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Tracy Brigden: Artistic Director | Greg Quinlan: Managing Director
Tracy Brigden: Artistic Director | Greg Quinlan: Managing Director
October 23–November 16, 2008
World Premiere Musical Commission
Co-Produced with TheatreWorks
Long Story Short
Based on the play An Infinite Ache by David Schulner
Directed by Tracy Brigden
GrooveLily bandmates and married couple Brendan Milburn & Valerie Vigoda set the story of another couple, Hope and Charles, to a hip contemporary score in this musical romance which follows the pair from first kiss, through a lifelong relationship, to a surprising finale.
November 13–December 21, 2008
New York Public Theater Hit
The Brothers Size
In a car repair shop in the Louisiana bayou, Ogun Size is a hardworking mechanic. His brother, Oshoosi Size, is just out of jail and happily aimless. When Oshoosi’s ex-con buddy Elegba shows up, the Size boys clash in this sharply funny and emotional new play about the bond between brothers.
January 22–February 15, 2009
Fresh from Broadway
The Seafarer
Directed by Tracy Brigden
A full house of lost souls passes a Christmas Eve in Dublin with whiskey and poker. The stakes are raised when a mysterious stranger joins the game in this hilarious and suspenseful 2008 Broadway hit. The New York Times called it a thinking-person’s alternative to It’s a Wonderful Life.
March 12–April 5, 2009
Award-winning Sensation
Mary’s Wedding
Directed by Stuart Carden
Seeking shelter in a barn from a thunderstorm, Mary and Charlie meet and fall in love. But the clouds of war are also darkening over Europe and they must surrender their courtship to the call of World War I. In a romantic dreamscape, notions of duty are tested in this passionate portrait of true love and the human cost of war.
April 2–May 10, 2009
New American Play
Human Error
Directed by Tracy Brigden
In the aftermath of a plane crash, two NTSB investigators risk the security of their guarded lives to begin an unlikely romance. But it’s the lone survivor of the accident who provides clues, not only to the crash, but to carrying on after the wreckage. Equal parts funny and touching, this new play by the author of The Missionary Position premiered at New York’s Atlantic Theater under the direction of Tracy Brigden.
May 7–31, 2009
World Premiere Commission
Speak American
Academy Award-winner Eric Simonson returns with his new play commissioned by City Theatre to celebrate Pittsburgh 250. Set in 1904 Pittsburgh in an English language class for newly immigrated steelworkers, Speak American explores heritage, pride, and the meaning of home.
The Wonder Bread Years
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Anyone who remembers Silly Putty and Sugar Pops will love this salute to the Baby Boomer Generation. By former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell (Jerry calls the show “milk-snorting funny”), this hilarious one-man show leaves audiences laughing and savoring the past like never before.
Sister's Christmas Catechism
Just like Santa and credit card bills, it wouldn’t be the holidays without Sister’s Christmas Catechism. Sister is as cute as the angel on your tree, but there’s a little devil in her too. Add audience members onstage dressed like barn animals and you have the perfect holiday comedy.