When I Come to Die 2011 - Articles Page 18

Opened: February 14, 2011
Closing: February 26, 2011

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

Duke on 42nd Street
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 - 2011 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 18

LCT3's THE COWARD Begins Previews 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2010


Previews begin Monday, November 8 at 8pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a NEW 42ND STREET® project, (229 W. 42 Street), for LCT3's world premiere production of THE COWARD, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Sam Gold. LCT3 is Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences.

MARCUS at A.C.T. Completes THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS Trilogy 10/29-11/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with the West Coast premiere of Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet, directed by A.C.T. Associate Artistic Director Mark Rucker (A.C.T.'s The Rainmaker and the award-winning film Die, Mommy, Die!).

TheaterWorks Presents BROKE-OLOGY 9/17-10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2010


Renowned director Tazewell Thompson stages the poignant comic-drama Broke-ology, by Nathan Louis Jackson at TheaterWorks in Downtown Hartford.

Phylicia Rashad Leads Arena's every tongue confess, Runs 11/9-1/2/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2010


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's every tongue confess, which opens the new Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, the third theater space in the Mead Center.

ATC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, 10/16-11/28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2010


It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, strides into a rundown Chicago recording studio to join a battling quartet of musicians. The great playwright August Wilson places this formidable artist at the center of a captivating drama of flamboyant personalities, professional jealousy, and shattered dreams. Directed by Lou Bellamy, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from October 16 through November 6. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from November 11 through November 28. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are KGUN9, MIX-FM and Tucson Lifestyle. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.

THE COMPOSER IS DEAD Comes To Berkeley Rep, Previews 11/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2010


This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a deliciously silly world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists: Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead begins previews in the Roda Theatre on November 26, opens December 2, and closes January 15.

Rene Pape Returns To The MET This Fall And Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2010


René Pape will be the toast of the opera world again this season when he assumes two of his signature roles on two of the world's greatest stages: the title role of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov in a new production at New York's Metropolitan Opera (Oct 11-30) and Wotan in Wagner's Die Walküre as part of the ongoing Ring cycle at Milan's La Scala (Dec 7 - Jan 2).

Boyer, Conroy Set For LCT3's THE COWARD, Previews 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010


LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences, has announced that Steven Boyer, Jarlath Conroy, John Patrick Dougherty, Stephen Ellis, Richard Poe, Kristen Schaal, Jeremy Strong, and Christopher Evan Welch will be featured in its world premiere production of THE COWARD, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Sam Gold, the first of LCT3's three productions during the 2010-2011 season.

ATC Presents MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, 10/16-11/28
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2010


It's 1927 and Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues, strides into a rundown Chicago recording studio to join a battling quartet of musicians. The great playwright August Wilson places this formidable artist at the center of a captivating drama of flamboyant personalities, professional jealousy, and shattered dreams. Directed by Lou Bellamy, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from October 16 through November 6. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from November 11 through November 28. The Tucson media sponsors for the 2010-2011 season are KGUN9, MIX-FM and Tucson Lifestyle. Arizona Theatre Company's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.

MARCUS at A.C.T. Completes THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS Trilogy 10/29-11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2010


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with the West Coast premiere of Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet, directed by A.C.T. Associate Artistic Director Mark Rucker (A.C.T.'s The Rainmaker and the award-winning film Die, Mommy, Die!).

TheaterWorks Presents BROKE-OLOGY 9/17-10/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2010


Renowned director Tazewell Thompson stages the poignant comic-drama Broke-ology, by Nathan Louis Jackson at TheaterWorks in Downtown Hartford.

TheaterWorks Presents BROKE-OLOGY 9/17-10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2010


Renowned director Tazewell Thompson stages the poignant comic-drama Broke-ology, by Nathan Louis Jackson at TheaterWorks in Downtown Hartford.

