NewsPics! The Body of an American, with Michael Cumpsty and Michael Crane, Greets the PressMichael Cumpsty, Michael Crane and the creative team of Primary Stages Dan O'Brien's The Body of an American met the press Feb 3.
February 03, 2016
With direction by Jo Bonney, performances are set to begin Feb. 10, 2016, and run through March 20 at The Cherry Lane Theatre. Opening night is Feb. 23.
O'Brien's play is the recipient of the 2014 Horton Foote Prize for Outstanding New American Play and the Inaugural Edward M. Kennedy Award. According to production notes, "The Body of an American tells the true story of an extraordinary friendship as two men, a war photojournalist and playwright, journey from some of the most dangerous places on earth to the depths of the human soul."
The production is co-produced with Hartford Stage, where it will play Jan. 7-31. It features scenic design by Richard Hoover, costume design by Ilona Somogyi, lighting design by Lap Chi Chu, sound design by Darron L. West and projection design by Alex Basco Koch.
Tickets will be available Dec. 29 online at PrimaryStages.org or by calling OvationTix at (212) 352-3101. The Cherry Lane Theatre is located at 38 Commerce St. in downtown Manhattan.
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The Body of an American, with Michael Cumpsty and Michael Crane, Greets the Press
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.