Aaron Priest
Latest News on Aaron Priest:
PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season (May 16, 2023)
Breaking Up is Hard To Do: SIGNIFICANT OTHER Will Play Final Broadway Performance 4/23 (Apr 7, 2017)
The Dating Game Returns in SIGNIFICANT OTHER Singles Contest (Apr 3, 2017)
PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season (May 16, 2023)
Breaking Up is Hard To Do: SIGNIFICANT OTHER Will Play Final Broadway Performance 4/23 (Apr 7, 2017)
The Dating Game Returns in SIGNIFICANT OTHER Singles Contest (Apr 3, 2017)
BIO
Aaron is president of The Aaron Priest Literary Agency which represents such bestselling authors as David Baldacci and Harlan Coben. He was a producer for Bridges Of Madison County and has invested in other shows, including Dear Evan Hansen, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler and Something Rotten.
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STAGE TUBE: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Cast Send Holiday Love to Fans
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2013
TV: Song Preview- Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale Sing 'Before and After You' from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2013
TV: Song Preview- Whitney Bashor Sings 'Another Life' from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2013
TV: Song Preview- Hunter Foster & More Sing 'You're Never Alone' from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2013
TV: Meet the Broadway Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY- Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2013
AUDIO: First Song from Broadway-Bound Musical BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY with Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale Debuts!
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Inside the Sitzprobe for Broadway-Bound THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 1, 2013
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PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season
Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Breaking Up is Hard To Do: SIGNIFICANT OTHER Will Play Final Broadway Performance 4/23
Producers of Broadway's critically acclaimed, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, announces that it will play its final performance on Sunday, April 23rd at 7 PM. SIGNIFICANT OTHER, currently playing at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.), officially opened Thursday, March 2nd, and at the time of closing will have played a total of 79 performances.
Producers of Broadway's critically acclaimed, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, announces that it will play its final performance on Sunday, April 23rd at 7 PM. SIGNIFICANT OTHER, currently playing at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.), officially opened Thursday, March 2nd, and at the time of closing will have played a total of 79 performances.
The Dating Game Returns in SIGNIFICANT OTHER Singles Contest
Significant Other, the new American play by Joshua Harmon is calling for submissions to help a lucky bachelor or bachelorette find their own Significant Other.
Significant Other, the new American play by Joshua Harmon is calling for submissions to help a lucky bachelor or bachelorette find their own Significant Other.
Broadway's SIGNIFICANT OTHER Drops Wednesday Matinees, Switches Sunday Start-Time
Producers of the new Broadway play, Significant Other, have just announced that there will be a change in performance schedule starting the week of March 28th.
Producers of the new Broadway play, Significant Other, have just announced that there will be a change in performance schedule starting the week of March 28th.
See SIGNIFICANT OTHER with Your BFF on Opening Night; Rush Policy Set!
Producers of Significant Other, the new American play by playwright Joshua Harmon(Bad Jews) and directed by Trip Cullman (Yen, Six Degrees of Separation), have announced a general rush policy.
Producers of Significant Other, the new American play by playwright Joshua Harmon(Bad Jews) and directed by Trip Cullman (Yen, Six Degrees of Separation), have announced a general rush policy.
It's a Date! Joshua Harmon's SIGNIFICANT OTHER Begins on Broadway Tonight
Significant Other begins previews at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.) on Valentine's Day, tonight, February 14th, and officially open Thursday, March 2nd.
Significant Other begins previews at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.) on Valentine's Day, tonight, February 14th, and officially open Thursday, March 2nd.
Toast Valentine's Day with the Cast of SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill
No plans yet for Valentine's Day? Come spend 'Singles Awareness Day' with Significant Other! Producers of the Broadway bound production are pleased to announce that they have partnered with Bourbon Street Bar & Grill (346 W 46th St) and will be holding a special SINGLES AWARENESS DAY PARTY following their first preview on Tuesday, February 14th.
No plans yet for Valentine's Day? Come spend 'Singles Awareness Day' with Significant Other! Producers of the Broadway bound production are pleased to announce that they have partnered with Bourbon Street Bar & Grill (346 W 46th St) and will be holding a special SINGLES AWARENESS DAY PARTY following their first preview on Tuesday, February 14th.
Get Romantic with SIGNIFICANT OTHER's Valentine's Day Offer Starting Today
Producers of the new Broadway play Significant Other have announced that today, February 1st, from 10am-8pm customers will be able to celebrate their Valentine with a one-day-only box office offer of two tickets for $50 for select performances in February.
Producers of the new Broadway play Significant Other have announced that today, February 1st, from 10am-8pm customers will be able to celebrate their Valentine with a one-day-only box office offer of two tickets for $50 for select performances in February.
It's a Date! Head to the Movies in Manhattan with Your SIGNIFICANT OTHER
Producers of Joshua Harmon's (Bad Jews) new play Significant Other have announced that the show is partnering with City Cinemas to offer a special opportunity to receive complementary movie passes for you and your 'significant other' (whoever that may be...your bff, your barista, your grandma, etc....). Anyone who purchases a full-priced ticket to the show with the unique promotional code will receive a pair of movie passes.
