(Newark, N.J., Jan. 6, 2009) – The successful theatrical partnership continues between Rutgers University in Newark and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The Rutgers/NJIT Joint Theatre Program, which taps the combined talents of Rutgers and NJIT students and faculty, will produce two shows this spring; the spring schedule is below. For information or reservations, call 973/596.3457, or go to theatre@njit.edu. All programs, dates and locations are subject to change. For updated information and additional events, visit www.newark.rutgers.edu/arts .
PIPPIN
Book
Pippin, by Roger O. Hirson
March 4 – 7, 7 p.m., March 8, 2:30 p.m., Jim Wise Theatre, Kupfrian Hall, NJIT Campus
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; (originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow; directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse)
Directed by Michael Kerley
Our Lady of 121st Street, by Stephen Adly Guirgis
April 22, 23, 24, 25 @ 7 p.m., April 26, 2:30 p.m., Bradley Hall Theatre, 3rd floor Bradley Hall, 110 Warren St., Rutgers University in Newark
Directed by Louis Wells
BOTH BRADLEY HALL AND KUPFRIAN HALL ARE HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE
Tickets: Students/Senior Citizens: $10; General Admission: $12; children under 15: Free.
High-school groups with faculty get in for free but advance reservations required. Reservations: theatre@njit.edu or 973-596-3457.
Tickets will held up to 10 minutes before curtain.
NJIT PARKING DECK located on Summit Street, just off Warren Street, or Bradley Hall lot, adjacent to Bradley Hall, 110 Warren St.
Media Contact: Carla Capizzi
973 3553 5262
E-mail: capizzi@andromeda.rutgers.edu