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Overview

2013 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Alternative
Theatrical Experience 

2013 Drama Desk Award for
Outstanding Revue
 

“New York Times Critics Pick! Ebullient and charming!”

-Charles Isherwood, New York Times

“One of the funniest shows of the past few years!"

-Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Post

“Leaves the audience buzzing with joy! If you let yourself miss this marvelous diversion, the more fool you!"

-Adam Feldman, Time Out New York

“If Nellie McKay did not already exist, Bill Irwin and David Shiner would have had to make her up for their delirious joy of a show!"

-Linda Winer, Newsday

“Four stars! Testament to the curative power of slapstick over the winter blues!"

-Jeremy Gerard, Bloomberg

Winner: Lucille Lortel Award for
Outstanding Alternative Theatrical Experience

 

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2003-04 Playwright-in-Residence Bill Irwin reunites with fellow clown David Shiner for a new work combining their inimitable magic, slapstick, and hilarity. Using music, technology, and movement, plus other tricks up their sleeves, Irwin and Shiner create another wild and remarkable outing of theatre for a new generation of audiences. Signature is proud to present this dynamic duo’s first collaboration since the smash Broadway hit FOOL MOON.

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IMAGE: Bill Irwin and David Shiner. Photo by Gregory Costanzo.

Preview

Old Hats Trailer

PRODUCTION PHOTOS

Bill Irwin and David Shiner.

IMAGE: Photo by Joan Marcus.

Explore

MEET & GREET PHOTOS

Cast and Creative teams of OLD HATS and THE DANCE AND THE RAILROAD.

IMAGE: Photo by Gregory Costanzo.

Backstage

REHEARSAL PHOTOS

Bill Irwin, Nellie McKay and Tina Landau in rehearsal.

IMAGE: Photo by Gregory Costanzo.

Who’s Who

CAST

Bill Irwin
David Shiner

BAND

Music Director/Piano/Vocals/Ukulele: Nellie McKay
Bass: Alexi David
Percussion/Foley Artist: Mike Dobson
Saxophone/Flute: Tivon Pennicott
Drums: Kenneth Salters

CREATIVE TEAM

Scenic and Costume Design: G.W. Mercier
Lighting Design: Peter Kaczorowski
Sound Design: John Gromada
Projection Design: Wendall K. Harrington
Wig and Make-up Design: Erin Kennedy Lunsford
Magic Consultant: Steve Cuiffo
Production Stage Manager:
David H. Lurie

 

Preview

Old Hats Trailer

PRODUCTION PHOTOS


Photos by Joan Marcus.

Explore

MEET AND GREET PHOTOS


Photos by Gregory Costanzo.

Backstage

BACKSTAGE PHOTOS


Photos by Gregory Costanzo.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Performance Info

First Performance:

February 12

Last Performance:

June 9, 2013

Running Time:

Two hours, one intermission

Venue:

The Irene Diamond Stage

Residency:
Legacy Program


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Performance Extras

Talkback Series

A post-show Q&A with the cast and creative team
February 19; March 7, 28

Backstage Pass

A pre-show discussion with Scenic and Costume Designer G.W. Mercier.
March 13



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