Bill Irwin News

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced Bruce Norris's critically-acclaimed Clybourne Park as the final play of the company's 44th subscription season. Home is where the heart-and history-is in Clybourne Park, a 'spiky and damningly insightful new comedy' (The New York Times).

Broadway cast members will perform at a benefit for the children of PS 166 - The Richard Rodgers School - on Monday, February 7th, at 7pm in the school's auditorium.

Broadway cast members will perform at a benefit for the children of PS 166 - The Richard Rodgers School - on Monday, February 7th, at 7pm in the school's auditorium.

The Falcon Theatre presents Troubadour Theater Company's THE FIRST JO-EL, the third production in its 2010-2011 Subscription Season. They May Be Right or they may be crazy, but the Troubies are telling the story of the nativity with the help of Piano Man, Billy Joel. Let go of that New York State of Mind, and Say Goodbye to Hollywood, and hello to Bethlehem! She's Got a pregnant Way About Her, but when they Tell Her About It that there's no room at the inn, Joseph and Mary are Movin' Out to the manger. Come out and enjoy yourself for The Longest Time!

Stage and screen star Julia Stiles will join comedy superstar and actor Dane Cook and stage, film, and television actor Josh Hamilton this spring in the first Broadway production of Neil LaBute's FAT PIG at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street). LaBute will make his Broadway directorial debut with the play, which begins performances Tuesday, April 12, 2011 for an official opening night of Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Additional creative team members, ticket on-sale information, and casting for the role of Helen will be announced shortly.

Two River Theater Co. is proud to present its annual family show this holiday season, Charlotte's Web, a play based on the beloved classic by E. B. White.

The Coverlettes Cover Christmas was a big hit at the Aurora Theatre 2008 and 2009, and now the fictitious girl group has crossed the street to the Freight & Salvage for a Christmas cabaret concert. Bella, Ella, and Stella Duvet, three sisters from 'the wrong side of Vermont', are back with their band; The Fellas -pianist Rusty McTurk (Bella's ex-husband), bassist Rudy Tuesday, and drummer Ray Wray. The show features the sisters' versions of their favorite Christmas songs, mixed in with lots of '60s era girl group hits by The Shangri-Las, The Ronettes, The Shirelles, The Crystals, etc., and a big dollop of their own history, angst, and joy. Make your Holiday Season Swing! Enjoy girl group classics and holiday hits with an extra dollop of *'dramage'*. Come visit the Coverlettes at The Freight and see what a rockin' trip on a joltin', Christmas train-wreck is all about!

Westport/Weston Natives Justin Paul, Dan Asher, Drew McKeon and Jeremy Goldsmith in Band: The Broadway Boys' Holiday Concert at Westport Country Playhouse

In celebration of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse announces six special events, including comedy, concerts, dance and theater, beginning December 4 and continuing on selected days through December 19.

Westport Country Playhouse, in partnership with Norwalk's Triangle Community Center, will present a "LGBT Night Out at the Playhouse," for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and allies, on Saturday, December 18.

Westport/Weston Natives Justin Paul, Dan Asher, Drew McKeon and Jeremy Goldsmith in Band: The Broadway Boys' Holiday Concert at Westport Country Playhouse

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) in association with the Guthrie Theater (Joe Dowling, Director) are pleased to announce initial casting for the New York premiere of Tony Kushner's THE INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE TO CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM WITH A KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES.

The Greatest Gift, a special family holiday playreading with music, will be presented by Westport Country Playhouse in association with Bisno Productions as part of the Playhouse's popular Script in Hand series, on Monday, December 13, 7 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present, "Season's Greetings," with magic, music, live animals, special effects and audience participation, celebrating the world's seasonal holidays, on Sunday, December 12, 1 and 4 p.m.

HERE proudly announces As the Eyes of the Seahorse, a presentation of HERE's hemispHEREs program, set to play December 9-11 in the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre. A collaboration by the Nichole Canuso Dance Company and Philadelphia-based band The Mural and the Mint, the show is a rock concert fused with immersive choreography. Performances are Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PM, and Friday, December 10 & Saturday, December 11 at 7:00 & 11:00 PM.

Bill Irwin, actor, director, writer and clown, whose work has been honored with Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Barrymore and Helen Hayes Awards, and Doug Skinner, musician, puppeteer and composer, who wrote and played the music for several of Mr. Irwin's shows, will appear in "The Clowns and Mr. Beckett," an evening of madcap routines, shtick and novelty songs, at Westport Country Playhouse on Saturday, December 11, 8 p.m.

Two River Theater Co. is proud to present its annual family show this holiday season, Charlotte's Web, a play based on the beloved classic by E. B. White.

Westport Country Playhouse's Young Professionals Network will present a post-performance party with actress and vocalist Tracie Thoms, following her "Seasons" concert on Friday, December 10, 8 p.m.

HERE proudly announces As the Eyes of the Seahorse, a presentation of HERE's hemispHEREs program, set to play December 9-11 in the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre. A collaboration by the Nichole Canuso Dance Company and Philadelphia-based band The Mural and the Mint, the show is a rock concert fused with immersive choreography. Performances are Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PM, and Friday, December 10 & Saturday, December 11 at 7:00 & 11:00 PM.

HERE proudly announces As the Eyes of the Seahorse, a presentation of HERE's hemispHEREs program, set to play December 9-11 in the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre. A collaboration by the Nichole Canuso Dance Company and Philadelphia-based band The Mural and the Mint, the show is a rock concert fused with immersive choreography. Performances are Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 PM, and Friday, December 10 & Saturday, December 11 at 7:00 & 11:00 PM.