At a senior living community in Upstate New York, a small group of residents refuse to go “gentle into that good night.”
This band of former city dwellers from Brooklyn and The Bronx devise a plot to prove that “old” is not a New York state of mind.
The award-winning “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” spins a seriously comic tale of sex, drugs, and rocking chairs.
WINNER
WILDE AWARD: BEST NEW PLAY
ENCORE MICHIGAN
WINNER
TRUE WEST AWARD: IMPACT PLAY
DENVER GAZETTE
WINNER
OSCA AWARD: BEST NEW PLAY
ONSTAGE COLORADO
“A ROLLICKING GOOD TIME…
this witty comedy/drama is a blast.“
ANN ARBOR OBSERVER
“JUKEBOX sparkles… a classically structured, beautifully written play.“
ENCOREMICHIGAN.COM
“A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD COMEDY…
that delves into deeper stories…
side-splitting and captivating.“
SUN TIMES NEWS
“ONE OF THE SLEEPER HITS OF THE SEASON is A Jukebox for The Algonquin, a deeply affecting comedy thatreveals a major playwriting talent in Paul Stroili.“
DENVER GAZETTE
“EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE…
a show comes along with so much love, collaboration and talent that it’s hard to even know where to start. Such is the case with A Jukebox for The Algonquin.”
THEATRECRITICISM.COM
“A GRAND COMEDIC ADVENTURE…
that wittily navigates the highs and lows of aging with laughter, nostalgia and rebellion.“
DENVER WESTWORD
“BRILLIANT…
imaginative, funny,delightful, sarcastic, touching… you run out of superlatives… NOT TO BE MISSED.”
FRONT ROW CENTER DENVER
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Smith and Kraus
“SATURATED WITH WITTY WORDPLAY…
lots of laughs and poignant moments… a rich, emotional story… triumphant.“
WLAA.COM
“A Jukebox for The Algonquin was a huge hit for The Purple Rose. Sold out shows, far exceeded ticket sales projections, audiences not only in stitches but also wiping away tears… very loved by patrons both new to the theatre as well as veterans to the arts… audience members streaming out of the theatre called Jukebox their favorite play of all time at the Purple Rose.”
Katie Hubbard, Managing Director
