Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy Plays the York Beginning Nov. 1 | Playbill

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News Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy Plays the York Beginning Nov. 1 The York Theatre Company's concert production of Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy begins performances Nov. 1.

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Performances at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter’s (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue) are scheduled for Nov. 1 at 8 PM, Nov. 2 at 2:30 PM and 8 PM and Nov. 3 at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Directed by Igor Goldin, the cast comprises Frank Anderson, Andrew Boyer, Wilson Bridges, Stephen Lee Anderson, Patrick Cummings, Jessica Grové, Julia Johanos, Anne Kanengeiser, Erick Pinnick, Lauren Sterling, Debra Walton and William Zeffiro.

Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy, which is based on an original concept by Tom Sawyer, features book and lyrics by Will Holt and Sawyer, music by Holt and music direction by Matt Castle.

The musical, press notes state, "begins with JFK’s days at Harvard through his assassination in Dallas, Jack dramatizes the life and career of JFK, while focusing on a central conflict– Jack’s fight to become his own man despite a difficult relationship with his power-obsessed father, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. Jack examines the triumphs as well as the shadows of the Kennedy legacy leading to the tragic event which continues to resonate with all of us 5o years later."

The production stage manager is Lori Amondson.

For tickets, priced $45, visit yorktheatre.org or call the York Theatre Company Box Office at (212) 935-5820.

 
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