Joseph Spirito
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EMMETT, DOWN IN MY HEART Begins Tonight at Castillo Theatre (Apr 17, 2015)
EMMETT, DOWN IN MY HEART Begins 4/17 at Castillo Theatre (Mar 31, 2015)
Castillo Theatre Extends Run of CARMEN'S PLACE (A FANTASY) Until 6/16 (May 21, 2013)
EMMETT, DOWN IN MY HEART Begins Tonight at Castillo Theatre (Apr 17, 2015)
EMMETT, DOWN IN MY HEART Begins 4/17 at Castillo Theatre (Mar 31, 2015)
Castillo Theatre Extends Run of CARMEN'S PLACE (A FANTASY) Until 6/16 (May 21, 2013)
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EMMETT, DOWN IN MY HEART Begins Tonight at Castillo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015
Emmett, Down in My Heart takes the audience on a haunting journey of race and violence in America. Historical text, music, and immersive staging interweave to tell the story of the horrific murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi. Till's brutal lynching, the acquittal of his killers, and his mother's insistence on an open casket exposed hidden truths of the Jim Crow South and stunned the world, striking a chord in the national conscience.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015
Emmett, Down in My Heart takes the audience on a haunting journey of race and violence in America. Historical text, music, and immersive staging interweave to tell the story of the horrific murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi. Till's brutal lynching, the acquittal of his killers, and his mother's insistence on an open casket exposed hidden truths of the Jim Crow South and stunned the world, striking a chord in the national conscience.
EMMETT, DOWN IN MY HEART Begins 4/17 at Castillo Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015
Emmett, Down in My Heart takes the audience on a haunting journey of race and violence in America. Historical text, music, and immersive staging interweave to tell the story of the horrific murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi. Till's brutal lynching, the acquittal of his killers, and his mother's insistence on an open casket exposed hidden truths of the Jim Crow South and stunned the world, striking a chord in the national conscience.
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015
Emmett, Down in My Heart takes the audience on a haunting journey of race and violence in America. Historical text, music, and immersive staging interweave to tell the story of the horrific murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi. Till's brutal lynching, the acquittal of his killers, and his mother's insistence on an open casket exposed hidden truths of the Jim Crow South and stunned the world, striking a chord in the national conscience.
Castillo Theatre Extends Run of CARMEN'S PLACE (A FANTASY) Until 6/16
by Kristin Salaky - May 21, 2013
The Castillo Theatre production of Carmen's Place (A Fantasy), called "an aria to behold" by critics in this opera-within-a musical running through June 16. Carmen's Place features an original pop score by Annie Roboff and Fred Newman, and in its show-within-the-show, some of the best-known and best-loved operatic numbers ever performed. Director Gabrielle L. Kurlander received the AUDELCO "Viv" Recognition Award for Excellence in Black Theatre as Best Director of a Musical Production in 2012 for Newman-Roboff's Sally and Tom (The American Way).
by Kristin Salaky - May 21, 2013
The Castillo Theatre production of Carmen's Place (A Fantasy), called "an aria to behold" by critics in this opera-within-a musical running through June 16. Carmen's Place features an original pop score by Annie Roboff and Fred Newman, and in its show-within-the-show, some of the best-known and best-loved operatic numbers ever performed. Director Gabrielle L. Kurlander received the AUDELCO "Viv" Recognition Award for Excellence in Black Theatre as Best Director of a Musical Production in 2012 for Newman-Roboff's Sally and Tom (The American Way).
2012 Castillo Theatre Hosts Gala Benefit CREATING FRIENDS Tonight, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2012
The Castillo Theatre will hold its annual fundraising gala entitled, "Creating Friends" tonight, November 12th at the All Stars Project's performing arts and youth development center at 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th & 11th Avenue) at 6:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2012
The Castillo Theatre will hold its annual fundraising gala entitled, "Creating Friends" tonight, November 12th at the All Stars Project's performing arts and youth development center at 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th & 11th Avenue) at 6:30 p.m.
