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Judgment Day (Ulin play)

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Judgment Day is a play by Rob Ulin. The play made its world premiere, starring Jason Alexander[1][2] and directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, in April 2024 at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago.[3]

Synopsis

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An attorney who is motivated to shape up after a near-death experience reveals he’s not headed for heaven.[4]

Productions

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The play was originally presented as a virtual reading on Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.[5][6] It officially premiered on April 24, 2024 at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.[3]

Original cast

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Reception

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David Finkle, in the New York Stage Review, described the play in its virtual reading format as "perversely lovable and compact".[5]

References

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  1. ^ Kueppers, Courtney. "15 minutes backstage with Jason Alexander, whose 'Seinfeld' afterlife is in theater". WBEZ. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  2. ^ Vitello, Barbara. "'Seinfeld's' Jason Alexander makes local stage debut in Chicago Shakes' premiere". The Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Local News It's "Judgment Day" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and 2's Got Your Ticket". WBBM-TV. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  4. ^ Kueppers, Courtney. "Jason Alexander's latest role plumbs the meaning of life and beyond in 'Judgment Day'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b Finkle, David (25 July 2021). "Judgment Day: Gleeful Fun with Jason Alexander and Patti LuPone". New York Stage Review. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  6. ^ Sinclair, Jacquinn (21 August 2020). "In 'Judgment Day,' Playwright Rob Ulin Delves Into Life's Existential Questions". WBUR. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Jason Alexander to Star in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 20 April 2024.