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Exploring Language, Liberation, and Laughter: Roundabout Theatre's Unmissable Lineup

As the curtains rise in 2025, the Roundabout Theatre Company beckons audiences with a diverse trio of productions that promise to engage, inspire, and entertain. From the linguistic exploration in the classroom setting of "English" by Sanaz Toossi, to the empowering narrative of women's journeys in "Liberation" by Bess Wohl, and finally, the rollicking musical adventure in a jazzy New Orleans setting with "The Pirates of Penzance," this season showcases the power of storytelling across genres and themes.

Feb 8, 2025
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1. English
### Event Description: "English" by Sanaz Toossi **Event Title:** English **Dates:** January 3 - March 2, 2025 **Venue:** Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, New York, NY (between 7th and 8th Avenues) **Overview:** Roundabout Theatre Company proudly presents "English," a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Sanaz Toossi. Directed by Knud Adams, this compelling comedy returns to Broadway after its world premiere co-produced with Atlantic Theater Company. **Synopsis:** Set in an Iranian classroom, "English" explores the universal challenges of language and miscommunication. The story follows adult English learners as they prepare for their proficiency exam, revealing their diverse dreams, frustrations, and secrets. Through their journey, the play delves into whether they can transcend language barriers to express their true desires. **Creative Team:** - **Playwright:** Sanaz Toossi - **Director:** Knud Adams - **Cast and additional creative team members:** To be announced at a later date. **Special Notes:** - Tickets will be available to the general public at a later date. Subscribers and donors will receive first access to tickets and other special benefits. - "English" is made possible by the Champions for Inclusive Theatre and Roundabout’s Forward Fund, with generous support from various benefactors including Elizabeth Armstrong, Bank of America, and the Ford Foundation. **Acknowledgments:** We gratefully acknowledge the Roundabout Leaders for New Works, including Alec Baldwin, James Costa and John Archibald, Linda L. D’Onofrio, Peggy and Mark Ellis, and many others for their support. **Stay Updated:** Sign up to get exclusive offers and notifications when tickets go on sale. **Contact and Social Media:** - **Email:** [Sign up for notifications] - **Follow us on:** Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience that highlights the intricacies of language and human connection.
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Jan 3 - Mar 2, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company

New York City, NY · Todd Haimes Theatre

2. Liberation
**Event Description: "Liberation" at Roundabout Theatre Company** **Event Title:** Liberation **Dates:** January 31 - March 30, 2025 **Venue:** Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, Laura Pels Theatre, 111 West 46th Street, New York, NY (between 6th and 7th Avenues) **Event Overview:** Roundabout Theatre Company proudly presents "Liberation," a provocative and revealing new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl, directed by Roundabout’s inaugural Directing Fellow and Associate Artist Whitney White. This compelling production delves into the lives of six women who, in 1970, gather in a basement gymnasium at their local community center with the determination to shake up their lives and the world around them. Fifty years later, one of their daughters attempts to piece together the events that transpired. "Liberation" offers an irreverent jolt of insight into what really happens when women meet behind closed doors. **Creative Team:** - **Playwright:** Bess Wohl - **Director:** Whitney White **Additional Information:** - The cast and additional creative team members will be announced at a later date. - "Liberation" is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. **Special Notes:** - Tickets will go on sale to the general public at a later date. Subscribers and donors get first access to tickets and other special benefits. - Sign up to get exclusive offers and to be notified when tickets go on sale. **Acknowledgements:** Roundabout Theatre Company gratefully acknowledges the support of the Roundabout Leaders for New Works, including Alec Baldwin, James Costa and John Archibald, Linda L. D’Onofrio, Peggy and Mark Ellis, Carson Gleberman, Sylvia Golden, Jeanne Hagerty, Angelina Lippert, Iva Mills, K. Myers, Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater, Mary Solomon, and The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust. For more information and to stay updated, follow Roundabout Theatre Company on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Threads.
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Jan 31 - Apr 6, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company

New York City, NY · Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre

3. The Pirates of Penzance
### Event Description: The Pirates of Penzance at Roundabout Theatre Company **Event Title:** The Pirates of Penzance **Dates:** April 4 - June 22, 2025 **Venue:** Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 West 42nd Street, New York, NY (between 7th and 8th Avenues) **Overview:** Roundabout Theatre Company presents a must-see reimagining of Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance." This new adaptation, set in New Orleans, infuses the beloved tale with jazzy-bluesy rhythms and French Quarter flair, promising a unique and entertaining experience for both first-timers and G&S aficionados. **Creative Team:** - **Director:** Scott Ellis (Doubt, Kiss Me, Kate) - **Choreographer:** Warren Carlyle (Harmony, Kiss Me, Kate) - **Adaptation:** Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) - **Music Direction:** Joseph Joubert (Caroline, or Change) - **Orchestrations:** Joseph Joubert and Daryl Waters (Memphis) **Cast:** - **Pirate King:** Ramin Karimloo - **Major General:** David Hyde Pierce **Production Highlights:** - A hilarious new adaptation by Rupert Holmes. - Musical direction by Joseph Joubert with orchestrations by Joubert and Daryl Waters. - A vibrant setting in New Orleans, featuring Caribbean rhythms and French Quarter flair. - A cast of colorful characters including the tongue-twisting Major-General, the rabble-rousing Pirate King, newly-imagined young lovers, daring daughters, footloose pirates, and fleet-footed police. **Special Notes:** - Tickets will go on sale to the general public at a later date. Subscribers and donors get first access to tickets and other special benefits. - Additional cast and creative team members will be announced at a later date. - Underwriting support for "The Pirates of Penzance" is generously provided by Salman and Vienn Al-Rashid. - The production benefits from Roundabout’s Musical Production Fund with lead gifts from the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Michael Kors and Lance Le Pere, Diane and Tom Tuft, and Cynthia C. Wainwright and Stephen Berger. **Stay Updated:** Sign up to get exclusive offers and to be notified when tickets go on sale. **Contact and Social Media:** - **Facebook** - **X (formerly Twitter)** - **Instagram** - **YouTube** - **TikTok** - **Threads** For more information, visit the Roundabout Theatre Company’s website or follow them on social media.
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Apr 4 - Jun 22, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company

New York City, NY · Todd Haimes Theatre

Conclusion
As the Roundabout Theatre Company ushers in 2025, it stands at the forefront of artistic expression, offering a season that promises to captivate and challenge audiences. Whether exploring the intricacies of language in "English," the powerful stories of women's liberation, or the whimsical reimagining of "The Pirates of Penzance," each production invites viewers into a world rich with emotion and narrative depth. Don't miss the chance to experience these thought-provoking and entertaining performances that continue to uphold the spirit of innovation and inclusivity in theatre.
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