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Broke-ology 2009

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: October 5, 2009
Closing: November 22, 2009

Broke-ology - 2009 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Broke-ology is the story of the King family who have weathered the hardships of life and survived with their love for each other intact. But when two brothers are called home to take care of their ailing father, one of them must choose to follow the life he dreams of or honor the unspoken promise of loyalty to his family.


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Review: B Street Theatre's BROKE-OLOGY Reminds Us of Our Riches
by Courtney Symes - May 12, 2023


The most shocking thing about getting older is that everyone else is getting older, too. Our parents, who once seemed so strong and commanding, reverse their roles and become the dependents. How do we care for them as they once cared for us? How do we find a balance between duty to them and staying true to ourselves? These are central themes explored in Nathan Louis Jackson’s Broke-ology, now playing at the B Street Theatre.

Black Theatre Troupe Presents BROKE-OLOGY 2/10-26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017


Broke-ology: It is a complex new science that examines two things. One, being broke, Two, staying alive despite your brokeness. ....

Black Theatre Troupe Presents BROKE-OLOGY 2/10-26
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2017


Broke-ology: It is a complex new science that examines two things. One, being broke, Two, staying alive despite your brokeness. ....

Black Theatre Troupe Presents BROKE-OLOGY Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2017


Black Theatre Troupe takes an intimate and moving look at the struggle to break the trappings of poverty in BROKE-OLOGY, the acclaimed play from Nathan Louis Jackson on February 10 - 26, 2017 at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034.  

SPT & Hansberry Project to Present BROKE-OLOGY, Begin. 9/26
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013


Seattle Public Theater (SPT), in association with the Hansberry Project (HP), is proud to present the Seattle Premiereof Nathan Louis Jackson's Broke-ology. Broke-ology previews September 26 and runs September 27- October 20, 2013 at the historic Bathhouse Theater on Green Lake. Tickets may be purchased by phone at (206) 524-1300 or online atwww.seattlepublictheater.org.

BWW Reviews: BROKE-OLOGY - An Entertaining Familial Tragicomedy
by David Clarke - Mar 26, 2013


The Ensemble Theatre's 2012-2013 season theme is 'Bridge Art to the Heart,' and their current production of Nathan Louis Jackson's play BROKE-OLOGY is sure to touch and even break hearts. The tragicomedy juxtaposes an erudite man against a man who is the self-proclaimed inventor of the science of Broke-ology. In essence, it pits book smarts against street smarts. However, these two disparate men are also brothers who have to deal with the declining health of their father, who is quickly losing his longtime battle with multiple sclerosis (MS) and having visions/delusions of his deceased wife.

The Ensemble Theatre Kicks Off Its Spring Production, BROKE-OLOGY, 3/21
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 20, 2013


The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its spring production, Broke-ology by playwright Nathan Jackson Louis; Opening Night and Media Reception, Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6:30 p.m. 3535 Main St. Houston, TX 77002.

The Ensemble Theatre Presents BROKE-OLOGY, Beginning 3/16
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 13, 2013


The Ensemble Theatre tackles the issue of adult children caring for their aging parent in Broke-ology, by Nathan Louis Jackson and directed by Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris.

BROKE-OLOGY Opens at WSU Studio Theatre Tonight, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2012


The Studio Theatre presents Broke-ology by Nathan Louis Jackson a story about a loving African American family. Playing for a limited engagement of only two weekends, Broke-ology will run from tonight, November 15 through Saturday, November 24, 2012.

BROKE-OLOGY Opens at WSU Studio Theatre, Nov 15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2012


The Studio Theatre presents Broke-ology by Nathan Louis Jackson a story about a loving African American family. Playing for a limited engagement of only two weekends, Broke-ology will run from Thursday November 15 through Saturday, November 24, 2012.

BWW Reviews: BROKE-OLOGY Offers Rich Theatricality at Ithaca's Kitchen Theatre
by Kelundra Smith - Apr 11, 2012


Set in a gang-run, poor neighborhood in Kansas City, Kan. BROKE-OLOGY is about family, fatherhood, regret and the choices people make surrounding the three.

Nathan Louis Jackson’s BROKE-OLOGY Comes to KTC, 4/4-22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2012


According to Ennis King, the older brother in Nathan Louis Jackson's Broke-ology that opens for previews at the Kitchen Theatre on April 4th and runs through April 22nd, he has developed a new scientific theory. As Ennis explains to his younger brother Malcolm, "Broke-ology…is a complex new science that examines two things. One, being broke. Two, staying alive despite your brokenness." Ennis and Malcolm are experts in broke-ology, and their situation is complicated by their aging father William's quickening decline. Poverty, the American dream and the ties that bind a family together are brought into focus in this new play.

