Anthony Rapp rocks WITHOUT YOU at City

(that is if you don’t reserve tix now)

International Rent star (and City Theatre star for his performance in Hedwig

Anthony Rapp

and the Angry Inch ) Anthony Rapp will hit City’s mainstage in August and September with his rock-memoir Without You.

Adapted from his memoir by the same title this musical features intimate songs and monologues written by Anthony that trace the arc of his rise to fame as well the sudden and shocking death of Jonathon Larson. Without You is is a tour de force story by a bravura performer. We are so thrilled to have Anthony join us.

Check out Anthony’s myspace page here:

http://www.myspace.com/anthonyrapp

And to Joseph Beth Booksellers to check out his book here: https://www.josephbeth.com/shop/ItemDetails.aspx?storeid=9&isbn=9780743269773

Info on the band and the man to come…

Get Your Old School Game On!

Need some cool aid?

All-right, who doesn’t need a little summer fun in a cool, cool theatre? And who doesn’t need an excuse to play some “way back” board games?

City Theatre knows you need some theatrical refreshment and so in between the 5:30pm and 9:0pm performances of The Wonder Bread Years on Saturdays the Gordon Lounge will be stocked with games like Sorry, Uno, Monopoly, Connect Four, Life and filled with true gamers who prefer a roll of the die to getting carpal tunnel from a controller.

The bar will feature treats for young and old alike to purchase from Sugar Daddies and Pop Rocks to wine and beer.

“Way back” gaming begins Saturday July 12!

The Seafarer @ the 2008 Tony Awards

Conor McPherson

Irish playwright Conor McPherson had two  impressively crafted productions in NYC this past year including PORT AUTHORITY and the Tony nominated THE SEAFARER.  Both plays were critically lauded and THE SEAFARER had an healthy showing at the 2008 Tony Awards. 

Jim Norton

In addition to being nominated for Best Play, two actors,  Conleth Hill and Jim Norton were nominated for Best Featured Actor with Mr. Norton ultimately winning the Tony.  McPherson was also nominated for directing his own work.

For more on the Tony Awards link here:  http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html

Artistic Director Tracy Brigden has had a passion for the play since she first saw it in London in 2006.  And after persistent door knocking City has gained one of the earliest Regional productions since the Broadway run closed earlier this year.

For the NYTimes review of the Broadway production link here:

http://theater2.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/theater/reviews/07seaf.html