Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train

Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train
Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis
Date premiered 2000
Place premiered New York
Original language English
Subject Prison
Genre Drama

Jesus Hopped The 'A' Train is a theatrical production created by Stephen Adly Guirgis.

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Plot synopsis

The play takes place in a prison setting, portraying two men who face murder charges.[1]

Productions

The production was directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman in 2000 for its world premiere in New York.[2][3] It was originally produced by New York-based LAByrinth Theatre Company.[4]

The original cast includes Salvatore Inzerillo, John Ortiz, and David Zayas, Ron Cephas Jones, and Elizabeth Canavan.[2]

Reception

The production enjoyed considerable acclaim from critics such as Ben Brantley of the New York Times and Michael Feingold of The Village Voice.[5]

References

  1. ^ "VSU performers will present play". http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/entertainment/theatre_arts/article/C-DRAMA_20081118-165403/117296/. Retrieved 2008-12-08. 
  2. ^ a b "Hoffman Directs Original Cast of Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train for June 22 Reading". http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118190.html. Retrieved 2008-12-08. 
  3. ^ "Jesus Hopped the A Train @ Town Hall". http://flavorpill.com/newyork/events/2008/6/22/jesus-hopped-the-a-train. Retrieved 2008-12-08. 
  4. ^ "About Labyrinth". http://www.labtheater.org/about/news9.html. Retrieved 2008-12-08. 
  5. ^ "Australian Stage Online - Jesus Hopped the A Train". http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/sydney/jesus-hopped-the-a-train-686.html. Retrieved 2008-12-08.