Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song will end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Hayes Theater before embarking on a national tour next fall with star Michael Urie reprising his Broadway role.
The tour launches next fall at Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre, with Urie as Arnold Beckoff.
Torch Song, which opened to mostly good reviews on November 1 but has done middling box office, will have played 26 preview performances and 77 regular performances when it closes. In addition to Urie, the Broadway production stars Mercedes Ruehl, Ward Horton, Roxanna Hope Radja, Michael Hsu Rosen, and Jack Difalco.
No word on additional cast for the touring production.
“Since we first began the Torch Song journey, I have heard from people all
over – including our director Moisés Kaufman, who first met Arnold when Torch Song Trilogy toured in the ‘80s – that Arnold’s pride, strength, and frankness helped them come out,...
The tour launches next fall at Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre, with Urie as Arnold Beckoff.
Torch Song, which opened to mostly good reviews on November 1 but has done middling box office, will have played 26 preview performances and 77 regular performances when it closes. In addition to Urie, the Broadway production stars Mercedes Ruehl, Ward Horton, Roxanna Hope Radja, Michael Hsu Rosen, and Jack Difalco.
No word on additional cast for the touring production.
“Since we first began the Torch Song journey, I have heard from people all
over – including our director Moisés Kaufman, who first met Arnold when Torch Song Trilogy toured in the ‘80s – that Arnold’s pride, strength, and frankness helped them come out,...
- 12/4/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Dan Cody's Yacht is now in previews ahead of a Wednesday, June 6 opening night at Mtc at New York City Center - Stage I 131 West 55th Street. The cast of Dan Cody's Yacht features Kristen Bush Taking Care of Baby at Mtc, The City of Conversation, Meredith Forlenza 1984, The Winslow Boy, Laura Kai Chen Her, Days of Our Lives,Rick Holmes Junk, Peter and the Starcatcher, John Kroft Dracula, Jordan Lage Race, Speed-the-Plow, Roxanna Hope Radja Ruins of Civilization at Mtc, Torch Song, and Casey Whyland Billy Elliot the Musical.
- 5/31/2018
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long present the world premiere of Ode to Joy, written and directed by Craig Lucas, which just opened last night at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. The cast features Kathryn Erbe 'Law amp Order Criminal Intent', Roxanna Hope FrostNixon and Arliss Howard Moneyball, Natural Born Killers. Ode to Joy is scheduled to run through Sunday, March 30. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below...
- 2/28/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
New clip from Chris Evans starrer Puncture, helmed by Adam and Mark Kassen Chris Evans stars in the story which tells of Mike Weiss, a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, a health care and pharmaceutical conspiracy teeters on exposure and heavyweight attorneys move in on the defense. Out of their league but invested in their own principles, the mounting pressure of the case pushes the two underdog lawyers and their business to the breaking point. Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell,...
- 9/7/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
New clip from Chris Evans starrer Puncture, helmed by Adam and Mark Kassen Chris Evans stars in the story which tells of Mike Weiss, a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, a health care and pharmaceutical conspiracy teeters on exposure and heavyweight attorneys move in on the defense. Out of their league but invested in their own principles, the mounting pressure of the case pushes the two underdog lawyers and their business to the breaking point. Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell,...
- 9/7/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out a new clip from Chris Evans starrer Puncture, directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen. The drama from Millennium Entertainment also stars Kassen with Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell, Michael Biehn, Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. This looks quite intriguing judging by the trailer and images I've seen so far. The story tells of Mike Weiss (Chris Evans), a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case...
- 8/29/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out a new clip from Chris Evans starrer Puncture, directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen. The drama from Millennium Entertainment also stars Kassen with Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell, Michael Biehn, Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. This looks quite intriguing judging by the trailer and images I've seen so far. The story tells of Mike Weiss (Chris Evans), a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case...
- 8/29/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Puncture Trailer. Adam Kassen, Mark Kassen‘s Puncture (2011) movie trailer stars Chris Evans, Michael Biehn, Vinessa Shaw, Brett Cullen, and Marshall Bell. Puncture‘s plot synopsis: “Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straight-laced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, a health care and pharmaceutical conspiracy teeters on exposure and heavyweight attorneys move in on the defense. Out of their league but invested in their own principles, the mounting pressure of the case pushes the two underdog lawyers and their business to the breaking point.
- 8/18/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
From Millennium Entertainment, check out the new trailer for Puncture starring Chris Evans and Vinessa Shaw. The movie played earlier this year at the 11th Tribeca Film Festival.
