By Matthew Blank
29 Aug 2008

The cast of the York Theatre Company's upcoming production of Enter Laughing: The Musical — set to begin performances Sept. 3 — is currently in rehearsals.

Directed by Stuart Ross, the cast of the Joseph Stein-Stan Daniels musical includes Josh Grisetti as David Kolowitz, Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker as Mother and Father, Paul Binotto as Don, Ray DeMattis as Foreman, Erick Devine as Pike, Betsy DiLellio, Janine LaManna as Angela, Gerry McIntyre as Don, Robb Sapp as Marvin, Emily Shoolin as Wanda and George S. Irvingre-creating his original role of Marlowe. Musical director Matt Castle also plays the role of Roger.

Last seen at the York in late 2007, Enter Laughing has a scheduled opening of Sept. 10 and is scheduled to run through Oct. 12.

The York Theatre Company is located at Saint Peter's Theatre in Citigroup Center at 619 Lexington Avenue. Tickets are available by calling (212) 935-5820 or by visiting www.yorktheatre.org.

Here is a look at the cast, director and book writer at a morning rehearsal held Aug. 27:

Artistic Director James Morgan		George S. Irving

Michael Tucker, Josh Grisetti, book writer Joseph Stein and Jill Eikenberry

Emily Shoolin and Josh Grisetti

Janine LaManna, Jill Eikenberry, Emily Shoolin, Allison Spratt and Betsy DiLellio

Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry

Josh Grisetti and Allison Spratt

The cast of Enter Laughing with director Stuart Ross (seated second left) and book writer Joseph Stein (seated third left)

All photos by Aubrey Reuben