New York, NY (March 31st, 2026) – 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. This engaging production will run from April 16 to May 3, 2026, at the Theater for the New City, a venue known for its commitment to innovative and thought-provoking theater. 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.
Performance Schedule
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM
Sundays at 3:00 PM
Tickets – For tickets please click, HERE
$20 General Admission
$15 Seniors & Students
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.Â
DazMann Still (Jake) recently concluded Frog & Peach’s acclaimed production of Macbeth (title role). Some previous credits include: College Fun (Professor Jones), Manifest (Kory), Bill and Ted Face the Music (Jimi Hendrix), Blue Bloods (Marcus), Maybe I Do (Jonah), and the stage play The Royale (Fish). Voiceover work includes the animated show Solar Opposites, as well as clients like White Castle, AT&T, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Nissan, American Express, Bounce, Maryland Health and more.Â
Erica Cafarelli (Ruby) Previous credits include As You Like It, College Fun, and King Lear. Other favorite credits include As You Like It (Jaques) and Sweet Elysium (Harper) with T. Schreiber Studio.
Gina-Simone Pemberton (Bonnie) just wrapped a feature film, A Dream For Amy. She was recently nominated for an Audelco Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play as Rose in August Wilson’s Fences at The Gallery Players. She also appeared as Billie Holiday in Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar and Grill with Playhouse Stage Company, in Albany, NY.Â
Elizabeth Ruf (Mom) is a New York-based film and theater actor, director, writer, musician, dance-theater artist, and educator who has portrayed an array of dramatic and comic characters in performances across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. With Karl Bateman, Elizabeth is co-founder of the rock band, the Head Peddlers.
Steve Taylor (Dad) was recently awarded Life Membership at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, New York, and in March he made his debut at 54 Below. Last summer he donned an eye patch to play JD in Escape to Margaritaville – drinking stale beer, playing the ukulele, and generally having a good time.Â
Denny McDermott (Drums/percussion) Theatre credits: La Divina Caricatura (Lee Breuer playwright), Baghdad Café, International Tour (Percy and Eleanore Adlon playwrights) Recording & performance credits: Donald Fagen, Marc Cohn (Walking inMemphis) Rosanne Cash , recording and touringÂ
Paul Page (bass guitar) Paul’s recording & touring credits include: Ian Hunter, Mott The Hoople ‘74, Luther Grosvenor, John Cale, Dion, Gary US Bonds, Bo Diddley, Billy Vera, Alejandro Escovedo, Martin’s Folly, Mary Lee’s Corvette and many more.
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.
Dennis Parichy (Lighting Design) Mr. Parichy has designed the lighting for nine Frog & Peach productions, the most recent being King Lear. In his sixty year career he has received three Tony nominations and an Obie award.
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