David Edgar News

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, the acclaimed Tricycle Theatre Company production that will be presented in three parts in association with and at NYU Skirball Center from December 1 through December 19 with an official press opening on Tuesday, December 7. Directed by Nicolas Kent and Indhu Rubasingham, THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN is an ambitious political and theatrical event that was recently nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Direct from London, where it debuted to rave reviews, The Great Game: Afghanistan makes its West Coast premiere this month at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Artists and military experts, liberals and conservatives agree: this is an important work because it's that rare moment when world news and current events are illuminated by what we see on stage. Go behind the scenes of The Great Game at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 25 when director Indhu Rubasingham is interviewed in the Roda Theatre by Dr. Mohammad Qayoumi, a native of Afghanistan and the president of California State University, East Bay.

This fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre welcomes THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, a sweeping cycle of short scripts by 12 top playwrights that caused a sensation in London. Presented in three parts - on different days or in one impassioned marathon - this unprecedented show explores Afghanistan over the last 150 years. Produced with the Tricycle Theatre and supported by the British Council, THE GREAT GAME makes its West Coast premiere in the Roda Theatre. This limited run begins October 22 and must end November 7. The executive producers for this exclusive two-week engagement are Bill Falik and Diana Cohen and the Strauch Kuhlanjian Family. Meanwhile, the Tricycle - which has gained renown in Britain for presenting plays that examine contemporary issues and investigate cultural diversity - is hosting Berkeley Rep's production of Tiny Kushner.

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents the New England premiere of the Olivier and Tony Award ® winning theatrical epic, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY PARTS I & II October 21 through December 19, 2010 (Press performances Part I on Saturday October 23 at 8pm or Sunday October 24 at 3pm and Part II on Sunday October 31 at 3pm).

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents the New England premiere of the Olivier and Tony Award ® winning theatrical epic, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY PARTS I & II October 21 through December 19, 2010 (Press performances Part I on Saturday October 23 at 8pm or Sunday October 24 at 3pm and Part II on Sunday October 31 at 3pm).

This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a deliciously silly world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists: Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead begins previews in the Roda Theatre on November 26, opens December 2, and closes January 15.

Direct from London, where it debuted to rave reviews, The Great Game: Afghanistan makes its West Coast premiere this month at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Artists and military experts, liberals and conservatives agree: this is an important work because it's that rare moment when world news and current events are illuminated by what we see on stage. Go behind the scenes of The Great Game at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 25 when director Indhu Rubasingham is interviewed in the Roda Theatre by Dr. Mohammad Qayoumi, a native of Afghanistan and the president of California State University, East Bay.

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and the Guthrie Theatre announced that their production of TINY KUSHNER is headed for London. A series of short scripts by legendary playwright Tony Kushner, TINY KUSHNER debuted at the Guthrie in May 2009 and played to acclaim at Berkeley Rep last fall. Staged by Berkeley Rep's artistic director, Tony Taccone, the production will transfer to London's Tricycle Theatre with its original cast and design team intact. The show runs from September 1 to September 25.

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents the New England premiere of the Olivier and Tony Award ® winning theatrical epic, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY PARTS I & II October 21 through December 19, 2010 (Press performances Part I on Saturday October 23 at 8pm or Sunday October 24 at 3pm and Part II on Sunday October 31 at 3pm).

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents the New England premiere of the Olivier and Tony Award ® winning theatrical epic, THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY PARTS I & II October 21 through December 19, 2010 (Press performances Part I on Saturday October 23 at 8pm or Sunday October 24 at 3pm and Part II on Sunday October 31 at 3pm).

Two powerful, international hit productions offering perspectives on the current Middle Eastern conflicts are making their way to the U.S. with the Shakespeare Theatre Company as their first stop.

Burning Coal's 2010/2011 season will include: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel from the novel by Harper Lee directed by Randolph Curtis Rand (September 9 - 26, 2010), ST. NICHOLAS by Conor McPherson, directed by Randolph Curtis Rand (November 4 - 21, 2010), CROWNS by Regina Taylor, directed by Rebecca Holderness (December 2 - 19, 2010), BLUE by Kelly Doyle, directed by Mark Sutch (January 13 - 30, 2011) and THE SHAPE OF THE TABLE by David Edgar, directed by Jerome Davis (April 7 - 24, 2011).

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and the Guthrie Theatre announced that their production of TINY KUSHNER is headed for London. A series of short scripts by legendary playwright Tony Kushner, TINY KUSHNER debuted at the Guthrie in May 2009 and played to acclaim at Berkeley Rep last fall. Staged by Berkeley Rep's artistic director, Tony Taccone, the production will transfer to London's Tricycle Theatre with its original cast and design team intact. The show runs from September 1 to September 25.

This fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre welcomes THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, a sweeping cycle of short scripts by 12 top playwrights that caused a sensation in London. Presented in three parts - on different days or in one impassioned marathon - this unprecedented show explores Afghanistan over the last 150 years. Produced with the Tricycle Theatre and supported by the British Council, THE GREAT GAME makes its West Coast premiere in the Roda Theatre. This limited run begins October 22 and must end November 7. The executive producers for this exclusive two-week engagement are Bill Falik and Diana Cohen and the Strauch Kuhlanjian Family. Meanwhile, the Tricycle - which has gained renown in Britain for presenting plays that examine contemporary issues and investigate cultural diversity - is hosting Berkeley Rep's production of Tiny Kushner.

This Sunday, tickets go on sale for the new season at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit is releasing the remaining seats for its 2010-11 Season to the public starting at noon on August 29 - even as seats go on sale in London for its transatlantic transfer of Tiny Kushner and tickets continue to be snapped up in New York for its Broadway production of American Idiot.

The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions will close at the Tricycle Theatre on 29 August 2010.

This Sunday, tickets go on sale for the new season at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit is releasing the remaining seats for its 2010-11 Season to the public starting at noon on August 29 - even as seats go on sale in London for its transatlantic transfer of Tiny Kushner and tickets continue to be snapped up in New York for its Broadway production of American Idiot.

The Antaeus Company, Los Angeles's classical theater ensemble, will open ClassicsFest 2010 with King Lear, its first full production of a Shakespeare play. Bart DeLorenzo will direct King Lear with renowned scholar, actor, and Antaeus founding artistic director Dakin Matthews and Broadway veteran/three-time Tony nominee Harry Groener heading two fully double-cast ensembles. Two gala openings, one with each cast, will take place on Saturday, June 26 at 8 pm and Sunday, June 27 at 4 pm, with performances continuing through August 8 at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. Low-priced previews will begin June 12.

Burning Coal's 2010/2011 season will include: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Christopher Sergel from the novel by Harper Lee directed by Randolph Curtis Rand (September 9 - 26, 2010), ST. NICHOLAS by Conor McPherson, directed by Randolph Curtis Rand (November 4 - 21, 2010), CROWNS by Regina Taylor, directed by Rebecca Holderness (December 2 - 19, 2010), BLUE by Kelly Doyle, directed by Mark Sutch (January 13 - 30, 2011) and THE SHAPE OF THE TABLE by David Edgar, directed by Jerome Davis (April 7 - 24, 2011).

The Tricycle Theatre will present the British Premiere of The Guthrie Theater/Berkeley Repertory Theatre production of Tiny Kushner, a collection of five one-act plays written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tony Kushner, directed by Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Tony Taccone.