Lockdown 2019

Ages: 13+
Opened: April 17, 2019
Closing: May 19, 2019

Lockdown - 2019 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Rattlestick Theater
224 Waverly Place New York, NY 10014

An unlikely friendship between a grieving writer and a prison inmate begins a transformational process of healing and forgiveness.

Inspired by the playwright’s time with the inmates at San Quentin Prison, LOCKDOWN follows a professional writer who agrees to help an inmate craft a statement for his parole hearing and unknowingly embarks on a painful and rewarding journey to confront her own grief. LOCKDOWN takes a thoughtful look at the impact of imprisonment, juxtaposing the conditions of long-term incarceration with the emotional confinement of a widow's grief.

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And the Kids Vocalist Hannah Mohan to Release Debut Solo LP, 'Time Is a Walnut'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024


After nearly a decade fronting indie-pop band And the Kids, Western Massachusetts singer and songwriter Hannah Mohan will release her first solo project. After nearly a decade fronting indie-pop band And the Kids, Western Massachusetts singer and songwriter Hannah Mohan will release her first solo project. The album also comes amid the longest stretch Mohan has spent in one place since she left home at 16 to hop freight trains and hitchhike across North America. Making music has been at the center of Mohan’s life ever since, even as other circumstances have changed—sometimes radically. Listen to a single here!

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Interview: Theatre Life with the Creative Team of PENELOPE
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 5, 2024


Today’s subjects Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz are currently living their theatre lives as the creative team for the DC premeire of Signature Theatre’s latest piece of musical greatness Penelope. The Greek myth inspired solo performer musical runs through April 28th in Signature’s ARK space.

Active Voice Productions To Screen LOCKDOWN 2022 In Support of Arizona Theatre Matters
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Active Voice Productions will present its award-winning comedy, LOCKDOWN 2020, in a pay-what-you-like online screening to support Arizona Theatre Matters.

James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin To Lead THE CONSTITUENT At The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Tony and Olivier Award-winner James Corden and actress Anna Maxwell have signed on to lead, The Constituent, a new stage play from Olivier Award-winner Joe Penhall.

From Indian Lakes Drop New Single 'The Flow' New Album 'Head Void'
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2024


FROM INDIAN LAKES unveil details about their new album, HEAD VOID, and releases a new single, The Flow. Get the latest updates on this exciting new music release. Head Void was recorded at Vann's newly finished home studio in California's central valley just outside Yosemite National Park, and was mastered by Will Yip.

TREESON: An Eco-Musical Will Be Performed in Concert For Earth Day at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024


54 Below will present the global premier concert production of TREESON: An Eco-Musical. Let's celebrate Earth Day together in an inspirational evening featuring a soaring soundtrack with Music & Lyrics by G. Victoria Campbell.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2024


Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.

Red Rum Club Release 'Western Approaches' Album & Share New Single 'Afternoon'
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024


In the case of “Afternoon,” the band – made up of Francis Doran (vocals), Tom Williams (guitar, backing vocals), Michael McDermott (guitar, backing vocals), Simon Hepworth (bass guitar), Neil Lawson (drums, percussion), and Joe Corby (trumpet) – found inspiration as the night turned to day, and back to night, while on tour far from home. 

Interview: Deborah Conway Sings SONGS FROM THE BOOK OF LIFE at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by Jake Goodall - Feb 22, 2024


Deborah Conway's national tour has already begun at the Sydney Festival and is coming to multiple venues across the nation.

Freya Beer Releases New Track 'Write Her Off (WHO)'
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024


“Write Her Off (WHO)” finds Freya Beer continuing her stellar trajectory from the heart of darkness. Recorded in London with Paul Burnley at The Social and Jack O'Hea at FOLD Studios. The track also sees Freya working with long-time collaborators Dave Fidler and Ray Mitchell who undertook mixing duties at The Fuse in Manchester.

Marika Hackman Announces First North American Tour In 5 Years
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024


Marika Hackman announces her first North American tour in 5 years. Don't miss the chance to see her live! After a hard-fought journey back from a lengthy creative dry spell, Marika brings us Big Sigh, which she co-produced with Sam Petts-Davies [Thom Yorke, Warpaint] and long-term collaborator Charlie Andrew (Alt-J).

Multi-Instrumental Quartet Invoke To Return To Long Island In Performance Presented By Concerts By The Pond
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


Ambitious Multi-Instrumental Quartet Invoke makes highly anticipated return to Long Island in performance presented by Concerts by the Pond. Tickets and more information available.

Joel Perez & Ana Villafañe to Host Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company's NEW MUSICALS MIXTAPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have revealed the full line-up of artists for New Musicals Mixtape.

BLITZ VEGA Announces 'Northern Gentleman' On The Late Andy Rourke's 60th Birthday
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024


A solid collection of ten songs recorded over the span of five years, Northern Gentlemen captures the dynamic vitality of Andy and Kav's combined songwriting. Launching with the chiming “Disconnected” that showcases Andy's signature melodic bassline, the album glistens and sparkles in a musical swirl, while Kav's mesmerizing vocals.

Penn Live Arts Presents UKRAINE: THE EDGE OF FREEDOM
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present Ukraine: The Edge of Freedom, from Sunday, February 25, 2024 - Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Hello Cosmos Return With New Shows & New Music For 2024
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024


Their first full-band album since 2021's acclaimed debut ‘Dream Harder', the collective will be teasing its lead singles “Turn Off The News” and “The Hot Seat” in the coming weeks. Keeping busy in the interim years with a unique mixtape project (2021's ‘Golden Dirt') and a remix album (2023's ‘Hard Dirt').

Marika Hackman Shares Final Single Before Album Release This Friday
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024


Check out the latest song and music video from Marika Hackman's upcoming album. Following the previously shared singles “No Caffeine,” “Slime,” and “Hanging” comes album-closer “The Yellow Mile.” One of the many highlights on Big Sigh, and the final track written for the record, “The Yellow Mile” is Marika at her most authentic and intimate.

Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

Yoko Miwa Trio Comes to Jimmy's in Portsmouth in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2023


Acclaimed Japanese-born pianist Yoko Miwa will perform on Sunday, January 28 at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club. Joining Miwa will be bassist Brad Barrett and drummer Scott Goulding.

John Hill, Alex Moffat, Banana's Podcast & Ed Bassmaster to Appear At The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023


Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as John Hill, Alex Moffat, Banana's Podcast, and Ed Bassmaster take the stage at The Den Theatre in Chicago. Don't miss this limited engagement performance packed with hilarious jokes and side-splitting comedy skits.

Review: THE REST IS POLITICS LIVE, Royal Albert Hall
by Gary Naylor - Dec 15, 2023


Wonderfully warm show by the soi-disant 'Pod-Gods' taps into a desire for a gentler, more considerate politics

PlayCo And WP Theater Reveal Dates For Corinne Jaber's MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the dates for the world premiere production of Corinne Jaber's 'Munich Medea: Happy Family,' directed by Lee Sunday Evans, from January 30 to February 25.

Lockdown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Lockdown have there been?
Lockdown has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.

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