David Ives News

Classic Stage Company will present Tony Award-winning actor Richard Easton and Jeremy Strong in the world premiere of New Jerusalem, a new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award-winner Walter Bobbie, for a limited engagement from Friday, December 28 through Sunday, February 3 at Classic Stage Company; Opening January 13 with Fyvush Finkel, David Garrison, Jenn Harris, Michael Izquierdo and Natalia Payne.

Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, begins performances Thursday, November 8 at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre

The cast and creative team of the world premiere Broadway-bound play Is He Dead?, a new comedy by Mark Twain, held a press meet and greet at the New 42nd Street Studios, New York City, on October 17, 2007. The play will open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on November 29. Previews begin on November 8.

White Christmas features music and lyrics by Irving Berlin with book by David Ives and Paul Blake begins a new holiday touring production, produced by Atlanta's Theater of the Stars.

Very rarely does an opportunity come along for an actor to delight in something old and something new at the same time. New York stage mega-man, Norbert Leo Butz - already with a slew of original roles under his belt - gets that very honor in Is He Dead? a newly discovered and adapted Mark Twain play, heading to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre in November.

Rehearsals begin today for IS HE DEAD?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore. The play will open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on November 29. Previews begin on November 8.

Tickets for Mark Twain's Is He Dead?, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Saturday, September 22.

Timing a bit off: Mississauga Players offer sextet of one-act comedies.

The Community Players present their One Act Showcase entitled 4 by 4 by 4, (4 plays x 4 authors x 4 directors)

'Is He Dead?' opening at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre on November 29 will star Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, David Pittu, Tom Alan Robbins.

Part two of a three part series about recent graduates of the Towson University Theatre Program - an actor, a director and a playwright - all of whom have made the successful, if difficult transition to life as a working artist.

Is He Dead?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, and starring Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz, will open on November 29, 2007 at the Lyceum Theatre

The West Bank Café has announced upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre

Bohemian Archeology produces 6 of David Ives' less-familiar one-acts with aplomb, making for an enjoyable evening of laughter.

The West Bank Café has announced upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.

Greg Romero's play 'The Most Beautiful Lullaby You've Ever Heard' is a fractured journey through the lives and hearts of a man and woman.

Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz will return to Broadway next season in the farce Is He Dead?.

Ensemble Studio Theatre will present Marathon 2007, E.S.T.'s 29th festival of new one-act plays, at E.S.T. (549 West 52nd Street). Performances begin Thursday May 31st, and continue through Sunday, June 30th.

The Clockwork Theatre has just announced that an Owen M. Smith-directed production of David Ives' Don Juan In Chicago will play a limited engagement at The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street between 9th & Dyer Avenues), with performances beginning Saturday, May 26 and continuing until Saturday, June 9.

The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.