Ionescopade 2012
Opened: February 2, 2012Closing: February 26, 2012
Ionescopade - 2012 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
York Theatre Company
Theater at St. Jean's 150 East 76th Street New York, NY 10021
Marking their year-long “Celebration of Off-Broadway," York presents a new look at this entertainment based on the works of the prolific and influential absurdist playwright Eugene Ionesco, famous for his plays The Bald Soprano, Rhinoceros, The Chairs and Exit the King (which recently enjoyed a hit revival on Broadway). Plays, playlets, and poetry by this master of the Absurd transport us into a zany musical vaudeville, where humor is the antidote to the world’s realities. Ionescopade, a musical vaudeville, premiered Off-Broadway in 1974, directed by Mr. Ackerman, and ran for almost a year at various theatres. It subsequently ran for over a year in Los Angeles directed by Mr. Castellino and has been seen around the world in various productions. In 1994 The York produced a reading featuring Ruby Dee and Barbara Feldon; the following year The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. presented a revival starring Lilianne Montevecchi and Ron Holgate, which was also directed by Mr. Castellino. Critics referred to the original production as “one hell of an entertainment” that “snaps, crackles and spins across the stage like a Toulouse-Lautrec version of Hellzapoppin.”
Ionescopade - 2012 - Off-Broadway Cast
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Ionescopade FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the songs in Ionescopade and what's the order?
In the Cellar
Salutations
The Two Robertas
Surprising People
Maid to Marry
Fire
Madeleine
The Cooking Lesson
Mother Peep
The Leader
Cirque-O-Pade
The Auto Salon [i]
The Auto Salon [ii]
Josette
Bobby Watson and Family
The Peace Conference
Knocks
Flying
Wipe Out Games
Salutations
The Two Robertas
Surprising People
Maid to Marry
Fire
Madeleine
The Cooking Lesson
Mother Peep
The Leader
Cirque-O-Pade
The Auto Salon [i]
The Auto Salon [ii]
Josette
Bobby Watson and Family
The Peace Conference
Knocks
Flying
Wipe Out Games
Ionescopade History
Other Productions of Ionescopade
| 1974 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| 1979 | London Fringe |
London Production London Fringe |
| 2012 | Off-Broadway |
York Theatre Company Production Off-Broadway |
Ionescopade - 2012 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Musical Revival | 0 | |
| 2012 | The Lortels | Outstanding Choreographer | Bill Castellino |
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