ADRIFT IN MACAO CD ON SALE

Now you can take a piece of Primary Stages history home with you! The original cast recording of Adrift in Macao is now available exclusively online. With book & lyrics by Christopher Durang and music by Peter Melnick, this musical had its New York debut with Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters during the 2006 - 2007 Season.

Get your copy today!

PRIMETIME READING SERIES

Now approaching its second birthday, PrimeTime has blossomed into one of the hottest tickets in town. Conveniently located in our in-house rehearsal studios, PrimeTime provides a home for writers to hear their new work read aloud. Simultaneously, friends of Primary Stages are invited to attend and be a part of a playwright’s creative process. Several plays have received productions at Primary Stages since participating in PrimeTime, including Michael Hollinger’s Opus, Lee Blessing’s A Body of Water, and Tina Howe’s Chasing Manet.

Readings are free of charge.
Simply RSVP by emailing readings@primarystages.org

UPCOMING READINGS:

Monday, April 27 at 6:00pm at 59E59 Theaters
Part of the Dorothy Strelsin FRESH INK Reading Series
THE HOPE WELL
By Katori Hall

When Harvard Law School student Kirby Golden returns home to Texas with a surprise bigger than her white fiance, her ailing grandmother takes her on a magical journey where Kirby is forced to confront her family history and unbury the bones of their troubled past.

Tuesday, April 28 at 4:00pm at 59E59 Theaters
Part of the Dorothy Strelsin FRESH INK Reading Series
FIREMEN
By Tommy Smith

A love story: When a 45 year old school secretary begins a sexual affair with her 14 year old student, the two lovers' bond threatens to tear apart the moral fabric of a suburban community.

Friday, May 1 at 4:00pm at 59E59 Theaters
Part of the Dorothy Strelsin FRESH INK Reading Series
symbiotic love
By Rogelio Martinez

What happens when you wander too far from home? a play about cell phone towers, environmental dangers, home schooling and the disappearance of the bees.

Sunday, May 3 at 3:00pm at 59E59 Theaters
WHAT KEEPS US GOING
By Barbara Dana
Featuring Barbara Dana and Elizabeth Wilson

PRIMARY STAGES HONORED

The 2008 Lucille Lortel Awards were presented on May 5, 2008. Primary Stages was thrilled to be honored with the Outstanding Body of Work Award. In addition, Jorge Couineau walked away with the award for Outstanding Sound Design for Opus. Congrats Jorge!

Dividing the Estate has received the award for Outstanding New Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Congratulations to the cast and crew!

Primary Stages was also acknowledged with the following nominations from the Drama Desk Awards:
      Outstanding Play, Dividing the Estate
                         Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, Elizabeth Ashley ( Dividing the Estate)
                         Outstanding Set Design for a Play, David Korins (Hunting and Gathering)
                         Outstanding Sound Design, Jorge Couineau (Opus)

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!