2012 Castillo Theatre Gala Benefit CREATING FRIENDS Set for 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2012
The Castillo Theatre will hold its annual fundraising gala entitled, "Creating Friends" on Monday, November 12th at the All Stars Project's performing arts and youth development center at 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th & 11th Avenue) at 6:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2012
The Castillo Theatre will hold its annual fundraising gala entitled, "Creating Friends" on Monday, November 12th at the All Stars Project's performing arts and youth development center at 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th & 11th Avenue) at 6:30 p.m.
The RATS Theatre Company Presents EURASIAN INVASION! RATS IN REPERTORY, Now thru 7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2012
Russian Arts and Theatre Studio (The RATS Company) announces the world premiere production of EURASIAN INVASION! RATS IN REPERTORY, a two show series, which includes Fred Pezzulli and Di Zhu's HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES and Aleksey Burago and Di Zhu's BILLY BOB BOILS THE SEA, both directed by Aleksey Burago. EURASIAN INVASION! will play a four-week limited engagement at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, NYC). Performances begin tonight, June 8 and continue through to Sunday, July 1.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2012
Russian Arts and Theatre Studio (The RATS Company) announces the world premiere production of EURASIAN INVASION! RATS IN REPERTORY, a two show series, which includes Fred Pezzulli and Di Zhu's HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES and Aleksey Burago and Di Zhu's BILLY BOB BOILS THE SEA, both directed by Aleksey Burago. EURASIAN INVASION! will play a four-week limited engagement at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, NYC). Performances begin tonight, June 8 and continue through to Sunday, July 1.
The RATS Theatre Company Presents EURASIAN INVASION! RATS IN REPERTORY 6/08-7/01
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 4, 2012
Russian Arts and Theatre Studio (The RATS Company) announces the world premiere production of EURASIAN INVASION! RATS IN REPERTORY, a two show series, which includes Fred Pezzulli and Di Zhu's HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES and Aleksey Burago and Di Zhu's BILLY BOB BOILS THE SEA, both directed by Aleksey Burago. EURASIAN INVASION! will play a four-week limited engagement at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, NYC). Performances begin Friday, June 8 and continue through to Sunday, July 1.
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 4, 2012
Russian Arts and Theatre Studio (The RATS Company) announces the world premiere production of EURASIAN INVASION! RATS IN REPERTORY, a two show series, which includes Fred Pezzulli and Di Zhu's HOUSE OF CURIOSITIES and Aleksey Burago and Di Zhu's BILLY BOB BOILS THE SEA, both directed by Aleksey Burago. EURASIAN INVASION! will play a four-week limited engagement at The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street, NYC). Performances begin Friday, June 8 and continue through to Sunday, July 1.
Castillo Theatre Reopens SALLY AND TOM For Seven Added Performances
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012
Due to popular demand, the Castillo Theatre is re-opening Sally and Tom (The American Way), seven performances have been added: April 20, 21, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6. Fred Newman and Annie Roboff's musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced six children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012
Due to popular demand, the Castillo Theatre is re-opening Sally and Tom (The American Way), seven performances have been added: April 20, 21, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6. Fred Newman and Annie Roboff's musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced six children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
SALLY AND TOM (THE AMERICAN WAY) Re-Opens at the Castillo Theatre, 4/20-5/6
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2012
Due to popular demand, the Castillo Theatre is re-opening Sally and Tom (The American Way), seven performances have been added: April 20, 21, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6.
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2012
Due to popular demand, the Castillo Theatre is re-opening Sally and Tom (The American Way), seven performances have been added: April 20, 21, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6.
