COLLECTED PRESS BREAKS
(as of 11/19/23)
DAILY MAIL, 11/7/23
INTERVIEW FEATURE: “Sean Young, 63, reveals how she ‘survived’ the ‘predatory industry’ of Hollywood when she made hit ’80s films like Blade Runner and Wall Street”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12721647/Sean-Young-63-reveals-survived-predatory-industry-Hollywood-80s-hit-films-like-Blade-Runner.html
PEOPLE, 11/7/23
INTERVIEW FEATURE: “Sean Young on How She ‘Survived’ Hollywood: ‘The Industry Has Always Been Predatory’ (Exclusive). The ‘Blade Runner’ star makes her New York stage debut in the Off-Broadway play ‘Ode to the Wasp Woman’”
https://people.com/sean-young-on-how-she-survived-hollywood-and-started-a-family-exclusive-8391078
BNN NETWORK, 11/8/23
https://bnn.network/arts/sean-young-sheds-light-on-her-journey-and-the-film-industry-in-new-off-broadway-show/
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, 11/7/23
INCLUSION IN ARTS ROUND-UP: “Happenings For The Week of November 7”
https://www.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/WFrjeSyI28VzxldejUki-WSJNewsPaper-11-7-2023.pdf
THEATER IN THE ROUND, WPPM 106.5FM (PACIFICA RADIO AFFILIATE), 11/6/23
RADIO INTERVIEW: “November 6, 2023 – A.D. Amorosi’s Theater in the Round – Actor Sean Young and playwright-director Rider McDowell discuss the Off-Broadway run of “Ode to the Wasp Woman,” November 9 through Jan 31 2024, at The Actors Temple Theatre (339 W. 47th St, NYC)..”
https://soundcloud.com/phillycam/november-6-2023-ad-amorosis-theater-in-the-round/s-GYB8yu20IsX?si=a718fd79a9074f4da8e41e6f5e7089c6&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing(Wasp Woman segment launches the episode)
THEATRICAL INDEX, 11/6/23
INCLUSION ON THE COVER: Marking opening week, poster art for Wasp Woman is included on the landing page on Nov. 6, and on the cover of the Nov. 6 edition
https://www.theatricalindex.com/
QUEER FORTY, 11/3/23
FEATURE: “Sean Young in off-Broadway play, Ode to the Wasp Woman”
https://queerforty.com/sean-young-in-off-broadway-play-ode-to-the-wasp-woman
PLAYBILL, 11/2/23
PRODUCTION PHOTO GALLERY: “Photos – Sean Young in Ode to the Wasp Woman”
https://playbill.com/gallery/photos-sean-young-in-ode-to-the-wasp-woman
THE NEW YORK TIMES, 11/2/23
INTERVIEW FEATURE: “‘I’m Still Alive’: Sean Young Takes the Stage in ‘Ode to the Wasp Woman’”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/02/theater/sean-young-ode-to-the-wasp-woman.html#:~:text=Young%2C%20in%20her%20New%20York,story%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20cheerfully%20said.
WABC RADIO, 11/15/23
SID & FRIENDS: “Sid Rosenberg discusses his experience at Ode To the Wasp Woman”
Sid Rosenberg Ode to the WaspWoman | WABCRadio77
“It is a great play. …Brilliant. The acting was amazing. I was riveted.” – Sid Rosenberg, WABC Radio
BROADWAYWORLD, 11/13/23
Q&A FEATURE: “Interview – Meet the Team from Ode To The Wasp Woman. The team behind the new Off-Broadway play dish out what’s to come.”
