The newly formed J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company presents the first of the three productions in the company's inaugural 2020 season. Seesaw, with book by Michael Bennett, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, will begin performances Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7:30pm and continue through February 23, 2020 at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th and Dyer Avenues). Seesaw is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. Based on the play Two for the Seesaw by William Gibson. Opening Night is Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 7:30pm.
From the composing team of Sweet Charity, Seesaw tells the story of Jerry Ryan, a reserved lawyer from Omaha, who has fled to New York City looking for a change in his life. There he meets Gittel Mosca, a single, loveable lunatic who lives life to the fullest. Will their love affair be able to survive the big, noisy, dirty island known as Manhattan? Songs include: "It's Not Where You Start," It's Where You Finish," "Welcome to Holiday Inn," and "Nobody Does It Like Me."
Directed by Robert W. Schneider, the company's Artistic Director/Co-Founder, the Seesaw cast will feature Kyle Caress*, Chaz Alexander Coffin* Katie Griffith*, Caleb Grochalski*, Morgan Hecker*, Stephanie Israelson*, Halle Mastroberardino, J Savage* and Andy Tighe*.
The creative team includes Caitlin Belcik (Choreographer), Grant Strom (Music Direction/New Orchestrations/Additional Arrangements), Joshua Zecher-Ross (Music Supervisor), Ryan J. Douglass (Scenic Designer), Ethan Steimel (Lighting Designer), Matthew Soloman (Costume Designer), Addison Calvin (Technical Director/Master Electrician). David Ward is Production Stage Manager and Jordan Stam is Assistant Stage Manager. Casting is by Holly Buczek.
Single tickets are priced at $55 and may be purchased at telecharge.com, or by calling 212-239-6200. $25 Student Rush tickets will be available on the day of performance. A 3-Show Package is available at $124, a 25% discount, and may be purchased online at: www.j2spotlightnyc.com.
Photo Credit: Russ Rowland
Stephanie Israelson, Morgan Hecker, Katie Griffith
Stephanie Israelson and company
Andy Tighe, Kyle Caress (rear), Morgan Hecker (rear), Stephanie Israelson, Chaz Alexander Coffin (rear)
Andy Tighe, Stephanie Israelson
Stephanie Israelson, Andy Tighe and company
Kyle Caress, Andy Tighe, Katie Griffith, Chaz Alexander Coffin, Morgan Hecker
Andy Tighe, Stephanie Israelson, J Savage
Halle Mastroberardino, Caleb Grochalski, Kyle Caress, Chaz Alexander Coffin, Morgan Hecker
Caleb Grochalski, Halle Mastroberardino, Chaz Alexander Coffin, Stephanie Israelson, Andy Tighe, Morgan Hecker, Katie Griffith, Kyle Caress
Stephanie Israelson, Andy Tighe
Morgan Hecker, Kyle Caress, Halle Mastroberardino, Caleb Grochalski, Stephanie Israelson, Andy Tighe, Katie Griffith, Chaz Alexander Coffin, J Savage
Andy Tighe, Stephanie Israelson
Halle Mastroberardino, J Savage, Stephanie Israelson, Chaz Alexander Coffin
Andy Tighe, Stephanie Israelson
Morgan Hecker, Chaz Alexander Coffin, Halle Mastroberardino, J Savage, Kyle Caress, Katie Griffith, Caleb Grochalski
Morgan Hecker, J Savage (center), Halle Mastroberardino, Katie Griffith
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