Murder in the First

Theatre

59E59 Theater A (New York, NY)
59 East 59th Street
New York, NY

Schedule

Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
Sundays at 3pm and 7pm

Please note, there are no 7:00 PM performances on Sunday, May 27 and Sunday, July 1.

Price

$60 (Regular Performances) $45 (Previews)

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Inspired by a compelling true story, MURDER IN THE FIRST is a gripping drama about the murder trial that blew open the deplorable treatment of the prisoners at Alcatraz, the most notorious correctional institution in U.S. history. The stage version of Dan Gordon's 1995 film explores the unlikely friendship that develops between the young, idealistic attorney and the prisoner that he was brought in to defend.

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Chad Kimball in MURDER IN THE FIRST!
by BroadwayWorld TV - June 11, 2012

59E59 Theaters, with The Directors Company, in association with Chase Mishkin, Barbara & Buddy Freitag, and Invictus Theater Company is presenting Murder in the First, written by Dan Gordon and directed by Michael Parva. Murder in the First began performances on May 25 for a limited engagement through July 1, and celebrated an official opening night on June 6. BroadwayWorld has just recevieved production highlights and brings you an exclusive look below! (more...)

Photo Flash: MURDER IN THE FIRST Debuts Off-Broadway Tonight at 59E59 Theaters
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes The Directors Company, in association with Chase Mishkin, Barbara & Buddy Freitag, and Invictus Theater Company, with Murder in the First, written by Dan Gordon and directed by Michael Parva. Murder in the First begins performances tonight, Friday, May 25, for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 1. Check out photos of Chris Kimball, Guy Burnet, Larisa Polonsky and more on stage below! (more...)

MURDER IN THE FIRST Begins Performances at 59E59 Theaters Tonight, 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes The Directors Company, in association with Chase Mishkin, Barbara & Buddy Freitag, and Invictus Theater Company, with Murder in the First, written by Dan Gordon and directed by Michael Parva. The production is led by Tony nominee Chad Kimball (MEMPHIS) as Willie. Additional cast members include: Joe Adams, Guy Burnet, Richard Fiske, Anthoula Katsimatides, Darren Kelly, Joe Lawless, Larisa Polonsky, Thomas Ryan and John Stanisci. The show opens tonight,5/25 (more...)