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The View UpStairs 2017

Run Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes
Ages: 12+
Opened: February 26, 2017
Closing: May 21, 2017

The View UpStairs - 2017 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Culture Project
45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette) New York, NY 10012

The View UpStairs is a provocative new musical that pulls you inside the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant '70s gay bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans. This forgotten community comes to life in all its gritty, glam rock glory when a young fashion designer from 2017 buys the abandoned space, setting off an exhilarating journey of seduction and self-exploration that spans two generations of queer history. Inspired by one of the most significant yet all-but-ignored attacks against the LGBTQ community, The View UpStairs examines what has been gained and lost in the fight for equality, and how the past can help guide us all through an uncertain future.


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THE VIEW UPSTAIRS to Celebrate 100th Show with Point Foundation Donations
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017


The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - will celebrate its 100th performance on Friday, May 19 at 8:00 PM. To celebrate this landmark, the show will harness the power of community to benefit Point Foundation, the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students of merit.

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS to Release Cast Recording with Broadway Records this Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017


The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - is thrilled to announce the Original Cast Album will be released by Broadway Records. Produced by Michael Croiter, the original cast recording is now available for pre-order at BroadwayRecords.com. The album will be released on August 11. 

Photo Flash: Richard Jay-Alexander Visits THE VIEW UPSTAIRS
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2017


Richard Jay-Alexander recently stopped by THE VIEW UPSTAIRS and visited the cast after the show. Check out the photo below!

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Teams with Coming Out for Special Event
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017


The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - will partner with Coming Out, a non-profit open-source platform for sharing diverse stories about coming out, for a special event after the performance on Thursday, April 27. Engage with peers, cast and creative members of The View UpStairs, and the Coming Out team as we celebrate the LGBTQ community's vibrant and diverse voices.  

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE VIEW UPSTAIRS
by Linda Lenzi - March 1, 2017


Invisible Wall Productions presents The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon and directed by Scott Ebersold - at Culture Project - The Lynn Redgrave (45 Bleecker Street). Choreography is by Al Blackstone with James Dobinson serving as Music Supervisor and Orchestrator.

Photo Coverage: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Celebrates Opening Night!
by Linda Lenzi - March 1, 2017


Invisible Wall Productions presents The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon and directed by Scott Ebersold - at Culture Project - The Lynn Redgrave (45 Bleecker Street). Choreography is by Al Blackstone with James Dobinson serving as Music Supervisor and Orchestrator.

Max Vernon's New Musical THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Begins This Month Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017


Invisible Wall Productions has announced that The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon and directed by Scott Ebersold - will launch an Off-Broadway run at Culture Project - The Lynn Redgrave (45 Bleecker Street).

Photo Coverage: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Visits LGBT Community Center
by Walter McBride - February 3, 2017


The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - teamed up with the New York LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street in New York) for a special event exploring the musical on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 PM. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you a look inside the event below!

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Teams with LGBT Community Center for Panel, Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 1, 2017


The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - is teaming up with the New York LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street in New York) for a special event exploring the musical tonight, February 1 at 7:00 PM.

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Teams with LGBT Community Center for Panel, Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017


The View UpStairs - the provocative new musical written by Max Vernon, directed by Scott Ebersold and choreographed by Al Blackstone - is teaming up with the New York LGBT Community Center (208 West 13th Street in New York) for a special event exploring the musical on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 PM.

The View UpStairs History

Other Productions of The View UpStairs

2017   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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The View UpStairs - 2017 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Best New Musical The View Upstairs
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Anita Yavich
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design for a Musical Jason Sherwood
2017 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Jason Hayes
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Nathan Lee Graham
2017 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Jason Sherwood

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