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| S. Asher Gelman’s Hit Off Broadway Play AFTERGLOW offers one new block of tickets thorugh August 12 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 10:51 am EDT 06/26/18 | |
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| S. Asher Gelman’s Hit Off Broadway Play AFTERGLOW Celebrates ONE YEAR Off Broadway Offers NEW and FINAL block of tickets on sale through August 12 And Announces Regional & International Productions Next Season Including: Salt Lake City, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and London’s West End “Compelling and raw. This is a show not to be missed!” The Advocate “It’s clear “Afterglow” will be a must-see among New York theatregoers” Huffington Post “Frank, explicit, insightful, unflinching, vivid and honest” Towleroad “Compelling” Gay City News “Bold and Buzzworthy” NewNextNow “Provocatively entertaining” Theatrescene.net Recently celebrating its one-year anniversary, the season’s record-breaking play AFTERGLOW, one of the most successful Off Broadway productions of the season, will offer one FINAL block of tickets for its New York run as it will officially close on August 12, 2018 and shift its focus towards future productions around the world. S. Asher Gelman’s AFTERGLOW will receive its regional debut in Salt Lake City this fall and will be produced internationally in Amsterdam, Mexico City, and London’s West End, with more to be announced. AFTERGLOW began performances on June 12 and opened on June 23, 2017 and will official end its amazing run on August 12, 2018. Tickets to the controversial play are $59.50 - $109.50 and can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com. “AFTERGLOW has had an absolutely phenomenal run. Originally intended to be a limited engagement of only eight weeks, the unbelievable response we’ve received has allowed us to offer extension after extension, bringing us to this incredible milestone. We could not be more proud and are so grateful for all of the love and support we’ve received over this past year from our audiences and the theatre community as a whole. AFTERGLOW has been an amazing experience that far exceeded our expectations, both artistically and professionally. I am thrilled to close this production in New York City on such a high note, with productions of the show going up all around the world. I could not be prouder of this entire team; their dedication and hard work has made this project the standout success it is and I cannot wait to get back to work with them on the next project.” Writer/Director of Afterglow, S. Asher Gelman AFTERGLOW is a raw, one-act play exploring the emotional, intellectual, and physical connections between three men and the broader implications within their relationships. Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship, invite Darius to share their bed one night. When a new intimate connection begins to form, all three men must come to terms with their individual definitions of love, loyalty, and trust as futures are questioned, relationships are shaken, and commitments are challenged. AFTERGLOW opened to strong audience and critical reviews who called the play “A must-see! Afterglow is necessary, honest and vulnerable.” Pride.com; “Compelling, raw, and sometimes uncomfortable (as any honest theater piece is), This is a show not to be missed!” Advocate; “Frank, explicit, insightful, unflinching, vivid and honest. Gelman’s characters grapple articulately with issues many gay men regularly face. Vivid and honest depictions like these that foster a greater understanding of the way we live now.” Towleroad; “Afterglow is inherently watchable, well-paced and a compelling introduction to Gelman’s theatrical voice.” Huffington Post; “Compelling. The trio is exceptionally easy on the eyes. It effectively adds to the authenticity of the story. Afterglow succeeds as it titillates.” Gay City News; “Raw and beautifully complicated, but above all, relatable. No gay New Yorker should miss this play.” Unicorn Booty; “Fresh and riveting. S. Asher Gelman has set the bar high with his first play, Afterglow. Gelman is nuanced as both a director and a writer. The nudity—and it is extensive—is presented with a charged eroticism rather than gratuitous titillation. There is no long-term afterglow for the characters in Gelman’s play. But for the audience there surely is. It comes from experiencing an impressive calling card from a gifted new playwright and director.” OffOffOnline; “Afterglow is a raw and real. Playwright S. Asher Gelman brings to the stage the very personal story of open relationships with heart, grit and a non-gratuitous exploration of the complex theme. This is not just another gay play or limited exclusively for the LGBT community but a play for everyone.” BeautyNewsNYC; “Compelling. Highly charged and extremely sexual. They certainly know how to grab our attention.” Times Square Chronicle; “There is amazing acting happening on stage. Afterglow is a bittersweet love story that will touch you.” ReviewsOffBroadway.com. The cast of Afterglow includes Joe Chisholm (Regional: The Little Mermaid, My Fair Lady) and Brandon Haagenson (National Tour: Beauty and the Beast. NY: My Big Gay Italian Wedding) and David Merten (Regional Theatre: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, And Then There Were None (Judson Theatre Company). Creative team includes Ann Beyersdorfer (Scenic Designer), Fabian Aguilar (Costume Designer), Jamie Roderick (Lighting Designer), Alex Dietz-Kest (Sound Designer), Mike Ross (Dramaturg), Nina Kauffman (Assistant Director), Kate Lumpkin (Casting Director), Laura Malseed (Production Stage Manager), Will Chaloner (Assistant Stage Manager), Evan Bernardin Productions (General Manager), and Gwynne Richmond (Company Manager) AFTERGLOW is presented by Midnight Theatricals. AFTERGLOW Written and Directed by S. Asher Gelman The Loft at The Davenport Theatre is located at 354 West 45 Street, 3rd Floor Performance Schedule through August 12, 2018 Monday & Wednesday at 7:30 pm; Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm Saturday at 3 pm and 8 pm; Sunday at 2 pm and 7 pm Running time 90 minutes NO intermission Tickets can be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com. Tickets are $59.50 - $109.50 PLEASE NOTE: AFTERGLOW contains nudity. 18+, No Late Seating For more information on AFTERGLOW, please visit www.afterglowtheplay.com |
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| Salt Lake City? I wonder if this actually recouped | |
| Posted by: dramedy 10:59 am EDT 06/26/18 | |
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| I saw it on a Monday night earlier this month and the small theater was sold out. So maybe it has. I guess San Fran production costs are too high. It’s rather sad that gay meca doesn’t have a production and homophobia land of Utah does. I wonder if the Mexico City production will be in Spanish. |
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| re: Salt Lake City? I wonder if this actually recouped | |
| Posted by: ryhog 03:05 pm EDT 06/26/18 | |
| In reply to: Salt Lake City? I wonder if this actually recouped - dramedy 10:59 am EDT 06/26/18 | |
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| why is that sad? aside from the demographic correction in the other post, do we only want theatre to be presented where it is welcome? | |
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| "Homophobia land of Utah..." | |
| Posted by: DCTheatereBoy 02:24 pm EDT 06/26/18 | |
| In reply to: Salt Lake City? I wonder if this actually recouped - dramedy 10:59 am EDT 06/26/18 | |
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| Salt Lake City is actually the 7th "gayest" city in the U.S. according to Gallup polling looking at the percentage of metro populations that identify as LGBT. San Francisco – unsurprisingly – ranks #1, but it's hardly surprising that smaller theatre companies in states like Utah would be eager for new LGBT plays precisely to challenge the status quo. | |
| Link | Gallup Link |
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