Photo Coverage: KNICKERBOCKER Opening Night Arrivals at the Public!

The Public Theater opened the New York premiere of KNICKERBOCKER, written by Jonathan Marc Sherman and directed by Pippin Parker last night, May 19. The final show in the 2010-2011 Public LAB season, KNICKERBOCKER began performances on May 6. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!

The cast for KNICKERBOCKER features Mia Barron (Pauline), Alexander Chaplin (Jerry), Bob Dishy (Raymond), Christina Kirk (Tara), Drew Madland (Steve), Zak Orth (Chester), and Ben Shenkman (Melvin).

"Are you ready?" Jerry confronts this question from the womb of his favorite restaurant booth while the months pass by and the son he and his wife Pauline are expecting grows from the size of a peach to the size of...a baby. As the due date approaches, can friends and family members help Jerry feel prepared, or just feel worse, like some un-anonymous sperm donor terrified of making the transition from being the son of a father to being the father of a son? Staged just blocks from the titular restaurant where it is set, the latest play by Jonathan Marc Sherman (Things We Want, Sophistry) is sharp, funny, and deeply felt.

KNICKERBOCKER features scenic design by Peter Ksander; costume design by Gabriel Berry; lighting design by Jeff Croiter; sound design by Walter Trarbach; and projection design by Shawn Duan.

KNICKERBOCKER, a Public LAB production, begins performances on Friday, May 6 and continues through Sunday, May 29, with an official press opening on Thursday, May 19 at 8 p.m.

The performance schedule is Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

All tickets for Public LAB are $15. Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (212) 967-7555 , by visiting www.publictheater.org, or in person at The Public Theater box office.
The Public Theater is located at 425 Lafayette Street.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

Peter Dinklage attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Peter Dinklage & Erica Schmidt attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Peter Dinklage attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Sophie Flack attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Josh Charles attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Sophie Flack & Josh Charles attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Josh Hamilton attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Paul Dano attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Zoe Kazan attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Paul Dano & Zoe Kazan attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Julianna Margulies attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Jonathan Marc Sherman & Julianna Margulies attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker & Brother Pippin Parker attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Pippin Parker attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Brother Pippin Parker & Matthew Broderick attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Matthew Broderick attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Sarah Jessica Parker attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Martha Plimpton attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Jonathan Marc Sherman & wife attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Jonathan Marc Sherman attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Frank Whaley attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Frank Whaley & Heather Whaley attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Naomi Watts attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber attending the Opening Night Public LAB Production of 'Knickerbocker' at The Public Theater in New York City.

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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