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Dead Poet's Society 2016

Opened: November 17, 2016
Closing: December 11, 2016

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Classic Stage Company
136 East 13th Street New York City, NY 10003

Jason Sudeikis will star as John Keating in the world premiere of DEAD POETS SOCIETY, a new play based on the beloved 1989 film.

Written by Academy Award winner Tom Schulman, adapted from his screenplay, and directed by John Doyle, DEAD POETS SOCIETY is set at a rigorous all-boys preparatory school renowned for its ancient traditions, where the unconventional Professor Keating inspires his students to defy conformity, and to live passionately.

Performances for Dead Poets Society will begin Thursday, October 27 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) with an official press opening Thursday, November 17. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.


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Sold-Out DEAD POETS SOCIETY to Close with Special Benefit Performance
by BWW News Desk - December 6, 2016


Classic Stage Company has added one final performance of their sold-out production of Dead Poets Society, starring Jason Sudeikis as John Keating, on Sunday evening, December 18 at 7 pm.

VIDEO: Jason Sudeikis Talks Off-Broadway's DEAD POETS SOCIETY on 'Tonight'
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Jason Sudeikis is freaking out over remembering his lines as John Keating in the new New York production of DEAD POETS SOCIETY.

BWW Review: Jason Sudeikis Stars in CSC's Crisp and Engaging Stage Premiere of DEAD POETS SOCIETY
by Michael Dale - November 20, 2016


While the work of director John Doyle has been a frequent presence at Classic Stage Company for the past few years, his tenure as the company's artistic director gets off to an impressive start this season with a crisp and engaging world premiere production of Tom Schulman's DEAD POETS SOCIETY.

DEAD POETS SOCIETY, Starring Jason Sudeikis, Opens Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2016


Classic Stage Company presents Dead Poets Society, a new play based on the beloved 1989 film, starring Jason Sudeikis as John Keating. Performances for Dead Poets Society celebrates its official press opening tonight, November 17, at CSC (136 East 13th Street) and will play a limited engagement extended through Sunday, December 18.

STAGE TUBE: DEAD POETS SOCIETY's Jason Sudeikis Opens Up About His Own Inspirations
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 2016


Below, watch as Sudeikis chat about the challenges of taking on the iconic character!

DEAD POETS SOCIETY, Starring Jason Sudeikis, Starts Tomorrow Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016


A friendly reminder! Classic Stage Company will present Dead Poets Society, a new play based on the beloved 1989 film, starring Jason Sudeikis as John Keating. Performances for Dead Poets Society will begin tomorrow, October 27, at CSC (136 East 13th Street) with an official press opening Thursday, November 17 and will play a limited engagement extended through Sunday, December 18.

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