ABINGDON THEATRE COMPANY

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

presents

Off-bRoadway Premiere

March 23-april 25, 2027

Music & Lyrics by JON D’AGOSTINO & MICHAEL AUGUST
Book by JOn D’Agostino
Additional Book Materials by Max Mondi

DIrected by CHad Austin

Playing for a strictly limited engagement at The Sam at The Flea Theater (20 Thomas St, New York, NY 10007)

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No matter who you are, you’re a star at a karaoke bar

An original pop/rock musical about life, love, loss, and the healing power of music.

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Welcome to Escondido’s, where karaoke happens ‘Every Wednesday Night.’ Following Jon and a quirky group of regulars who gather each week to escape their mundanity, we’ll take you on a grooving and heartfelt journey to find courage in unexpected places. All it takes is just three minutes to chase that natural high, with or without the tequila.

Join us for the Off-Broadway premiere of the new feel-good musical, Every Wednesday Night, playing at The Sam at The Flea Theater from March 23-April 25, 2027. Who knows, maybe you’ll have a chance to step into the spotlight…or neon bar light.

About the Team

Jonathan D’Agostino (Book, Music, Lyrics) is an award-winning songwriter, music publisher, and producer whose work has achieved chart-topping success worldwide. As Founder and President of Demolition Music Publishing, he has built a distinguished career developing original music and stories across multiple platforms. In recent years, Jon has turned his creative focus to musical theatre and is currently developing four original musicals. His most personal project, Every Wednesday Night, began as a single song and evolved into a new musical exploring community, connection, and the transformative power of music. The musical has already had a series of successful industry readings and workshops. In addition to his work in the arts, Jon is the Founder and President of D’Agostino & Associates, a law firm that has served clients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Tennessee for more than three decades. His lifelong commitment to storytelling, entrepreneurship, and family continues to inform both his creative and professional endeavors.

Michael August (Music, Lyrics) is a Nashville-based songwriter, producer, and creative executive originally from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Raised in his family's music school, he developed an early passion for storytelling and songwriting that has evolved into a career spanning more than 200 recorded songs and over 150 million global streams. Following a decade with Demolition Music Publishing—where he serves as both staff writer and General Manager—August established himself as a respected voice in the music industry, earning a #1 hit song and placements across television and film, including American Idol, Shameless, Good Trouble, The Kardashians, and Selling Sunset. Every Wednesday Night marks August's debut musical theater venture as both writer and producer. "When Jon shared the true stories that inspired Every Wednesday Night, I immediately knew we had something special—one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime ideas every songwriter hopes to find."

Max Mondi (Additional Book Materials) is a writer based in Boston. His plays include MAYBE TOMORROW, HOUSE OF KAREN, and PERSONHOOD. He has developed work with Orchard Project, HERE, The PIT, The Tank (NYC), SoHo Playhouse, Dixon Place, Abingdon Theatre Company, Project Y Theatre, and Fresh Ink Theatre. Recent and current projects include YOU FOLLOW ME, a television pilot written by Max, which will be screened at the 2023 NYC TV Film Festival; and <<PLACEHOLDER>>, a solo show written and performed by Max which debuted at the Tank (NYC) in July 2022. He is also a professor of playwriting and dramaturgy at Dean College. Max holds an M.F.A. in Playwriting from Columbia University and a B.A. in Theatre History/Criticism from the University of Vermont.

Chad Austin (Director) is an award winning director and producer and the Producing Artistic Director of Abingdon Theatre Company. Since his time at ATC, Austin created the One Night Only series; work includes Wade Dooley’s THE PROMPTER starring Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons; Alex Edelman’s award-winning JUST FOR US; BACK by Matt Webster starring Emmy Award nominee Madeline Brewer and Tony Award nominee James Cuasti-Moyer; and more. Career highlights include JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT on NBC; MAYBE TOMORROW at the A.R.T./New York Mezzanine Theatre starring Tony Award nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and Younger's Dan Amboyer; 5 Broadway World Awards for ROBIN & ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS including Best New Play and Best Director at Theatre Row, Hedgerow Theatre, and Pittsburgh Playhouse; PETER AND THE WOLF with the Hampton Ballet Theatre; Executive Producer of Abingdon Virtual films premiering internationally at festivals including Dance Camera West, Cannes World Film Festival, Prague International Film Awards, Flickers’ Rhode Island, and more; among many others.

Rashad V. Chambers (Executive Producer) is a Tony Award winning producer, talent manager and lawyer. He is the Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment. Rashad's Broadway producing credits include American Son, Ain’t Too Proud, Betrayal, The Inheritance, Caroline, or Change, The Music Man, Topdog/Underdog, Fat Ham and the Pulitzer Prize Winning Purpose. Rashad attended Morehouse College where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He also earned his JD and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University. Rashad is a founding member of The Industry Standard Group as well as a board member of On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program and Houses on the Moon Theater Company.

Key artwork illustration by Youran Lyu

FAQs

  • Every Wednesday Night runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an intermission.

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Abingdon Theatre Company’s programs are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.