Summer 2003

Opened: December 11, 2003
Closing: unknown

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Musical Theatre Works
436 Lafayette Street, 4th floor New York, NY

Based on the novel by Edith Wharton

Set in a small Massachusetts village in the Berkshire Mountains in 1910. It tells the story of the sexual and emotional awakening of a young girl, 17-year-old Charity Royall.


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Minimum Champion Heralds 'Better Days Ahead'
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024


Longtime Hardcore Drummer Nicholas Lopardo unveils his singer/songwriter project, Minimum Champion, with the release of his debut EP 'Better Days Ahead.' Mixing punk elements with catchy pop hooks and acoustic folk touches, Lopardo delivers a highly rousing blend of music that is both personal and satisfying for the listener.

BSO and Celebrity Series Of Boston Present Osvaldo Golijov's FALLING OUT OF TIME At Symphony Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023


A special concert on Sunday, April 30 at 2 p.m. presents Argentine-born American composer Osvaldo Golijov's Falling Out of Time (2019), composed for a multicultural, multistylistic instrumental ensemble and presented in a semi-staged performance at Symphony Hall, in association with Celebrity Series of Boston.

Christina Sajous To Direct Off-Broadway Revival Of FLOYD COLLINS
by Alan Henry - Jul 27, 2022


Out of the Box Theatrics announced they will produce the first Off-Broadway revival of the critically acclaimed musical, Floyd Collins. The production, to be directed by Christina Sajous (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, American Idiot; Out of the Box Theatrics’ 2019 production of Baby), will play from November 11 through December 18, 2022.

CHASING JACK to Begin Previews September 22nd at the Jerry Orbach Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2021


CHASING JACK will begin Preview Performances Off-Broadway on Wednesday, September 22nd at the Jerry Orbach Theatre (210 West 50th Street) in Times Square on the corner of Broadway and 50th Street.

Site Specific Medical Courtroom Drama CHASING JACK Plays at Fordham University
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2017


Chasing Jack is the new riveting drama from author John S. Anastasi, previously represented Off-Broadway with Would You Still Love Me If starring Kathleen Turner. Audience members can sit in the General Courtroom Gallery for $20 or be closer in the Jury Box for $25 and be part of the action!

Celebration Theatre Presents TRANSITIONS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2016


CELEBRATION THEATRE presents as part of its New Works Reading Series, TRANSITIONS, written by John Anastasi and directed by Jeffrey Passero.  TRANSITIONS will perform one night only, Today, October 18 at the West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood.

Celebration Theatre Presents TRANSITIONS, 10/18
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 7, 2016


CELEBRATION THEATRE presents as part of its New Works Reading Series, TRANSITIONS, written by John Anastasi and directed by Jeffrey Passero.  TRANSITIONS will perform one night only, Tuesday, October 18 at the West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood.

Greenwich Theatre Announces Autumn 2016 Season
by Ashlee Latimer - Aug 21, 2016


The Greenwich Theatre announces its Autumn 2016 season! Beginning with the How Small How Far Production of Garden, the company will present and produce two dozen productions in the coming autumn months. Details for each production are below. For more information, visit http://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk.

Kathleen Turner, Deborah Cox to Star in New Off-Broadway Play This Fall
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 3, 2015


Academy Award Nominee &  Golden Globe Winner Kathleen Turner and Grammy Award Nominee Deborah Cox have signed on to join the cast of the world premiere Off Broadway production WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME IF

Exhibitions of the Week: China in High Fashion at the Met, the Art of Mannequin Design at the MAD
by Patrick Kennedy - Sep 2, 2015


Two free-spirited exhibitions consider the intersection of high fashion and meaningful art.

Broadway Composer Mary Rodgers Guettel Passes Away at 83
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2014


Mary Rodgers Guettel died at her home in Manhattan this morning after a long illness, according to her son Alec Guettel. She was 83 years old.

Bravo's MILLION DOLLAR LISTING NEW YORK & MARRIED TO MEDICINE to Return in April
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 20, 2014


Bravo Media's favorite New York realtors of 'Million Dollar Listing New York' and the 'shady boots' ladies of 'Married to Medicine' are back for brand-new seasons at the beginning of April.

