THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
Executive Director, Crystal Field
Presents
THREE WOMEN
April 16, 2026 – May 3, 2026
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM
Tickets – $20, Students & Seniors $15
Run time: 65 minutes, No intermission
JOHNSON THEATER
THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Street)
New York, NY 10003
Directions
NASHVILLE COMES TO THE EAST VILLAGE: The Frog & Peach Theatre and Theater for the New City proudly announce the world premiere of THREE WOMEN, an exciting new country western musical by Ted Zurkowski. Under the direction of Lynnea Benson, this collaboration promises to deliver a unique blend of Nashville’s rich musical heritage with the vibrant energy of New York’s East Village.
THREE WOMEN explores love, betrayal, and the complexities of family against the backdrop of the country western music scene. The story follows Billy, a country star portrayed by composer and lyricist Ted Zurkowski, returning to Nashville after a grueling nationwide tour—only to find his carefully constructed life beginning to unravel. As long-buried secrets surface, the line between humor and heartbreak blurs, revealing the consequences of his impulsive choices. Caught between his wife Bonnie, the reserved Lady, and the free-spirited Ruby, Billy spirals through emotional turmoil that feels both intimate and explosive. With its rich storytelling and original score, the production echoes the spirit of classic country legends like Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette, and Buck Owens.
Ted Zurkowski, the creative force behind THREE WOMEN, is a seasoned artist with a rich background in music and theater. As the frontman for the rock band Honey West and a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio, Zurkowski brings a wealth of experience to this project. His previous works, including the critically acclaimed comedy farce COLLEGE FUN, have established him as a significant voice in contemporary theater.
The production features a dynamic cast led by Ted Zurkowski as Billy, alongside Gina Simone Pemberton as Bonnie, Kaylyn Buehler as Lady, and Erica Cafarelli as Ruby. They are joined by Elizabeth Ruf and Steve Taylor as Billy’s parents, and DazMann Still as his brother Jake, bringing depth, humor, and emotional complexity to this richly layered story. The onstage band—Denny McDermott on drums and Paul Page on bass—underscores the action, infusing the production with the raw energy and authenticity of a live country western performance.
CAST
Ted Zurkowski* (Billy)
DazMann Still (Jake)
Steve Taylor (Dad)
Gina-Simone Pemberton (Bonnie)
Erica Cafarelli* (Ruby)
Elizabeth Ruf* (Mom)
Kaylyn Buehler (Lady)
*Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
Denny McDermott (Drums/percussion)
Paul Page (Bass guitar)
PRODUCTION
Ted Zurkowski (Composer & Lyricist)
Lynnea Benson (Director)
Dennis Parichy (Lighting Design)
Ted Zurkowski (Billy, THREE WOMEN Composer & Lyricist) is the frontman for the rock band Honey West, which he formed with the late Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner). In 2024 his original comedy farce COLLEGE FUN enjoyed a critically acclaimed production at TNC. He is a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio and has taught at Hunter College, NYU, and The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute.
Lynnea Benson (Director) Ms Benson is a co-founder and The Artistic Director at Frog & Peach Theatre. Recent directing credits include Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, College Fun (at TNC), King Lear (starring Greg Mullavey), and Verbatim (starring Estelle Parsons). She serves as the writer director for the Frog & Peach bilingual family show, Tinkerbell Theatre, and writes & directs the viral web series Tink Online.
Abhinav Acharya has studied Tabla for the last nine years under the tutelage of Shri Prabhakar Betrebet. He has performed with the Archana Joglekar Institute and artists like Naveen Kumar and Pt. Supratik Sengupta.
Argha Dev Paul’s passion for tabla started at the age of 3years and he began his training at the age of 7 under Guru Uchhal Banerjee. He has performed at at Columbia University as part of Dhwani Academy and performed solo at Mandra Saptak’s August Baithak. He is also a member of Dinesh Band at Sri Chinmoy Center. Argha has accompanied musical artists Sarod player, Puspen Dey.
Kavya Mahindru has been training with Guu Liza Joseph’s Natyamudra School of Dance since the age of 3 years and has performed at various cultural events . A Junior Kavya also competes in both Cross Country and Track and serves as Co-founder/Co-president of the school’s Psychology Club. A member of the National Honor Society and National English Honor Society, she enjoys writing poetry, listening to music.
Anvi Iyer is a 3rd grader at Ardsley Elementary School who has been studying Bharatanatyam with Guru Liza Joseph at Natyamudra School of dance.
