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Second Stage Theater Extends TAKE ME OUT through Jun. 11

Due to popular demand, Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director; Khady Kamara, Executive Director) is extending TAKE ME OUT for two additional weeks on Broadway and will now run through Saturday, June 11th. Written by Richard Greenberg and directed by Scott Ellis, TAKE ME OUT officially opened to rave reviews on April 4th at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). … Continue reading Second Stage Theater Extends TAKE ME OUT through Jun. 11

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MTC’s Broadway Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s SKELETON CREW Starring Chanté Adams, Joshua Boone, Brandon J. Dirden, Adesola Osakalumi, and Phylicia Rashad Will Open on Jan. 26

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, has resumed preview performances at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production, starring Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Joshua Boone (Actually at MTC, Network), Brandon J. Dirden (Jitney at MTC), Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!), and Tony Award winner … Continue reading MTC’s Broadway Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s SKELETON CREW Starring Chanté Adams, Joshua Boone, Brandon J. Dirden, Adesola Osakalumi, and Phylicia Rashad Will Open on Jan. 26

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Phylicia Rashad, Brandon J. Dirden, Chanté Adams, Joshua Boone and Adesola Osakalumi Are Currently in Previews of MTC’s Broadway Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s SKELETON CREW

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Broadway premiere of Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew, directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The cast features Tony Award® winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun), Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Joshua Boone (Actually at MTC, Network, A Jazzman’s Blues), Brandon J. Dirden (MTC’s Jitney), and Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!). Skeleton Crew began previews on December 27, 2021, … Continue reading Phylicia Rashad, Brandon J. Dirden, Chanté Adams, Joshua Boone and Adesola Osakalumi Are Currently in Previews of MTC’s Broadway Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s SKELETON CREW

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Final Weekend to See Two River Theater’s Production of August Wilson’s RADIO GOLF Starring Toccarra Cash, Wayne DeHart, Nathan James, Carl Hendrick Louis and Robbie Williams 

Last Saturday, I took the NJ Transit train to Red Bank, NJ, to see Two River Theater’s critically acclaimed production of August Wilson‘s Radio Golf directed by Obie Award winner Brandon J. Dirden. Back in March 2020, the production was forced to shut down early in its run because of the pandemic. Now with health and safety protocols in place, the cast and creative team are looking … Continue reading Final Weekend to See Two River Theater’s Production of August Wilson’s RADIO GOLF Starring Toccarra Cash, Wayne DeHart, Nathan James, Carl Hendrick Louis and Robbie Williams 

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Brandon J. Dirden, Chanté Adams and Adesola Osakalumi Join Phylicia Rashad for MTC’s Broadway Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s SKELETON CREW

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Broadway premiere of Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew, directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson.  The cast will feature Tony Award® winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun), Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Brandon J. Dirden (MTC’s Jitney), Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!).   Skeleton Crew will begin performances Tuesday, December 21, 2021 and open Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at MTC’s Samuel … Continue reading Brandon J. Dirden, Chanté Adams and Adesola Osakalumi Join Phylicia Rashad for MTC’s Broadway Premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s SKELETON CREW

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Second Stage Presents Broadway Revival of Richard Greenberg’s TAKE ME OUT Starring Patrick J. Adams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jesse Williams with Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo Ramos and Tyler Lansing Weaks; Previews Begin March 22, 2021

Second Stage Presents Broadway Revival of Richard Greenberg’s TAKE ME OUT Starring Patrick J. Adams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jesse Williams with Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo Ramos and Tyler Lansing Weaks; Previews Begin March 22, 2021 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-6ZJ Continue reading Second Stage Presents Broadway Revival of Richard Greenberg’s TAKE ME OUT Starring Patrick J. Adams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jesse Williams with Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Michael Oberholtzer, Eduardo Ramos and Tyler Lansing Weaks; Previews Begin March 22, 2021

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Two River Theater Kicks-off Benefit Series With Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s YOUR BLUES AIN’T SWEET LIKE MINE Featuring Brandon J. Dirden, Andrew Hovelson, Merritt Janson, Roslyn Ruff and Glynn Turman on July 26

Two River Theater Kicks-off Benefit Series With Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s YOUR BLUES AIN’T SWEET LIKE MINE Featuring Brandon J. Dirden, Andrew Hovelson, Merritt Janson, Roslyn Ruff and Glynn Turman on July 26 Continue reading Two River Theater Kicks-off Benefit Series With Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s YOUR BLUES AIN’T SWEET LIKE MINE Featuring Brandon J. Dirden, Andrew Hovelson, Merritt Janson, Roslyn Ruff and Glynn Turman on July 26

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Two River Theater Presents August Wilson’s RADIO GOLF, directed by Brandon J. Dirden, February 29 – Sunday, March 22, 2020

Two River Theater Presents August Wilson’s RADIO GOLF, directed by Brandon J. Dirden, February 29 – Sunday, March 22, 2020 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-5Nj Radio Golf will feature Wayne DeHart, Amber Iman, Nathan James, Carl Hendrick Louis, and Robbie Williams. Continue reading Two River Theater Presents August Wilson’s RADIO GOLF, directed by Brandon J. Dirden, February 29 – Sunday, March 22, 2020

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Brandon J. Dirden, Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patrick J. Adams, Joél Pérez, Julian Cihi and More Set for Richard Greenberg’s TAKE ME OUT on Broadway

Brandon J. Dirden, Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patrick J. Adams, Joél Pérez, Julian Cihi and More Set for Richard Greenberg’s TAKE ME OUT on Broadway https://wp.me/p8ilTC-5gT Continue reading Brandon J. Dirden, Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patrick J. Adams, Joél Pérez, Julian Cihi and More Set for Richard Greenberg’s TAKE ME OUT on Broadway

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