Producers of Joshua Harmon's (Bad Jews) new play Significant Other have announced that the show is partnering with City Cinemas to offer a special opportunity to receive complementary movie passes for you and your 'significant other' (whoever that may be...your bff, your barista, your grandma, etc....). Anyone who purchases a full-priced ticket to the show with the unique promotional code will receive a pair of movie passes.
Get Romantic with SIGNIFICANT OTHER's Valentine's Day Offer, Photo Booth
Producers of the new Broadway play Significant Other have announced that on Wednesday, February 1st, from 10am-8pm customers will be able to celebrate their Valentine with a one-day-only box office offer of two tickets for $50 for select performances in February.
Producers of the new Broadway play Significant Other have announced that on Wednesday, February 1st, from 10am-8pm customers will be able to celebrate their Valentine with a one-day-only box office offer of two tickets for $50 for select performances in February.
Photo Flash: Stable Cable Lab Co. 2016 Spring Soirée and Fundraising Campaign Raised More than $6,000 on 5/5
Stable Cable Lab Co. raised more than $6,000 to fund the company's upcoming world premiere of In the Event of My Death by Lindsay Joy, directed by Padraic Lillis at its 2016 Spring Soiree (#SoireeDeMayo) in tandem with its online crowd funding campaign on May 5, 2016 at The New Theater Building. The company's silent auction will continue online through May 19th, 2016 and features exclusive items including an evening with Andy Cohen of 'Watch What Happens Live' in the Bravo Clubhouse, a reading of a manuscript with a professional written evaluation from Lucy Childs of Aaron Priest Literary Agency, a custom monologue written by Lindsay Joy, private yoga and tennis lessons, and more. For more information and to bid visit www.stablecablelabco.org.
Stable Cable Lab Co. raised more than $6,000 to fund the company's upcoming world premiere of In the Event of My Death by Lindsay Joy, directed by Padraic Lillis at its 2016 Spring Soiree (#SoireeDeMayo) in tandem with its online crowd funding campaign on May 5, 2016 at The New Theater Building. The company's silent auction will continue online through May 19th, 2016 and features exclusive items including an evening with Andy Cohen of 'Watch What Happens Live' in the Bravo Clubhouse, a reading of a manuscript with a professional written evaluation from Lucy Childs of Aaron Priest Literary Agency, a custom monologue written by Lindsay Joy, private yoga and tennis lessons, and more. For more information and to bid visit www.stablecablelabco.org.
Photo Flash: ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage
'If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?' Erma Bombeck, the award-winning humorist and syndicated columnist known for her wry and humorous take on family life, is the subject of the newest project from twin-sister journalists and playwrights Allison Engel and Margaret Engel -- the world-premiere drama ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END debuting at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The Engels reunite with director David Esbjornson (Arena Stage's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) following their collaboration on the smash hit Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, which starred Kathleen Turner in its celebrated 2012 run at Arena Stage. ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END now through November 8, 2015 in the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle. Scroll down for photos from the opening night festivities!
'If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?' Erma Bombeck, the award-winning humorist and syndicated columnist known for her wry and humorous take on family life, is the subject of the newest project from twin-sister journalists and playwrights Allison Engel and Margaret Engel -- the world-premiere drama ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END debuting at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The Engels reunite with director David Esbjornson (Arena Stage's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) following their collaboration on the smash hit Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, which starred Kathleen Turner in its celebrated 2012 run at Arena Stage. ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END now through November 8, 2015 in the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle. Scroll down for photos from the opening night festivities!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END at Arena Stage
'If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?' Erma Bombeck, the award-winning humorist and syndicated columnist known for her wry and humorous take on family life, is the subject of the newest project from twin-sister journalists and playwrights Allison Engel and Margaret Engel -- the world-premiere drama ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END debuting at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The Engels reunite with director David Esbjornson (Arena Stage's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) following their collaboration on the smash hit Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, which starred Kathleen Turner in its celebrated 2012 run at Arena Stage. ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END October 9-November 8, 2015 in the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
'If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?' Erma Bombeck, the award-winning humorist and syndicated columnist known for her wry and humorous take on family life, is the subject of the newest project from twin-sister journalists and playwrights Allison Engel and Margaret Engel -- the world-premiere drama ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END debuting at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The Engels reunite with director David Esbjornson (Arena Stage's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) following their collaboration on the smash hit Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, which starred Kathleen Turner in its celebrated 2012 run at Arena Stage. ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END October 9-November 8, 2015 in the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Barbara Chisholm to Lead ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT'S END at Arena Stage
"If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?" Erma Bombeck, the award-winning humorist and syndicated columnist known for her wry and humorous take on family life, is the subject of the newest project from twin-sister journalists and playwrights Allison Engel and Margaret Engel-the world-premiere drama Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End debuting at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The Engels reunite with director David Esbjornson (Arena Stage's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) following their collaboration on the smash hit Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, which starred Kathleen Turner in its celebrated 2012 run at Arena Stage.