Castillo Theatre Reopens SALLY AND TOM For Seven Added Performances
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 2, 2012
Due to popular demand, the Castillo Theatre is re-opening Sally and Tom (The American Way), seven performances have been added: April 20, 21, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6. Fred Newman and Annie Roboff's musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced six children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 2, 2012
Due to popular demand, the Castillo Theatre is re-opening Sally and Tom (The American Way), seven performances have been added: April 20, 21, 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6. Fred Newman and Annie Roboff's musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced six children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
Castillo Theatre Presents SALLY AND TOM (THE AMERICAN WAY), Opening 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2012
Running at the Castillo Theatre for six weeks from February 17 through March 25, the Fred Newman-Annie Roboff musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced five children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2012
Running at the Castillo Theatre for six weeks from February 17 through March 25, the Fred Newman-Annie Roboff musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced five children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
Castillo Theatre Presents SALLY AND TOM (THE AMERICAN WAY), Opening 2/17
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2012
Running at the Castillo Theatre for six weeks from February 17 through March 25, the Fred Newman-Annie Roboff musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced five children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2012
Running at the Castillo Theatre for six weeks from February 17 through March 25, the Fred Newman-Annie Roboff musical revival, Sally and Tom (The American Way) examines the 30-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings, a relationship that produced five children and embodies the wrenching conflict between democracy and slavery, and its legacy of racism that continues to shape America to this day. In this polarizing presidential election year, the meaning of "the American way" is itself being hotly contested.
A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN Extends At Peccadillo Theater Thru 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011
The fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will close in New York City April 10, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011
The fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will close in New York City April 10, 2011.
The Peccadillo Theater Company Presents A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011
For the first time in 60 years, the first fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will open in New York City March 20, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011
For the first time in 60 years, the first fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will open in New York City March 20, 2011.
A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN Extends At Peccadillo Theater Thru 4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2011
For the first time in 60 years, a fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will open in New York City March 20, 2011.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2011
For the first time in 60 years, a fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will open in New York City March 20, 2011.
The Peccadillo Theater Company Presents A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2011
For the first time in 60 years, the first fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will open in New York City March 20, 2011.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2011
For the first time in 60 years, the first fully-staged, full-length revival of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, a musical based on Betty Smith's iconic American novel of the same name, will open in New York City March 20, 2011.
The Peccadillo Theater Co's ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST Closes 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010
Due to critical acclaim and box office demand, 'Another Part of the Forest,' by Lillian Hellman, presented by the award-winning Peccadillo Theatre Company, extended its run for an additional week at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - btw. 9th & 10th Avenues). The production will close Sunday, July 11th.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010
Due to critical acclaim and box office demand, 'Another Part of the Forest,' by Lillian Hellman, presented by the award-winning Peccadillo Theatre Company, extended its run for an additional week at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - btw. 9th & 10th Avenues). The production will close Sunday, July 11th.
Peccadillo Theatre Company Ends Run of ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010
The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present a revival of the rarely seen prequel to ThE LITTLE FOXES, ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST, by Lillian Hellman, beginning Thursday, June 3, at Theatre at St. Clement's.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010
The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present a revival of the rarely seen prequel to ThE LITTLE FOXES, ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST, by Lillian Hellman, beginning Thursday, June 3, at Theatre at St. Clement's.
Peccadillo Theatrer Co Adds Performance To ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2010
The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company announced today that their acclaimed production of the rarely seen 'prequel' to The Little Foxes, 'Another Part of the Forest,' written by Lillian Hellman, will play an additional performance on Wednesday, June 30th (8PM) at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - btw. 9th & 10th Avenues).
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2010
The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company announced today that their acclaimed production of the rarely seen 'prequel' to The Little Foxes, 'Another Part of the Forest,' written by Lillian Hellman, will play an additional performance on Wednesday, June 30th (8PM) at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - btw. 9th & 10th Avenues).
The Peccadillo Theater Co Extends ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST Thru 7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010
Due to critical acclaim and box office demand, 'Another Part of the Forest,' by Lillian Hellman, presented by the award-winning Peccadillo Theatre Company, will extend its run for an additional week at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - btw. 9th & 10th Avenues).
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010
Due to critical acclaim and box office demand, 'Another Part of the Forest,' by Lillian Hellman, presented by the award-winning Peccadillo Theatre Company, will extend its run for an additional week at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street - btw. 9th & 10th Avenues).
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