The New Group opened Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer, in a world premiere limited engagement last night, January 30. Previews began January 17 and the show runs through March 10, 2012. Directed by Scott Elliott, the production features Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Oreskes, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele and Raviv Ullman.
Russian Transport is a suspenseful family drama set in the Russian Jewish community of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Diana and Misha, an immigrant couple, run a struggling car service while trying to carve out the American Dream for their teenagers, Alex and Mira. When Diana's sexy and mysterious brother Boris arrives to stay with them, family loyalty is tested. For Alex and Mira, Uncle Boris is an exciting addition to their home, but soon Alex is pulled into his Uncle's dangerous world. Laced with humor and intrigue, Russian Transport captures the complex layers of one very particular immigrant experience.
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Janeane Garofalo
Erika Sheffer
Morgan Spector
Morgan Spector
Raviv Ullman
Raviv Ullman
Sarah Steele
Sarah Steele
Daniel Oreskes
Natasha Lyonne
Vladimir Versailles
Arielle Kennedy & Vladimir Versailles
Halley Gross
Halley Gross
Larisa Polonsky
Larisa Polonsky
EVan Johnson
Barrett Doss
EVan Johnson & Barrett Doss
Ethan Hawke
Claybourne Elder
Anson Mount
Anson Mount
Scott Elliott & Janeane Garofalo
