Write Act Repertory's Producing Artistic Director John Lant is pleased to present the East Coast premiere of PILLARS OF NEW YORK, a new musical with book, lyrics and music by Michael Antin, and directed by Jim Blanchette.
The production will preview on Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. and open on Tuesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Performances then run Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. from July 13 through September 7 at
St. Luke's Theatre, located at 308 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). Tickets cost between $39 and $99 and can be purchased through Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.
PILLARS OF NEW YORK is the story of four couples' struggles in and around the events surrounding the 9-11 tragedy. As the recovery happens, mentally and physically for the couples, therapist and author Jake Kelly evaluates his own personal loss and mortality as he explores other sides to their stories. These stories being the fabric of the true Pillars of New York that make up the tapestry of unwavering human condition through tragedy and triumph.
Featured in the cast are Nikki Casseri, Audrey Federici, Laura Kaldis, Tyler Knauf, Alex Lamb, April Leonhard, Max Meyers, Georgia Sackler, Cruz Santiago, Brandon Schraml, and Jack Utrata.
The creative team includes Rocco Vitacco (Musical Direction and Arrangements), SKS Theatrical(Marketing and Promotions), John B. Forbes (Lighting Design), and Tim Secrest (AV & Visual Design), Hunter Dowell (Costume Design), Jessica and
Jennifer Davison (Sound Design),
Megan Parker (Set Design), Casting by Tamra Pica Casting.
Photo Credit: Afshin Katanchi
