Jordan Roth Kicks Off 'Broadway Talks' Series With Liev Schreiber

Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, will kick off his multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, "Broadway Talks," with inaugural guest, Tony Award-winning actor Liev Schreiber. Among other topics, Roth and Shreiber will discuss the star's lauded turn in A View From the Bridge, at the 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street). Tickets are $27 and are available at www.92Y.org/lectures or by calling 212.415.5500.

Jordan Roth's "Broadway Talks" series will feature illuminating one-on-one discussions between Mr. Roth and current Broadway stars. Upcoming guests include Laura Linney (Time Stands Still), Sean Hayes (Promises, Promises) and Nathan Lane (The Addams Family). Please note that Lane, who was previously announced to appear on Sunday, May 23, has been rescheduled to appear on Sunday, June 27th at 7:30 P.M. See below for the complete current schedule.

Having just received unanimous rave reviews for his turn as Eddie Carbone in the current Broadway production of A View From the Bridge, Liev Shreiber is one of the most talked-about actors of his generation. Previous Broadway star turns in Glengarry GLen Ross and Talk Radio earned him a Tony Award and a Drama League Award, respectively. His other Broadway credits include Betrayal, In the Summer House and Moonlight. A mainstay at The Public Theater, his roles there include Macbeth (Macbeth), Henry V (Henry), Othello (Iago), Hamlet (Hamlet), Cymbeline (Iachimo; Obie and Callaway Awards) and The Tempest (Sebastian). His numerous film credits include Taking Woodstock, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Defiance, The Painted Veil, The Ten, The Omen, The Manchurian Candidate, The Sum of All Fears, Kate & Leopold, The Hurricane, Jakob the Liar, A Walk on the Moon, Twilight, Party Girl, Mixed Nuts, Walking and Talking, The Daytrippers, Scream 1-3, Sphere, Ransom, Spring Forward. He has been seen in television on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," HBO's "RKO 281" (Emmy, Golden Globe nominations), "Lackawanna Blues," "Spinning Boris" and "Buffalo Girls." Schreiber's feature film directorial debut, Everything Is Illuminated, adapted from Jonathan Safran Foer's novel, was named one of the year's 10 Best by the National Board of Review.

The current "Broadway Talks" schedule is as follows:

Liev Schreiber Monday, March 1, 8:15 pm, Lexington Ave. @ 92nd Street
Laura Linney Sunday, March 28, 7:30 pm, Lexington Ave. @ 92nd Street
Sean Hayes Monday, May 24, 8:00 pm at 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street
Nathan Lane Sunday, June 27, 7:30 pm, Lexington Ave. @ 92nd Street

About the 92nd Street Y: Founded in 1874 by a group of visionary Jewish leaders, the 92nd Street Y's mission is to enrich lives, create community and elevate humanity. The organization serves about 300,000 people of all ages, races, faiths and backgrounds annually through its local programs, and reaches many more through its satellite, television, radio and Internet broadcasts. The 92nd Street Y awards nearly $1 million in scholarships annually and reaches out to thousands of public school children through subsidized arts and science education programs. For more information, please visit www.92Y.org.

Jordan Roth is the President of Jujamcyn Theaters, which owns and operates five Broadway theaters. Current and upcoming productions include American Idiot, Fela!, Hair, Jersey Boys, and A Little Night Music.

Photo credit: Walter McBride