"Impassioned revival" – The New York Times
"Transport Group's valiant new revival emerges as a social-realist stage poem" – TimeOut
"This searing drama feels as up-to-date and urgent as an incoming text message" – Variety
"Marvelous and affecting simplicity" – TheatreMania
"Deeply moving" – The New York Post
BURY THE DEAD A play by Irwin Shaw
Directed by Joe Calarco
October 31 – November 23, 2008
Irwin Shaw's harrowing 1936 classic play BURY THE DEAD takes place during "the second year of the war that is to begin tomorrow night." While a military burial detail goes about its sad duties, the dead soldiers shockingly begin to rise up, pleading not to be buried. Word of their insurrection spreads rapidly: the dead will not yield so easily. In a series of touching scenes, the dead men talk with their loved ones of the days of living, now lost forever.
Transport Group is thrilled to welcome Lucille Lortel Award- Winner Joe Calarco (Shakespeare's R & J) to direct the first major New York City revival of Shaw's legendary anti-war play, starring OBIE-winning actress and Transport Group favorite, Donna Lynne Champlin.
Also starring:
Jeremy Beck, Fred Berman, Mandell Butler, Jake Hart, Jeff Pucillo, Matt Sincell
For more information including Joe Calarco's blog, photos, and news check out our Facebook page.
Post-Show Events:
Monday, November 3rd: Political Theatre Talkback, featuring artists from current politically-charged productions, including Jonathan Groff from Hair. Moderated by our Literary Manager, Adam R. Perlman. FREE with ticket purchase.
Saturday, November 8th @ 7pm: Opening Night Gala performance including post-show reception with cast and artistic team. $95 per person. Proceeds benefit Transport Group.
Monday, November 10th: Special Guest Dominick Dunne of Vanity Fair will share stories from his experience as a World War II veteran as well as his friendship with Irwin Shaw. FREE with ticket purchase.
Thursday, November 13th: TG<30 Night! Tickets only $19 for friends of Transport Group under 30. Included in your ticket purchase is an after-party with live music, giveaways, and more! RSVP: taylor@transportgroup.org
Monday, November 17th: Joe Calarco, Donna Lynne Champlin and the cast of Bury the Dead share their process in creating a contemporary revival of a classic American drama. FREE with ticket purchase.
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