Albert Hackett News

Rehearsals are under way for the Nashville Children's Theatre production of The Diary of Anne Frank, the award-winning drama by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, opening January 19. Tia Shearer stars in the title role, with other characters played by Evelyn Blythe, Rona Carter, Jamie Farmer-Oneida, Henry Haggard, Peter Vann, Samuel Whited, Holly Wooten and Bobby Wyckoff.

The Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble proudly presents the retelling of a classic American film radio-style, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, on the Studio Stage at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

Fell's Point Corner Theatre's holiday production tries hard, but it cannot recreate the magic of Capra's film.

The Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble proudly presents the retelling of a classic American film radio-style, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, on the Studio Stage at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

The Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble proudly presents the retelling of a classic American film radio-style, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, on the Studio Stage at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

Bay Street Theatre's new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, kicked off with THE DIARY OF Anne Frank, playing now through November 21. The show runs weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm. All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues. Tickets are $10 and $15.

Bay Street Theatre is thrilled to announce the premiere production of its new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, which kicks off with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, playing November 9-21. The show will run weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm. All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues. Tickets are $10 and $15.

The Bay Street Theatre has a big November in store as the winter season kicks in here on the East End. From literature brought to life on stage, to a visit from Parent's Choice favorite Hot Peas ‘N Butter, Bay Street is sure to keep you warm this season!

Bay Street Theatre is thrilled to announce the premiere production of its new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, which kicks off with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, playing November 9-21. The show will run weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm.

Noble Fool Theatricals, the premier professional theater in the Fox Valley area, announces a calendar-year series for 2010, including the heartfelt family comedy, Over the Tavern, February 4 - March 28, 2010; the Tony Award-Winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, April 22 - June 13, 2010; the cleverly hilarious who-dun-it, Red Herring, September 2 - October 24, 2010; and concluding with the radio-style retelling of a holiday favorite, It's a Wonderful Life; A Live Radio Play, November 5 - December 26, 2010. This four-show subscription series will be produced by Noble Fool Theatricals and presented at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; telephone 630-584-6342).

Variety reports that Disney Studios has acquired the motion picture rights to a new rendition of 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' to be written and directed by David Mamet. Mamet will also serve as producer with Andrew Braunsberg.

Westport Country Playhouse will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2010, staging a season of five productions including musicals, comedy and drama at the historic theater in Westport, Connecticut. 2010 will be the first official season of artistic programming by Mark Lamos, who was appointed Playhouse artistic director in February 2009.

Producers Philip Morgaman, Emily Miller and Frankie Grande announce the kickoff of a yearlong celebration of prolific playwright and director Garson Kanin beginning July 30th with Dreyfus in Rehearsal. The play, originally written by Jean-Claude Grumberg and adapted by Kanin, marks the first production honoring the late playwright. Additionally, the yearlong tribute will include readings of Kanin's The Rat Race and Peccadillo.

Producers Philip Morgaman, Emily Miller and Frankie Grande announce the kickoff of a yearlong celebration of prolific playwright and director Garson Kanin beginning July 30th with Dreyfus in Rehearsal. The play, originally written by Jean-Claude Grumberg and adapted by Kanin, marks the first production honoring the late playwright. Additionally, the yearlong tribute will include readings of Kanin's The Rat Race and Peccadillo.

Intiman Theatre opens its 2008 season with The Diary of Anne Frank, dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and directed by Sari Ketter. Intiman performs at the Intiman Playhouse, Seattle Center.

Intiman Theatre announces the schedule of performances for its 36th season in 2008, with 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' 'Namaste Man,' 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' 'The Little Dog Laughed' and 'All The King's Men.'

City Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce an all-star reading of Anne Frank, the controversial 1955 theatrical adaptation of the famous story by acclaimed novelist and playwright Meyer Levin

WHO: Towson University's Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: The Diary of Anne Frank WHEN: Through October 21; Weds - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2PM WHERE: Towson University Center for the Arts Main Stage HOW MUCH: $13 general, $7 students/seniors. $25 booster tickets available - $13 ticket + $12 contribution toward student scholarships INFORMATION: www.towson.edu

The Intiman Theatre announces its first lineup of plays for the 2008 season, which includes 'The Diary of Anne Frank' and 'The Little Dog Laughed.'

Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, who recently earned a Tony nomination for penning the book to Jersey Boys, will follow up the smash Four Seasons show with a musical based on the popular film(s) Father of the Bride