An Interview with Paul Robeson

AN INTERVIEW WITH PAUL ROBESON

By Paul A. Mabon Sr. and

John Kishline

September 20 -
October 21 2007

A magnificent voice for freedomAn original musical portrait of Paul Robeson, the dynamic, courageous and multi-talented African-American superstar.
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GREETINGS!

By Tom Dudzick

November 15 -
December 16 2007

Not your typical silent nightAndy’s holiday homecoming throws the Gorski family into chaos, until his mentally disabled younger brother and a mysterious guest come to their other-worldly rescue.
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FAITH HEALER

By Brian Friel

January 31 -
March 2 2008

A gift can be both a blessing and a curseA traveling faith healer, his long-time lover and their devoted manager weave a haunting and magnificent tale of mystery, devotion and the power of belief.
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With Jonathan Smoots, Mary MacDonald Kerr and David Cecsarini

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THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP

By Charles Ludlam

April 3 -
May 25 2008 SOLD OUT

Hysterical silliness on steroids.

Featuring John McGivern and Christopher Tarjan

This Olde English romp through mansions and Egyptian pyramids is a non-stop quick-change marathon, full of werewolves, vampires, a mad gothic organist and cross-dressed damsels in distress.
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Our Upcoming 2008/2009 Season!

Single Tickets On Sale August 1, 2008

LOMBARDI:THE ONLY THING

LOMBARDI:THE ONLY THING

By Eric Simonson

September 11 -
October 12, 2008

The Legend lives.

Plagued by doubts and questions, Vince waits out a furious storm at Mitchell Field. Before the snow stops, a dear friend, a saint, and a president work their own miracle, preparing the legendary coach for the greatest championship run in football history.

MURDERERS

MURDERERS

ByJeffrey Hatcher

November 13 -
December 14, 2008

A killer of a comedy.

Gerald marries his girlfriend’s mom, Minka is out to avenge wrongdoing and Lucille tries to protect her foolish husband from the heat of an old flame. Jeff Hatcher’s delightfully-dark humor and flair for the unexpected will keep you guessing and laughing till the bitter end.

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GOING TO ST. IVES

By Lee Blessing

January 29 -
February 22, 2009

You can never imagine.

May N’Kame is the mother of a brutal African dictator. She travels to England to undergo delicate eye surgery from Dr. Cora Gage, preeminent in her field. For both to achieve a greater good, each woman must somehow break free from preconceived values to embrace the other’s world.

THE PAVILION

THE PAVILION

By Craig Wright

April 2 -
May 3, 2009

Only time will tell. Our mischievous Narrator introduces us to Peter and Kari, who, when they graduated, were picture-perfect, charismatic—voted Cutest Senior Couple of 1980. But whether Peter can summon the magic of this enchanted night to soften Kari’s heart, only time—and the universe —will tell. 

Two Special Presentations

WINTER TALES by John McGivern
December 16 – January 4, 2009

To celebrate all the joys, growing pains and memories of the McGivern holiday season, John returns to the Off-Broadway for three weeks of his very own WINTER TALES. Guaranteed to generate loads of laughs and a warm glow inside.

ROBESON IN CONCERT
February 24 – March 1, 2009

Paul A. Mabon, Sr., returns to the intimate confines of the Off-Broadway to thrill us with a full-length concert of Robeson’s best. In an intimate cabaret setting, Mabon shares his favorite spirituals like Motherless Child, Balm in Gilead, Go Down Moses and The Ballad of Joe Hill.

WINTER TALES and PAUL ROBESON IN CONCERT are available as additional purchases, separate from a Next Act Theatre subscription.

Next Act Quick News

"MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP " EXTENDED TO MAY 25 BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Featuring John McGivern and Christopher Tarjan

Tickets for this hillarious Olde English romp through mansions and Egyptian pyramids are going fast; so fast, in fact, that many show times are already sold out!

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP production run will be extend from May 6th through May 25th, 2008.

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