May 2 - 18 (NOW EXTENDED UNTIL May 25)
EXTENSION: ADDITIONAL DATES - MAY 23-35th
Thursdays & Fridays @ 8pm | Saturdays @ 2pm & 8pm
General: $18 | Student/Seniors $12
VENUE: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent St (@30th Rd), Astoria, Queens
Directions: Take the N/Q to 30th Avenue. Walk down 30th Ave. Turn left on Crescent Street, then right on 30th Rd. The entrance is the second set of red doors on your left. Street parking only.
The Tony Nominated and Oliver Award Winning Best Musical Blood Brothers tells the tragic story of a mother who, unable to support her children, surrenders one of her newborn twins to a childless woman. Unaware that they are brothers, the boys grow up just streets apart in vastly different homes - one wealthy, the other poor. Despite their different upbringings, they become close friends. But when they fall in love with the same girl, their friendship is tested, and their fate sealed.
Musical Staging: Christine O’Grady
Musical Direction: Julianne B. Merrill
Assistant Director: Mark Falconer
Set Design: Stephen K. Dobay
Costume Design: Caitlin Cisek
Lighting Design: Dan Jobbins
Sound Design: David M. Corsello
Props Design: Aaron Sheckler
Casting: Wojcik|Seay Casting
Press Agent: Katie Rosin/Kampfire Films PR
Production Stage Manager: Michael Friedlander*
FEATURING:
Colleen Hawks*, John Ashley Brown*, Rowan Michael Meyer*, Simon Pearl*, Kayla Wickes, Marisa Devetta*, Matthew LaBanca*, Jonathan Gregg*, Britain Gebhardt, Joey Donnelly, Mary-Elizabeth Milton, Jan-Peter Pedross*, Jason Pintar, Kristin Stewart
*appears courtesy Actors’ Equity Association
EQUITY APPROVED SHOWCASE
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Inside Blood Brothers
Photos
Production photos by Jennifer Maufrais Kelly
Rehearsal Photos by Bradley Hawks
Opening Night Cast Party Photos by Matty Baker
Press
Feature on Blood Brothers by Bradley Hawks, Boro Magazine, May 2013
“Astoria PAC’s new musical tackles issues of class and family” - Ron Hellman, TimesLedger, Apr 28, 2013
Blood Brothers, Starring Colleen Hawks and Simon Pearl, Begins Queens Run May 2 - Adam Hetrick, Playbill.com, May 2, 2013
Reviews
“I’ve seen several productions at APAC and I am always amazed by the quality of the work that is presented. It’s not that my expectations are low, it’s just that they’re always exceeded. The professionalism and ingenuity — not to mention the general attention to creativity and playfulness — is always enthralling and refreshing. If more theatres took the risks that APAC does, audiences and artists would all be better off.” - Molly Marinik, Theatre is Easy
“My idea of a perfect musical combines a compelling story, stirring music, innovative design, extraordinary singing voices and acting that isn’t sacrificed to the musicality. Such is APAC’s production of Blood Brothers…All in all, Blood Brothers is a timeless story, an innovative production, and an exultant theatrical experience. This one is not to be missed.” - Georgina Young-Ellis, Queens Gazette, May 15, 2013
“In recent years, APAC has mounted excellent revivals of musicals like The Human Comedy andThe Secret Garden on modest means but with first-rate talent, and Blood Brothers is no different. If you’re willing to venture into Queens — and you should — it’ll be worth the trip.” - David Gordon, Theatremania.com
“A tasteful revival of a worthwhile show, which you will want to catch whether or not you have seen the musical before,” John Simon, Theater Critic
“Proof that you don’t have to travel into the city for superior quality theater, this production features a stellar cast (many with Broadway credits), superb direction, and stunning musical direction.” Bradley Hawks, Boro Magazine
The Blood Brothers Blog
#14 - Audience Member Hannah Lewis (Actress, The Secret Garden)
#13 - Assistant Stage Manager Jamie Rosler
#12 - Audience Member Jonathan Thompson
#11 - Assistant Director Mark Falconer
#10 - Actress Kayla Wickes
#9 - Volunteer Carole Tosiello
#8 - Audience Member Laura Kellner
#7 - Actor Rowan Michael Meyer
#6 - Wardrobe Supervisor Jenny Herdman Lando
#5 - Musical Director Julianne Merrill
#4 - Production Manager Annie Jacobs
#3 - Costume Designer Caitlin Cisek
#2 - Set Designer Stephen K. Dobay
Supporters
Supported in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council as well as Investors Foundation, NYSCA, the Caffe Cino Fellowship from the New York Innovative Theatre Foundation, and the Dramatists Guild Fund. Special thanks to Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr.