https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Interview-Meet-the-Team-from-ODE-TO-THE-WASP-WOMAN-20231113
FU I’M FROM JERSEY, 11/13/23
FEATURE: “See Sean Young in Ode To The Wasp Woman”
https://fuimfromjersey.com/entertainment/see-sean-young-in-ode-to-the-wasp-woman/
HOLLYWOOD SOAPBOX, 11/13/2023
INTERVIEW: “Sean Young offers an ode to Susan Cabot, the ‘Wasp Woman’”
https://www.hollywoodsoapbox.com/interview-sean-young-offers-an-ode-to-susan-cabot-the-wasp-woman/
POLARIS IMAGES, 11/13/23
OPENING NIGHT PHOTO COVERAGE: “’Ode To The Wasp Woman’ opens Off Broadway (3 media files)”
https://www.polarisimages.com/offer/00230222
SPLASH MAGAZINE, 11/11/23
REVIEW: “’Ode To The Wasp Woman’ 4 One- Acts”
https://newyork.splashmags.com/index.php/2023/11/11/ode-to-the-wasp-woman-4-one-acts/#gsc.tab=0
“Fascinating …Give this a go, and go.” Charles Gerber, Splash Magazine
DIGITAL JOURNAL, 11/10/2023
FEATURE: “Actor David Wenzel Pays Homage to 1950s Hollywood in New Off-Broadway Play ‘Ode to the Wasp Woman.’
https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/getnews/actor-david-wenzel-pays-homage-to-1950s-hollywood-in-new-off-broadway-play-ode-to-the-wasp-woman-#ixzz8Ih7aCQOf
LAVENDER AFTER DARK, 11/10/2023
REVIEW: “Ode To The Wasp Woman – A New Noir Play: A Review.”https://lavenderafterdark.com/2023/11/10/ode-to-the-wasp-woman-a-new-noir-play-a-review/
“But the biggest asset of Ode to the Wasp Woman is probably its fascinating subject matter and the way Rider McDowell brings it to the stage. The cautionary tales of fame are more relevant than ever as we see the dawn of 2024.” – Jed Ryan, Lavender After Dark
SHUTTERSTOCK, 11/10/23
OPENING NIGHT CURTAIN CALL PHOTO COVERAGE: “’Ode To The Wasp Woman’ Off-Broadway Opening Night – Curtain Call, New York, USA – 09 Nov 2023”
https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/14200365
OPENING NIGHT PARTY PHOTO COVERAGE:
“’Ode To The Wasp Woman’ Off-Broadway Opening Night – After Party, New York, USA – 09 Nov 2023”
https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/14200384
CRYPTIC ROCK, 11/9/23
INTERVIEW FEATURE: “Interview – Sean Young”
https://crypticrock.com/interview-sean-young/
CITY GUIDE, 11/9/23
INCLUSION IN WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER: “This Week In The City”
https://www.cityguideny.com/article/what-to-do-in-nyc
PLAYBILL, 11/9/2023
INTERVIEW FEATURE: “To Sean Young, ‘Fame Is Trauma”
https://www.playbill.com/article/to-sean-young-fame-is-trauma
PLAYBILL, 11/9/2023
FEATURE: “Ode to the Wasp Woman Opens Off-Broadway November 9.”
