THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE's Murphy Set For LX-NY Backstage Tonight, 5/24

Roundabout Theatre Company's The People in the Picture star Donna Murphy will take WNBC's "LX-NY" backstage tonight between 5-6PM on channel 4.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, presents the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

The cast also features Alexander Gemignani (Moishe), Christopher Innvar (Chaim), Nicole Parker (Red), Rachel Resheff (Jenny), Hal Robinson (Doovie, Rabbi Velvel), Lewis J. Stadlen (Avram Krinsky), Joyce Van Patten (Chayesel), Chip Zien (Yossie Pinsker), Brad Bradley, Rachel Bress, Jeremy Davis, Emilee Dupre, Maya Goldman, Louis Hobson, Shannon Lewis, Jessica Lea Patty, Andie Mechanic, Megan Reinking, Jeffrey Schecter and Paul Anthony Stewart.

THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE began preview performances on Friday, April 1st, 2011 on Broadway at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street) and opened officially on Thursday, April 28th, 2011. The limited engagement is scheduled to run through June 19th, 2011.
This world premiere production comes from the author of the international best seller Beaches, Iris Rainer Dart, with a glorious score by Mike Stoller (Smokey Joe's Café) and Artie Butler ("Here's To Life").
THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE is a funny and deeply moving new musical from the author of Beaches, about a Jewish grandmother struggling to share her legacy. Once the darling of Yiddish comedy theatre in 1930s Warsaw before her narrow escape to New York, Bubbie has had quite a life. But what will it all mean if she can't pass her stories to her daughter and granddaughter? A tale that spans three generations of women and dances playfully from New York to the Old World, THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE celebrates the importance of learning from our past, the strength we find in our families and the extraordinary power of laughter.

THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE has been nominated for a Tony® Award for Best Actress in a Musical (Donna Murphy); three Drama Desk nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Donna Murphy), Outstanding Book of a Musical (Iris Rainer Dart) and Outstanding Music of a Musical (Mike Stoller & Artie Butler); an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Donna Murphy); two Drama League Awards for Distinguished Production of a Musical and Distinguished Performance Award (Donna Murphy).

The creative team includes Paul Gemignani (Musical Direction), Michael Starobin (Orchestrations), Andy Blankenbuehler (Musical Staging), Riccardo Hernandez (Sets), Ann Hould-Ward (Costumes), James F. Ingalls (Lights), Dan Moses Schreier (Sound), Elaine J. McCarthy (Projections), Paul Huntley (Hair & Wigs) & Angelina Avallone (Make-up).

TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets are available by calling Roundabout Ticket Services at (212)719-1300, online at www.roundabouttheatre.org or at the Studio 54 Box Office (254 West 54th Street). Ticket prices range from $37.00 - $122.00.

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Performance Schedule Information:
THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE plays Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00PM with a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:00PM.

Special Web Feature:
THE PEOPLE IN YOUR PICTURE
Family history is a major theme in The People in the Picture which inspired a unique online photo album that invites you to share a photo and family story with our community. Take a minute to browse the wonderful stories already submitted and submit your own: www.ThePeopleInYourPicture.com

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos