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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.”

Original

Nancy Anderson, known for her Olivier and Hayes-nominated performance in "Kiss Me Kate," brought her extensive Broadway and Off-Broadway experience to "Ionescopade." more...

Samuel D. Cohen, known to New York audiences for his roles on Broadway in "Once" and "Oh, Calcutta," captivated off-Broadway fans as The Little Man in "Ionescopade." more...

Leo Ash Evens, who has showcased his versatility Off-Broadway in productions like "Finks," "Jasper in Deadland," and "Ionescopade," brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career on Broadway, the West End, and regional theaters. more...

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Production Team

Bill Castellino Director
Choreographer
Mary Jo Dondlinger Lighting Designer
Christopher McGovern Musical Director/Vocal Arrangements
James Morgan Scenic Designer
Nicole Wee Costume Designer

Ionescopade FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

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