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Old Hats 2013

Opened: March 4, 2013
Closing: June 09, 2013

Old Hats - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The Pershing Square Signature Center [Irene Diamond Stage]
480 West 42nd Street (between Dyer and 10th Avenues) New York, NY 10036

2003-04 Playwright-in-Residence Bill Irwin reunites with fellow clown David Shiner for a new work combining their inimitable magic, slapstick, and hilarity. Using music, technology, and movement, plus other tricks up their sleeves, Irwin and Shiner create another wild and remarkable outing of theatre for a new generation of audiences. Signature is proud to present this dynamic duo’s first collaboration since the smash Broadway hit FOOL MOON.


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BWW Interview: OLD HATS' David Shiner Tickles Audiences
by Naomi Serviss - May 17, 2013


'We're just two guys being absolutely ridiculous and having a wonderful time doing it,' says David Shiner.

Signature Extends OLD HATS Again, Now Through 6/9
by Kelsey Denette - April 2, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced an additional four-week extension for the world premiere of OLD HATS, created and performed by Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music by and featuring Nellie McKay, and directed by Tina Landau. This is the fourth extension for the production, which will now play through Sunday, June 9. The production opened on Monday, March 4 on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Tickets during the extension weeks are $75 each. For details on the performance schedule please visit signaturetheatre.org.

Signature's OLD HATS Extends Through 5/9
by Kelsey Denette - March 6, 2013


Signature Theatre has announced an additional four-week extension for the world premiere of OLD HATS, created and performed by Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music by and featuring Nellie McKay, and directed by Tina Landau. This is the third extension for the production, which will now play through Thursday, May 9. The production opened on Monday, March 4 on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Tickets during the extension weeks are $75 each.

Photo Flash: First Look at Bill Irwin, David Shiner and Nellie McKay in Signature Theatre's OLD HATS
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013


Signature Theatre presents the world premiere of Old Hats, created and performed by Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music by and featuring Nellie McKay, and directed by Tina Landau. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Signature Theatre's OLD HATS $25 Tickets Now On Sale
by Kelsey Denette - January 8, 2013


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce that tickets go on sale and rehearsals began today for the world premiere of OLD HATS, created and performed by Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music by and featuring Nellie McKay, and directed by Tina Landau. All tickets for the initial run of the production are $25 as part of the Signature Ticket Initiative: A Generation of Access. The production runs February 12 through March 31, 2013, with a March 4 opening night in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

Signature Presents OLD HATS Created and Performed by Bill Irwin and David Shiner, Beginning in February
by Kelsey Denette - December 6, 2012


Signature Theatre has announced the world premiere of OLD HATS, created and performed by Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music by and featuring Nellie McKay, and directed by Tina Landau.

Old Hats History

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2013   Off-Broadway Signature Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production
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2016   Off-Broadway Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Revival Production
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Old Hats - 2013 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Wendall K. Harrington
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue 0
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Bill Irwin
2013 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play 0
2013 The Lortels Outstanding Alternative Theatrical Experience 0

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