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Murder Ballad 2012

Opened: November 15, 2012
Closing: December 16, 2012

Murder Ballad - 2012 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York City Center
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019

A love triangle gone wrong, MURDER BALLAD centers on Sara, an Upper West Sider, who seems to have it all, but whose downtown past lingers enticingly and dangerously in front of her. This sexy, explosive, new rock musical explores the complications of love, the compromises we make, and the small betrayals that can ultimately undo us.


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MTC's MURDER BALLAD Closes at The Studio at Stage II Off-Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club's Murder Ballad, the new musical by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, directed by Trip Cullman, that opened to glowing reviews, closes today, Sunday, December 16 at MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

MURDER BALLAD Starts Final 8 Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - December 11, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of MURDER BALLAD, the new musical by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, directed by Trip Cullman, begins the final week of its acclaimed extended engagement tonight at MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

MTC's MURDER BALLAD to Receive Cast Recording; Release Date to Come!
by BWW News Desk - December 1, 2012


Just announced, Manhattan Theatre Club's Murder Ballad will be releasing its world premiere cast recording via Yellow Sound Label. On sale date and where to purchase the album will be announced in the coming weeks.

MTC's MURDER BALLAD Announces Two-Week Extension at The Studio at Stage II Through December 16
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that Murder Ballad, the new musical by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, directed by Trip Cullman, that opened to glowing reviews last night is extending by two weeks through Sunday, December 16 at MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

Photo Coverage: MURDER BALLAD's Opening Night Party!
by Walter McBride - November 16, 2012


Check out photos from the opening night party below!

Photo Coverage: MURDER BALLAD's Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - November 16, 2012


BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all of opening night. Check out photos from the curtain call below!

TV: First Look at Will Swenson, Karen Olivo and More in MURDER BALLAD- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2012


The Off-Broadway production of Murder Ballad is currently playing at The Studio at Stage II at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street) and opens tonight, November 15. Manhattan Theatre Club's Murder Ballad, the new musical that is the inaugural production of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II, runs through December 2. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!

Manhattan Theatre Club’s MURDER BALLAD Opens Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - November 15, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of MURDER BALLAD, the new musical by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, directed by Trip Cullman, opens tonight. MURDER BALLAD is the inaugural production of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Will Swenson, Karen Olivo, and More in Manhattan Theatre Club's MURDER BALLAD
by BWW News Desk - November 8, 2012


The Off-Broadway production of MURDER BALLAD is currently playing at The Studio at Stage II at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street) and opens Thursday, November 15. Manhattan Theatre Club's MURDER BALLAD, the new musical that is the inaugural production of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II, runs through December 2. Get a first look at stars Will Swenson, Karen Olivo, Rebecca Naomi Jones and John Ellison Conlee in the photos below!

MURDER BALLAD, Featuring Karen Olivo, Will Swenson and More, to Begin Previews Off-Broadway Today
by Kelsey Denette - October 31, 2012


The Off-Broadway production of MURDER BALLAD will start previews tomorrow, October 31, at 7:30 PM at The Studio at Stage II at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street). MURDER BALLAD will play a limited five-week engagement, opening Thursday, November 15.

MURDER BALLAD to Begin Previews Off-Broadway Tomorrow, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2012


The Off-Broadway production of MURDER BALLAD will start previews tomorrow, October 31, at 7:30 PM at The Studio at Stage II at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street). MURDER BALLAD will play a limited five-week engagement, opening Thursday, November 15.

MTC's MURDER BALLAD, Featuring Karen Olivo, Will Swenson and More, Extends Through 12/2
by Kelsey Denette - October 5, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that due to overwhelming demand, MURDER BALLAD, the new musical that is the inaugural production of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street) will extend by one week through Sunday, December 2.

Tickets for MTC's MURDER BALLAD On Sale Now
by Kelsey Denette - October 1, 2012


Karen Olivo, Will Swenson, Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Ellison Conlee Set to Lead MTC's MURDER BALLAD; Opens November 15
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2012


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director), Barry Grove (Executive Producer), and Mandy Greenfield (Artistic Producer) have just announced full casting for the upcoming world premiere of MURDER BALLAD, the new musical by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash, directed by Trip Cullman. MURDER BALLAD is the inaugural production of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). MURDER BALLAD will play a limited four-week engagement with previews beginning Tuesday, October 30 and opening Thursday, November 15.

Murder Ballad FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Murder Ballad and what's the order?
Murder Ballad
Narrator 1
I Love NY
Narrator 2
Little by Little
Troubled Mind
Promises
Narrator 3
Turning Into Beautiful
Crying Scene Theme
I Love NY - Reprise 1/Narrator 4
Prattle 1/Narrator 5
Coffee's On
Prattle 2
Narrator 6
Sara
Narrator 7
Mouth Tattoo
Narrator 8
Sugar Cubes & Rock Salt
Prattle 3
My Name
The Crying Scene
Coffee's On - Reprise
Built for Longing
Answer Me
You Belong to Me
Narrator 9
Troubled Mind - Reprise
I Love NY - Reprise 2
Prattle 4
I'll Be There
Prattle 5
Little by Little - Reprise
Narrator 10
You Belong to Me - Reprise
Crying Scene - Reprise
Narrator 11
Walk Away/Promises - Reprise
Clubs and Diamonds/Prattle 6
Finale

Murder Ballad History

Other Productions of Murder Ballad

2012   Off-Broadway Manhattan Theatre Club Production
Off-Broadway
2013   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2016   West End West End Premiere
West End

Murder Ballad - 2012 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical 0
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Doug Varone
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress Rebecca Naomi Jones
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Ben Stanton
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Musical 0
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Mark Wendland

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