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The Heart Sellers Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre This July

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3 months ago

June 14, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre will transport audiences back to 1973 with its upcoming production of The Heart Sellers, a new play by acclaimed playwright Lloyd Suh.

Running from July 9 through July 26, the production is directed by Maria Mileaf and offers a heartfelt and humorous look at friendship, belonging, and the immigrant experience in America.

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation—where Soul Train dominated television screens, the Watergate scandal filled headlines, and Disney World was still a new attraction—The Heart Sellers follows two young immigrant women who meet by chance at a supermarket just before Thanksgiving.

While their husbands work long hours as medical residents, the women spend the holiday together, sharing stories about their new lives in America and attempting to prepare a frozen turkey for the first time. As the evening unfolds, the pair forge an unexpected friendship while navigating the challenges of building a new home far from their families and familiar traditions.

Described by Broadway World as a “laugh-aloud love letter to friendship,” the play blends humor and heart to explore themes of connection, identity, and the pursuit of the American dream.

Lloyd Suh, one of the country’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights, is known for crafting stories that examine the immigrant experience with warmth, insight, and authenticity. Under the direction of Maria Mileaf, The Heart Sellers promises to deliver a moving and entertaining theatrical experience for Hudson Valley audiences.

Performances will take place at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point throughout July.

For theatergoers seeking a thoughtful comedy filled with humor, nostalgia, and emotional resonance, The Heart Sellers offers a timely reminder of the power of friendship and the meaning of home.

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Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Flying Toward the Sun, Aug. 14–Sept. 6

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1 month ago

August 13, 2026

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Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Flying Toward the Sun, a new musical by Bill Nabel and Neil Berg, August 14 through September 6 in Stony Point.

The musical follows a newly hired immigration official whose first day on the job brings him face-to-face with the hopes, heartbreak and humanity of people seeking asylum in the United States.

With an original score and a story centered on the personal consequences of immigration and the American dream, Flying Toward the Sun explores the difficult choices faced by people whose lives are shaped by displacement, uncertainty and the search for a better future.

The production marks the world premiere of the musical and continues Penguin Rep Theatre’s tradition of presenting new works for the stage.

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‘Take Me America’ World Premiere Opens at Penguin Rep Theatre

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2 months ago

July 20, 2026

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Penguin Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of Take Me America, a powerful new musical exploring the hopes, dreams, and challenges of the American immigration experience, running August 14 through September 6.

Written by Neil Berg (music and additional lyrics) and Bill Nabel (book and lyrics), the production is set in 2015 and follows Gary Campbell, an immigration official on his very first day on the job.

As Gary meets with individuals seeking a new life in the United States, he is confronted with deeply personal stories of sacrifice, heartbreak, resilience, and hope. Throughout the musical, he must make life-changing decisions that will determine the futures of those standing before him.

Blending an emotional story with an original score, Take Me America offers audiences a timely and thought-provoking look at the human side of immigration while celebrating the courage and determination of those pursuing the American dream.

The production marks another world premiere for Penguin Rep Theatre, which has earned a national reputation for developing new works that have gone on to stages across the country.

Take Me America will be performed August 14 through September 6 at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point. Tickets and additional information are available through the theater’s box office and website.