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Dogfight 2012

Opened: July 16, 2012
Closing: August 19, 2012

Dogfight - 2012 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Second Stage - Tony Kiser Theatre
305 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036

It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of compassion. Two-time Tony® Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked, Other Desert Cities, Assassins) directs this world premiere musical.


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Review - Dogfight: How To Handle A Woman
by Ben Peltz - July 21, 2012


America may have abruptly lost its Camelot on the afternoon of November 22nd, 1963, but in the extraordinarily rich and tender new musical Dogfight, it was the night before that a pair of drops in the great blue motion of the sunlit sea began to sparkle.

TV: Inside Opening Night of DOGFIGHT with Lindsay Mendez, Annaleigh Ashford, Pasek & Paul & More!
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2012


Second Stage Theatre presents the world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT. The cast features Nick Blaemire (Godspell), Annaleigh Ashford (Rent, Wicked, Legally Blonde), Becca Ayers (The Addams Family, Avenue Q), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Dierdre Friel (Leap of Faith), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie), Derek Klena (Carrie), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell, Second Stage's Everyday Rapture), James Moye (Million Dollar Quartet), and Josh Segarra (Lysistrata Jones). The show just opened last night, July 16, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there to speak with the cast and creative team. Check out what they had to say on the big opening night below!

Review Roundup: Second Stage's DOGFIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2012


Second Stage Theatre presents the world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT, which just opeed last night, July 16. Featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a book by Peter Duchan, and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, the show is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and runs at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre.

Photo Coverage: DOGFIGHT Celebrates Opening Night - After Party!
by Walter McBride - July 17, 2012


Second Stage Theatre presents the world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT. The cast features Nick Blaemire (Godspell), Annaleigh Ashford (Rent, Wicked, Legally Blonde), Becca Ayers (The Addams Family, Avenue Q), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Dierdre Friel (Leap of Faith), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie), Derek Klena (Carrie), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell, Second Stage's Everyday Rapture), James Moye (Million Dollar Quartet), and Josh Segarra (Lysistrata Jones).

Photo Coverage: Jim Parsons, Aaron Tveit and More at DOGFIGHT Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - July 17, 2012


Second Stage Theatre presents the world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT. The cast features Nick Blaemire (Godspell), Annaleigh Ashford (Rent, Wicked, Legally Blonde), Becca Ayers (The Addams Family, Avenue Q), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Dierdre Friel (Leap of Faith), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie), Derek Klena (Carrie), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell, Second Stage's Everyday Rapture), James Moye (Million Dollar Quartet), and Josh Segarra (Lysistrata Jones). The show opened last night; view photos from the star-studded arrivals below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Blaemire, Lindsay Mendez et al. in Second Stage Theatre's DOGFIGHT
by BWW News Desk - July 3, 2012


Second Stage Theatre presents the world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT. Previews began June 27 in anticipation of a July 16 opening. The cast features Nick Blaemire (Godspell), Annaleigh Ashford (Rent, Wicked, Legally Blonde), Becca Ayers (The Addams Family, Avenue Q), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Dierdre Friel (Leap of Faith), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie), Derek Klena (Carrie), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell, Second Stage's Everyday Rapture), James Moye (Million Dollar Quartet), and Josh Segarra(Lysistrata Jones). Get a first look at DOGFIGHT with Annaleigh Ashford, Josh Segarra and more in the photos below!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of DOGFIGHT - Annaleigh Ashford, Load-In & More!
by Jessica Lewis - June 20, 2012


Second Stage Theatre will present the world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT. Previews begin June 27 in anticipation of a July 16 opening. The cast features Nick Blaemire (Godspell), Annaleigh Ashford (Rent, Wicked, Legally Blonde), Becca Ayers (The Addams Family, Avenue Q), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Dierdre Friel (Leap of Faith), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie), Derek Klena (Carrie), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell, Second Stage's Everyday Rapture), James Moye (Million Dollar Quartet), and Josh Segarra (Lysistrata Jones). Check out the lastest backstage at DOGFIGHT with Annaleigh Ashford, Josh Segarra and more below!

GODSPELL's Nick Blaemire Joins DOGFIGHT at Second Stage
by Jessica Lewis - June 14, 2012


Second Stage Theatre will present the world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT. Previews begin June 27 in anticipation of a July 16 opening. Nick Blaemire (Godspell) joins the previously announced Annaleigh Ashford (Rent, Wicked, Legally Blonde), Becca Ayers (The Addams Family, Avenue Q), Steven Booth (Glory Days), Dierdre Friel (Leap of Faith), Adam Halpin (Glory Days), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie), Derek Klena (Carrie), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell, Second Stage's Everyday Rapture), James Moye (Million Dollar Quartet), and Josh Segarra (Lysistrata Jones).

STAGE TUBE: Lindsay Mendez & Derek Klena in Rehearsal for Second Stage's DOGFIGHT
by Jessica Lewis - June 8, 2012


Second Stage Theatre will conclude its 33rd season with the World Premiere of the new musical, DOGFIGHT, featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a book by Peter Duchan and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Winner of the prestigious 2011 Richards Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre, DOGFIGHT will be performed at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre this summer.

STAGE TUBE: Inside DOGFIGHT's First Rehearsal!
by Nicole Rosky - June 5, 2012


Second Stage Theatre will conclude its 33rd season with the World Premiere of the new musical, DOGFIGHT, featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a book by Peter Duchan and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Winner of the prestigious 2011 Richards Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre, DOGFIGHT will be performed at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street) this summer. Go inside the show's first rehearsal below!

Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez and More to Lead Pasek & Paul's DOGFIGHT at Second Stage Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2012


Second Stage Theatre has announced the casting for its upcoming world premiere musical, DOGFIGHT.

Pasek & Paul's DOGFIGHT to Play Second Stage Theatre This Summer; Mantello to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - January 31, 2012


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will conclude its 33rd season with the World Premiere of the new musical, DOGFIGHT, featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a book by Peter Duchan and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. Winner of the prestigious 2011 Richards Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre, DOGFIGHT will be performed at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street) this summer. Exact dates, casting, and complete creative team will be announced shortly. For more information, please visit www.2ST.com.

Dogfight FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Dogfight and what's the order?
Prelude: Take Me Back
Some Kinda Time
Hey, Good-Lookin'
Come to a Party
Nothing Short of Wonderful
Come to a Party (Reprise)
That Face
It's A Dogfight
Pretty Funny
Hometown Hero's Ticket Tape Parade
First Date/Last Night
Before It's Over
Give Way
Some Kinda Time (Reprise)
Come Back
Finale: Take Me Back

Dogfight History

Other Productions of Dogfight

2012   Off-Broadway Second Stage Theatre Production
Off-Broadway

Dogfight - 2012 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Off-Broadway Musical Dogfight
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Lindsay Mendez
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Lindsay Mendez
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Lindsay Mendez
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paul Gallo
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Musical 0

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