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The Outer Space 2017

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: March 8, 2017
Closing: April 09, 2017

The Outer Space - 2017 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Public Theater [Joe's Pub]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

This season, Ethan Lipton (No Place to Go, Tumacho) returns to The Public with a new adventure in bittersweet and hilariously off-kilter storytelling. With music composed and performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy and Ian Riggs, The Outer Space follows two human beings who buy an old spaceship, leaving the noise, pollution and overpriced rents of Earth for the vast beauty and treacherous terrain of the final frontier. But can they survive the mission?

Leigh Silverman (No Place to Go, Well, Violet) directs this out-of-this-world musical about the impossible quest to create a sustainable life. The New York Times calls Obie-winning playwright and songwriter Ethan Lipton an “expert at keeping music, jokes and...narrative tightly knitted together into one consistent human package.”


The Outer Space - 2017 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE OUTER SPACE at the Public
by Jennifer Broski - March 9, 2017


The Public Theater presents the world premiere of Ethan Lipton's The Outer Space, directed by Leigh Silverman. THE OUTER SPACE opened just last night, March 8 in Joe's Pub at The Public. The Outer Space features music composed and performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy, and Ian M. Riggs. 

TV: Watch Highlights from Ethan Lipton's THE OUTER SPACE at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - March 8, 2017


The Public Theater presents the world premiere of Ethan Lipton's The Outer Space, directed by Leigh Silverman. THE OUTER SPACE has been extended one week through Sunday, April 9, with an official press opening tonight, March 8 in Joe's Pub at The Public. The Outer Space features music composed and performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy, and Ian M. Riggs. 

BWW Review: Ethan Lipton's THE OUTER SPACE Seeks Suburbia Orbiting Mercury
by Michael Dale - March 9, 2017


Five years ago, playwright/composer/lyricist/performer Ethan Lipton stood on the stage of Joe's Pub as the central character of his solo musical NO PLACE TO GO, explaining the choices he had to make when the company he worked for announced it was relocating to Mars.

Ethan Lipton's New Musical THE OUTER SPACE to Blast Off This Month at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 8, 2017


The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere musical THE OUTER SPACE on Thursday, February 23 in Joe's Pub at The Public. With book and lyrics by Ethan Lipton and directed by Leigh Silverman, the show has been extended one week through Sunday, April 9, with an official press opening today, March 8. THE OUTER SPACE features music composed and performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy, and Ian Riggs.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ethan Lipton and More in THE OUTER SPACE at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 1, 2017


The Public Theater presents the world premiere of Ethan Lipton's The Outer Space, directed by Leigh Silverman. THE OUTER SPACE has been extended one week through Sunday, April 9, with an official press opening on Wednesday, March 8 in Joe's Pub at The Public. The Outer Space features music composed and performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy, and Ian M. Riggs. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Ethan Lipton's New Musical THE OUTER SPACE Blasts Off Tonight at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017


The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere musical The Outer Space tonight, February 23, in Joe's Pub at The Public.

Ethan Lipton's New Musical THE OUTER SPACE to Blast Off This Month at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 3, 2017


The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere musical THE OUTER SPACE on Thursday, February 23 in Joe's Pub at The Public. With book and lyrics by Ethan Lipton and directed by Leigh Silverman, the show has been extended one week through Sunday, April 9, with an official press opening on Wednesday, March 8. THE OUTER SPACE features music composed and performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy, and Ian Riggs.

The Outer Space History

Other Productions of The Outer Space

2017   Off-Broadway New York Premiere at Joe's Pub
Off-Broadway

The Outer Space - 2017 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Solo Show Ethan Lipton

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