"I just got home from 'Capture Now' with my 16 year-old niece. It was a great experience to see it with a niece who is as close as a daughter to me. The rest of the evening felt like a celebration, as we both spoke of events and places we wish we could 'capture,' then realizing we had, in some way, in our hearts and minds. I'm amazed at how well Josh Jonas creates every character in his deeply moving story."
- Mark Abushady, New York, NY
"This is a very special chamber piece that should have its message spread among those of us left behind in the care-giving community. 'Capture Now' told my story, others' stories and in so doing is a masterful addition of the traditions of 'bereavement therapy'."
- Michael Howell, East Hampton, NY
"I really enjoyed the show and it has stayed with me. I was totally with it from beginning to end. What wonderfully nuanced performing and direction."
-Ted Chapin
President, Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
"Capture Now captured me completely. Playwright and actor Josh Jonas gives new definition to the term 'tour de force', creating a stage full of indelible characters all played by himself. This is powerful, moving, and best of all, entertaining theater"
-Ken Waissman
Tony Award Winning Producer, "Grease", "Agnes of God", & "Hairspray"
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
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Josh Jonas Photo: Carol Rosegg |
October 27, 2008 - THE NEW YORK TIMES
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October 23, 2008 - THEATERMANIA
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October 16, 2008 - JEWISH EXPONENT
Captivating 'Capture'
October 22, 2008 - TALKIN' BROADWAY
Capture Now
October 23, 2008 - TALK ENTERTAINMENT
Capture Now: Brotherly Love Off B'way
October, 2008 - THEATRE DEVELOPMENT FUND
Brother's Keeper
World-Premiere of Josh Jonas' play
CAPTURE NOW
opens Off-Broadway to enthusiastic reviews
"Striking! Josh Jonas ups the ante and tells the story with command, aided by Larry Moss's direction ... the illusion has been conveyed ... no small feat, that."
- The New York Times
The world premiere of CAPTURE NOW, a new play by Josh Jonas and directed by Larry Moss, opened Off-Broadway on October 22 at The Theatres at 45 Bleecker Street (45 Bleecker Street) to enthusiastic reviews.
Written and performed by Josh Jonas and set on Long Island, CAPTURE NOW is a unique coming-of-age story about teenage Elijah and his little brother Ace, who learn from each other about rock n' roll, what it means to be cool and who they would die for. During this bittersweet and often funny tale, Elijah is delighted and dazzled by the much younger Ace's uncanny ability to teach him a thing or two about life.
CAPTURE NOW opened officially Off-Broadway on October 22nd to the following enthusiastic reviews: "Striking! Josh Jonas ups the ante and tells the story with command, aided by Larry Moss's direction ... the illusion has been conveyed ... no small feat, that," The New York Times. "Captivating ... innovative, insightful drama," The Jewish Exponent. "A vibrant and affecting performance ... Jonas has a strong stage presence and seemingly boundless energy. His handsome features are capable of a wide range of expression, radiating joy one minute and conveying profound sorrow the next. The fraternal affection that Elijah expresses seems genuine, and the script includes healthy doses of humor to balance out the play's more dramatic moment," TheaterMania. "Packs a devastatingly honest wallop ... this glimmering gem of a play earns every box of Kleenex you'll need to get through it, smoothly proving along the way that even the smallest of people can have a huge impact on our lives," Talkin Broadway.
A playwright and an actor, Josh Jonas' other plays include ELVIS SAVANT and NO-HITTER. His acting credits include the New York premiere of Obie Award-winner Scott Organ's BELLY OF THE WHALE and Bryden Macdonald's DIVINITY BASH, as well as having played the lead in Billy Drago's film "Worn Like a Tattoo." Mr. Jonas was born and raised in Huntington, Long Island.
CAPTURE NOW is directed by Larry Moss, whose previous directing credits include the Off-Broadway productions of THE SYRINGA TREE by Pam Gien, RFK for The Culture Project, the recent RUNT OF THE LITTER by former pro-football player Bo Eason at 37 Arts, as well as the play BEAST ON THE MOON.
CAPTURE NOW has scenic design by Meghan Williams; lighting design by Matthew Richards and sound design by Shannon Slaton.
Producer Kurt Peterson (James William Productions) has served as producer of such notable productions as SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE at the Shubert Theatre and Rob Marshall's national tour of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, as well as co-producing the London and New York productions of GYPSY starring Angela Lansbury and Stephen Schwartz's new musical CAPTAIN LOUIE.
Producer Jane Bergère (Jane Bergère Productions) is currently represented on Broadway with 13 A New Musical and ALL MY SONS, starring John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Patrick Wilson and Katie Holmes. She was previously represented on Broadway with CURTAINS, IS HE DEAD?, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, CAROLINE, ORCHANGE and METAMORPHOSES.
CAPTURE NOW performs Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $56.50, with premium seating available for $76.50 (Student Rush tickets at $25 available at box office, cash only, day of performance only). All tickets include 1.50 facility fee. For ticket information and reservations, call Tele-charge at 212-239-6200 or visit http://www.telecharge.com.