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Regional Theatre Of The Week: South Coast Repertory Theatre in Orange County, CA
by BWW Features - Aug 15, 2012


South Coast Repertory was founded 49 years ago in Orange County with the belief that theatre is an art form with a unique power to illuminate the human experience, and the commitment to advance the art of theatre in the service of their community, and the aim to extend that service through educational, intercultural, and outreach programs that harmonize with their artistic mission. Over the past five decades they have become one of the most celebrated and honored regional theatre companies in America. Their string of awards include 83 Distinguished Achievement Awards from The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (including a Special Award for Continued Excellence on their 30th Anniversary in 1994), 470 Drama-Logue Awards, 19 Backstage West Garland Awards, 29 OC Weekly Awards, a 1995 Theatre LA Lifetime Achievement Award for Founders David Emmes and Martin Benson, and The 1998 Tony Award for Distinguished Achievement by a Regional Theatre.

Berkeley Rep's CHINGLISH Heads to Hong Kong, March 1-6, 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2012


Today, even as American Idiot prepares to sail for Europe, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that its upcoming production of Chinglish is headed for Hong Kong. It plays from March 1 through March 6 in the 1,200-seat Lyric Theatre at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts.

South Coast Rep's JANE OF THE JUNGLE Premieres Tonight, May 25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2012


Growing up is hard to do-especially if you wake up one day with spots and a tail. In the season's final production of South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences series, Jane of the Jungle, a world premiere musical from playwright Karen Zacarias and composer Deborah Wicks La Puma, tells the story of an average girl who is about to undergo some big changes. The show will run on the Julianne Argyros Stage from tonight May 25 - June 10.

EURYDICE, CHINGLISH, et al. Set for South Coast Rep's 2012-13 Season
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2012


South Coast Repertory's 49th season will offer audiences an exciting blend of current hits and world premieres. The season begins with Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious farce, Absurd Person Singular, and will include new plays by some of the hottest writers on the theatre scene, including the world premiere of Noah Haidle's Smokefall and a second world premiere to be announced; Sarah Ruhl's comic tale of loss, Eurydice; the Southland debuts of Bill Cain's touching How to Write a New Book for the Bible, Amanda Dehnert's trailblazing musical take on Shakespeare, The Verona Project, and David Henry Hwang's hit comedy Chinglish; and the West Coast premieres of Samuel D. Hunter's poignantly funny The Whale and Stephen Adly Guirgis' Broadway hit The Motherf**ker with the Hat.

South Coast Rep's JANE OF THE JUNGLE Premieres May 25
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2012


Growing up is hard to do-especially if you wake up one day with spots and a tail. In the season's final production of South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences series, Jane of the Jungle, a world premiere musical from playwright Karen Zacarias and composer Deborah Wicks La Puma, tells the story of an average girl who is about to undergo some big changes. The show will run on the Julianne Argyros Stage from May 25 - June 10.

South Coast Rep Ends Season with August Wilson's JITNEY, Now thru 6/10
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012


August Wilson's Jitney, a play about a ragtag group of drivers of gypsy cabs-known as jitneys-closes out SCR's 2011-2012 season, with an all-star cast led by Charlie Robinson, who last wowed SCR audiences in another Wilson hit, Fences. Ron OJ Parson, who has previously directed Jitney at St. Louis Black Rep, directs the show, which runs on the Segerstrom Stage from tonight, May 11 - June 10.

Photo Flash: INTAR's AMERICAN JORNALERO Opens Off-Broadway Tonight, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012


INTAR (Lou Moreno, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) presents American Jornalero, a new play written by Ed Cardona, Jr., directed by Mariana Carreño-King, opening tonight, May 7 at 8 p.m. and continuing through June 3rd only, at INTAR (500 West 52nd Street at Tenth Avenue, on the 4th Floor). The play runs 80 minutes with no intermission. See photos from the production below!

