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Morning Sun 2021

Opened: November 3, 2021

Morning Sun - 2021 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Tony Award winner® Blair Brown (Copenhagen, “Orange Is the New Black”), Four-time Emmy Award® winner Edie Falco (“The Sopranos,” Frankie and Johnny…), and Tony nominee Marin Ireland (Reasons to Be Pretty) form a powerhouse trio of stars in this deeply felt, gorgeously imagined new play by Tony winner Simon Stephens (Heisenberg, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time).



In Greenwich Village a generation or so ago, the city is alive. Joni Mitchell sings, friends and lovers come and go, and the regulars change at the White Horse Tavern. As 50 years pass, one woman’s life is revealed in all its complexity, mystery and possibility in this enthralling world premiere about mothers and daughters, beginnings and endings in New York City. Directing is Lila Neugebauer (The Waverly Gallery).


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MORNING SUN Cancels Sunday Matinee
by Robert Diamond - December 19, 2021


According to the production, A member of the company has been exposed to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, today’s final 2PM performance of Morning Sun has been canceled. All tickets for the canceled performance will be refunded at the original point of purchase.

Review Roundup: MORNING SUN at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Nicole Rosky - November 4, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, opened just last night, Wednesday November 3, at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Photos: See Elliot Page, Zachary Quinto, Cherry Jones, Joel Grey & More at the Opening Night of MORNING SUN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 4, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club last night, November 3, presented the world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, and starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, and Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland. 

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of MTC's MORNING SUN
by Bruce Glikas - November 4, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club last night, November 3, presented the world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, and starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, and Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland.

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Edie Falco & More in MORNING SUN
by Nicole Rosky - November 3, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, opens tonight, Wednesday November 3, at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

Photos: First Look at MORNING SUN, Opening Tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Stephi Wild - November 3, 2021


Blair Brown (Copenhagen, 'Orange Is the New Black'), Edie Falco ('The Sopranos,' Frankie and Johnny...), and Marin Ireland (Reasons to Be Pretty) form a powerhouse trio of stars in this deeply felt, gorgeously imagined new play by Tony winner Simon Stephens (Heisenberg, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time). In Greenwich Village a generation or so ago, the city is alive.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Extension for MORNING SUN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 25, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club announced today that the world premiere of Morning Sun, starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, and Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland, will extend for two additional weeks of performances at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

VIDEO: Edie Falco & Company Get Ready for the World Premiere of MTC's MORNING SUN
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, began performances earlier this week at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

MORNING SUN Starring Blair Brown, Edie Falco & Marin Ireland Begins Performances Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 12, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, and starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, and Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland, begins performances tonight at New York City Center – Stage I.

Tickets On Sale Now for MORNING SUN at Manhattan Theatre Club, Starring Blair Brown, Edie Falco and Marin Ireland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 8, 2021


Tickets are on sale now for Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, and starring Tony Award winner Blair Brown, four-time Emmy Award winner Edie Falco, and Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland.

Morning Sun History

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Morning Sun - 2021 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Edie Falco
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Marin Ireland
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Edie Falco
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play Morning Sun

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