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Tennessee Rep Presents GOD OF CARNAGE, 2/4-18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2012


Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present the Tennessee premiere of God of Carnage, winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play. Written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, this scathing comedy is a recent major motion picture release (Carnage, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet). God of Carnage runs February 4 - 18 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performances February 2 - 3).

MTC Presents A STEADY RAIN Feb 2-26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2012


Marin Theatre Company Artistic Director Jasson Minadakis and Producing Director Ryan Rilette announced the sixth play of the company's expanded 45th Anniversary Season today - the West Coast premiere of A Steady Rain by Keith Huff.

ART Mirrors Life
by Jan Nargi - Jan 31, 2012


Tony Award-winning play by Yasmina Reza takes a penetrating look at the fragility of friendship in a thought-provoking production at the New Rep in Watertown

'GOD OF CARNAGE' IS HIT AND MISS
by Jan Nargi - Jan 30, 2012


Boston premiere of 2010 Tony Award-winning play GOD OF CARNAGE at the Huntington Theatre is full of laughs but short on deeper satisfactions

International City Theatre Opens GOD OF CARNAGE, 1/27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2012


Bad behavior has never been so much fun. Artistic director caryn desai [sic] jump starts International City Theatre's 27th season at the helm of Yasmina Reza's scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning God of Carnage. The limited, four-week engagement runs January 27-February 19, with low-priced previews on January 24, 25 and 26. Here's a chance to see this hilarious comedy in ICT's more intimate setting and watch the fur fly up close!

ICT Announces 2012 Season Begins With GOD OF CARNAGE 1/27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2012


ICT's 26th season will include the West Coast premieres of The Fix, a hard-hitting, political rock musical with book and lyrics by John Dempsey and music by Dana P. Rowe; and Ghost-Writer, a supernatural romance by award-winning playwright Michael Hollinger (Opus).

Gulfshore Playhouse Announces their Scintillating Seventh Season
by Beau Higgins - Jan 24, 2012


Gulfshore Playhouse is preparing their Scintillating Seventh season with a variety of diverse productions, presentation formats, and venues. Naples' first and finest professional theatre company is growing to six Mainstage productions this year, running from October through April.

Broadway's REBECCA Cancelled for Spring! Aiming for 2012-2013
by Robert Diamond - Jan 24, 2012


The producers of REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel (later turned into an Oscar-winning film by Alfred Hitchcock) announced this morning that the production has been postponed until next season. REBECCA was slated to open Sunday, April 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre, with previews beginning March 27.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, DEAD ACCOUNTS, et al. Set for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2012


Today Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern announced his 20th - and final - season at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. The Playhouse' s 52nd season includes two world premieres and three regional premiere productions, as well as the return of one of the most popular musicals in its history.

Northern Stage Opens 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses,' 1/18
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2012


From the novel that was so scandalous that it was even banned in France for a time-banned in France for being too sexy!-comes Christopher Hampton's wonderfully wicked and funny play Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Innocents lose their virtue and reputations as Vicomte Valmont and Marquise de Merteuil each try to outdo the other in a cruel game of seduction and revenge. Is it simply human nature or truly evil behavior? Each audience member must decide.

New Rep Announces ART
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2012


New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, has announced 'ART,' from the Tony Award-winning playwright of God of Carnage.

Northern Stage Opens 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses,' 1/18
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 13, 2012


From the novel that was so scandalous that it was even banned in France for a time-banned in France for being too sexy!-comes Christopher Hampton's wonderfully wicked and funny play Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Innocents lose their virtue and reputations as Vicomte Valmont and Marquise de Merteuil each try to outdo the other in a cruel game of seduction and revenge. Is it simply human nature or truly evil behavior? Each audience member must decide.

REBECCA Stars Sierra Boggess & Tam Mutu Announce Engagement!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2012


Sierra Boggess, who will play the leading role of "I" in the upcoming Broadway musical REBECCA, and Tam Mutu, who will co-star as her new husband Maxim de Winter, have announced that they are engaged to be married later this year. Boggess and Mutu met and fell in love in London, while performing in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Love Never Dies.

Tennessee Rep Presents GOD OF CARNAGE, 2/4-18
by Jennie Mamary - Jan 11, 2012


Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present the Tennessee premiere of God of Carnage, winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play. Written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, this scathing comedy is a recent major motion picture release (Carnage, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet). God of Carnage runs February 4 - 18 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performances February 2 - 3).

Tony Winner GOD OF CARNAGE At Florida Rep
by Beau Higgins - Jan 10, 2012


Florida Repertory Theatre announced the opening of God of Carnage, 2009's Tony-winning BEST PLAY and one of the hottest new plays in America right now. Playing Jan. 6-22 with discounted previews Jan. 3, 4, and 5, God of Carnage is a comedy of BAD manners where two sets of Brooklyn parents attempt to have a civilized discussion about their children's playground scuffle.

Photo Flash: The Making of REBECCA- Scenic Development
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2012


REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne Du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Go behind the scenes of the show with the photos below, which feature set renderings and construction!

UP ON THE MARQUEE: REBECCA!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 9, 2012


REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne Du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. The Broadway marquee is up and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of REBECCA in Stuttgart
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2012


REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne Du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. The show just opened in Stuttgart, and you can check out a sneak peek by clicking below!

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