Photo Flash: INTAR's AMERICAN JORNALERO Premieres Off-Broadway Tomorrow, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012


INTAR (Lou Moreno, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) will present American Jornalero, a new play written by Ed Cardona, Jr., directed by Mariana Carreño-King, beginning performances Off-Broadway tomorrow, May 3rd, and continuing through June 3rd only, at INTAR (500 West 52nd Street at Tenth Avenue, on the 4th Floor). Opening Night is set for Monday May 7th at 8pm. The play runs 80 minutes with no intermission. See photos from the production below!

INTAR to Present the Off-Broadway Premiere of AMERICAN JORNALERO, 5/3-6/3
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2012


INTAR (Lou Moreno, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) will present American Jornalero, a new play written by Ed Cardona, Jr., directed by Mariana Carreño-King, beginning performances Off-Broadway Thursday May 3rd and continuing through June 3rd only at INTAR (500 West 52nd Street at Tenth Avenue, on the 4th Floor). Opening Night is set for Monday May 7th at 8pm. The play runs 80 minutes with no intermission.

Photo Flash: South Coast Rep's New Musical CLOUDLANDS Now on Stage
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012


Love, secrecy and their consequences are the subject of Cloudlands, a new SCR-commissioned musical drama by Octavio Solis and Adam Gwon, directed by Amanda Dehnert. See photos of the production, which opened last night, April 20, below!

South Coast Rep Ends Season with August Wilson's JITNEY, 5/11-6/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012


August Wilson's Jitney, a play about a ragtag group of drivers of gypsy cabs-known as jitneys-will close out SCR's 2011-2012 season, with an all-star cast led by Charlie Robinson, who last wowed SCR audiences in another Wilson hit, Fences. Ron OJ Parson, who has previously directed Jitney at St. Louis Black Rep, will direct the show, which will run on the Segerstrom Stage from May 11 - June 10.

SIGHT UNSEEN Closes at SCR
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2012


South Coast Repertory revived Donald Margulies' Sight Unseen, an SCR-commissioned play that had its world premiere here 20 seasons ago. It runs through April 1 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

SCR Presents THE GROUNDLING Reading, 3/19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2012


The Groundling, a new comedy about a man struggling to save his marriage, will have a staged reading March 19 at 7:30 p.m. as part of South Coast Repertory's NewSCRipts series. It is the 117th play to receive a staged reading in SCR's venerable play reading program.

SCR Presents THE GROUNDLING Reading, 3/19
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 10, 2012


The Groundling, a new comedy about a man struggling to save his marriage, will have a staged reading March 19 at 7:30 p.m. as part of South Coast Repertory's NewSCRipts series. It is the 117th play to receive a staged reading in SCR's venerable play reading program.

SIGHT UNSEEN Returns to SCR for 20th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2012


South Coast Repertory is reviving Donald Margulies' Sight Unseen, an SCR-commissioned play that had its world premiere here 20 seasons ago. It will run March 11- April 1 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

South Coast Repertory’s Theatre for Young Audiences' The Borrowers Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012


South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences series presents an adaptation of Mary Norton's The Borrowers, running through Feb. 26.

SIGHT UNSEEN Returns to SCR for 20th Anniversary
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 15, 2012


South Coast Repertory is reviving Donald Margulies' Sight Unseen, an SCR-commissioned play that had its world premiere here 20 seasons ago. It will run March 11- April 1 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

South Coast Repertory’s Theatre for Young Audiences Presents The Borrowers
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012


South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences series will present an adaptation of Mary Norton's The Borrowers, running Feb. 10-26.

Studio SCR’ Showcases Small, Innovative SoCal Arts Companies
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2012


South Coast Repertory is partnering with some of SoCal's most intriguing artists to present a series of eclectic, contemporary theatre in its intimate Nicholas Studio.

Studio SCR’ Showcases Small, Innovative SoCal Arts Companies
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2011


South Coast Repertory is partnering with some of SoCal's most intriguing artists to present a series of eclectic, contemporary theatre in its intimate Nicholas Studio.

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