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First Daughter Suite 2015

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: October 21, 2015
Closing: November 15, 2015

First Daughter Suite - 2015 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street (between Astor Place & 4th St) New York, NY 10003

Tony nominee Michael John LaChiusa imagines the inner lives and dreams of America's best-known daughters with a funny and moving follow-up to his 1993 Public musical First Lady Suite. A historical fantasia in four parts, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE follows Patricia Nixon and daughters Tricia and Julie, Rosalynn and Amy Carter, Betty and Susan Ford, Patti Davis and mom Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush and daughter-in-law Laura as they strive to live meaningful lives in the public eye, while dealing with the complex private relationships all of us face with our parents and children. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, this wholly captivating new musical with a lush, sweeping score is a deeply felt new work about mothers, daughters and the surprising discoveries we make about one another as we grow.


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VIDEO: FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE's Betsy Morgan's Quick Change From Trisha Nixon To Susan Ford
by Michael Dale - November 9, 2015


A crack team helps her transform from the nervous bride to the cool photographer.

STAGE TUBE: Watch 'Amy Carter' and More in Four Numbers from FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE at The Public
by Stage Tube - November 5, 2015


Below, watch several numbers from the The Public Theater's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, including the 'Opening Number', 'Amy Carter's Fabulous Dream Adventure', 'Patti by the Pool', and 'In the Deep Bosom of the Ocean Buried'! (Plus click here to watch 'Happy Pat'.)

STAGE TUBE: Watch Barbara Walsh Perform 'Happy Pat' from FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE
by Nicole Rosky - November 3, 2015


The Public Theater is presenting First Daughter Suite, a world premiere musical by Michael John LaChiusa. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, First Daughter Suite began previews on Tuesday, October 6 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, November 15. It will now run an additional week through Sunday, November 22. Ghostlight Records recently recorded the original cast recording ofFirst Daughter Suite to be released later this season. Below, watch as Barbara Walsh Performs 'Happy Pat.'

The Public Extends Michael John LaChiusa's Starry FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE
by Tyler Peterson - October 30, 2015


The Public Theater has announced a one-week extension for the critically acclaimed FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, a world premiere musical by Michael John LaChiusa, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. Directed by Kirsten Sanderson, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE began previews on Tuesday, October 6 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, November 15. It will now run an additional week through Sunday, November 22. Ghostlight Records recently recorded the original cast recording of FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE to be released later this season.

TV: Watch Highlights from Michael John LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE at the Public Theater!
by Nicole Rosky - October 22, 2015


The world premiere musical First Daughter Suite, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting atThe Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, runs now through Sunday, November 15, the show just opened last night. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: Cast of Michael John LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE Takes Opening Night Bows at The Public
by Jennifer Broski - October 22, 2015


The world premiere musical First Daughter Suite, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting at The Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, runs now through Sunday, November 15, the show just opened last night and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the festivities below!

BWW Review: Michael John LaChiusa's Dazzlingly Intelligent And Intriguing FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE
by Michael Dale - October 22, 2015


The moms steal the show in this exploration of highly public mother/daughter relationships.

Review Roundup: Michael John LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE Opens at The Public
by Review Roundups - October 21, 2015


The world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting at The Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, officially opens tonight, October 21, 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Caissie Levy, Mary Testa, Rachel Bay Jones & More Lead LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, Opening Tonight at The Public
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2015


The world premiere musical First Daughter Suite, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting at The Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, runs now through Sunday, November 15, with an official press opening tonight, October 21.

Photo Flash: First Look at Caissie Levy, Mary Testa, Rachel Bay Jones & More in LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE at The Public
by Tyler Peterson - October 7, 2015


A new musical by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson, FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE is running at The Public Theater through Sunday, November 15, with an official press opening on Wednesday, October 21. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production below!

Caissie Levy, Mary Testa, Rachel Bay Jones & More Lead LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, Beginning Tonight at The Public
by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2015


The world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, written by Michael John LaChiusa, and debuting at The Public Theater, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, begins previews tonight, October 6, and runs through Sunday, November 15, with an official press opening on Wednesday, October 21.

Photo Flash: Caissie Levy, Mary Testa, Rachel Bay Jones & More in Rehearsal for LaChiusa's FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE at The Public
by Tyler Peterson - September 18, 2015


With book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, and directed by Kirsten Sanderson, performances begin Tuesday, October 6 with an official press opening on Wednesday, October 21. Check out a first look at the starry cast in rehearsal below!

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First Daughter Suite - 2015 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Michael John LaChiusa
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Alison Fraser
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Mary Testa
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Michael John LaChiusa
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Michael John LaChiusa
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical First Daughter Suite
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Michael Starobin
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Bruce Coughlin
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Costume Design Toni-Leslie James
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Alison Fraser
2016 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical Mary Testa

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