Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train
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Jesus Hopped The 'A' Train is a theatrical production created by Stephen Adly Guirgis
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in 2000 for its world premiere in New York. It was originally produced by New York-based LAByrinth Theatre Company.
The original cast includes Salvatore Inzerillo, John Ortiz
, and David Zayas
, Ron Cephas Jones, and Elizabeth Canavan.
of the New York Times and Michael Feingold of The Village Voice
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Stephen Adly Guirgis
Stephen Adly Guirgis is an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor. He is a member and co-artistic director of New York City's LAByrinth Theater Company. His plays have been produced on five continents and throughout the United States....
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Plot synopsis
The play takes place in a prison setting, portraying two men who face murder charges.Productions
The production was directed by Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman is an American actor and director. Hoffman began acting in television in 1991, and the following year started to appear in films...
in 2000 for its world premiere in New York. It was originally produced by New York-based LAByrinth Theatre Company.
The original cast includes Salvatore Inzerillo, John Ortiz
John Ortiz
John Ortiz is an American actor and Artistic Director/Co-Founder of LAByrinth Theater Company.-Career:In 1993, John made his film debut as Al Pacino’s young cousin ‘Guajiro’ in Carlito’s Way. He went on to appear in over 30 films including El Cantante, Take the Lead, Before Night Falls, Amistad,...
, and David Zayas
David Zayas
David Zayas is a Puerto Rican theatrical, film, and television actor. He is most known for his roles as Angel Batista on Showtime's series Dexter and as Enrique Morales on the HBO prison drama Oz.- Life and career :...
, Ron Cephas Jones, and Elizabeth Canavan.
Reception
The production enjoyed considerable acclaim from critics such as Ben BrantleyBen Brantley
Benjamin D. "Ben" Brantley is an American journalist and the chief theater critic of The New York Times.-Life and career:...
of the New York Times and Michael Feingold of The Village Voice
The Village Voice
The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City...
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