Morning’s at Seven

[NoHo Arts District, CA] –The Group Rep is proud to present Morning’s at Seven written by Paul Osborn, directed by Doug Engalla, produced by Alyson York for the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre running June 9 – July 16.

​Morning’s at Seven focuses on Cora and Ida Gibbs, who have lived next door to each other most of their lives along with Aaronetta and neighboring Esther; all four Gibbs sisters are an open book to each other. Husbands not included.  Into the fray comes Myrtle Brown, perpetually engaged to Ida’s son Homer.  But Homer can’t seem to pop the question. Taking matters into her own hands, Myrtle finally gets a proposal by compelling Homer to fly the nest. Sort of.

This perennially charming portrait of small-town America 96 years ago was revived on Broadway in 1980 and 2002 to effusive and enthusiastic critical acclaim.

What critics have said about Morning’s at Seven:

“It comes back in total triumph…Absolutely entrancing…See this lovely play!           – New York Post

“An absolute charmer… Four sisters, Chekhov would have smiled. So will you, and laugh out loud, too.”- New York Daily News

“Wonderful…Still has charm to burn.”- The New York Times

“A sweet comedy, a salve for these anxious times and a show everyone should try to catch, especially with this special cast.… Delightful … Good Old-Fashioned Comedy. The producers are seemingly sparing no expense getting a sterling cast, featuring some big names from the stage screen and television.”  – Newsweek

The Cast

The Group Rep production features the talents of Barbara Brownell (Ida), Milda Dacys (Cora), Jeff Dinnell (Homer), Dawn Halloran (Arry), Belinda Howell (Esther), Stan Mazin (David), Bridget Murray (Myrtle), Lloyd Pedersen (Carl) and Neil Thompson (Thor).

The Production Team

The production team includes Mareli Mitchel-Shields (Set Design), Robbie Myles (Lighting Design), Michael Mullen (Costume Design), J.C. Gafford (Sound Design), Bita Arefnia (Assistant Director), John Ledley (Stage Manager), Kristin Stancato (Online Marketing), Doug Haverty (Graphic Design), Doug Engalla (Promotional Video/Photography), Tilly Ye (Assistant Stage Manager), “GRT Social Media” Denise Downer, Michael Gabiano & Jackie Shearn.