ALICIA KEYS
Joins the Creative Team for the Broadway Premiere of
STICK FLY
14-Time Grammy® Award-winning Artist & Broadway Producer
Signs on to Compose Original Music
OPENS DECEMBER 8, 2011 AT THE CORT THEATRE
PREVIEWS BEGIN NOVEMBER 18, 2011
“As someone who walked up and down this boulevard as a young girl, I cannot describe the thrill of having the opportunity of composing songs for a Broadway show,” said Alicia Keys. “It’s honestly been a dream come true. I love the humor and humanity of Stick Fly, and I'm so excited to be a part of the emotional journey this show will take audiences on.”
The gifted ensemble cast features Emmy Award nominee Dulé Hill (“Psych,” “The West Wing”) as Kent “Spoon” Levay, Mekhi Phifer(“ER,” 8 Mile) as Flip Levay, Tracie Thoms (“Cold Case,” Rent) as Taylor, Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Seven Guitars,Lackawanna Blues) as Joe Levay, Rosie Benton (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Accent on Youth) as Kimber and Condola Rashad (Ruined) as Cheryl.
Meet the LeVays, a well-to-do family who have come together over an August weekend at their Martha's Vineyard home. The delicate balance of the family is completely upset when the two adult sons independently choose to introduce their girlfriends to the parents. Sibling rivalries flare, class distinctions surface, and family secrets unravel.
In addition to Alicia Keys, the creative team for STICK FLY includes David Gallo (Scenic Design), Reggie Ray (Costume Design), Beverly Emmons (Lighting Design) and Peter Fitzgerald / Sound Associates (Sound Design).
STICK FLY will be produced on Broadway by Nelle Nugent, Alicia Keys, Samuel Nappi, Reuben Cannon, Sharon A. Carr/Patricia Klausner, Huntington Theatre Company, Dan Frishwasser, Sarahbeth Grossman, Charles Salameno in association with Joseph Sirola& Eric Falkenstein.
Biography for Alicia Keys:
Alicia Keys can be described as a modern-day Renaissance woman. She is a 14-time Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, an accomplished actress, a New York Times best-selling author, an entrepreneur and a powerful force in the world of philanthropy and in the global fight against HIV and AIDS. Since the 2001 release of her monumental debut album, songs in A minor, Keys has built an unparalleled repertoire of hits and accomplishments with more than 30 million albums sold worldwide. Keys recently celebrated the 10th Anniversary of songs in A minor with the release of a Deluxe and Collector’s Edition of the album as well as special concert performances “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event with Alicia Keys.” In addition to her stellar achievements in the music world, Keys has had buzz worthy performances in the films, Smokin’ Aces’ (2007), The Nanny Diaries (2007) and The Secret Lifeof Bees (2008). This year, Keys will make her directorial debut for Lifetime’s “Five” which is comprised of five interconnected short films starring Rosario Dawson as well as Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Lewis, Jeffrey Tambor and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Five explores the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives and relationships, with a focus on how women look at themselves as they fight the disease and search for a cure. The film will air on Lifetime October 10, 2011. Keys’ first published work, Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems & Lyrics by Alicia Keys, made her a New York Times Bestselling author. A devoted and influential philanthropist, Keys co-founded Keep a Child Alive (KCA), and serves as Global Ambassador for the non-profit organization dedicated to providing life-saving, anti-retroviral treatment and resources to children and their families with HIV/AIDS in Africa and most recently, India.
Ticketing Information:
Tickets for STICK FLY are available by calling Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250 outside the NY metro area, online at Telecharge.com or in person at the Cort Theatre box office (138 West 48th Street) beginning November 4th. Box office hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tickets on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday range in price from $35 to $131.50. Tickets on Friday, Saturday & Sunday range in price from $35 to $121.50.
Performance Schedule:
Schedule for November 18 to December 11: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday @ 8 p.m., Saturday @ 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday @ 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Schedule beginning December 12: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday @ 7 p.m., Friday @ 8 p.m., Saturday @ 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday @ 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Added Performance: Wednesday, November 23 @ 8 p.m.; Friday, November 25 @ 2 p.m.; Wednesday, November 30 @ 8 p.m.; Wednesday, December 7 @ 8 p.m.; Wednesday, December 21 @ 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Friday, December 23 @ 2 p.m.; Monday, December 26 @ 2 p.m.; Wednesday, December 28 @ 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Friday, December 30 @ 2 p.m.
Time Change: Thursday, December 8 @ 6:30 p.m. (Opening night); Thursday, December 29 @ 8 p.m.
No Performance: Thursday, November 24 @ 8 p.m.; Sunday, November 27 @ 7:30 p.m.; Monday, November 28 @ 8 p.m.; Thursday, December 1 @ 8 p.m.; Friday, December 9 @ 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 24 @ 8 p.m.; Sunday, December 25 @ 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Saturday; December 31 @ 8 p.m.; Sunday, January 1 @ 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Monday, January 2 @ 7 p.m.
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