The New York premiere of Not Ready for Prime Time, a behind-the-scenes look at the launch of one of America’s most iconic shows. begins performances on Sunday October 5 at The Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. Set to run through Sunday, November 30, the play withh music is written by Erik J. Rodriguez and Charles A. Sothers and directed by Conor Bagley,
Not Ready for Prime Time is set in 1975 and follows nine soon-to-be legends—Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Lorne Michaels, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman and Gilda Radner—as they navigate the chaos, creativity and comedy that changed television forever. From the writers’ room battles to the live-on-air adrenaline, this fast-paced and irreverent play dives into the personalities, clashes and lightning-in-a-bottle moments that built an American institution.
Performance schedule is Monday at 7 PM, Wednesday at 7:30 PM, Thursday at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets and more information are available here.
The Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space is located at 511 West 52nd Street, NYC
