FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE,
J2 SPOTLIGHT MUSICAL THEATER COMPANY
OPENS
THE TONY AWARD-NOMINATED MUSICAL COMEDY
“A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD / A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE”
THE FIRST-EVER NEW YORK CITY REVIVAL
TONIGHT, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
DIRECTED BY ROBERT W. SCHNEIDER
CHOREOGRAPHED BY DEIDRE GOODWIN!
New York, NY (February 24, 2021) – On the heels of their widely acclaimed season-opener, A Class Act, J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (Jim Jimirro, Executive Producer/Co-Founder; Robert W. Schneider, Artistic Director/Co-Founder) continues their exciting second season with Frank Lazarus (music) and Dick Vosburgh’s (book and lyrics) A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine — the first New York City revival of the Tony Award-nominated musical comedy, which will include brand-new additions in collaboration with the show’s creators, tonight, Thursday, February 24 at Theater Row (410 West 42nd Street).
Directed by Schneider and choreographed by beloved Broadway veteran Deidre Goodwin, the company includes Mike Cefalo (Carlo / Frank), David B. Friedman (David / Samovar), Felipe Galganni (Sascha), Caleb James Grochalski (Male Swing / Dance Captain), Stephanie Israelson (Kate / Nina), Lauren Lukacek (Peggy / Pavlenko), Maria Grace Reginaldi (Female Swing), Suzanne Slade (Pricilla / Gina), Marina Vidal (Masha) and Mark William (Constantine / Stephen).
A Day In Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine features two one-act musicals that provide a double feature more hilarious than any presented in Hollywood’s heyday: the first, a salute to the Golden Age of film musicals; the second, a rambunctious Marx Brothers farce. Featuring such songs as “Just Go To The Movies,” “Nelson,” and “Doin’ The Production Code.”
A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine plays through Sunday, March 6. Tickets are available at
Following A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine, the 2022 J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company concludes with Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics) and Joseph Stein’s (book) celebrated musical The Baker’s Wife (March 10 – 20), also directed by Schneider with choreography by Caitlin Belcik (Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas).
The creative team for all 2022 productions includes Miles Plant (Music Director), Joshua Warner (Scenic Designer / Technical Director), Ethan Steimel (Lighting Designer), Matthew Solomon (Costume Designer), Daniel Huston (Production Manager), Gabrielle Giacomo and Rebecca Keenan (Stage Managers). Casting is by WOJCIK | SEAY, Holly Buczek. J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company is producing its season under the AEA showcase code.
J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company presents professional revivals of worthy Broadway musicals; in doing so it provides an opportunity for patrons to re-visit these shows and, in some cases, experience them for the first time. The Company chooses shows that it deems deserving of continued exposure. The company, as part of its casting, will introduce audiences to emerging artists within the New York theatrical community. The productions will include frequent lagniappes designed to enhance audience appreciation of the classic works. Honorary Board members include Lynn Ahrens, Jim Brochu, Peter Filichia, Stephen Flaherty, Randy Graff, LaChanze, Donna McKechnie, Mel Miller, James Morgan, Lonny Price, Ken Page, Robbie Rozelle, Stephen Schwartz, and Allyson Tucker-Mitchell.
A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine | PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 24; Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 27 at 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 3; Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 PM
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