— 17th Season —
The Butter & Egg Man
June 18-23, 2024
"Hilarious!" — TheatreScene *** "Delightfully fun!" — SaysMeSaysMom
Tues., June 18 at 7:30pm
Thurs. – Sat., June 20–22 at 7:30pm Sat. & Sun., June 22–23 at 3pm Bernie Wohl Center 647 Columbus Avenue Between 91st & 92nd Street New York, NY 10025 Creative Team
Director: David Edwards
Stage Manager: Harrison H Harper Scenic Designer: Harlan Penn Costume Designer: Katherine Roberson Lighting Designer: Stephen Cornelius Publicist: Michelle Tabnick PR Producer: Halina Malinowski Running Time: Two Hours (with one intermission) |
About The Butter & Egg Man
Welcome to the wild world of showbiz, where dreams are big, egos are bigger, and fortunes can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. Step into the spotlight with The Butter and Egg Man, George S. Kaufman's uproarious comedy that takes a sidesplitting look behind the scenes of the theater world.
Picture this: a wide-eyed novice from the heartland, armed with nothing but a hefty inheritance and a dream of making it big on Broadway. Meet our unsuspecting hero, the Butter and Egg Man himself, as he stumbles into the glittering world of show business, wide-eyed and ready to make his mark. But navigating the cutthroat world of theater isn't easy, especially when you're as green as grass and twice as naive. From shady producers with dollar signs in their eyes to temperamental divas with egos the size of Manhattan, our intrepid protagonist encounters a cast of characters as colorful as a Broadway marquee. With Kaufman's signature wit and razor-sharp humor, The Butter and Egg Man skewers the absurdities of the entertainment industry with gusto. Every scene crackles with energy as our hero bumbles his way through auditions, rehearsals, and opening nights, all while learning the true meaning of success and friendship in the most unexpected places. But don't let the laughter fool you—beneath the belly laughs lies a poignant commentary on the fleeting nature of fame and the importance of staying true to oneself in a world where everyone's out for a piece of the spotlight. So dim the lights, cue the curtain, and get ready for a rollicking ride through the glitz and glamour of Broadway. The Butter and Egg Man is a comedic tour de force that proves that sometimes, the biggest stars are the ones who shine the brightest offstage. Cast
Dan Haft*
Carrie Wilder Joe Symon* Andrew Kaplan* Dennis Wit* Elizabeth Hayden* Susan Case* Tony Javed Beth Griffith* Kelly Gilmore Terry Rakov* |
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