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Sons of the Prophet 2011

Run Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 20, 2011
Closing: January 01, 2012

Sons of the Prophet - 2011 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Laura Pels Theatre
Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre 111 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036

The writer of the breakout hit Speech & Debate, Stephen Karam, makes his highly-anticipated return to Roundabout with the New York premiere of his new dark comedy Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois.



If to live is to suffer, then Joseph Douaihy is more alive than most. With unexplained chronic pain and the fate of his reeling family on his shoulders, Joseph's health, sanity, and insurance premium are on the line. In an age when modern medicine has a cure for just about everything, Sons of the Prophet is a refreshingly honest take on how we cope with wounds that just won't heal, and the funniest play about human suffering you're likely to see.


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Roundabout Extends SONS OF THE PROPHET Through 1/1; Stephen Karam Gets Second Commission
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced a second commission to playwright Stephen Karam following his critically acclaimed first commission of Sons of the Prophet.

Review Roundup: SONS OF THE PROPHET
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2011


The Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play, Sons of the Prophet, opened last night, October 20. Directed by Peter DuBois, the cast features Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth MacKay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).

TV: SONS OF THE PROPHET Celebrates Opening Night!
by Broadway Beat - October 21, 2011


The Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play, Sons of the Prophet, opened last night, October 20. Directed by Peter DuBois, the cast features Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth MacKay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy). Broadway Beat was there for the big opening, and brings you interviews with the cast below!

Photo Coverage: Roundabout Opens SONS OF THE PROPHET
by Peter James Zielinski - October 21, 2011


The Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play, Sons of the Prophet, opened last night, October 20. Directed by Peter DuBois, the cast features Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).

Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET Opens Tomorrow Night
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2011


Tomorrow night is the official opening of Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast features Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).

Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET Begins Previews
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast of the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast will feature Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).

Roundabout Theatre Company's SONS OF THE PROPHET Begins Previews
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 28, 2011


Preview performances begin tonight for Roundabout Theatre Company's Sons of the Prophet, by Stephen Karam, directed by Peter DuBois.

STAGE TUBE: Joanna Gleason, Santino Fontana, et al. on SONS OF THE PROPHET
by Nicole Rosky - September 15, 2011


The first preview date for Off-Broadway's SONS OF THE PROPHET will be Wednesday, September 28th at 7:30PM, at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. 200 tickets available for only $10 for new September 28 & 29 performances.

Photo Coverage: BWW Meets Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET Company; Joanna Gleason & More!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - September 8, 2011


The Roundabout Theatre Company will present SONS OF THE PROPHET off Broadway, with previews beginning Wednesday, September 28th at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. The prooduction will officially open on Thursday, October 20, 2011 for a limited engagement production through December 23, 2011. The full cast of the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois includes Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth MacKay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy). BroadwayWorld was on hand to meet the company today and brings you photo coverage below.

SONS OF THE PROPHET Previews Moved to 9/28
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2011


The new first preview date for Off-Broadway's SONS OF THE PROPHET will be Wednesday, September 28th at 7:30PM, at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. 200 tickets available for only $10 for new September 28 & 29 performances.

Joanna Gleason et al. Lead Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET; Previews Begin Sept. 30
by Jessica Lewis - August 4, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full cast of the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. The cast will feature Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).

Tickets Available Tomorrow for Roundabout's SONS OF THE PROPHET
by Nicole Rosky - August 2, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the New York premiere of Stephen Karam's new play Sons of the Prophet, directed by Peter DuBois. Sons of the Prophet will feature Joanna Gleason. Tickets for Sons of the Prophet go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3rd.

Sons of the Prophet History

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Sons of the Prophet - 2011 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Best New Play 0
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Off-Broadway Play Sons of the Prophet
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Santino Fontana
2012 Drama Desk Awards Sam Norkin Off Broadway Award Stephen Karam
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Santino Fontana
2012 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Stephen Karam
2012 Obie Awards Performance Santino Fontana
2012 Obie Awards Performance Santino Fontana
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Santino Fontana
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Joanna Gleason
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play 0
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor Santino Fontana
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Play 0
2012 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Stephen Karam
2012 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Debut Performance Chris Perfetti

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