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The Rolling Stone 2019

Opened: July 15, 2019
Closing: August 25, 2019

The Rolling Stone - 2019 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Lincoln Center Theater will produce the American premiere of The Rolling Stone, a new play by Chris Urch, directed by Saheem Ali, beginning previews Thursday, June 20 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). The Rolling Stone's cast of six will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Latoya Edwards, Robert Gilbert, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Adenike Thomas, and James Udom. Opening night is Monday, July 15.

Set in Uganda, a country subjected to severe anti-homosexuality laws, The Rolling Stone, is an intimate yet explosive family drama about two brothers at odds - one a gay man in a clandestine relationship, and the other a church pastor who fervently rails against the lifestyle his brother is forced to conceal.


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BWW Review: Uganda's Intolerance For Homosexuals Tears Apart a Christian Family in Chris Urch's THE ROLLING STONE
by Michael Dale - July 23, 2019


In the second act of Chris Urch's excellent drama about a particularly ugly era of Uganda's intolerance of homosexuals, The Rolling Stone, James Udom is granted what might be considered the most challenging acting assignment to be currently witnessed on a New York stage.

Photo Flash: THE ROLLING STONE Opens at Lincoln Center Theater
by Julie Musbach - July 16, 2019


Lincoln Center Theater is currently producing the American premiere of The Rolling Stone, a new play by Chris Urch, directed by Saheem Al. The show celebrated opening night on July 15, check out the photos! 

TV: Watch Highlights from Lincoln Center Theater's THE ROLLING STONE
by Nicole Rosky - July 12, 2019


Lincoln Center Theater presents the American premiere of The Rolling Stone, a new play by Chris Urch, directed by Saheem Ali, beginning previews Thursday, June 20 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). The Rolling Stone's cast of six will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Latoya Edwards, Robert Gilbert, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Adenike Thomas, and James Udom. Opening night is Monday, July 15.

Photo Flash: First Look at Lincoln Center Theater's THE ROLLING STONE
by Julie Musbach - June 24, 2019


Lincoln Center Theater will produce the American premiere of The Rolling Stone, a new play by Chris Urch, directed by Saheem Ali, beginning previews Thursday, June 20 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). The Rolling Stone's cast of six will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Latoya Edwards, Robert Gilbert, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Adenike Thomas, and James Udom. Opening night is Monday, July 15. 

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Lincoln Center Theater's THE ROLLING STONE
by Julie Musbach - May 17, 2019


LCT will soon host the American premiere of Chris Urch's THE ROLLING STONE. Previews begin Thursday, June 20 and opening night is set for Monday, July 15 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse theater. Get a sneak peek inside rehearsals below!

The Rolling Stone History

Other Productions of The Rolling Stone

2019   Off-Broadway American Premiere at Lincoln Center
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The Rolling Stone - 2019 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2020 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ato Blankson-Wood

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