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Date of Death: April 18, 1964 (70)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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TimeLine presents Chicago Premiere of IN DARFUR, Opens 1/22/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2011


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, January 22 March 20, 2011 (previews January 18 through January 21) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

First Night's Top Ten of 2010: Nashville's Best Actors in a Play
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 14, 2011


Nashville actors displayed an astonishing range in 2010, playing some of the most coveted roles in theater with imagination and creativity and exhibiting new stage personas for characters making their initial debuts in new, original works. It was a memorable year, to say the least, and Nashville men stepped up to the plate with vigor and conviction, showing greater promise for the new season now under way in 2011. These ten actors led the way for their peers during the season just past and we're proud to recognize their onstage achievements...

Colony Theatre Presents MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS 2/2-3/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2011


The Colony Theatre Company is excited to present the fourth production of its 36th season, MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, written by Ron Hutchinson and directed by Andrew Barnicle (Celadine, Gunmetal Blues).

TimeLine Presents TO MASTER THE ART, Closes 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the world premiere of To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, directed by William Brown, October 30 - December 19, 2010 (previews October 26 through October 29) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

TimeLine presents Chicago Premiere of IN DARFUR, Opens 1/22/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, January 22 March 20, 2011 (previews January 18 through January 21) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

The Bickford Theatre Presents MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS 11/11-12/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2010


The Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, continues its 16th Season with Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson, running November 11 through December 5, a wildly funny and illuminating behind-the-scenes tale of the business of movie making during the golden age of Hollywood.

Photo Flash: Moonlight and Magnolias at Bickford Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 2010


Moonlight and Magnolias, Ron Hutchinson's Off Broadway comedy hit, opened to rave critical and audience acclaim on Friday, November 12, at The Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ.

The Bickford Theatre Presents MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS 11/11-12/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2010


The Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, continues its 16th Season with Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson, running November 11 through December 5, a wildly funny and illuminating behind-the-scenes tale of the business of movie making during the golden age of Hollywood.

CLO of South Bay Cities Presents MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS, 10/26-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly opens the 2010/2011 season with Ron Hutchinson's fast-paced comedy Moonlight & Magnolias. Moonlight & Magnolias will begin performances on Tuesday October 26 (with a gala press opening on Friday October 29, 2010) and will run through Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California

CLO of South Bay Cities Presents MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS, 10/26-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2010


Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly opens the 2010/2011 season with Ron Hutchinson's fast-paced comedy Moonlight & Magnolias. Moonlight & Magnolias will begin performances on Tuesday October 26 (with a gala press opening on Friday October 29, 2010) and will run through Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California

TimeLine Presents TO MASTER THE ART, Previews 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the world premiere of To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, directed by William Brown, October 30 - December 19, 2010 (previews October 26 through October 29) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

The Bickford Theatre Presents MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS 11/11-12/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2010


The Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, continues its 16th Season with Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson, running November 11 through December 5, a wildly funny and illuminating behind-the-scenes tale of the business of movie making during the golden age of Hollywood.

CLO of South Bay Cities Presents MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS, 10/26-11/7
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2010


Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly opens the 2010/2011 season with Ron Hutchinson's fast-paced comedy Moonlight & Magnolias. Moonlight & Magnolias will begin performances on Tuesday October 26 (with a gala press opening on Friday October 29, 2010) and will run through Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California

TimeLine Presents Chicago Premiere of FROST/NIXON 8/21-10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company opens its 2010-11 season with the Chicago premiere of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, directed by TimeLine Associate Artist Louis Contey. Frost/Nixon runs August 21 - October 10, 2010 (previews August 17 through August 20) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

TimeLine Theatre Company Finalizes 2010-11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, has finalized its four-play 2010-11 season. The Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by Nick Bowling, joins three previously released titles: The Chicago premiere of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, the world premiere of Mastering the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, and The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.

STG, NWFF Present Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays At The Paramount This October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) and Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) present Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays this October at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Mondays at 7pm.

TimeLine Presents TO MASTER THE ART, Previews 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the world premiere of To Master the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, directed by William Brown, October 30 - December 19, 2010 (previews October 26 through October 29) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Bickford Theatre Kicks Off 16th Season, 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2010


Eric Hafen, Artistic Director of the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, is proud to unveil the Bickford Theatre's 2010-2011 Season

STG, NWFF Present Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays At The Paramount This October
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2010


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) and Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) present Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays this October at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Mondays at 7pm.

Oscar Noir Screens Kiss Of Death 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2010


'Kiss of Death' (1947), featuring Richard Widmark's memorable screen debut as Tommy Udo, one of the great villains of film noir, will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' series 'Oscar Noir: 1940s Writing Nominees from Hollywood's Dark Side' on Monday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

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