Alan Baker News

The Studio Theatre follows up its 2008 hit production of The History Boys with Alan Bennett's next play, The Habit of Art. Deep in the bowels of London's National Theatre, rehearsals for a new play go apace: Benjamin Britten is having trouble with his latest opera and seeks out his collaborator, poet W. H. Auden, after a twenty-five year separation. Between visits by a rent boy and a biographer-whom Auden briefly mistakes for the rent boy-these aging artists wrestle with their desires, their jealousies, the ephemeral connection between creativity and inspiration, and all the reasons their friendship fell apart.

The Studio Theatre follows up its 2008 hit production of The History Boys with Alan Bennett's next play, The Habit of Art. Deep in the bowels of London's National Theatre, rehearsals for a new play go apace: Benjamin Britten is having trouble with his latest opera and seeks out his collaborator, poet W. H. Auden, after a twenty-five year separation. Between visits by a rent boy and a biographer-whom Auden briefly mistakes for the rent boy-these aging artists wrestle with their desires, their jealousies, the ephemeral connection between creativity and inspiration, and all the reasons their friendship fell apart.

There's a lot of 'steam heat' on DC area stages and outside, so if you're visiting DC for the annual July 4th fireworks extravaganza, stop by and see a show before you roast on the Mall waiting for the concert and loud "booms" to fill up the sky. And if you couldn't get into the sold-out Oklahoma!, Aquarium, Clybourne Park, or The Importance of Being Earnest - earlier this year - you have a chance now! And then there's The Capital Fringe Festival with dozens of new shows to choose from.

Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre has announced the complete casting for its production of Passing Strange, which will run July 14 through August 8. Keith Alan Baker and Victoria Murray will co-direct the musical, written by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, with music direction by Christopher Youstra and choreography by Helanius Wilkins.

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the final show in its 58th season, Neil Simon'sCome Blow Your Horn in weekend performances July 2 through August 1.

Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre has announced the complete casting for its production of Passing Strange, which will run July 14 through August 8. Keith Alan Baker and Victoria Murray will co-direct the musical, written by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, with music direction by Christopher Youstra and choreography by Helanius Wilkins.

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the final show in its 58th season, Neil Simon'sCome Blow Your Horn in weekend performances July 2 through August 1.

Theatre in the Round Players presents The finale to its 58th season COME BLOW YOUR HORN by Neil Simon July 2 - August 1, 2010

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the final show in its 58th season, Neil Simon'sCome Blow Your Horn in weekend performances July 2 through August 1.

A critical sensation! Not to be missed! Due to overwhelming demand, The Studio Theatre is pleased to announce the further extension of Neil LaBute's -volcanic. Reasons to Be Pretty! The show has been extended for the 3rd time and is now playing through May 30!

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

A critical sensation! Not to be missed! Due to overwhelming demand, The Studio Theatre is pleased to announce the further extension of Neil LaBute's -volcanic. Reasons to Be Pretty! The show has been extended for the 3rd time and is now playing through May 30!

Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre has announced the complete casting for its production of Passing Strange, which will run July 14 through August 8. Keith Alan Baker and Victoria Murray will co-direct the musical, written by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, with music direction by Christopher Youstra and choreography by Helanius Wilkins.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

The Studio Theatre has announced their 2010-2011 season. The full eleven-production lineup continues the Theatre's ongoing commitment to the highest quality, cutting-edge writing and thrilling performances. The coming season covers territory from a rundown Chicago donut shop to a sweltering beach deep in the Louisiana bayou. As The Studio Theatre welcomes the new Artistic Director into its home in September 2010, it looks forward to collaborating with this artist on the Theatre's mission: to produce the best in contemporary theatre.

This farcical romp became a hit movie starring Frank Sinatra. Broadway veteran Michael Leeds directs this milestone Simon play.

Auditions for COME BLOW YOUR HORN will be held Sunday Dec. 13 at 6 PM and Monday Dec. 14 at 7 PM.