"If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?" Erma Bombeck, the award-winning humorist and syndicated columnist known for her wry and humorous take on family life, is the subject of the newest project from twin-sister journalists and playwrights Allison Engel and Margaret Engel-the world-premiere drama Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End debuting at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. The Engels reunite with director David Esbjornson (Arena Stage's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner) following their collaboration on the smash hit Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins, which starred Kathleen Turner in its celebrated 2012 run at Arena Stage.
Jason Robert Brown & Kelli O'Hara to Open Up About THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY on Sirius XM
Tune in to SiriusXM Radio 'On Broadway' Channel 72 on Labor Day (Monday, September 1) at 12:00 pm EST for an exclusive broadcast on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of this year's 'Best Score' Tony Award winner, The Bridges of Madison County from Ghostlight Records. The special program will feature never-before-heard song-by-song commentary from the show's three-time Tony-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown and leading lady Kelli O'Hara. An encore presentation will air at 8:00 pm EST. SiriusXM is available on radios, in vehicles, online and via apps for mobile devices. A free listening trial is available at www.siriusxm.com.
Tune in to SiriusXM Radio 'On Broadway' Channel 72 on Labor Day (Monday, September 1) at 12:00 pm EST for an exclusive broadcast on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of this year's 'Best Score' Tony Award winner, The Bridges of Madison County from Ghostlight Records. The special program will feature never-before-heard song-by-song commentary from the show's three-time Tony-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown and leading lady Kelli O'Hara. An encore presentation will air at 8:00 pm EST. SiriusXM is available on radios, in vehicles, online and via apps for mobile devices. A free listening trial is available at www.siriusxm.com.
GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, HEDWIG, Neil Patrick Harris & More Win at the 80th Annual Drama League Awards!
The 80th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon is being held this afternoon, May 16, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, where winners will be announced for Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and the much coveted Distinguished Performance Award. This year's event, which began at noon, is hosted by Broadway veteran Jesse Tyler Ferguson. BroadwayWorld is updating the winners live! Check back in to find out who took home the big awards!
The 80th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon is being held this afternoon, May 16, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square, where winners will be announced for Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and the much coveted Distinguished Performance Award. This year's event, which began at noon, is hosted by Broadway veteran Jesse Tyler Ferguson. BroadwayWorld is updating the winners live! Check back in to find out who took home the big awards!
Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale to Celebrate THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Album Release at Barnes & Noble, 5/23
Barnes & Noble will celebrate the new Ghostlight Records cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the new romantic musical currently running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), with a special in-st0re performance and CD signing on Friday, May 23 at 5:00 PM. The event will feature stars Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, in addition to other cast members. The composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown will join them at the piano, with Justin Goldner and Gary Seiger on guitars and Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf on cello. Barnes & Noble is located at 150 East 86th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues on the Upper East Side. Fans who purchase the CD at the store will be offered priority seating. Please call (212) 369-2180 for details.
Barnes & Noble will celebrate the new Ghostlight Records cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the new romantic musical currently running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), with a special in-st0re performance and CD signing on Friday, May 23 at 5:00 PM. The event will feature stars Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, in addition to other cast members. The composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown will join them at the piano, with Justin Goldner and Gary Seiger on guitars and Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf on cello. Barnes & Noble is located at 150 East 86th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues on the Upper East Side. Fans who purchase the CD at the store will be offered priority seating. Please call (212) 369-2180 for details.
Breaking News: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Close May 18
The Bridges of Madison County, the new Broadway musical by Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning team Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman, starring five-time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara, and star of screen & stage and 2014 Drama Desk nominee Steven Pasquale, will play its final performance on Sunday, May 18, 2014, having played 137 performances.
The Bridges of Madison County, the new Broadway musical by Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning team Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman, starring five-time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara, and star of screen & stage and 2014 Drama Desk nominee Steven Pasquale, will play its final performance on Sunday, May 18, 2014, having played 137 performances.
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Cast Recording Breaks into Billboard Top 200
The Bridges of Madison County, the original Broadway cast recording of the new romantic musical from Ghostlight Records has debuted as the #1 Cast Recording on the Billboard chart and hit #53 on the Billboard Overall Digital Albums chart. It also broke into the Billboard Top 200 albums chart - a rarity for a musical theater album - at #184.
The Bridges of Madison County, the original Broadway cast recording of the new romantic musical from Ghostlight Records has debuted as the #1 Cast Recording on the Billboard chart and hit #53 on the Billboard Overall Digital Albums chart. It also broke into the Billboard Top 200 albums chart - a rarity for a musical theater album - at #184.
2014 Drama League Award Nominations Announced - Shows, Stars & More!
Co-Hosts Judith Light and Christopher Sieber announced the nominations for the 2014 Drama League Awards, including Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and the much coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The 2014 Drama League Nomination announcement begins the month of celebrations leading up to the 80th Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) on Friday, May 16, 2014 at noon hosted by Broadway veteran Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Co-Hosts Judith Light and Christopher Sieber announced the nominations for the 2014 Drama League Awards, including Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and the much coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The 2014 Drama League Nomination announcement begins the month of celebrations leading up to the 80th Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) on Friday, May 16, 2014 at noon hosted by Broadway veteran Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
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