Synopsis:
Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike.s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, a health care and pharmaceutical conspiracy teeters on exposure and heavyweight attorneys move in on the defense. Out of their league but invested in their own principles, the mounting pressure of the case pushes the two underdog lawyers...
Synopsis:
Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike.s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, a health care and pharmaceutical conspiracy teeters on exposure and heavyweight attorneys move in on the defense. Out of their league but invested in their own principles, the mounting pressure of the case pushes the two underdog lawyers...
- 8/17/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We have added the new trailer for Millennium Entertainment's upcoming law drama "Puncture." The film directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen is based on a true story."Puncture" stars Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell, Michael Biehn, Jennifer Blanc, Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Vinessa Shaw, Tess Parker and Kate Burton.Watch the trailer for "Puncture" below;"Puncture" goes on limited release in the Us from September 23rd.Mike Weiss played by Chris Evans is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger, his longtime friend and partner, is the straight-laced and responsible yin to Mike's yang. Their mom-and-pop personal injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on...
- 8/17/2011
- by Anthony Pearson
- Monsters and Critics
First poster and the trailer for Puncture starring Chris Evans! Chris Evans stars in Millennium Entertainment's Puncture, helmed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen from the script by Chris Lopata from story by Ela Thier and Paul Danziger. Jeffrey Gou & Joan Huang, Paul Danziger and Rod de Llano & Craig Cohen serve as executive producers. Also in the cast are Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell, Michael Biehn, Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. See the first trailer as well as the poster from the drama based on a true story of two struggling lawyers.
- 8/17/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
First poster and the trailer for Puncture starring Chris Evans! Chris Evans stars in Millennium Entertainment's Puncture, helmed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen from the script by Chris Lopata from story by Ela Thier and Paul Danziger. Jeffrey Gou & Joan Huang, Paul Danziger and Rod de Llano & Craig Cohen serve as executive producers. Also in the cast are Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell, Michael Biehn, Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. See the first trailer as well as the poster from the drama based on a true story of two struggling lawyers.
- 8/17/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
First poster and the trailer for Puncture starring Chris Evans! Chris Evans stars in Millennium Entertainment's Puncture, helmed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen from the script by Chris Lopata from story by Ela Thier and Paul Danziger. Jeffrey Gou & Joan Huang, Paul Danziger and Rod de Llano & Craig Cohen serve as executive producers. Also in the cast are Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell, Michael Biehn, Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. See the first trailer as well as the poster from the drama based on a true story of two struggling lawyers.
- 8/17/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Following yesterday's poster premiere , we now also have the trailer for directors Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen's Puncture , starring Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell, Michael Biehn, Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. In the September 23 release, Mike Weiss (Evans) is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straight-laced and responsible yin to Mike's yang. Their mom-and-pop personal injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job. As Weiss and Danziger dig deeper into the case, a health...
- 8/17/2011
- Comingsoon.net
See new movie images from Puncture starring Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell and Michael Biehn. The Millennium Entertainment release is directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen from the screenplay by Chris Lopata and story by Paul Danzinger and Ela Their. Also in the cast of the drama are Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. Catch Puncture in theaters rom Friday, September 23rd. Check out the Puncture images under the plot. Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job.
- 8/3/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new movie images from Puncture starring Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell and Michael Biehn. The Millennium Entertainment release is directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen from the screenplay by Chris Lopata and story by Paul Danzinger and Ela Their. Also in the cast of the drama are Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. Catch Puncture in theaters rom Friday, September 23rd. Check out the Puncture images under the plot. Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job.
- 8/3/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new movie images from Puncture starring Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Brett Cullen, Marshall Bell and Michael Biehn. The Millennium Entertainment release is directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen from the screenplay by Chris Lopata and story by Paul Danzinger and Ela Their. Also in the cast of the drama are Jesse L. Martin, Roxanna Hope, Tess Parker, Kate Burton and Vinessa Shaw. Catch Puncture in theaters rom Friday, September 23rd. Check out the Puncture images under the plot. Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) is a talented young Houston lawyer and a functioning drug addict. Paul Danziger (co-director Mark Kassen), his longtime friend and partner, is the straightlaced and responsible yin to Mike’s yang. Their mom-and-pop personal-injury law firm is getting by, but things really get interesting when they decide to take on a case involving Vicky (Vinessa Shaw), a local ER nurse, who is pricked by a contaminated needle on the job.
- 8/3/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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