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Now in his 23rd season at George Street Playhouse, artistic director David Saint has directed thirty five mainstage productions, most recently American Son, Clever Little Lies, Outside Mulingar, Good People, Marlo Thomas and Keith Carradine in Arthur Laurents’ New Year’s Eve, Matthew Arkin in Donald Marguiles’ Sight Unseen, Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, William Finn's landmark musical Falsettos, Joan Vail Thorne's The Things You Least Expect, the film noir musical Gunmetal Blues, Inspecting Carol, the world premiere of Arthur Laurents’ 2 Lives, The Last Five Years, Lend Me a Tenor and the world premiere of Charles Evered's Celadine starring Amy Irving. Saint's time in New Brunswick has been marked by collaborations with such artists as Uta Hagen, A.R. Gurney, Arthur Laurents, George Grizzard', Chita Rivera, Eli Wallach, Rita Moreno, Frances Sternhagen, Anne Meara, Dan Lauria, Stephen Sondheim and Jack Klugman.

An ardent advocate for new work, Saint created the Next Stage Festival of New Plays at George Street where the recent Broadway hit and Tony Award-winner Proof by David Auburn was developed by Saint before moving on to Manhattan Theatre Club and Broadway, becoming the longest-running play in two decades and the most produced play during the 2002–03 season. Another successful story emerging from the festival was The Spitfire Grill, which won the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award for New American Musicals and was produced under Saint's direction, winning Drama Desk, Drama-League and Outer Critics Circle award nominations, before becoming one of the most produced plays during the 2004–05 season, generating more than 100 productions.

Recent credits include the national tour of West Side Story, A.R. Gurney's new play The Fourth Wall at Primary Stages, starring Sandy Duncan, as well as the world premiere of Mark St. Germain's The God Committee at Barrington Stage. Other regional credits include Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, McCarter Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Paper Mill Playhouse, Bay Street Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre, where he was associate artistic director to Daniel Sullivan, directing many productions including the West Coast premiere of Wendy Wasserstein's An American Daughter. Other productions include two Anne Meara plays: After-Play, in New York and Los Angeles, and Down the Garden Paths, which began at George Street and moved to New York; the national tour of The Cocktail Hour, with Fritz Weaver and Elizabeth Wilson; Fame: The Musical; The Fourth Wall, with Betty Buckley and George Segal; Fourplay, with Elaine May and Gene Saks; Sons and Fathers, with Holly Hunter; and the West Coast premiere of Lend Me A Tenor, as well as world premieres by such authors as Jonathan Larson, Peter Parnell, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Aaron Sorkin, and others. Saint was recently a panelist for the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative for the Pew Charitable Trust, has taught at Bennington College, and directed the short film Celebrity. He is the recipient of the Alan Schneider Award, Helen Hayes Award, Los Angeles Drama Critics Award, and several Drama-Logue Awards. He is currently president of the Laurents/Hatcher Foundation and literary executor of Arthur Laurents' estate. George Street Playhouse

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Video: Watch a Trailer For TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse


An all new trailer has been released for tick, tick...BOOM! at the George Street Playhouse. Performances will run through May 19th. Check out the video here!

Video: Daniel Marconi Talks TICK, TICK... BOOM! at George Street Playhouse


Watch as Daniel Marconi discusses tick, tick... BOOM! at George Street Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Cast of George Street Playhouse's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Performs 'Real Life'


Watch 'Real Life' performed by John Yi, Cathryn Wake & Daniel Marconi from George Street Playhouse's production of tick, tick...BOOM! in the video here!

Cast Set for TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for tick, tick…BOOM!. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN & More Set for George Street Playhouse 2024-2025 Season


George Street Playhouse has unveiled complete programming for the 2024–2025 season. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint on THE CLUB


Watch as George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint talks about directing the upcoming production of The Club.

THE CLUB at George Street Playhouse Will Be Available to Stream


George Street Playhouse  and The League of Live Stream Theater have announced that The Club, written by Chris Bohjalian (The Flight Attendant, The Lioness) and directed by David Saint, will be available for streaming.

Review: THE CLUB at GSP-A Perceptive, Entertaining Play About Class and Race


'The Club,' a world premiere play, is currently being performed at George Street Playhouse (GSP) located at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). 

Cast Set for THE CLUB by Chris Bohjalian at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast of The Club, a new play written by Chris Bohjalian and directed by Artistic Director David Saint. Learn more about the production!

Review: IBSEN'S GHOST at George Street Playhouse-A Hilarious Must-See


Are you ready for some good laughs and great entertainment?  That’s just what you’ll find at George Street Playhouse (GSP) with their current production of Ibsen’s Ghost. 

Charles Busch, Judy Kaye, Jen Cody & More to Star in IBSEN'S GHOST at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.

Photos: Get a First Look at THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse


Take a first look at the highly anticipated production of THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming show and go behind the scenes with these stunning photos. Don't miss out on this captivating performance.

Review: THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse is a Compelling Must-See


George Street Playhouse (GSP) has opened their 50th Anniversary season with the stunning world premiere of The Pianist, a poignant theatrical piece brilliantly directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann with a beautiful original score by Iris Hond.

THE PIANIST A New Play With Music To Be Presented By George Street Playhouse, Beginning September 16


George Street Playhouse presents THE PIANIST, a play with music, based on the memoir “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szpilman and directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann (Broadway: A Streetcar Named Desire, Having Our Say, Anna and the Tropics). THE PIANIST begins previews on September 26, with an official opening night set for September 29. The play runs through October 22.

THE PIANIST, Directed and Adapted by Emily Mann, is Coming to George Street Playhouse


Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of 'The Pianist' as it comes to life on stage at George Street Playhouse. Don't miss this limited engagement. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE Begins This Week at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE, beginning Tuesday night with a 'Pay What You Can' performance. The show continues nightly in previews with the red carpet opening on Saturday, August 5. The show will run through August 27. 

TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE Comes to Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the exciting, new comedy TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE, a sparkling narrative written by and starring film star Steve Guttenberg (star of Diner, Cocoon, Three Men and a Baby and Police Academy franchises), will be the season finale of Bay Street’s 2023 Mainstage Season.

George Street Playhouse Announces Its 50th Season


George Street Playhouse has announced its 2023-24 productions. This golden anniversary year will mark the 50th season for the award-winning theater company, with performances at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick, NJ.

Edgar Herrera Named Managing Director Of George Street Playhouse


The Board of Trustees of George Street Playhouse have announced the appointment of Edgar Herrera as Managing Director, effective June 1, 2023. Mr. Herrera had previously been serving as Executive Director & Chief Development Officer of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Review Roundup: TALES FROM THE GUTTENBERG BIBLE at George Street Playhouse


See what the critics are saying about Tales from the Guttenberg Bible at George Street Playhouse.

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