Flight of the Lawnchair Man 2006

Opened: September 13, 2006
Closing: September 18, 2006

Flight of the Lawnchair Man - 2006 - New York History , Info & More

Based on a concept by Robert Lindsey

Meet Jerry Gorman.  A regular guy from New Jersey who just wants to fly.  The neighbors think he’s nuts.  His mother disapproves.  But Gracie believes in him.  Laugh and cheer when Jerry soars to 16,000 feet with nothing but a lawnchair and helium balloons.  A new musical to remind the world that the air is free and dreams can come true if only you believe in yourself.

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by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2013


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by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013


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by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2013


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by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2011


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STAGE TUBE: Performance Highlights from Goodspeed's SAMANTHA BROWN
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 14, 2011


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by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2011


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by Lauren Wolman - Jul 8, 2011


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by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2006


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by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2006


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by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2006


Complete scheduling information has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival

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by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2006


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