Zephyr Theatre Features UNSCREENED, 1/31
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 11, 2011
Unscreened, a playful evening of new, short works for the stage by some of Hollywood's fastest-rising female writers and featuring a multi-star cast, is set for its Los Angeles premiere presented by Black Sheep Entertainment and Firefly: Theater & Films. Performances at the Zephyr Theatre begin Monday, January 31 for a limited engagement through Monday, March 7. Opening is set for Monday, January 31 at 8pm.
Tiffany & Hogget to Helm ONCE on Bway; Creative Team Announced
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 10, 2011
Smuggler Films partners, John N. Hart & Patrick Milling Smith and film and theatre producers, Fred Zollo and Barbara Broccoli & Michael G Wilson have announced the creative team for upcoming stage adaptation of the 2007 Academy Award-winning film ONCE, coming to Broadway in Fall 2011. The musical will feature the Academy Award-winning music and lyrics of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, a book by award-winning Irish playwright & screenwriter, Enda Walsh (Penelope, Hunger, The New Electric Ballroom), direction by the acclaimed Scottish director of Black Watch, John Tiffany, design by five time Tony Award winner Bob Crowley (The Coast of Utopia, Mary Poppins). Steven Hoggett (American Idiot, Black Watch) will provide musical staging and Martin Lowe (Mamma Mia!) is the music director.
MERCHANT OF VENICE Recoups Initial Investment, Goes on Hiatus 1/9
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 6, 2011
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced today that the Broadway production of Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE has recouped its capitalization of $3.45 million after only 10 weeks. The critically lauded Public Theater production that began at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park this past summer prior to moving to Broadway was one of the most well reviewed shows of the fall season and was a 'Top Ten Pick' by Ben Brantley of The New York Times who called it 'the most savory slice of Shakespeare served on Broadway in years, thanks in no small part to its magnificent stars: Al Pacino as Shylock and Lily Rabe as Portia.'
New Rep Theatre Announces Casting Updates For AFTERLIFE: A GHOST STORY
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 29, 2010
New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is excited to be a part of the National New
Play Network Rolling World Premiere of afterlife: a ghost story. Steve Yockey's poetic play follows a young couple in the process of grieving, who tumble into
an alternate reality, are forced to confront the ghosts that haunt them, and ultimately must decide what their afterlife will be. Directed by Kate Warner,
afterlife: a ghost story will open for the press on Monday, January 17, 2011 and run through Sunday, February 6, 2011 in the Charles Mosesian Theater.
Photo Coverage: 2010 Curtain Call Highlights - Part Two
by Walter McBride
- Dec 27, 2010
2010 was quite a year for Broadway with some spectacular opening nights. We'll be sharing highlights from the year in photos, videos, interviews and more throughout this final week of the year.
First off is a look at some of the star and excitement filled opening night curtain calls of 2010.
Photos by Walter McBride / WM Photos / Corbis
MERCHANT OF VENICE to Close in January; Re-Open in February for 3 Weeks
by Robert Diamond
- Dec 20, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced a final extension today of Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, starring Al Pacino as Shylock and Lily Rabe as Portia. Due to a film commitment in Mr. Pacino's schedule, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE will go on hiatus following the performance on Sunday, January 9 (when it was originally scheduled to close) and will resume performances on Tuesday, February 1 for an additional three week run through Sunday, February 20 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street). New block of tickets on sale to the general public at midnight on December 29th at Tele-Charge at 212-239-6200 or www.telecharge.com.
Ford's Theatre Hosts Tribute to Tennessee Williams, 1/31
by Kelsey Denette
- Dec 17, 2010
The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, in collaboration with Ford's Theatre presents "America's Playwright at 100: A Salute to Tennessee Williams" on Monday, January 31, 2011. The one-night only event kicks off the centennial year of one of the nation's most acclaimed writers. Academy Award-winning actor Eli Wallach and other notable American voices will read revealing excerpts of classic plays, rare poems, and family letters, creating a portrait of America as seen through the eyes of Tennessee Williams.
Patrick Stewart to Star in RSC's MERCHANT OF VENICE
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 16, 2010
According to an article by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, stage and screen star Patrick Stewart is set to join the Royal Shakespeare Company production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Stewart will star as Shylock in the production, which is set to be directed by Rupert Goold. Though an agreement has been made between Stewart and RSC, he has not yet signed the contract. Rehearsals will begin in late March.
Seymour, Marini to Host BALLROOM WITH A TWIST, 1/20-2/13
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 16, 2010
The historic El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood CA, is proud to offer the highly anticipated production of Ballroom with a Twist, with special rotating hosts Gilles Marini and Jane Seymour (Additional Celebrity Hosts TBA).
Pacino, De Niro, Pesci Sign on for THE IRISHMAN
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 16, 2010
According to MTV Movie Blog, Al Pacino will join Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci in 'The Irishman', an upcoming film about Frank Sheeran. The film, which revolves around Sheeran's murder of Jimmy Hoffa, is being adapted from Charles Brandt's 'I Heard You Paint Houses' by Steve Zailian. Martin Scorsese is set to direct the film. Production will begin next year.
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