Patricia Richardson Leads I FORGIVE YOU, RONALD REAGAN at The Beckett Theatre, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2013


The producers of I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan, the new play by John S. Anastasi, in which the present is on a collision course with the past, present the limited Off-Broadway run this summer. Directed by Charles Abbott, performances began at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Monday, July 15. Opening Night is set for tonight, Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through August 25th.

I FORGIVE YOU, RONALD REAGAN with Patricia Richardson Begins Performances at The Beckett Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2013


The producers of I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan, the new play by John S. Anastasi, in which the present is on a collision course with the past, are pleased to announce the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway run this summer. Directed by Charles Abbott, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) today, July 15. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through August 25th.

Patricia Richardson to Lead I FORGIVE YOU, RONALD REAGAN at The Beckett Theatre; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 11, 2013


The producers of I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan, the new play by John S. Anastasi, in which the present is on a collision course with the past, are pleased to announce the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway run this summer. Directed by Charles Abbott, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) on Monday, July 15. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through August 25th.

Mary Rodgers Guettel Plans to Release Memoir in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 17, 2012


Composer and writer Mary Rodgers Guettel is at work on her memoirs, according to the New York Post.

Bob Stillman, Linda Balgord Lead Prospect Theater's MYTHS AND HYMNS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011


Bob Stillman, Linda Balgord, Anika Larsen and Lucas Steele will lead the cast of Prospect Theater Company's production of Myths and Hymns, Adam Guettel's acclaimed song cycle about memory, loss and redemption.

On the Square Productions Presents A Reading Of The Minervae 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2011


Steven Bost is the featured playwright for On the Square Productions second reading in their Developmental Series for their 2011-2012 season.

On the Square Productions Presents A Reading Of The Minervae 11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2011


Steven Bost is the featured playwright for On the Square Productions second reading in their Developmental Series for their 2011-2012 season.

Thomas Schumacher Interviews Mary Rodgers for Music-Theatre Group, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2011


Music-Theatre Group has announced 'Hey, Mary': An Interview with Mary Rodgers (Griffin and the Minor Canon, Once Upon A Mattress, Hey, Love) moderated by her colleague and friend Thomas Schumacher (Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group) about her music, her muses, and the fascinating world of musical theatre that she was born into and has helped shape. The not to be missed one-night only talk will take place on Monday, May 16th at 10 Jay Street, 9th Floor in DUMBO at 6:00 p.m.

MTG Presents HEY, MARY: AN INTERVIEW WITH MARY RODGERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2011


Music-Theatre Group (Diane Wondisford, Producing Director) has announced "Hey, Mary": An Interview with Mary Rodgers (Griffin and the Minor Canon, Once Upon A Mattress, Hey, Love) moderated by her colleague and friend Thomas Schumacher (Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group) about her music, her muses, and the fascinating world of musical theatre that she was born into and has helped shape.

Thomas Schumacher Interviews Mary Rogers for Music-Theatre Group, 5/16
by Jessica Lewis - May 13, 2011


Music-Theatre Group has announced 'Hey, Mary': An Interview with Mary Rodgers (Griffin and the Minor Canon, Once Upon A Mattress, Hey, Love) moderated by her colleague and friend Thomas Schumacher (Producer and President, Disney Theatrical Group) about her music, her muses, and the fascinating world of musical theatre that she was born into and has helped shape. The not to be missed one-night only talk will take place on Monday, May 16th at 10 Jay Street, 9th Floor in DUMBO at 6:00 p.m.

McQueen's Designs Celebrated in Spring 2011 Costume Institute Retrospective
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2010


The spring 2011 exhibition organized by The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, it was announced by the Museum today.

AVENUE Q 'Exit Interview' with Rob McClure, a.k.a. Princeton, a.k.a. Rod
by Adrienne Onofri - Sep 8, 2009


Rob, an award-winning actor, has played all the male puppet roles on Broadway and the national tour.

Frost/Nixon Character Card #3 Rebecca Hall as Caroline Cushing
by Robert Diamond - Dec 12, 2008


British actress Rebecca Hall was cast as jetsetting Caroline Cushing, one of the few women who might tame notorious lothario David Frost. Ex-wife of wealthy socialite Howard Cushing, she met Frost shortly before he met with Nixon to propose the interview series; Cushing remained his girlfriend for several years thereafter. A former secretary to columnist Liz Smith, she later became successful Hollywood editor Caroline Graham.

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