“A big, intense, emotional rush. The Jonathan Larson Project shines a light on a man who wore his heart on his sleeve”
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
The Jonathan Larson Project arrives Off-Broadway like a breath of fresh air. Under Simpkins brisk direction, this show truly takes wing.”
- Deirdre Donovan, Off Off Online
“I think Simpkins really is a terrific director and he really has a chance to prove it here.”
- Peter Filichia
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
THE ORPHEUM – OFF BROADWAY
Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
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John Simpkins
Byron Easley
Charlie Rosen
Cynthia Meng
Michael Schweikardt
Alex Basco Koch
Adam Honore & Shannon Clarke
Tracy Christensen
Justin Stasiw
E. Sara Barnes
Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh
Rachel Hoffman, The Telsey Office
John Simpkins should be credited for bringing the concept to a larger space, which is decked out with bohemian credibility, almost as if a performance of RENT were about to start.”
- John Soltes, HollywoodSoapbox.com
“A wondrous, triumphant evening of theatre…The Jonathan Larson Project soars.”
- Joey Sims, Theatrely
“Brilliantly staged by John Simpkins!”
- David Rotheberg, WBAI Radio



























