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When I Come to Die

Closing: February 26, 2011

When I Come to Die - 2011 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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229 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

LCT3 presents the world premiere of an LCT3 commission, WHEN I COME TO DIE, a new play by Nathan Louis Jackson, directed by Thomas Kail.

WHEN I COME TO DIE tells the story of Damon Robinson, a death-row inmate played by Chris Chalk (Fences), who struggles to find faith and hope and understand why his life has been spared after he survives a lethal injection.

This new play re-unites author Nathan Louis Jackson and director Thomas Kail, who brought Broke-ology to LCT in Fall 2009. Nathan Louis Jackson is a two-time Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award winner. His television writing credits include "Shameless", "Southland" and "Lights Out". Thomas Kail received a Tony nomination for directing In The Heights and most recently, directed the current Broadway production of Lombardi, a new play by Eric Simonson.

LCT3 is Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and building new audiences.


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When I Come to Die History

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2011   Off-Broadway Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 Production
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When I Come to Die - 2011 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
When I Come to Die — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor David Patrick Kelly
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Betsy Adams

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