Van Wezel Announces 2010-11 Season, Features Warwick, MacLaine & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010


The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's 2010-2011 season features some of the most exciting and talented performers in the entertainment world from such greats as Mandy Patinkin, Michael Bolton, Dionne Warwick and Shirley MacLaine to hot favorites like Diana Krall, Clay Aiken and so many more!

Rene Pape Returns To The MET This Fall And Winter Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 2010


René Pape will be the toast of the opera world again this season when he assumes two of his signature roles on two of the world's greatest stages: the title role of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov in a new production at New York's Metropolitan Opera (Oct 11-30) and Wotan in Wagner's Die Walküre as part of the ongoing Ring cycle at Milan's La Scala (Dec 7 - Jan 2).

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces its 33rd Season for 2010-2011
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2010


The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) is excited to announce its 33rd Season of performances for 2010-2011! Be on the look out for new works, favorites and family-friendly fare that is sure to please audiences of all ages in the 33rd Season.

Juilliard School's Drama Division Announces its 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2010


Juilliard's Drama Division presents a series of fully-staged productions during the 2010-2011 season featuring students in their fourth and final year of acting training at Juilliard.

LCT3 Announces THE COWARD 11/8 & WHEN I COME TO DIE 1/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010


LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences, has announced the first two productions of its 2010-2011 season: the world premieres of THE COWARD, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Sam Gold and WHEN I COME TO DIE, a new play by Nathan Louis Jackson, directed by Thomas Kail.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces its 33rd Season for 2010-2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 2, 2010


The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) is excited to announce its 33rd Season of performances for 2010-2011! Be on the look out for new works, favorites and family-friendly fare that is sure to please audiences of all ages in the 33rd Season.

Finborough Theatre Presents Vibrant: A Festival of Playwrights, Begins May 25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2010


The Finborough Theatre presents VIBRANT - An Anniversary Festival of Finborough Playwrights. 30 NEW PLAYS TO CELEBRATE, 30 YEARS IN JUST UNDER 30 DAYS from 25 May - 19 June 2010

The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2010/11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010


The 2010/11 season at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts features six distinct performance series that highlight amazing artists and extraordinary experiences. This season showcases a world-class roster of performers including international theatre companies, jazz and world music greats, superstar dance companies and Philadelphia's most edgy and innovative artists.

Comedy Central Announces 2010-11 Development Slate
by Charlie Piane - May 6, 2010


Puppet cops, 80's hair bands, Jesus Christ, a modern day take on 'The Odd Couple,' race relations, office politics in Deep Space and a live sex show. These ideas and many, many more make up COMEDY CENTRAL's 2010-2011 development slate announced today by Kent Alterman, head of original programming and production, COMEDY CENTRAL.

ABC Announces May Sweeps Highlights, Including LOST Series Finale
by Charlie Piane - Apr 29, 2010


The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming May sweeps programming, with finales of some of television's biggest hits, including the groundbreaking series finale of 'Lost' and the season premiere of 'The Bachelorette.'

San Jose Rep Presents LEGACY OF LIGHT 3/24-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


San Jose Repertory Theatre is proud to present the West Coast Premiere of Karen Zacarias' critically acclaimed, comic drama Legacy of Light, the perfect addition to a well sculpted 2010-2011 season.

Finborough Theatre Presents Vibrant: A Festival of Playwrights, Begins May 25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2010


The Finborough Theatre presents VIBRANT - An Anniversary Festival of Finborough Playwrights. 30 NEW PLAYS TO CELEBRATE, 30 YEARS IN JUST UNDER 30 DAYS from 25 May - 19 June 2010

Dayton Playhouse Announces its 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2010


The Dayton Playhouse is proud to announce its 52nd theatrical season of musicals, comedies, dramas and special events. 'We are so excited to build on the tremendous success of our 2009 - 2010 Season with these exciting and daring shows for next season!' says Executive Director Wade Hamilton.

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2011 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor David Patrick Kelly
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Betsy Adams

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