William Metzo

There is a tradition in the American theatre popularized by some of our country's greatest playwrights; Eugene O'Neill, Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee and others. Though generally a product of the mid-20th Century, the trend was reignited in 2007 by Tracy Letts' riveting Tony and Pulitzer-winning play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. Since, innumerable new works have put a different spin on the dysfunctional family torn asunder by the ramifications of alcohol and drug addiction; and frankly, it's time for that trend to stop.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the World Premiere of Bad Dog, beginning today, April 8 - May 3, 2015. Written by Jennifer Hoppe-House (Showtime's Nurse Jackie, DirecTV's Damages, and Netflix's upcoming Grace and Frankie), the new play returns for a full production in the Goldman Theater, following its staged reading in 2013's festival of new plays, PlayFest. Single tickets to Bad Dog ($10 - $45) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present the World Premiere of Bad Dog from April 8 - May 3, 2015. Written by Jennifer Hoppe-House (Showtime's Nurse Jackie, DirecTV's Damages, and Netflix's upcoming Grace and Frankie), the new play returns for a full production in the Goldman Theater, following its staged reading in 2013's festival of new plays, PlayFest. Single tickets to Bad Dog ($10 - $45) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF will present the World Premiere of Bad Dog from April 8 - May 3, 2015. Written by Jennifer Hoppe-House (Showtime's Nurse Jackie, DirecTV's Damages, and Netflix's upcoming Grace and Frankie), the new play returns for a full production in the Goldman Theater, following its staged reading in 2013's festival of new plays, PlayFest. Single tickets to Bad Dog ($10 - $45) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, visiting www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF announces partial casting for the seven productions in its 2014-2015 Signature Series. Following an extensive nationwide search, Artistic Director Jim Helsinger has handpicked a talented group of Broadway veterans and local favorites to bring the Theater's 26th Season to life.

MARVELL REP, which received a Drama Desk Award nomination as Best Revival for its production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA earlier this season, begins previews for Sholem Asch's GOD OF VENGEANCE on Tuesday, October 2 with the opening tonight, October 7th at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street. On Monday, October 8th Frank Wedekind's play SPRING'S AWAKENING begins previews in rotating repertory at TBG Theatre. Both plays will be directed by Marvell Rep's Artistic Director Lenny Leibowitz. For full performance schedule, click HERE.

MARVELL REP, which received a Drama Desk Award nomination as Best Revival for its production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA earlier this season, begins previews for Sholem Asch's GOD OF VENGEANCE on Tuesday, October 2 with the opening on Sunday, October 7th at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street. On Monday, October 8th Frank Wedekind's play SPRING'S AWAKENING begins previews in rotating repertory at TBG Theatre. Both plays will be directed by Marvell Rep's Artistic Director Lenny Leibowitz. For full performance schedule, click HERE.

MARVELL REP, which received a Drama Desk Award nomination as Best Revival for its production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA earlier this season, begins previews for Sholem Asch's GOD OF VENGEANCE on Tuesday, October 2 with the opening on Sunday, October 7th at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street. On Monday, October 8th Frank Wedekind's play SPRING'S AWAKENING begins previews in rotating repertory at TBG Theatre. Both plays will be directed by Marvell Rep's Artistic Director Lenny Leibowitz. For full performance schedule go to https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/30515.

MARVELL REP, which received a Drama Desk Award nomination as Best Revival for its production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA earlier this season, announced casting today for Sholem Asch's GOD OF VENGEANCE (October 2-28) and Frank Wedekind's play SPRING'S AWAKENING (October 8-November 4) presented in rotating repertory at TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street. Both plays will be directed by Marvell Rep's Artistic Director Lenny Leibowitz.

his is the last weekend for the inaugural season of the Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only Equity (AEA) professional theatre - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

This is the last couple of weeks for the inaugural season of the Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only Equity (AEA) professional theatre - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only Equity (AEA) professional theatre - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only professional AEA theatre - one of a handful in US - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only professional AEA theatre - one of a handful in US - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only professional theatre - one of a handful in US - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only professional theatre - one of a handful in US - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only professional theatre - one of a handful in US - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its popular annual summer tradition of family theatre under the stars with a new translation/adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's comedy The Servant of Two Masters. Performances begin on June 23 and continue through August 1. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays at 8:15pm at the outdoor amphitheatre on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road in Morris Township.