Miracle is the story of the Nowaks, a Polish Catholic family in Buffalo, long known for the miracle that occurred Grandpa’s barbershop in 1942. But, what did that miracle really mean? Was it really a miracle? Being forced to confront these questions makes the Nowaks reconsider their lives and their beliefs.
Dudzick's play tells this story with a combination of humor, warmth, and insight. It's a comedy that leaves you thinking.
Here's my full disclosure: Tom Dudzick is my brother-in-law. So you might want to take my opinion with a grain of salt. But here's a fact: every time I've seen Miracle, the audience has laughed their way from start to finish. In the New York Theatre Guide, critic Peter Danish wrote, “Miracle on South Division Street is a quietly powerful gem."
Tom's other plays include Over the Tavern, Don't Talk to the Actors, Greetings, and Hail Mary. His plays have had hundreds of productions, all over the country and in Ireland, Israel, and India.
This production, smoothly directed by Joe Brancato, has an excellent cast, led by Liz McCartney (Clara), whose Broadway credits include Mamma Mia, The Phantom of the Opera, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Les Misérables. She is perhaps best known for her celebrated turn in Boy George's Taboo. And she's appeared on The Gilded Age!
Grace Experience (Ruth) has performed at the Lyric Stage of Boston, Capital Rep, 59E59, George Street, and Berkshire Theatre; she also tours with an ABBA Tribute band and is an award winning audiobook narrator for Penguin Random House and Audible. Joey Pittorino (Jimmy) recently appeared in Macbeth with The Curtain. His TV/film work includes Law and Order SVU, Evil Lives Here, Over the Hill, and Truth. BFA in Acting from Pace University. And Coryn Carson (Beverly) has performed and trained in improv and comedy at UCB and The PIT, and can be seen performing throughout the city, most recently at Brooklyn Comedy Collective.
I hope you visit the Nowaks at the Sheen Center and have a great time!
Wendy Caster
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