Marilyn Johnson

As Barack Obama prepares to leave office, this world premiere double bill at Arcola Theatre from Wednesday 2 November to Saturday 26 November probes behind the scenes of America's controversial drone wars, and asks what they will mean for our future.

A Classic Theatre congratulates St. Augustine resident Deborah B. Dickey on the Panamanian debut of her play, Threads of Silver and Gold: Women of the Panama Canal, which was presented at the Theatre Guild of Ancon in Panama City on August 6, 2016.  The playwright was invited to present her play as a fundraiser for the Marcia L. Henry Foundation which supports the education of young women of West Indian descent. ACT first presented the play in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal in the fall of 2015.

The American Century Theater begins the new year with its production of Bang the Drum Slowly by Mark Harris and adapted for the stage by Eric Simonson. Ellen Dempsey directs.

The American Century Theater begins the new year with its production of Bang the Drum Slowly by Mark Harris and adapted for the stage by Eric Simonson. Ellen Dempsey directs.

It's a Wonderful Life - The Radio Play by Philip Grecia is about to kick off at the Laurel Mill Playhouse (508 Main Street, Laurel, Md.) Directed by Michael Hartsfield and produced by Maureen Rogers by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, the show runs December 13, 2013 - January 5, 2014.

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company brings OUR TOWN to life in the ruins above Ellicott City.

Dayton Playhouse will close the 2009/2010 Mainstage Season, Gypsy on May 23. Gypsy is the classic tale of the infamous Gypsy Rose Lee adapted from her 1957 autobiography. The Gypsy libretto is by Arthur Laurents with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. The Dayton production is directed for the Playhouse by Brian Sharp with musical direction from Ron Kindell, choreography by Chris Erk, lights by Anita Bachmann, sound by Tony Fende, costumes by Marilyn Johnson, stage management by Wade Hamilton and set design by Chris Harmon.

Dayton Playhouse is delighted to present the final production of our 2009/2010 Mainstage Season, Gypsy - opening May 7, 2010 and running through May 23.

Dayton Playhouse is delighted to present the final production of our 2009/2010 Mainstage Season, Gypsy - opening May 7, 2010 and running through May 23.

Dayton Playhouse is delighted to present the final production of our 2009/2010 Mainstage Season, Gypsy - opening May 7, 2010 and running through May 23.

Marilyn Johnson examines and celebrates the role of librarians and cybrarians in a modern digital world. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. at The New York Society Library. The New York Society Library is located at 53 East 79th Street (just east of Madison Avenue; 6 train to 77th Street).

Marilyn Johnson examines and celebrates the role of librarians and cybrarians in a modern digital world. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. at The New York Society Library. The New York Society Library is located at 53 East 79th Street (just east of Madison Avenue; 6 train to 77th Street).

Barnes & Noble - 2289 Broadway & 82nd Street NYC ALL EVENTS ARE FREE

Come celebrate the rich culture of the African American diaspora. February is Black History Month and Brooklyn Public Library has free fun that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead.

Edmond Rostand's CYRANO DE BERGERAC is a theatrical paradox. The notoriously picky John Simon called it 'not a great play, merely a perfect one.' Be that as it may, companies mounting the show usually find that though this play is very hard to ruin, it's also nearly impossible to get completely right.