Birthday Candles
Play by Noah Haidle
Birthday Candles will take audiences on a magical journey with Ernestine Ashworth, from birthday to birthday, as she bakes a life. Noah Haidle is a playwright and screenwriter whose work has been produced off- Broadway, regionally, and around the world. His most recent play, Everything Beautiful, premiered last October at Munich’s Residenz Theater, and he is currently the playwright in residence of the National Theater of Mannheim, a position first held by Friedrich Schiller.
Birthday Candles
American Airlines Theatre Broadway
First Preview Mar 18, 2022
Opening Night Apr 10, 2022
Closing Night May 29, 2022
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Cast
Debra Messing – Ernestine Ashworth
John Earl Jelks – Matt
Enrico Colantoni – Broadway Debut – Kenneth
Crystal Finn – Broadway Debut – Joan/Alex/Beth
Susannah Flood – Alice/Madeline/Ernie
Christopher Livingston – Billy/John
Creative
Written by Noah Haidle
Original Music by Kate Hopgood
Directed by Vivienne Benesch
Scenic Design by Christine Jones
Costume Design by Toni-Leslie James
Lighting Design by Jen Schriever
Sound Design by John Gromada
Produced by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes: Artistic Director/CEO; Julia C. Levy: Executive Director; Sydney Beers: General Manager; Steve Dow: Chief Administrative Officer)
American Airlines Theatre
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| The American Airlines Theatre, originally the Selwyn Theatre, is a historic Italian Renaissance style Broadway theatre built in 1918. It was designed by George Keister and built by the Selwyn brothers. Used for musicals and other dramatic performances it was eventually converted for film. It was used briefly as a visitor’s center but stood vacant for years until a 1997 renovation and restoration. It is located at 227 West 42nd Street, New York City. |
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| 227 W 42nd St (between 7th Ave & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10036 |
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| Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm – Sunday: Noon – 6pm |
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| All Roundabout Theatre Company venues are accessible to patrons with mobility disabilities. The American Airlines Theatre |
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Fully accessible on both the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels |
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There is a wheelchair accessible to restrooms. |
Birthday Candles
Birthday Candles, Broadway 2020, Theatregold, Debra Messing, Andre Braugher, Enrico Colantoni, Crystal Finn, Susannah Flood, Christopher Livingston, Noah Haidle, Kate Hopgood, Vivienne Benesch, Christine Jones, Toni-Leslie James, Jen Schriever, John Gromada
