THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY at Vineyard Theatre

This Beautiful City
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FEBRUARY 3 - MARCH 15, 2009

Vineyard Theatre presents
This Beautiful City

Created by The Civilians
Written by Steven Cosson and Jim Lewis
Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman
With Emily Ackerman, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Brad Heberlee,
Brandon Miller, Stephen Plunkett, Alison Weller
Choreographed by John Carrafa
Directed by Steven Cosson

From interviews by Emily Ackerman, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Brad Heberlee, Stephen Plunkett, Alison Weller, and the authors Set Design Neil Patel Costume Design Alix Hester Lighting Design David Weiner Sound Design Ken Travis Projection Design Jason H. Thompson Music Direction Erik James Musicians Chris Biesterfeldt, Benjamin Campbell, Richard Huntley Production Stage Manager Sarah Bierenbaum Production Manager Ben Morris General Manager Reed Ridgley Press Representative Sam Rudy Media Associate Artistic Director Sarah Stern A co-production with Center Theatre Group (LA)

THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY, a provocative new play with music about the expansion of the Evangelical movement in Colorado Springs, created by the investigative theatre company The Civilians (GONE MISSING). While conducting interviews with people involved with or affected by the mega-church movement, scandal broke about New Life Church pastor Ted Haggard and shook the entire city. THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY is a fascinating and timely look at faith and how it affects the American landscape. The Civilians’ work has been called "superb" by the NY Times and "clear evidence of evolution in the world of modern theatre," by Time Out New York.

Running time: 2 hours with 10 minute intermission.

For more on The Civilians, click here.

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“WICKED SMART! REMARKABLE!
Laughter turns to slack-jawed astonishment.”
-Marilyn Stasio, Variety

“AN ENGAGING, INQUISITIVE AND MOVING WORK OF THEATRE!” -Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

"Praise the Lord and pass the tape recorder!
A LIVELY DOCUDRAMA WITH A GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT!"
-Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press

"ENTERTAINING, THOUGHTFUL AND MOVING!
The Civilians hit the jackpot!"
-Frank Scheck, NY Post

"AN ENLIGHTENING AND MOVING COLLAGE
from New York’s premier docutheater troupe!"
-Adam Feldman, Time Out New York

“‘THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY’ EARNS A HOSANNA!
Marvelously brought to life by six terrific actors!
PRAISEWORTHY AND FASCINATING!”
-Joe Dziemianowicz, NY Daily News

"INSPIRED! VIVID, EMPATHETIC AND WITTY!"
-New Yorker

"Bravo! A fascinating, ambitious show.
ENLIGHTENING, ENGROSSING AND ENTERTAINING!"
-Roma Torre, NY1

"A STRIKING NEW PIECE!
COMPASSIONATE AND ADMIRABLE!"
-Adam R. Perlman, Backstage