Year of the Rooster Revival 2013

Opened: October 19, 2013
Closing: November 24, 2013

Year of the Rooster - 2013 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Year of the Rooster is a combination of lowbrow, foul-mouthed humor and hyper-articulate references to Greek myths and legends. The play centers on the regularly ridiculed Gil (Thomas Lyons) who now, with his new rooster, a fearsome killing machine named Odysseus Rex (Bobby Moreno), is experiencing things he's never had in his life — hope, victory, and revenge.

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Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

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Year of the Rooster FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Year of the Rooster have there been?
Year of the Rooster has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2013.
What awards has Year of the Rooster been nominated for?
Year of the Rooster has been nominated for the John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Eric Dufault.
What awards has Year of the Rooster won?
Year of the Rooster has won the John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Eric Dufault.

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