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'BIRDIE' & 'PRESENT LAUGHTER' Confirmed for Roundabout's 2009/2010 Season (Jan 25, 2009)
Roundabout to Present Levensons 'Language Of Trees', Begins October 3 (Jun 5, 2008)
Tickets On Sale For Albee's 'Occupant' Tomorrow, 4/9 at 1PM (Apr 8, 2008)
'BIRDIE' & 'PRESENT LAUGHTER' Confirmed for Roundabout's 2009/2010 Season (Jan 25, 2009)
Roundabout to Present Levensons 'Language Of Trees', Begins October 3 (Jun 5, 2008)
Tickets On Sale For Albee's 'Occupant' Tomorrow, 4/9 at 1PM (Apr 8, 2008)
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'BIRDIE' & 'PRESENT LAUGHTER' Confirmed for Roundabout's 2009/2010 Season
The New York Times is reporting that The Roundabout Theater Company has announced two more productions for its 2009-10 season. Roundabout will offer the first Broadway production of 'Bye Bye Birdie' since its original production in 1960. There have been rumors for the last sevral years that the compnay would mount a revival and the rumblings were heating up for the past few weeks, Robert Longbottom ('Flower Drum Song') is the director and choreographer for the new production. Also reported was the news that the Roundabout will revive Noel Coward's 'Present Laughter,' with Victor Garber as the put-upon matinee idol Garry Essendine. Nicholas Martin, who directed the comedy for the Huntington Theater Company in 2007, which also starred Mr. Garber, will direct the new revival.
The New York Times is reporting that The Roundabout Theater Company has announced two more productions for its 2009-10 season. Roundabout will offer the first Broadway production of 'Bye Bye Birdie' since its original production in 1960. There have been rumors for the last sevral years that the compnay would mount a revival and the rumblings were heating up for the past few weeks, Robert Longbottom ('Flower Drum Song') is the director and choreographer for the new production. Also reported was the news that the Roundabout will revive Noel Coward's 'Present Laughter,' with Victor Garber as the put-upon matinee idol Garry Essendine. Nicholas Martin, who directed the comedy for the Huntington Theater Company in 2007, which also starred Mr. Garber, will direct the new revival.
Roundabout to Present Levensons 'Language Of Trees', Begins October 3
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents The Language of Trees, a new play by Steven Levenson, directed by Alex Timbers.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents The Language of Trees, a new play by Steven Levenson, directed by Alex Timbers.
Tickets On Sale For Albee's 'Occupant' Tomorrow, 4/9 at 1PM
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9th for Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) world premiere production of Tony® and Academy Award®-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl and two-time Emmy® winner and Tony® nominee Larry Bryggman in EDWARD ALBEE'S OCCUPANT directed by Pam MacKinnon. Mr. Albee was Signature's 1993-1994 Playwright-in-Residence. EDWARD ALBEE'S OCCUPANT begins performances on May 6, 2008 and continues through June 29 at The Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues). The production will have its official opening on June 5th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9th for Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) world premiere production of Tony® and Academy Award®-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl and two-time Emmy® winner and Tony® nominee Larry Bryggman in EDWARD ALBEE'S OCCUPANT directed by Pam MacKinnon. Mr. Albee was Signature's 1993-1994 Playwright-in-Residence. EDWARD ALBEE'S OCCUPANT begins performances on May 6, 2008 and continues through June 29 at The Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues). The production will have its official opening on June 5th.
NYTW Presents 'Beckett Shorts' 4 One-Act Plays, Begins 12/5
New York Theatre Workshop announced that Beckett Shorts, an evening of four one-act plays written by Samuel Beckett and directed by JoAnne Akalaitis, will begin performances Wednesday, December 5 at 8PM at New York Theatre Workshop. Opening night is scheduled for Sunday, December 16 at 7PM.
New York Theatre Workshop announced that Beckett Shorts, an evening of four one-act plays written by Samuel Beckett and directed by JoAnne Akalaitis, will begin performances Wednesday, December 5 at 8PM at New York Theatre Workshop. Opening night is scheduled for Sunday, December 16 at 7PM.
Brian Bedford, Lynn Collins, Jennifer Ikeda, Richard Thomas and James Waterston Join Cast of AS YOU LIKE IT
The Public Theater announces that Brian Bedford, Lynn Collins, Jennifer Ikeda, Richard Thomas, and James Waterston have joined the cast of As You Like It for Shakespeare in the Park. As You Like It is the first production scheduled in The Public's year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, with performances beginning Tuesday, June 25th and continuing through Sunday, July 17th.
The Public Theater announces that Brian Bedford, Lynn Collins, Jennifer Ikeda, Richard Thomas, and James Waterston have joined the cast of As You Like It for Shakespeare in the Park. As You Like It is the first production scheduled in The Public's year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration, with performances beginning Tuesday, June 25th and continuing through Sunday, July 17th.
