awards and Nominations
2015 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Stephen McKinley Henderson was nominated but did not win.
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Stephen McKinley Henderson was nominated but did not win.
2015 The Lortels
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play : Victor Almanzar was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Liza Colón-Zayas won.
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