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Summer Season ∙ February 1—February 1, 2026
The Subject Was Roses
Like roses, family relationships are beautiful but thorny. This Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning play is a poignant drama set in The Bronx in 1946 about the emotional struggles and hidden tensions within a family as their son returns from service in WWII. As they confront their past and present, this timeless play explores…
Like roses, family relationships are beautiful but thorny. This Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning play is a poignant drama set in The Bronx in 1946 about the emotional struggles and hidden tensions within a family as their son returns from service in WWII. As they confront their past and present, this timeless play explores enduring themes of reconciliation and the fragility of love.
Director
Scott Wittman
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Frank D. Gilroy
Scott Wittman
Full Cast
John Slattery
Talia Balsam
Harry Slattery
Artistic Team
Angie Schworer
Choreographer
Derek McLane
Scenic Designer
Cha See
Lighting Designer
Laura Bauer
Costume Designer
Mercy Bauer
Costume Designer
Hidenori Nakajo
Sound Designer
Audrey McGuane
Props Designer
Michelle Bosch
Production Stage Manager
Thomas Schall
Fight Director
Hali Liles
Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor
Hannah Yankowitz
Assistant Stage Manager
Blaine Shepherd
Costume Shop Supervisor
Mike Billings
Production Manager
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