Star-Studded Talent Brings ‘Vienna, Vienna, Vienna’ to The Studios of Key West’s First Look Series

Key West, FL – The Studios of Key West continues its First Look series with a highly anticipated staged reading of Vienna, Vienna, Vienna, a compelling new play by Carey Perloff, directed by Ron Lagomarsino. This meticulously crafted and professionally produced event features a cast of award-winning performers, bringing Broadway, film, and television credits to the stage. The readings will take place on March 28 & 29 at the Helmerich Theater.

Three generations of Jewish women from a close and complicated family arrive in Vienna for an award celebration. As they navigate the city—searching for their stolen apartment, reading Chekhov, and indulging in exquisite chocolate cake—they wrestle with the past, argue about the present, and reimagine their futures. Vienna, Vienna, Vienna is a moving exploration of forgiveness, survivor guilt, and family bonds, brought to life by an extraordinary creative team.

The reading stars three celebrated actresses:

•  Marcia Jean Kurtz (Dog Day Afternoon, Inside Man, Law & Order), an Obie Award winner known for her commanding stage and screen presence.
•  Rebecca Gibel (CODA, Bridge & Tunnel, Leopoldstadt), a SAG Award-winning actress whose work spans film, television, and Tony-winning theater companies.
• Molly Ranson (Prayer for the French Republic, August: Osage County, Bad Jews), a Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Award nominee with a stellar Broadway and Off-Broadway career.

Playwright Carey Perloff is one of the most celebrated figures in contemporary theater. She served as artistic director of the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in San Francisco for over 25 years, where she produced and directed groundbreaking work. Perloff’s plays, including Kinship, Higher, and Luminescence Dating, have been performed at major theaters across the country, and she has collaborated with some of the most esteemed actors and directors of her generation. Her talent for weaving history, personal narrative, and sharp dialogue makes Vienna, Vienna, Vienna a deeply compelling new work.


Directing the reading is Ron Lagomarsino, a visionary director whose career spans Broadway, film, and television. He is best known for staging the world premiere of Driving Miss Daisy, launching a play that went on to win the Pulitzer Prize and become an enduring classic. His Broadway credits include Alfred Uhry’s Last Night of Ballyhoo, and his extensive television work includes directing episodes of My So-Called Life, Picket Fences, The Unit, Ally McBeal, and Gilmore Girls, among many others. His expertise in bringing compelling stories to life makes this staged reading a must-see event.


“The level of talent in this production is astounding,” says First Look series producer Jeff Johnson. “Between the award-winning playwright, the legendary director, and this phenomenal cast, Vienna, Vienna, Vienna promises to be an unforgettable experience for our audiences.”


Performance Details
Helmerich Theater
Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29 at 8 PM
$45 | $35 for members

Tickets for Vienna, Vienna, Vienna are expected to sell quickly. Secure your seat now at TSKW.org or call 305-296-0458 for reservations.