https://www.playbill.com/article/ode-to-the-wasp-woman-opens-off-broadway-november-9
THEATERMANIA, 11/9/23
Q&A FEATURE: “Interview: Sean Young Talks About Portraying B-Film Star Susan Cabot in Ode to the Wasp Woman”
https://www.theatermania.com/news/interview-sean-young-talks-about-portraying-b-film-star-susan-cabot-in-ode-to-the-wasp-woman_1720741/
BROADWAY STARS, 11/9/23
https://broadwaystars.com/index.php?source=TheaterMania
THEATRESCENE.ORG, 11/9/23
REVIEW: “Ode To The Wasp Woman”
https://theaterscene.org/2023/11/ode-to-the-wasp-woman/
“An uproarious yet poignant ‘new noir play’. …Young’s delicious characterization …is commanding. Her roaring throaty vocal delivery and bravura presence make her gleeful performance ‘Ode To The Wasp Woman’’s centerpiece. …Ode To The Wasp Woman is an often hilarious and informative entertainment which treats its troubled subjects with respect and affection, reclaiming them from the mists of time.” – Darryl Reilly, TheaterScene.org
BROADWAY STARS, 11/9/23
https://broadwaystars.com/index.php?author=Darryl+Reilly
THE MOTIVATION SHOW, 11/8/23
PODCAST INTERVIEW: “Sean Young – Glamorous movie star of iconic 1980’s films”
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-young-glamorous-movie-star-of-iconic-1980s-films/id1530745286?i=1000632705488
PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/the-motivation-show/sean-young-glamorous-movie-star-of-iconic-1980s-films
NEW YORK POST, 11/9/23
PAGE SIX ITEM: “Cindy Adams …Sean Young is back in an off-Broadway renaissance”
https://nypost.com/2023/11/08/opinion/sean-young-is-back-in-an-off-broadway-renaissance/
INBOX IV, 11/9/23
https://news.inbox.lv/?language=en
US TIME TODAY, 11/9/23
https://ustimetoday.com/sean-young-is-back-in-an-off-broadway-renaissance/
PRESS BEE, 11/9/23
https://en.pressbee.net/show2368281.html?title=sean-young-is-back-in-an-off-broadway-renaissance
VN EXPLORER, 11/9/23
https://vnexplorer.net/sean-young-is-back-in-an-off-broadway-renaissance-s6796581.html
EDGE MEDIA NETWORK, 11/8/23
INCLUSION IN FEATURE: “Queering Cinema: Women in (Sci-Fi) Trouble”
https://www.edgemedianetwork.com/story/329614
THE INTERTNATIONAL NEWS, 11/8/23
FEATURE: “Sean Young shares how she thrived amid the ‘Predatory Industry’ of during ’80s Blockbuster. Sean Young unveils her secrets to surviving the cutthroat film industry in ’80s”
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1126856-sean-young-shares-how-she-thrived-amid-the-predatory-industry-of-during-80s-blockbuster
THE CLASSIC HORROR FILM BOARD, 11/13/23
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/monsterkidclassichorrorforum/ode-to-the-wasp-woman-t91188.html?
ART DAILY, 11/5/23
https://artdaily.com/news/163785/-I-m-Still-Alive—Sean-Young-takes-the-stage-in–Ode-to-the-Wasp-Woman-
BROADWAY BRIEFING, 11/3/23
https://us10.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=68010bec83d36e2e549278be3&id=4799033372
REDDIT, 11/2/23
https://www.reddit.com/r/NYTauto/comments/17m13v7/theater_im_still_alive_sean_young_takes_the_stage/
CITY GUIDE, 10/30/23
INCLUSION IN ROUND-UP: “Things to Do in NYC—This Week and Weekend. Pop ups, shows, markets, and more things to do in NYC today, this week, and this weekend.”
https://www.cityguideny.com/article/what-to-do-in-nyc
IDEL HANDS, 10/30/23
BLOG POSTING: “SEAN YOUNG Makes NY Stage Debut In ODE TO THE WASP WOMAN”
https://www.idlehandsblog.com/2023/10/sean-young-makes-ny-stage-debut-in-ode.html
COMIC CON, 10/30/23
NEWS FEATURE: “‘Ode To The Wasp Woman,’ Starring Sean Young, Opens Off-Broadway Today”
https://comicon.com/2023/10/30/ode-to-the-wasp-woman-starring-sean-young-opens-off-broadway-today/
BROADWAY BRIEFING, 10/30/23
INCLUSION IN DAILY EVENTS CALENDAR: “Callboard – Call Times – 7:30 PM: PREVIEWS Ode To The Wasp Woman @ Actors Temple Theatre”
https://us10.forward-to-friend.com/forward/preview?u=68010bec83d36e2e549278be3&id=b876e54b79
PLAYBILL, 10/30/23
PRODUCTION LISTING: “Ode To The Wasp Woman”
https://www.playbill.com/production/ode-to-the-wasp-woman-off-broadway-actors-temple-theatre-2023
WBAI PACIFICA RADIO 99.5 FM, 10/28/23
ON AIR TICKET PROMO: David Rothenberg speaks about ODE TO THE WASP WOMAN on his “Any Saturday” broadcast https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=44619 (promo starts at (00:09;25)
BROADWAYWORLD, 10/27/23
NEWS FEATURE: “Sean Young Will Make New York Stage Debut in ODE TO THE WASP WOMAN Off-Broadway. The limited 13-week Off-Broadway engagement will play October 30, 2023 through January 31, 2024, at The Actors Temple Theatre.”