Previews begin 4/22 for Dianne Wiest in MEMORY HOUSE
Previews for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) production of MEMORY HOUSE, a new play by Kathleen Tolan (The Wax and Kate's Diary at Playwrights Horizons) are set to begin Friday, April 22 at 8 PM.
Previews for the Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) production of MEMORY HOUSE, a new play by Kathleen Tolan (The Wax and Kate's Diary at Playwrights Horizons) are set to begin Friday, April 22 at 8 PM.
Glover, Gold, Pace, Pawk and Rifkin to Star in The Paris Letter
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce that John Glover, Daniel Eric Gold, Lee Pace, Michele Pawk and Ron Rifkin will appear in the New York premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's THE PARIS LETTER, directed by Doug Hughes.
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce that John Glover, Daniel Eric Gold, Lee Pace, Michele Pawk and Ron Rifkin will appear in the New York premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's THE PARIS LETTER, directed by Doug Hughes.
This is How it Goes at the Public Theater Moves Previews Start to March 11
The Public Theater announces that due to a recent cast change, This Is How It Goes, which was originally scheduled to begin previews Thursday, March 10th, will now begin previews Friday, March 11th.
The Public Theater announces that due to a recent cast change, This Is How It Goes, which was originally scheduled to begin previews Thursday, March 10th, will now begin previews Friday, March 11th.
Amanda Peet Replaces Marisa Tomei in This is How it Goes
Amanda Peet appears alongside Ben Stiller, and Jeffrey Wright, previews begin March 10.
Amanda Peet appears alongside Ben Stiller, and Jeffrey Wright, previews begin March 10.
THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT Extends Its Run Through April 3rd
LAByrinth Theater Company and The Public Theater announce that, due to audience demand, the world premiere of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, will extend its run through Sunday, April 3rd. Previews began in The Public Theater's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, February 8th. The press opening is Wednesday, March 2nd. The production was originally scheduled to close Sunday, March 20th.
LAByrinth Theater Company and The Public Theater announce that, due to audience demand, the world premiere of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, will extend its run through Sunday, April 3rd. Previews began in The Public Theater's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, February 8th. The press opening is Wednesday, March 2nd. The production was originally scheduled to close Sunday, March 20th.
Marisa Tomei to Star with Ben Stiller and Jeffrey Wright at Public
Tomei is to star is Neil LaBute's 'This is How it Goes.' Previews begin March 8.
Tomei is to star is Neil LaBute's 'This is How it Goes.' Previews begin March 8.
Ben Stiller and Jeffrey Wright to Star in Premiere of This is How it Goes at Public Theater
The show was written by Neil LaBute and directed by George C. Wolfe.
The show was written by Neil LaBute and directed by George C. Wolfe.
Public Theater Presents 2 Productions of Shakespeare in Central Park in 2005
As You Like It will kick off the Public Theater's 50th Anniversary Celebration
As You Like It will kick off the Public Theater's 50th Anniversary Celebration
New Victory Theater Presents "Sleeping Beauty" Feb 4-27
Awaken to a sinister and surreal fairytale world with the acclaimed Young Vic Theatre Company's reinterpretation of SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Awaken to a sinister and surreal fairytale world with the acclaimed Young Vic Theatre Company's reinterpretation of SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Jean-Claude Carrière's THE CONTROVERSY OF VALLADOLID Begins Previews February 8th
The Public Theater, George C. Wolfe, producer; Mara Manus, executive director, announces the New York premiere of THE CONTROVERSY OF VALLADOLID, an exciting new masterwork by French playwright and screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière that brings to life the stunning real-life debates of the Catholic Church in the 16th century, as it tried to determine whether or not natives an ocean away were indeed human.
The Public Theater, George C. Wolfe, producer; Mara Manus, executive director, announces the New York premiere of THE CONTROVERSY OF VALLADOLID, an exciting new masterwork by French playwright and screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière that brings to life the stunning real-life debates of the Catholic Church in the 16th century, as it tried to determine whether or not natives an ocean away were indeed human.
Public Theater Receives $700k Grant To Support New Work
The Public Theater, George C. Wolfe, producer; Mara Manus, executive director, is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a $700,000 endowment grant to support new work from The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF).
The Public Theater, George C. Wolfe, producer; Mara Manus, executive director, is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a $700,000 endowment grant to support new work from The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF).
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Starts Previews Feb. 8, Directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman
LAByrinth Theater Company, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz, co-artistic directors; and The Public Theater, George C. Wolfe, producer; Mara Manus, executive director, announce the world premiere of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Previews begin in The Public Theater's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, February 8.
LAByrinth Theater Company, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz, co-artistic directors; and The Public Theater, George C. Wolfe, producer; Mara Manus, executive director, announce the world premiere of THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Previews begin in The Public Theater's Martinson Hall on Tuesday, February 8.
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