FALL FORUM 2006 Backstage with the Board: A Look at ArtMaking November 10–12, 2006 New York City NYC Area Productions
While all Fall Forum participants will be attending New York Theatre Workshop's world premiere of Martha Clarke's KAOS on Saturday night, we encourage you to attend productions at any of the New York area TCG member theatres on Sunday afternoon or evening, or on Thursday evening if you plan on arriving early. The following is a list of some of the productions that will be playing at TCG member theatres in the New York area on Thursday, November 9, and Sunday, November 12. The theatres have provided the information. Some are offering special discount ticket prices to Fall Forum participants; please remember to use the discount code, if one is provided, when placing your order.
THE CHERRY LANE THEATRE www.cherrylanetheatre.org
• BHUTAN by DAISY FOOTE, directed by EVAN YIONOULIS Frances Conroy wonders how she ended up here. She dreams of Bhutan but can barely find the kitchen door.
Showtimes: Price/Discount: Thursday, November 9: 8:00 PM $25.00 (discounted rate)
Theatre Address/Box Office Information: 38 Commerce Street, NYC 10014 TuF: 38PM, Sat: 128PM, Su: 123PM P: 2127273673, F: 2129892867 Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check
MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB www.manhattantheatreclub.com
• LOSING LOUIE by SIMON MENDES DA COSTA, directed by JERRY ZAKS This wise and witty new play follows two generations of family members working things out in the same bedroom, fifty years apart. The American premiere of the recent hit in London's West End.
Showtimes: Price/Discount: Thursday, November 9: 8:00 PM $86.25, $56.25 Participant s receive $5.00 discount. Sunday, November 12: 2:00 PM
Theatre Address/Box Office Information: Biltmore Theatre, 261 West 47th Street (at 8th Ave) M: 126 PM, Tu/Th/F: 128 PM, W/Sa: 108 PM, Su: 107PM P: 2122396200 (Telecharge)
• REGRETS ONLY by PAUL RUDNICK, directed by CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY From the inspired pen of Paul Rudnick comes a delicious premiere comedy of Manhattan manners, exploring the very latest topics in marriage and friendship.
Showtimes: Price/Discount: Thursday, November 9: 8:00 PM $67.50 $75.00 Participants receive $5.00 discount. Sunday, November 12: 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Theatre Address/Box Office Information: City Center Stage I, 131 West 55th Street (between 6th & 7th Aves) B.O: 11 AM 8 PM daily CityTix: Noon 7:30 PM daily P: 2125811212 (CityTix) PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE www.papermill.org
• A WONDERFUL LIFE by SHELDON HARNICK AND JOE RAPOSO, directed by JAMES BRENNAN A musical adaptation of the beloved Frank Capra film, this is the true story of George Bailey, a small town banker with big time dreams that never came true. But with the help of Clarence, an unlikely angel determined to get his wings, George will realize that success is defined in many ways, and that he has everything a man could want.
Showtimes: Price/Discount: Thursday, November 9: 7:30 PM $23.25 $66.25 Sunday, November 12: 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Theatre Address/Box Office Information: Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041 (accessible via NJTransit) MTues: 106 PM, WSun: 109 PM P: 9733764343 Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check
PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS www.playwrightshorizons.org
• FLLOYD & CLEA UNDER THE WESTERN SKY by DAVID CALE & JONATHAN KREISBERG, directed by JOE CALARCO It's a freewheeling musical journey from Montana to Austin (with a side trip to Hollywood) when a burnt out former country & western star joins forces with a 20 yearold feral beauty with an electrifying voice. Their meeting and unlikely friendship, and the musical partnership that arises from it, form a tale of sweet heartbreak, a parable about finding the strength, against all odds, to keep on keepin' on.
Showtimes: Price/Discount : Sunday, November 12: 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM $45.00 (discounted from $65.00), discount code FCFL
Theatre Address/Box Office Information: 416 West 42nd Street (between 9th & 10th Aves.) Noon 8 PM Daily P: 2125641235, F: 2125940296 Visa, MasterCard, American express, Cash
REPERTORIO ESPAÑOL www.repertorio.org
• DOÑA ROSITA THE SPINSTER by FEDERICO GARCÍA LORCA, directed by RENÉ BUCH The play deals with Lorca's concern with the treatment of unmarried women in Spanish society. Dona Rosita's finace is called away to South America on urgent family business, he promises to return and she waits for him faithfully for 25 years.
Showtimes: Price/Discount: Sunday, November 12: 2:00 PM $45.00, $35.00, $25.00 participants receive $10.00 off, discount code TCG Fall Forum
• GARDEL, THE MUSICAL by ELADIO CINTRÓN, directed by LYNNETTE SALAS The NY premiere of this celebrated musical featuring the life story of tango legend Carlos Gardel, his struggles, and how he climbed the artistic ladder after leaving an unforgettable musical legacy to humanity. 18 musical numbers are presented in a magical performances full of nostalgia, passion and classical Argentine tango.
Showtimes: Price/Discount: Sunday, November 12: 2:00 PM $45.00, $35.00, $25.00 participants receive $10.00 off, discount code TCG Fall Forum
Theatre Address/Box Office Information (for both DOÑA ROSITA & GARDEL) 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Aves) 9:00 AM 9:00 PM Daily Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check URBAN STAGES www.urbanstages.org
• LIVE GIRLS by VICTORIA STEWART, directed by LOU JACOB Sex and performance art collide in this play about an Anna Deveare Smithlike performance artist who interviews a porn star for a piece on social injustice. Playwright Stewart, a recipient of the Helen Merrill Award for emerging playwrights, explores race, sex and ethics in this entertaining play that the Boston Globe called a "riveting, multi layered and deeply intelligent work."
Showtimes: Price/Discount: Sunday, November 12: 8:00 PM $20.00, Note: AEA members and "industry" are welcome to come FREE of charge, subject to availability. Call Managing Director Sonia Kozlova at 2124211380 to make reservations.
Theatre Address/Box Office Information: 259 West 30th Strret (between 7th & 8th Aves) B.O: 30 minutes prior to curtain P: 2128684444 (Smarttix) Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Check, Cash at door
FURTHER AREA PRODUCTION INFORMATION
More information on area TCG member theatres and their season schedules can be found in the Theatre Profiles section of our website (www.tcg.org).
General information about productions in the metropolitan NYC area can also be found on such websites as Playbill Online (www.playbill.com), Theatre Development Fund (www.tdf.org), Live Broadway (www.livebroadway.com), Theatre Mania (www.theatremania.com) and Broadway.com.