L.A. hit YEARS TO THE DAY makes highly anticipated New York debut at American Theatre of Actors.
Production stars Emmy Award winners Jeff LeBeau and Peter Zizzo in a play named one of the “10 Best New Plays” by LA Weekly.
First premiering in 2013, YEARS TO THE DAY has become a global phenomenon, performed in a dozen cities across three continents. The play utilizes the spare construct of a single conversation between two old friends to dissect marriage, social media, the delicate relationship between parents and children, politics, and gay rights. It is a raw, timely exploration of whether friendship can survive the calcification of middle age.
“After meeting an old friend, four years to the day from our last get-together, it struck me that though we knew what phones and computers we were using, we had no clue about each other’s lives,” says playwright Allen Barton. “The script was written to be ‘evergreen’—a timeless treatise on how friendship survives a world that changes more quickly every year.”
The Powerhouse Trio
The production features a unique collaboration of top-tier talent:
- Allen Barton (Playwright): A Los Angeles-based “Renaissance man,” Barton is a playwright, director, Steinway Artist classical pianist, and owner of the renowned Beverly Hills Playhouse. His previous works include Circling, Disconnection, and Engagement.
- Jeff LeBeau (Jeff): An Emmy Award winner with extensive credits including the Geffen Playhouse (Hurlyburly), Circle Rep, and film/TV roles in The Practice and Life as a House.
- Peter Zizzo (Dan): An Emmy and Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer who has sold over 100 million records with artists like Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Avril Lavigne.
Critical Acclaim
“Insightful dissection of some big ideas about life and how to live it.” — The Public Reviews, Edinburgh
“A social satire that’s simply George Bernard Shaw for the 21st century… an hour and a half of delight.” — LA Weekly
“David Mamet meets Bret Easton Ellis… dialogue fit for massive adult human consumption.” — Joe Straw Theatre Blog