![]() Mark’s directing credits at The Vineyard include THE LYONS (also on Broadway), the Pulitzer Prize-winning production of HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE (Drama Desk, OBIE and Lucille Lortel Awards for Best Director) and THE DYING GAUL. He also wrote the new book for the Broadway revival of the Rodgers and Hart musical, THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE. His other notable plays include THREE CHANGES, THE FOOD CHAIN, FAT MEN IN SKIRTS, FIT TO BE TIED, FREE WILL AND WANTON LUST. Silver’s previous Vineyard premieres include PTERODACTYLS, RAISED IN CAPTIVITY, THE EROS TRILOGY, THE MAIDEN’S PRAYER, THE ALTRUISTS, BEAUTIFUL CHILD, MY MARRIAGE TO Ernest Borgnine, THE AGONY AND THE AGONY, and, most recently, THE LYONS, which transferred to Broadway and debuted this fall in London. Linda and Steve enjoy a wonderful life, which includes their dog Micky. A celebrated singer and concert artist, she released her first solo album POSSIBILITIES (Ghostlight Records) in 2012, with musical director Billy Stritch and a jazz band including her husband, drummer Steve Bakunas. Her many film credits include A SHORT HISTORY OF DECAY, THE BACK-UP PLAN, THE RING, SEE YOU IN THE MORNING and A PLACE TO CALL HOME. Lavin’s other television roles include on BARNEY MILLER, CONRAD BLOOM, ROOM FOR TWO, THE O.C. Widely-known as the star of the long-running television hit ALICE – for which she was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, winning twice – Ms. She has won two Drama Desk Awards and two Obies. Her many Off-Broadway appearances include OTHER DESERT CITIES and LITTLE MURDERS, and she performed in the Kennedy Center production of FOLLIES. A frequent star on Broadway since the 1960’s, her numerous roles include in GYPSY, IT’S A BIRD…IT’S A PLANE…IT’S SUPERMAN, THE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG and HOLLYWOOD ARMS. She has been nominated for the Tony on five other occasions: LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, THE DIARY OF Anne Frank, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE, COLLECTED STORIES and THE LYONS. Linda Lavin won the Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Play for Neil Simon’s BROADWAY BOUND. This stirring story of an unforgettable summer reunites playwright Nicky Silver and director Mark Brokaw following their acclaimed collaboration on THE LYONS. Her arrival sets off a chain of events alternately hilarious and harrowing. She is not, however, greeted with confetti and champagne. With nowhere else to go, she descends upon her married daughter for a summer by the sea. ![]() Lavin) – a celebrated actress – unravels completely while preparing for a new production of MEDEA. ![]() Lavin returns to the stage having completed her first season in the NBC sitcom SEAN SAVES THE WORLD starring Sean Hayes. Nominated for her 6th Tony Award when the Vineyard Theatre production of THE LYONS moved to Broadway, Ms. ![]() Mark Brokaw, who directed THE LYONS – including the play’s recent celebrated debut in London – directs TOO MUCH SUN. Silver’s newest work, TOO MUCH SUN, with previews set to begin prior to an official opening on May 20. 15 St.) – where she created the role of Rita Lyons in Nicky Silver’s acclaimed comedy THE LYONS in 2012 – in Mr. The Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin will return to the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. ![]()
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