CELLINO V. BARNES Extends to Early December At Asylum NYC

Mix and Match Productions has extended Cellino V. Barnes, a darkly funny play following the tumultuous partnership between the infamous lawyers of the same names, which returned to Off-Broadway earlier this summer after a sold-out run last spring at ChaShaMa. Written by Mike B. Breen & David Rafailedes (the short film “Never Been Kissed”) and directed by Wesley Taylor & Alex Wyse (Summoning Sylvia), Cellino V. Barnes began performances July 23, 2024, at Asylum NYC, and opened August 1. Previously set to close October 13, performances will now run through December 1, 2024.

Cellino V. Barnes is a darkly comedic rollercoaster that captures the wild partnership of notorious injury attorneys Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes, from their meteoric rise in the 1990s through their spectacular break-up in the 2010s.

Witness the hilariously absurd antics of two lawyers who prioritize outrageous personal squabbles over their billion-dollar empire, navigating a minefield of ethical dilemmas, personal demons, and outdated fax machines. As their budding friendship and business collide with unchecked ambition, they must decide whether to find common ground or torch it all. Inspired by their infamous real-life split, this riotous romp reveals the rivalry and redemption of two men who changed the face of their industry, one iconic billboard at a time.    

Buckle up for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud journey that posits the age-old question: can a bromance survive ambition, and can it happen in seventy-five minutes?

Cellino V. Barnes currently stars Eric (White Girl in Danger) as Ross Cellino and Noah Weisberg (“Super Pumped”) as Steve Barnes. Barrett Riggins (Harmony) serves as Understudy.

Cellino V. Barnes features scenic and props design by Riw Rakkulchon (The XIXTH), costume design by Ricky Lurie (Harmony), and lighting design by Aiden Bezark (Walking with Bubbles). Chaira Pizzirusso (Sex and the Abbey) is the Sound Design Consultant. Derrick Weishaar (Titanique) serves as Creative Consultant, Allison Leah Hohman (Til Death) is the Production Stage Manager and Emily Katherine (Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors!) is the Assistant Stage Manager.

LDK Productions is the General Manager and Paul Bakey is the Company Manager. Digital marketing and advertising are by Super Awesome Friends, group sales and promotions are by BroadwayPlus, and casting is by Geoff Josselson, CSA. Sarah Schetter (The Cotillion) is the Production Manager. Nathan Sheffield, Esq., is responsible for making sure no one involved in Cellino V. Barnes gets sued.

Cellino V. Barnes is produced by Mix and Match Productions (Maxwell Beer and Mitch Marois) with co-producers Rohit Gopal, Caitlin Berg, Katherine Brown, Jeffrey Morse, David Pochapin, and Cameron Koffman.

The performance schedule for Cellino V. Barnes is currently as follows: Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday at 3pm and 7pm; Thursday at 7pm; Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 3pm and 8pm; Sunday at 3pm. Exceptions: there will be no 3pm performance on Wednesday September 25.

Beginning October 28, the performance schedule will be as follows: Tuesday - Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 3pm & 8pm; Sunday at 3pm & 7pm. Exceptions: there will be no performances on Thursday October 31, Tuesday November 5, and Thursday November 25. There will be added performances on Monday October 28, Monday November 4, and Monday November 25 at 7pm.