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The Young People's Theatre of Chicago Presents the World Premiere of DORY FANTASMAGORY


Following a sold-out run of Mo Willems' Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, the Young People's Theatre of Chicago's inaugural 3-Play 2022-23 season concludes this May with the world premiere stage adaptation of Abby Hanlon's popular early-reader book, Dory Fantasmagory.

HIGH MAINTENANCE Returns to HBO on February 7


The HBO comedy series HIGH MAINTENANCE, created by Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair, returns for its nine-episode fourth season FRIDAY, FEB. 7 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT). The critically acclaimed series uses The Guy (Sinclair), a marijuana dealer, to connect a variety of distinctly authentic, empathetic and insightful stories about the New York community, including his own. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Todrick Hall Among Finalists for 8th Annual SHORTY AWARDS


Finalists for the 8th annual SHORTY AWARDS, which honor the best social media content, including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, Instagram, Vine and Periscope, were announced today.

THE MONTHLY HOUR, HATE EVERYBODY! and More Set for Philly Improv Theater, Now thru 8/5


The Philly Improv Theater (PHIT), the city's source for alternative comedy, announces its performance schedule for the week of today, July 30th to August 5th.

Philly Improv Theater Announces Shows, 7/30-8/5


The Philly Improv Theater (PHIT), the city's source for alternative comedy, announces its performance schedule for the week of July 30th to August 5th.

Cal Shakes Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 9/16-10/11


California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) ends its 35th anniversary season with a thoroughly magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Aaron Posner, in his company debut.

Two River Theater Company Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 10/20-11/8


Following a highly successful run at California Shakespeare Theater, Two River Theater Co. is proud to present Shakespeare's most magical and mischievous celebration of fools in love: A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Two River Artistic Director Aaron Posner.

Photo Flash: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opening 9/19 At Bruns Amphitheater


A Midsummer Night's Dream opens Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Bruns Amphitheater after starting previews September 16. California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) ends its 35th anniversary season with a thoroughly magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Aaron Posner, in his company debut. One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, this marks the first coproduction between Cal Shakes and Two River Theater Company in New Jersey, where Posner serves as Artistic Director. The production will run through October 11, and then move to New Jersey for a limited run.

Cal Shakes Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 9/16-10/11


California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) ends its 35th anniversary season with a thoroughly magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Aaron Posner, in his company debut.

Cal Shakes Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 9/16-10/11


California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) ends its 35th anniversary season with a thoroughly magical production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Aaron Posner, in his company debut.

Castellanos, Carpenter, Eccles Cast In Cal Shakes ROMEO & JULIET 5/27-6/21


California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) today announced casting and creative teams for the opening production of the company's 35th anniversary season, Shakespeare's legendary tragic romance Romeo and Juliet, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone. The production, which opens Cal Shakes' 35th anniversary season, will run May 27-June 21 at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater.

Castellanos, Carpenter, Eccles Cast In Cal Shakes ROMEO & JULIET 5/27-6/21


California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) today announced casting and creative teams for the opening production of the company's 35th anniversary season, Shakespeare's legendary tragic romance Romeo and Juliet, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone. The production, which opens Cal Shakes' 35th anniversary season, will run May 27-June 21 at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater.

MAGIC FOREST FARM Runs 4/22-5/17 At Marin Theater


Magic Forest Farm by Zayd Dohrn runs April 22 through May 17. Directed by Ryan Rilette Tickets for Thursday April 23 through Sunday April 26 sold out! Get your tickets soon!

Marin Theater Presents The Premiere Of MAGIC FOREST FARM


Marin Theatre Company is pleased to present the world premiere of Magic Forest Farm by Zayd Dohrn, winner of the first annual Sky Cooper New American Play Prize in 2008. The production will be staged in MTC's 99-seat Lieberman Theatre. From one of America's hottest young playwrights comes a riveting story of a young woman's desperate search for her past. Seventeen year-old Allegra is beginning to piece together the swirling memories of her early years in the beautiful woods of Northern California on a mystical commune called Magic Forest Farm. Mixing with joyous recollections of waterfalls and wildflowers are darker revelations and startling images of the people she thinks she trusts most. A journey begins that takes Allegra back to the commune, back to the past, to confront the truth.

MAGIC FOREST FARM Runs 4/22-5/17 At Marin Theater


Magic Forest Farm by Zayd Dohrn runs April 22 through May 17. Directed by Ryan Rilette Tickets for Thursday April 23 through Sunday April 26 sold out! Get your tickets soon!

Marin Theater Presents The Premiere Of MAGIC FOREST FARM


Marin Theatre Company is pleased to present the world premiere of Magic Forest Farm by Zayd Dohrn, winner of the first annual Sky Cooper New American Play Prize in 2008. The production will be staged in MTC's 99-seat Lieberman Theatre. From one of America's hottest young playwrights comes a riveting story of a young woman's desperate search for her past. Seventeen year-old Allegra is beginning to piece together the swirling memories of her early years in the beautiful woods of Northern California on a mystical commune called Magic Forest Farm. Mixing with joyous recollections of waterfalls and wildflowers are darker revelations and startling images of the people she thinks she trusts most. A journey begins that takes Allegra back to the commune, back to the past, to confront the truth.

Cutting Ball Theater to Present 'Victims of Duty' Starting 10/24


San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater opens its 2008-09 season with VICTIMS OF DUTY from the master of absurdism, Eugène Ionesco. Cutting Ball Artistic Director Rob Melrose helms Ionesco's most surreal and autobiographical play, starring David Sinaiko and Felicia Benefield, and featuring Avery Monsen and Ryan Oden, October 24 through November 23 (Press opening: Thursday, October 30).

Cutting Ball Theater Presents Beckett's 'Endgame' Feb.22 - March 16


San Francisco's critically acclaimed, cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater continues its 2008 season with Samuel Beckett's Endgame. Rob Melrose, Cutting Ball's co-founding Artistic Director, directs this modern take on one of Beckett's most important works.

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