AP News, May 29th, 2007
Matthew Broderick will portray a man at sea, adrift in a mid-life crisis that unfolds in "The Starry Messenger," Kenneth Lonergan's new play, which will receive its world premiere during the 2007-2008 season at Manhattan Theatre Club.
Casting and its playing schedule at MTC's Stage I will be announced.
Lonergan, whose other plays include "Lobby Hero," "The Waverly Gallery" and "This Is Our Youth," will direct. He and Broderick are friends, and the actor has appeared in Lonergan's 2000 film, "You Can Count on Me," as well as his new movie, "Margaret," which also stars Anna Paquin and Matt Damon.
"The Starry Messenger" concerns a married, middle-aged man who works at New York's Hayden Planetarium and his involvement with a younger woman.
For more information on the upcoming Manhattan Theatre Club season, visit the Web site http://www.mtc.nyc.org.
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Off-Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of selected shows as of May 28. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters' box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets _ including by calling the box office, Telecharge or Ticketmaster _ appear at the end.
_"10 Million Miles." The story of an extended road trip by a young man and a young woman. A new musical by Patty Griffin and Keith Bunin. Now in previews. Opens June 14. Atlantic Theater Company. Ticket Central. 212-279-4200.
_"Be." A rhythmic extravaganza by the Israeli troupe Mayumana combines dance, acting, music and percussion. Union Square. Ticketmaster.
_"Beyond Glory." The stories of eight men who have received the Medal of Honor. Stephen Lang wrote and stars in this one-man show. A Roundabout Theatre Company production. Now in previews. Opens June 21. Laura Pels. 212-719-1300.
_"Bill W. and Dr. Bob." A play about the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous. New World Stages. Telecharge. Closes June 10.
_"Blackbird." Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill star in David Harrower's drama about an older man, a younger woman and their earlier relationship with each other. Manhattan Theatre Club Stage I. CityTix 212-581-1212. Closes June 10.
_"Blue Man Group." They paint each other. They paint the audience. They unroll toilet paper. Foreign tourists love this long-running new vaudeville show. Astor Place. Ticketmaster.
_"Crazy Mary." A mother and son try to get their hands on the family fortune, controlled by a cousin who hasn't said much in years. Sigourney Weaver stars in a comedy by A.R. Gurney. Ticket Central. 212-279-4200.
_"Dixie's Tupperware Party." Dixie Longate, in the person of Kris Andersson, sells those fabulous plastic products in her one-person show. Ars Nova. SmartTix. 212-868-4444.
_"Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit." The latest edition of the long-running off-Broadway revue that pokes fun at Broadway shows and their stars. The show currently is playing an engagement at Chicago's Royal George Theatre. It will return to New York in late June. 47th Street. Telecharge.
_"I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." The mildest of musical revues about relationships between men and women. Westside Theatre Upstairs. Telecharge.
_"In a Dark Dark House." Neil LaBute's drama about two brothers dealing with their past. The cast includes Frederick Weller, Ron Livingston and Louisa Krause. Now in previews. Opens June 7. Lucille Lortel. Ticket Central. 212-279-4200.
_"In the Heights." A musical about life in the Washington Heights section of New York. 37 Arts. Ticketmaster.
_"Naked Boys Singing." A musical revue. The title says it all. Plays Fridays and Saturday. New World Stages. Telecharge.
_"Passing Strange." A young artist searches for himself through sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. A new musical by singer-songwriter Stew and Heidi Rodewald. Public. 212-967-7555. Closes June 3.
_"Spaulding Gray: Stories Left to Tell." A collection of stories, both well-known and never-seen, by the celebrated monologuist. The cast includes Kathleen Chalfant and Frank Wood. Minetta Lane. Ticketmaster.
_"Stomp." A noisy yet effective celebration of percussion in this long-running new vaudeville revue. Orpheum. Ticketmaster.
_"The Fantasticks." The little musical about young love that ran and ran and ran off-Broadway is back. Snapple Theater Center. Ticketmaster.
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The Telecharge number is 212-239-6200 unless otherwise indicated. There is a $6.50 service charge per ticket, plus a handling fee per order that varies from $2.50 to $4.00 depending on method of delivery.
Ticketmaster is 212-307-4100. There is a $7 "convenience" charge per ticket, plus a handling fee per order that varies depending on method of delivery.
Both Telecharge and Ticketmaster will provide information on specific seat locations. They also have toll-free numbers for theater ticket calls outside New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. For Telecharge call 800-432-7250; for Ticketmaster call 800-755-4000.
The TKTS booth in Times Square is currently in a temporary location just outside the New York Marriott Marquis hotel on West 46th St., between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. It sells same-day discount tickets to Broadway, off-Broadway, music and dance productions. There is a $3 service charge per ticket. Cash or travelers checks only. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday evening performances, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.; matinees Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The downtown TKTS booth is in the South Street Seaport at the corner of Front and John Streets. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. _ for Sunday evening performance tickets only.
Matinee tickets must be purchased at South Street Seaport the day before, meaning Wednesday matinee tickets are available Tuesday, Saturday matinee tickets are available Friday and Sunday matinee tickets are available Saturday.
Full-price tickets and information on Broadway and off-Broadway shows are available at the Broadway Ticket Center, located on the east side of Broadway between 46th Street and 47th Street. There is a $4.50 service charge per ticket.
