Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack
(Daytrippers: 24 Miles from NYC)
Drilling Company
&
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble
present
MURROW
by Joseph Vitale
Sunday October 18, 2026 @ 2pm
Nyack Library Community Room
59 S Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
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| Edward R. Murrow was one of the “greats” in American Journalism. Meet the forefather of news broadcasting who left his mark on both the industry and the times. |
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| During the nascent years of news broadcasting Murrow’s career was marked by a singular attention to truth and integrity. He went straight to the source, sometimes at his own peril.
He broadcast live from London during the Blitz, providing vivid descriptions of the air raids and the resilience of the British people.
He was embedded in General Patton’s Third Army and revealed the horrors he saw at the Buchenwald concentration camp on the day of its liberation.
His on-air take down of Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee attests to the power of news broadcasting to uphold the root principles upon which the United States was founded.
This riveting must-see production remains prescient in our times.
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One performance only, featuring a 35 minute after-show talk back with actor Hamilton Clancy, director Mary Linehan and special guests, moderated by Hudson Valley journalist Frank Lobuono.
Mr. Lubuono hosts the “Being Frank” podcast on Hudson River Radio, and is a retired CBS News journalist with 40 years experience in the news broadcasting profession.
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MURROW
by Joseph Vitale
with
Hamilton Clancy as Murrow
Directed by Mary Linehan
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“A dramatic masterpiece…Bravo, Bravo, Bravo…”
– Myra Chanin, Huffington Post |
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“Joseph Vitale has crafted a comprehensive, affectionate and authentic portrait… “Murrow” affirms his noble legacy.”– Darryl Reilly, TheatreScene.net
“… a thoroughly engaging show… that makes
history and morality clear for the audience. Don’t miss this one.”
– Mark Savitt, High Drama
“…a powerful, poignant production…”
– Dallas Theatre Journal |
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“…a thoroughly engrossing and important play… In Murrow, I am there feeling the room shake during the blitz and observing the tumult of its aftermath. I am horrified walking through Buchenwald observing the Nazi atrocities firsthand. I am in those smoke-filled rooms at CBS fearing the power of Joseph McCarthy. And most importantly, I am beside Murrow as his personal integrity never wavers facing that fear.”
– Dallas-Fort Worth Center Stage
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Phoenix Festival offers patrons two ways to see festival performances: buy a ticket to the show of your choice (just $38 for all seats, general admission), or purchase a Flexible Admission Pass and save $5 off each ticket.
Our Flex Passes are sold with either 4 or 6 Tickets that you can use when and how you please.
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Phoenix Theatre Ensemble is a 501c3 nonprofit with established programs serving NYC school students and the elderly.
Visit the website to learn more!
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