2018-2019 Season Brochure

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Betsy Aidem (God of Carnage) returns to direct A Doll’s House, Part 2.

Welcome to our second season in our interim home at 103 College Farm Road in New Brunswick. The reviews for this gem of a theater have been stellar, and there is no better time to become a season subscriber.

We are just one season away from our new home — the state-of-theart New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in downtown New Brunswick. Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe to our extraordinary 2018-19 Season. You’ll enjoy a full season of great theater this year, plus you’ll receive guaranteed priority access to the best seating in the Performing Arts Center when it opens in the Fall of 2019.

Our 2018-19 season features a world premiere musical about the legendary Nina Simone, written by and starring Laiona Michelle who gave a searing performance in last season’s American Hero. I am thrilled that Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical has already garnered tremendous attention and is sure to be a sold-out hit!

The season includes a second the world premiere — a suspenseful courtroom drama that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats; a recent Broadway hit comedy with a twist; and two extraordinary and heartwarming plays about family and devotion — including this year’s recipient of the esteemed Laurents/Hatcher Award, Too Heavy for Your Pocket.

We look forward to seeing you at the theater!

DAVID SAINT Artistic Director

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A world premiere theatrical event from the former editor of Parade Magazine.

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When Marine Staff Sergeant Donna Caine is accused of a serious crime, highly respected civilian attorney Emily Zola Ginsburg is convinced to take the case. Fighting for her client’s future, Ginsburg finds herself taking on the military establishment to expose the truth. Based on actual events, this riveting courtroom drama is filled with intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat.Â

by Walter Anderson Directed by David Saint October 16 to November 11

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a doll’s house,

by Lucas Hnath Directed by Betsy Aidem November 27 to December 23

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When we last saw Nora Helmer, she was slamming the door on life as she knew it — embarking on a brave, bold and shocking new life as a woman on her own. Fifteen years later, she’s returned to that door, with a high-stakes game of unfinished business on her mind.

Featuring the same characters from Ibsen’s groundbreaking masterpiece, The New York Times called this Tony Award-nominated play “smart, funny and utterly engrossing.” Time Out New York called it “modern in its language... and suspenseful in its plotting.”

Following her critically acclaimed performance in American Hero, Laiona Michelle returns to GSP to play Nina Simone. This exuberant world premiere musical reveals a life in-between the black and white keys — a passionate journey from classical piano child prodigy to the High Priestess of Soul, told through the words and music of American icon Nina Simone. ​

Little Girl Blue

The Nina Simone Musical

by Laiona Michelle music by Nina Simone and others January 29 to February 24 A Must-See World Premiere Musical!

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Russian-Jewish emigrant Haskell Harelik arrives at the port of Galveston, Texas in 1909 seeking refuge from his homeland.

With only his banana cart in tow, Haskell finds compassion and friendship from an unlikely couple, and creates a pastoral life for his family.

“Timely and touching... don’t miss this extraordinary look at a family’s journey toward living the American dream.” broadway world

by Mark Harelik Directed by Jim Jack March 12 to April 7 SPONSORED BY THE BL ANCHE AND IRVING L AURIE FOUNDATION

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Tennessee-born Holder takes us back to Nashville in the summer of 1961 as The Freedom Riders embark on a courageous journey into the Deep South.

When 20-year-old Bowzie Brandon gives up a life-changing college scholarship to join the movement, he’ll have to convince his loved ones — and himself — that shaping his country’s future might be worth jeopardizing his own.

Recipient of the 2017 Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award, Too Heavy for Your Pocket was called “illuminating and moving” by The New York Times.

by Jiréh Breon Holder Directed by LA Williams April 23 to May 19

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103 College Farm Road is less than two miles from downtown New Brunswick and Route 1. There’s a link to directions on our website. Visit the plan your visit section of our website for a list of New Brunswick’s celebrated restaurants.

GROUPS OF TEN OR MORE SAVE! George Street Playhouse welcomes groups of 10 or more. Our staff will help you plan a memorable party, fundraiser or corporate event. We have three party/meeting spaces with easy drop-off at the front of the building.

For our patrons in the Monroe Township active adult communities, we offer a subscription which includes roundtrip bus transportation. For more information call the Box Office.

box office: 732-246-7717

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George Street Playhouse gratefully acknowledges the generous support of: Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.

The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

LAURENTS / HATCHER FOUNDATION

This program is also made possible in part by funds from The New Jersey State Council on the Arts Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mitchell Jarvis in GSP’s Getting the Band Back Togther ­— now on Broadway.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCES previews Following the performance, stay in your seats and enjoy a q&a about the play with members of the creative team. sunday symposium Following the performance, remain in your seats for an exclusive conversation about the play with Playhouse artists and special guests. audio described performances provide descriptive information in real time for people who are blind or have low vision. Trained describers provide live pertinent descriptions of the action on stage, characters, sets, costumes and lighting as the play is performed. open captioned performances provide a transcript of the audio portion of the play, as it occurs, on your smartphone or tablet. Some performances may be displayed on a large screen.

ACCESS George Street Playhouse features barrier-free access to public areas. wheelchair seating is available on request at time of purchase. free assistive listening devices are available to patrons with hearing loss or impairment. large-print and braille programs are available free of charge by request.

George Street Playhouse offers all people equal access and opportunities to participate in our services, programs and activities. If an individual requires special assistance or assistive technology, please contact the box office in advance of the program. For more information, call 732-246-7717.

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2018-19 CALENDAR THE TRIAL OF DONNA CAINE

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Stephen DeRosa, Kathleen Turner and Jim Walton in An Act of God.

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Carly Zien and Philip Goodwin in Trying.

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