Broadway veteran Robert LuPone (A Chorus Line, OBC; True West; The Sopranos) stars in a humorous and heartbreaking world premiere drama directed by Joseph Discher (Butler).

What happens when a world-renowned musician leaves his beloved instrument in the back seat of a New York City cab?

When Bobby, Terry, and Gio—two hapless brothers and a world-weary tailor—find a 1710 Stradivarius violin worth four million dollars in the back of a New York City taxi, it looks like the opportunity to change their fortunes may have landed in their laps. A shot at their dreams, however will mean some quick decisions testing loyalty and family ties with irrevocable consequences.

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Award-winning playwright Dan McCormick provides a riveting and thoughtful story that intertwines themes of hope, luck, choices, and unrequited love in The Violin. In this new play at 59E59 Theaters, a priceless 1710 Stradivarius violin is found in the back of a taxi cab and soon becomes the catalyst with the power to change lives. Tony-nominated Broadway veteran actor Robert LuPone plays Gio, a neighborhood “legend” of a tailor, with authenticity and quiet strength. Gio has spent his life doing what he felt was the right thing while quietly going about his business.  He is a trusted family friend and somewhat of a father figure to two brothers: Terry, a simple-minded young man, played touchingly by Kevin Isola, and his older protective brother Bobby, played with intense fervor by Peter Bradbury. Bobby has unwittingly followed in his deceased father’s footsteps and is always out to make a quick buck via less than ethical means.  His “daddy issues” have led to a life of drinking and crime, and though he is disappointed in himself and choices, wanting to finally put these parts of his life behind him, his genuine affection for his younger “special” brother Terry leads him to take bigg …Read more