https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Sean-Young-Will-Make-New-York-Stage-Debut-in-ODE-TO-THE-WASP-WOMAN-Off-Broadway-20231027
CITY GUIDE, 10/27/23
FEATURED LISTING: “Ode To The Wasp Woman”
https://www.cityguideny.com/event/Actors-Temple-Theatre-2023-10-30-2023-10-30
ABC7 NY, EYEWITNESS NEWS, 10/25/23
INTERVIEW SEGMENT: “Sean Young stars in new Off-Broadway play, ‘Ode to the Wasp Woman’”
https://abc7ny.com/sean-young-off-broadway-ode-to-the-wasp-woman-nyc/13970547/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-zpYYAavl8
AUBURN CITIZEN, 10/25/23
https://auburnpub.com/partners/cnn/sean-young-stars-in-new-off-broadway-play-ode-to-the-wasp-woman/video_36d1fdca-aa22-5164-91cd-80338cb21394.html
HEAD TOPICS, 10/25/23
https://headtopics.com/us/sean-young-makes-her-off-broadway-debut-in-ode-to-the-wasp-47693938
PLAYBILL, 10/23/23
INCLUSION IN ROUND-UP LISTING:
https://playbill.com/article/schedule-of-upcoming-off-broadway-shows-com-119931
CITY GUIDE, 10/23/23
FEATURED LISTING: “Ode To The Wasp Woman”
https://www.cityguideny.com/event/Actors-Temple-Theatre-2023-10-30-2023-10-30
CINDY ADAMS, WABC RADIO, 10/22/23
INTERVIEW: Cindy Adams Chats with Sean Young about Ode To The Wasp Woman and her career.
The 10/22 episode is available from the following link for the next two weeks: https://wabcradio.com/show/cindy-adams/ (interview begins at 00:21:11)
SAYS ME SAYS MOM, 10/22/23
INCLUSION IN WEEKLY ROUND-UP: “Sunday Scoop Week of 10/22/23 What’s Happening This Week and More …Beginning Performances, Ode to a Wasp Women”
https://saysmesaysmom.blogspot.com/2023/10/sunday-scoop-week-of-102223-whats.html
WBAI PACIFICA RADIO 99.5 FM, 10/21/23
ON AIR TICKET PROMO: David Rothenberg speaks about ODE TO THE WASP WOMAN on his “Any Saturday” broadcast https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=44618 (promo starts at 00:55:22))
PLAYBILL, 10/17/23
MENTION IN COMICON FEATURE: “Photos: Go Inside Day 2 of New York Comic Con with Playbill Featuring Wicked and Back to the Future Panels. Autograph sessions at the Playbill included Sean Young, Hugh Coles and Casey Likes, Hunter Bell, and more.”
