Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 10/16/2024
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Pioneer Productions presents Dinner with Friends, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, from November 15-24, 2024, at The Stage at Fellowship Hall in the Morristown United Methodist Church (50 South Park Place) in Morristown. The play explores the complexities of modern relationships through the lives of two couples whose friendships are tested by unexpected revelations and personal crises.
With sharp wit and heartfelt moments, Margulies captures the essence of love, loyalty, and the often-unspoken truths that lie beneath the surface of our closest relationships.
In addition to the Pulitzer, the play received numerous other awards, including the American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, the Dramatists Guild/Hull-Warriner Award, the Lucille Lortel Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Drama Desk nomination.
At the helm of this production is the masterful, veteran Pioneer director, Doug McLaughlin of Hillsborough, NJ.
“Dinner with Friends holds a very special place in my heart,” said McLaughlin. “In addition to being a bittersweet and humorous examination of marriage and friendship, it speaks intimately and thoughtfully about how our expectations of happiness and connection can change over time. That tension makes for excellent drama, of course! I’m delighted to direct this wonderful cast and collaborate with my Pioneer family once again.”
The cast is star-studded, featuring four well-known talented local actors, Jon Beeler (Morristown), Seth Kaplan (River Vale), Miriam Salerno (Millburn), and Cara Talty (Summit) who work seamlessly as an ensemble to bring to life the emotional depth and humor of Margulies' script.
Performance take place November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase online. The Stage at Fellowship Hall (Morristown United Methodist Church) is located at 50 South Park Place in Morristown, New Jersey.
The cast and director at Nom Mexican Table + Tequila Bar
Pioneer Productions has partnered with several amazing restaurants in Morristown for our Dinner with Friends with YOUR Friends promotion.
Here is how it works:
* From October 15 to November 4: Eat at one of these restaurants between October 15 and November 4th and just email us a photo of your receipt to [email protected]. We’ll reply with a coupon code for 10% off your online ticket purchase.
* From November 15 through November 24: Bring your receipt from your Dinner with Friends ticket purchase to one of these five restaurants and you’ll receive 10% off of your food purchase if you eat there during the run of our show (November 15 through November 24).
Support the thriving downtown by enjoying both dinner and a show!
Participating restaurants include:
* Chakra Indian Cuisine - 5 Elm St, Morristown (973) 400-0170
* The Address - 20 South Street, Morristown 973-400-0200
* Azure the Greek - 3 Pine Street, Morristown 973-998-9555
* Nom Mexican Table+ Tequilla Bar - 67 Morris St, Morristown, NJ (973) 267-4700
* Coniglio's Old Fashioned - 11 South St, Morristown (973) 723-9430 *on Friday and Saturday the discount is only available until 4:00pm at Coniglio’s.
Pioneer Productions was incorporated in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company by founding members Dan Vissers, Shanna Levine-Phelps and Jon Mantes. The Company’s mission is to share our collective human story through live theatrical performance by producing shows that are relevant to our time and inspire audiences to attend live theater.
Funding for this show has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
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