(BROOKLYN, NY) -- brooklynONEproductions presents Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning playwright John Patrick Shanley's Savage In Limbo, directed by Anthony Marino. It will play a limited engagement at The Tom Kane Theatre from April 23 through May 3, 2026. In a special highlight for audiences and a first-ever, Francis Shanley, son of the playwright, will make his onstage debut performing in his father's landmark play.
First premiering in 1985, Savage In Limbo has become one of John Patrick Shanley's most enduring works. Set in a dive bar, the play follows a group, restless and trapped, searching for meaning, identity, and a way forward. Through Shanley's sharp dialogue, humor, and raw emotional honesty, the characters wrestle with ambition, frustration, love, and the universal fear of not knowing if you can be more than the person you are.
"Savage In Limbo is one of those plays that just grabs you and never lets go," says director Marino. "It's funny, painful, and brutally honest about that moment in life when you're trying to figure out who you are and where you're going. To finally bring it to life with this incredible cast feels exactly right. Having Francis Shanley step into his father's work makes the whole thing even more special. In our 20th year at brooklynONE, we're pushing ourselves to raise the bar with every production and continue expanding our cultural footprint in Brooklyn."
The production stars Meg Felling (brooklynONE's Winter Shorts Fest, Peer Pressure Comedy Group) as April White, Raye Levine-Spielberg (The Velvet Hammer, Screech) as Linda Rotunda, Anthony Marino (The Heavens of Hell, The Way it Went Down) as Murk, Tiffany Rexach (brooklynONE's MIdsummer Nights Dream) as Denise Savage, and Francis Shanley (Doubt) as Tony Aronica.
Performances take place Thursdays through Saturday nights at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 for students and $30 for general admission and are available at www.bkone.org/tix or by calling (347) 746-4002. The theater is located at 51 35th St, Industry City, Building 5, Brooklyn, NY. Running Time: 90 minutes.
The production will also feature a special talkback with John Patrick Shanley following the Saturday, May 2 performance, offering audiences a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the most celebrated playwrights of the modern American theatre.
The production features scenic design by Freddie Hamilton & Kevin Klakouski, costume design by Madison Edwards, and lighting design by Ariel Benjiman. Isaiah Rothstein is the sound designer, and Alix Black is the stage manager. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
BIOGRAPHIES
JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY (Playwright) is one of the most influential voices in contemporary theatre. His plays, including Doubt: A Parable (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, and Outside Mullingar, have been produced worldwide and have shaped generations of playwrights and actors with their fierce humanity and poetic realism.
ANTHONY MARINO (Director) is the founder and artistic director of brooklynONE productions (bkONE), a Brooklyn-based performing arts organization he co-founded in 2006. Under his leadership, bkONE has become a dynamic hub for theatre, film, and immersive arts, known for bold productions and innovative collaborations. He continues to champion new work and emerging artists while expanding the company's role in the NYC cultural landscape.
Founded in 2006, brooklynONE productions is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) performing arts organization dedicated to producing theatre, film, visual art exhibitions, festivals, and educational programming. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary season, brooklynONE continues to expand its reach as a cultural force in Brooklyn while supporting emerging artists and presenting bold, contemporary work.
Now in its 20th season, brooklynONE productions has become a major creative hub for theatre, film, visual arts, and community programming in Brooklyn. Operating out of their Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City, the company has built a reputation for ambitious productions, new work development, festivals, and collaborations that bring artists and audiences together in one of the borough's most vibrant cultural spaces.
Savage In Limbo continues that tradition with a bold, actor-driven production that celebrates one of America's great playwrights while showcasing the next generation of performers.