https://www.playbill.com/article/photos-go-inside-day-2-of-new-york-comic-con-with-playbill-featuring-wicked-and-back-to-the-future-panels
WBAI PACIFICA RADIO 99.5 FM, 10/16/23
INTERVIEW & ON AIR TICKET PROMO: David Rothenberg Speaks with John Rubinstein about ODE TO THE WASP WOMAN on his “Any Monday” broadcast https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=45074 (promo starts at 00:46:48)
“I love the premise of this play. ,…An homage to actors who bace cinematic asterisks. It’s ripe for good theatre. …For movie fans, this sounds like a must!” – David Rothenberg, WBAI Pacifica Radio
THIS WEEK IN NEW YORK, 10/15/23
INCLUSION IN ROUND-UP FEATURE: “Howling At Horror: Bringing The Fear And The Funny”
https://twiny.substack.com/p/howling-at-horror-bringing-the-fear
SUPERMAN SITE, 10/14/23
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: “George Reeves’ Final Hours to be Chronicled in Off-Broadway Play”
https://www.supermansupersite.com/George_Reeves_Final_Hours_to_be_Chronicled_in_Off-Broadway_Play.html
BAI PACIFICA RADIO 99.5 FM, 10/14/23
ON AIR TICKET PROMO: David Rothenberg promotes Ode To The Wasp Woman on his weekend morning program, “Any Saturday.” (https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=44617 (promo starts at 52;22)
“I love the concept of this play. Don’t you wonder what happen to these people who had a moment of infamy? Doesn’t that sound like fun?” – David Rothenberg, WBAI Pacifica Radio
TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES, 10/3/23
INCLUSION IN THEATER NEWS ROUND-UP: “Theatre News – Wicked, Kimberly Akimbo, Alice in Neverland and Ballad of Dreams, The Night of the Iguana and Ode To The Wasp Woman”
https://t2conline.com/theatre-news-kimberly-akimbo-alice-in-neverland-ballad-of-dreams/
PLAYBILL, 10/2/23
INCLUSION IN ROUND-UP: “Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows”
https://playbill.com/article/schedule-of-upcoming-off-broadway-shows-com-119931
TDF, 9/29/23
INCLUSION IN ROUND-UP: “15 Shows to See Off Broadway in October”
https://www.tdf.org/on-stage/tdf-stages/15-shows-to-see-off-broadway-in-october/?promo=11138
VAN LIFE WANDERER, 9/27/2023
WW MENTIONED IN SEAN YOUNG FEATURE: “She Played Rachael in Blade Runner. See Sean Young Now at 63.”
https://vanlifewanderer.com/2023/09/27/sean-young/
NEW YORK THEATRE GUIDE
PRODUCTION LISTING PAGE: “Ode To the Wasp Woman”
https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/35065-ode-to-the-wasp-woman-starring-sean-young
THEATERMANIA, 9/22/23
PRODUCTION LISTING: “Ode TO The Wasp Woman”
https://www.theatermania.com/shows/new-york-city-theater/ode-to-the-wasp-woman_1715756/
THEATER PIZZAZZ, 9/21/23
NEWS ITEM IN ROUND-UP: “Theater News and Updates”
https://www.theaterpizzazz.com/theater-news-and-updates/
BROADWAY WORLD, 9/19/2023
NEWS ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: “Ode To the Wasp Woman Opens Off-Broadway in November.”
https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/ODE-TO-THE-WASP-WOMAN-Opens-Off-Broadway-in-November-20230919#:~:text=Forwood%20C.%20Wiser%20presents%20Sean,.%2047th%20St%2C%20NYC
DEADLINE, 9/19/23
EXCLUSIVE NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: “Sean Young To Make New York Stage Debut As Slain B-Movie ‘Wasp Woman’ Actress Susan Cabot”
https://deadline.com/2023/09/sean-young-wasp-woman-susan-cabot-off-broadway-1235549706/
PLAYBILL, 9/19/2023
NEWS ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: “Sean Young to Star in ‘Ode to the Wasp Woman’ Off-Broadway.”
https://www.playbill.com/article/sean-young-to-star-in-ode-to-the-wasp-woman-off-broadway
TALKIN BROADWAY, 9/19/23
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE POSTING: “Sean Young to star in Ode To The Wasp Woman, a new play by Rider McDowell. Performances begin Off-Bway Oct. 30”
https://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat_new/d.php?id=2580702
THEATERMANIA, 9/19/2023
NEWS ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: “Sean Young to Star in Off-Broadway’s ‘Ode to the Wasp Woman’.”
https://www.theatermania.com/news/sean-young-to-star-in-off-broadways-ode-to-the-wasp-woman_1715268/