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From Up Here

Closing: June 08, 2008

From Up Here - 2008 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Manhattan Theatre Club Stage I
131 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019
Run Type Limited Run
Market Off-Broadway
Previews March 27, 2008
Leigh Silverman directs Tony winner Julie White in the world premiere of a darkly funny and unexpectedly moving family story by Liz Flahive.

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Ayumi Tanaka, Thomas Morgan & Thomas Strønen Release 'Windflower' on ECM
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026


Pianist Ayumi Tanaka, bassist Thomas Morgan, and drummer Thomas Strønen have released 'Windflower,' a collaborative album on the ECM label showcasing the trio's improvisational interplay.

EDINBURGH 2026: NOTED Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 17, 2026


BWW catches up with Pete Betcher to chat about bringing Noted to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Exclusive: Hear Grace McLean Perform 'Drunk Iliad' from PENELOPE Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/16/2026; Jobs In Ticketing, Teaching, and More
by - Jul 16, 2026


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/16/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

FringeArts Reveals Programming For The 30th Annual 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


FringeArts announced programming for the 30th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, featuring over 330 productions across nearly 100 venues, including world premieres and Philadelphia premieres from local and international artists.

Lowry to Present England-Based Artists at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for First Time
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


Lowry will present a curated programme of theatre, dance, comedy and circus by England-based artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the British Council sharing the lineup with international performing arts delegates.

Mandy Gonzalez, Nobuntu and More Set for Caramoor 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026


Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.

Interview: John Alexander of New film COPELAND and the journey of Stewart Copeland!
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jul 11, 2026


Stewart Copeland is harnessed in COPELAND, weaving a web of whimsical opportunities that he expertly spun into reality. With a knack for saying yes to outlandish ideas and running with them, he has transformed his dreams into tangible achievements.

Interview: Jacob Schorsch in THE 39 STEPS at Princeton Summer Theater
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 7, 2026


Princeton Summer Theater’s (PST) 2026 season continues with THE 39 STEPS, a noir farce full of danger, mystery, and laughs.

Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026


Tony Danza returns to 54 Below with his Sinatra tribute show this July, joined by Linda Eder and a packed lineup of Broadway and cabaret stars.

Ruthie Henshall Will Release Memoir 'The Showgirl and the Prince'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026


West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall will release her new memoir, The Showgirl and the Prince, detailed her secret relationship with Prince Edward in the 1980s. Learn more here.

NEWSIES Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 4, 2026


Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein premiered on Broadway in 2012. BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the cast has been up to since the show first burst onto Broadway!

Interview: Ilana Khanin of YOU MUST CHANGE YOUR LIFE at Alumnae Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 17, 2026


When it comes to experimental theatre in North America, few have a legacy as long, dedicated, and influential as Richard Foreman. When Foreman died in 2025, he left an archive of over 50 years of work from his Ontological-Hysteric Theatre company, founded in 1968. Foreman’s theatrical explorations prioritized immediacy and the present over a fixed sense of narrative, focusing on the process of the play’s creation and the audience’s interpretation.

THE KICK INSIDE, SEE/UNSEE and More Set for HERE Arts Center 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026


HERE Arts Center has unveiled its 2026-27 season, featuring the world premieres of The Kick Inside, See/Unsee and Water Walker, plus new works developed through its artist residency program.

Billy Crystal's New One-Man Show 860 to Play Broadway’s Imperial Theater this Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026


Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal’s new one-man show, 860 will play a limited run at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, beginning in October of 2026. The complete creative team will be announced in the coming weeks. 

MAMMA MIA! & More Lead Bay Area's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026


San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.

Interview: Brockton Native Alex J. Gould Talks Broadway Debut in DOG DAY AFTERNOON
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 5, 2026


Brockton-born actor Alex J. Gould is currently making his Broadway debut in “Dog Day Afternoon,” appearing alongside Emmy Award-winning actors Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach from the FX on Hulu series “The Bear.”

A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026


Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons. 

She & Him Set North American ‘Pump Up The Volumes Tour’
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026


She & Him, comprised of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, have revealed plans for their first US tour in four years. The pair will hit the road in September with their ‘Pump Up The Volumes Tour,' performing tracks from their three albums of original material.

Review: FUN HOME at The Gladstone Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - May 23, 2026


What did our critic think of FUN HOME at The Gladstone Theatre?

STRAIGHT NO CHASER to Perform at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026


A cappella group Straight No Chaser announced a stop at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI, presented by NiteLite. The performance will take place in Thrivent Hall.

Did You Know That These Broadway Shows Originally Had Different Names?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 17, 2026


Perhaps the most well-known instance of a show changing titles during the development process belongs to the groundbreaking 1943 phenomenon, Oklahoma! The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that changed the art form in terms of subject matter, integration of elements, and more was originally titled Away We Go! when it went out of town for a New Haven tryout. Oklahoma! is far from the only instance where a musical changed its title along the development road.

A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026


Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players
by Shari Barrett - Apr 29, 2026


Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

BWW Q&A: Vincent Ortega Talks WEST SIDE STORY at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 21, 2026


The Gateway Playhouse is bringing one of the most iconic musicals of all time back to the Bellport stage this spring. WEST SIDE STORY, the groundbreaking reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, runs May 8 through May 31, 2026.


From Up Here - 2008 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
From Up Here awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Julie White
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Leigh Silverman
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Liz Flahive
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award Liz Flahive
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play 0

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