Following the production of
Curvy Widow, the final produc-
tion to be staged in the old
George Street Playhouse build-
ing, I realized how much I’d miss
the place. The new facility is in-
credibly exciting (and New Jer-
sey Stage looks forward to hold-
ing a special event there) but the
theatre has been one I’ll always
remember. Here are some of my
favorite memories.
Attacks On A Heart (2003)
As mentioned, an interview
with Alan Rachins was in the
home on Livingston Avenue.
very first issue of Upstage
The site, formerly known as the
Magazine. He played the hip-
Agricultural Museum of New
pie father, Larry Finklestein, on
Jersey, is now owned by Rutgers
Dharma & Greg and previously
University. The new perform-
had a long-running role as attor-
ing arts complex on Livingston
ney Douglas Brackman on L.A.
Avenue is set to open Fall 2019
Law. I remember asking him
and will feature two state-of-the-
what drew him to the play and
art theaters; one an intimate size
he mentioned two things: one,
and the other larger and suited
the play was a World Premiere
for the productions of plays and
by Arthur Laurents, which held
musicals.
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