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This is Our Youth

Closing: May 02, 1999

This is Our Youth - 1998 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

In 1982, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate, pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has just resoundingly rejected everything they were brought up to believe in. The very last wave of New York City’s '60s-style Liberalism has come of age—and there’s nowhere left to go. In meticulous, hilarious, and agonizing detail, THIS IS OUR YOUTH follows forty-eight hours of three very lost young souls in the big city at the dawn of the Reagan Era: Warren Straub, a dejected nineteen-year-old who steals fifteen thousand dollars from his abusive lingerie-tycoon father; Dennis Ziegler, the charismatic domineering drug-dealing friend who helps him put the money to good use; and Jessica Goldman, the anxiously insightful young woman Warren yearns for. Funny, painful, and compassionate, THIS IS OUR YOUTH is a living snapshot of the moment between adolescence and adulthood when many young people first go out into the world on their own, armed only with the ideas and techniques they developed as teenagers—ideas and techniques far more sophisticated than their parents ever realize, and far less effectual than they themselves can possibly imagine.

by Kenneth Lonergan

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Julien's Auctions to Present Whitney Houston Legacy Foundation Benefit Auction
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026


Julien's Auctions will present the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation 2026 Auction in Los Angeles, featuring stage-worn gowns, jewelry, and memorabilia, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Foundation's scholarships and youth initiatives.

2nd Annual NEUROTICA FEST to Play UNDER St. Marks with FRIGID New York
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026


FRIGID New York will present Neurotica Fest, a four-day festival of storytellers and stand-up comedians at UNDER St. Marks, featuring short films and an in-conversation event with author Kurt Andersen.

Mike Oldfield's TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III Will Embark on UK Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Senbla will present The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III across 16 UK venues, led by long-term Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith, featuring Tubular Bells I in full plus Moonlight Shadow.

Interview: John Cameron Mitchell: HEDWIG 25TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE TOUR at Théâtre Beanfield
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 25, 2026


A conversation with John Cameron Mitchell celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH - on art, empathy, punk rock, and the unexpected community that grew around one of the most beloved cult classics of the past quarter-century.

François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Will Lead THREE DAYS OF RAIN Broadway Revival
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026


Yvonne Strahovski, David Corenswet & François Arnaud will star in Three Days of Rain on Broadway in February 2027, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.

THE BEST OF TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III to Launch 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026


Senbla will present THE BEST OF TUBULAR BELLS I, II & III on a UK autumn tour, featuring Robin Smith leading a live group through Tubular Bells I in full, plus extended sections of II and III and hit single Moonlight Shadow.

Writers Theatre to Present THE STOPPARD SERIES Alongside LEOPOLDSTADT Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026


Writers Theatre will present The Stoppard Series, a lineup of lectures and community events surrounding its 29-member ensemble production of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, directed by Carey Perloff, at its Glencoe, IL venue.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Close Pittsburgh Public Theater 51st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026


Pittsburgh Public Theater will close its 51st season with Alumni Theater Company's production of Once On This Island, Summer Sessions education programs, and a 'Turning the Page' 50th Anniversary Book Launch and Fundraiser.

AIDA, THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS, And HAMLET To Lead Finnish National Opera And Ballet 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026


The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of new productions and returning repertoire across opera and ballet.

Review: GODS & MONSTERS at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - Mar 15, 2026


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by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026


The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026


Portland State University's Theater Arts program will present the electrifying Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and an explosive score by Duncan Sheik.

FRIGID New York Unveils Lineup For 2026 New York City Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026


FRIGID New York will present the 19th annual New York City Fringe Festival across multiple venues in New York City. The festival will feature a diverse array of performances with all box office proceeds directly benefiting the artists.

Feature: LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER CONCERTS
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Celebrating its 27th year in the Las Vegas community and its second season under the artistic advice of world-renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin, the Las Vegas Philharmonic has unveiled an exciting 2025–2026 season lineup.

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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2025


The 25th Gregory Awards, produced by Theatre Puget Sound, will take place October 27 at Town Hall Seattle with the theme “One Stage: Many Stars.” The milestone celebration adds new People’s Choice categories, and more.

A History of Three-Handers on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 5, 2025


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New Shows Set For 2025 And 2026 At Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025


Five new visiting shows have been revealed for upcoming Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre programming, including Alas Poor Fred/The disguises of Arlecchino, and more! 

Director Mark Brokaw Dies of Cancer
by Team BWW - Jun 29, 2025


Acclaimed director Mark Brokaw, whose visionary work spanned Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theaters across the United States and abroad, has passed away after a battle with cancer. 

Cast Set For THE LAST GOAT at Central Works
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025


Central Works' season continues with The Last Goat, written and directed by Gary Graves, in which a young woman lives alone with her grandmother on an isolated Greek island, desperately longing to see the world. 

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025


The Cincinnati Arts Association has revealed its CAA PRESENTS! 2025-26 Season. The milestone season marks the 30th anniversary of the Aronoff Center, which opened in October 1995. Learn more!

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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2025


The Symphonia will kick off its 21st season in November, with six performances slated through April. Under the artistic direction of Principal Conductor Alastair Willis, the orchestra will welcome several new and returning guest artists throughout the season.

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by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025


The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

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by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025


Following a 2024/25 season that has seen a more than 40% increase in annual attendance and refocused the national spotlight on the community, Baltimore Center Stage has announced its 2025/26 season.

Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th Birthday Concert Program Announced At Davies Symphony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025


On Saturday, April 26, at 7:30pm, the San Francisco Symphony celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday with a one-night-only performance.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Receives Grant to Expand Access of Live Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Apr 5, 2025


Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced that it has received a $5,000 education grant from the Manatee Community Foundation in support of Asolo Rep On Tour.

This is Our Youth History

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1996   Off-Broadway
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2014   Broadway Broadway Premiere Production
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This is Our Youth - 1998 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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This is Our Youth awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor Mark Ruffalo

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