Nathan Louis Jackson’s BROKE-OLOGY Comes to KTC, 4/4-22
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 21, 2012


According to Ennis King, the older brother in Nathan Louis Jackson's Broke-ology that opens for previews at the Kitchen Theatre on April 4th and runs through April 22nd, he has developed a new scientific theory. As Ennis explains to his younger brother Malcolm, "Broke-ology…is a complex new science that examines two things. One, being broke. Two, staying alive despite your brokenness." Ennis and Malcolm are experts in broke-ology, and their situation is complicated by their aging father William's quickening decline. Poverty, the American dream and the ties that bind a family together are brought into focus in this new play.

'BROKE-OLOGY' - A Study of a Family
by Nancy Grossman - Mar 28, 2011


Lyric Stage Company's Boston premiere of first play by up-and-comer Nathan Louis Jackson purports to be about the science of being financially broke, but exposes the fault lines within a loving African-American family and turns out to be about all of us.

TheaterWorks Presents BROKE-OLOGY 9/17-10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2010


Renowned director Tazewell Thompson stages the poignant comic-drama Broke-ology, by Nathan Louis Jackson at TheaterWorks in Downtown Hartford.

TheaterWorks Presents BROKE-OLOGY 9/17-10/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2010


Renowned director Tazewell Thompson stages the poignant comic-drama Broke-ology, by Nathan Louis Jackson at TheaterWorks in Downtown Hartford.

TheaterWorks Presents BROKE-OLOGY 9/17-10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2010


Renowned director Tazewell Thompson stages the poignant comic-drama Broke-ology, by Nathan Louis Jackson at TheaterWorks in Downtown Hartford.

KC Rep Ends Production of BROKE-OLOGY, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010


Kansas City Repertory Theatre will end its run of the play Broke-ology on March 21 as a part of the Sprint Copaken Stage Series. Written by Nathan Louis Jackson and directed by Kyle Hatley, this family drama will feature Shamika Cotton, Larry Powell, and Postel Pringle.

Kansas City Rep Presents BROKE-OLOGY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010


Nathan Louis Jackson's Broke-ology opens tomorrow night at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage. Kyle Hatley, assistant artistic director for the Rep, directs.

KC Rep's BROKE-OLOGY Opens 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010


Kansas City Repertory Theatre will be performing Broke-ology February 19th through March 21 as a part of the Sprint Copaken Stage Series. Written by Nathan Louis Jackson and directed by Kyle Hatley, this family drama will feature Shamika Cotton, Larry Powell, and Postel Pringle.

KC Rep Presents Midwest Premiere of BROKE-OLOGY
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


Continuing its commitment to new work and diverse voices, Kansas City Repertory Theatre will stage the Midwest premiere of Broke-ology, by Kansas City, Kansas native Nathan Louis Jackson, February 19-March 21 at Copaken Stage, located at 13th and Walnut streets in the H&R Block World Headquarters.

KC Rep Presents BROKE-OLOGY, 2/19-3/21
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2010


Kansas City Repertory Theatre will be performing Broke-ology February 19th through March 21 as a part of the Sprint Copaken Stage Series. Written by Nathan Louis Jackson and directed by Kyle Hatley, this family drama will feature Shamika Cotton, Larry Powell, and Postel Pringle.

BROKE-OLOGY Opens Tonight At LCT, 10/5
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 5, 2009


The Lincoln Center Theater's production of BROKE-OLOGY, a new play by Nathan Louis Jackson, opens at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater tonight, 10/5. Previews began on September 10. The production is directed by Thomas Kail with a cast featuring Francois Battiste, Crystal A. Dickinson, Alano Miller and Wendell Pierce.

LCT Announces Battiste, Dickinson, Miller And Pierce To Star In BROKE-OLOGY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Francois Battiste, Crystal A. Dickinson, Alano Miller and Wendell Pierce will be featured in its upcoming production of BROKE-OLOGY, a new play by Nathan Louis Jackson, directed by Thomas Kail.

LCT Announces Battiste, Dickinson, Miller And Pierce To Star In BROKE-OLOGY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Francois Battiste, Crystal A. Dickinson, Alano Miller and Wendell Pierce will be featured in its upcoming production of BROKE-OLOGY, a new play by Nathan Louis Jackson, directed by Thomas Kail.

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