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6th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Held 9/22-25
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 16, 2011


In the fall, theater lovers from around the globe converge on Provincetown to celebrate 100 years of America's great playwright. Innovative productions of plays, short stories, comedy, dance and music give testimony that Williams' timeless words are alive today and moving into the future through the creative spirit of contemporary artists.

Slusser, Ludwig, et al. Elected to Actors' Equity National Council
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2011


Fourteen members of Actors' Equity Association, the Union which represents more than 49,000 stage actors and stage managers nationwide, were elected to the National Council, the Union's governing body, it was announced today. These members were elected to serve five year terms and represent Principals, Chorus and Stage Managers in Equity's three regions, Eastern, Central and Western.

Photo Flash: Marriott Theatre's HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2011


The hit children's musical HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? runs March 3rd through May 22nd at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences; 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Inspired by four of Aesop's classic fables, 'Androcles and the Lion,' 'The Ant and the Grasshopper,' 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' and 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' HOW CAN YOU RUN WITH A SHELL ON YOUR BACK? rediscovers these fables through the eyes of today's youth. The production will be Directed by Dominic Missimi with Music Direction by Ryan Nelson.

Jeremy Lawrence Joins 92Y's Celebration Of Tennessee Williams 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2011


Acclaimed actor/writer JEREMY LAWRENCE has just been added to the performers taking part in the sold-out "A Celebration of Tennessee Williams" this Monday night, February 7th at the 92nd Street Y.

Jeremy Lawrence Joins 92Y's Celebration Of Tennessee Williams 2/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2011


Acclaimed actor/writer JEREMY LAWRENCE has just been added to the performers taking part in the sold-out "A Celebration of Tennessee Williams" this Monday night, February 7th at the 92nd Street Y.

Ford's Theatre Hosts Tribute to Tennessee Williams, 1/31
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 17, 2010


The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, in collaboration with Ford's Theatre presents "America's Playwright at 100: A Salute to Tennessee Williams" on Monday, January 31, 2011. The one-night only event kicks off the centennial year of one of the nation's most acclaimed writers. Academy Award-winning actor Eli Wallach and other notable American voices will read revealing excerpts of classic plays, rare poems, and family letters, creating a portrait of America as seen through the eyes of Tennessee Williams.

Tennessee Williams Centennial Kickoff Held at Ford's Theatre 1/31/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2010


The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, in collaboration with Ford's Theatre presents "America's Playwright at 100: A Salute to Tennessee Williams" on Monday, January 31, 2011.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 15th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Dec 15, 2010


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'White Christmas,' 'The Wind In The Willows,' 'Striking 12,' 'The Nativity,' 'The Other Cinderella, 'Cats,' music theater at Lyric Opera of Chicago, more....

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 27th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Oct 27, 2010


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jeff Award winners, 'Traces,' 'Finishing The Hat,' 'The Rocky Horror Show,' 'The Sound Of Music,' 'It Gets Better,' more....

Dennehy, Letts, et al. Among Jeff Award Noms; Dunagan, Fields to Host Ceremony 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2010


The Jeff Awards for Chicago Equity theater announced this year's nominees. Productions that opened between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010 were eligible for nominations.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents Dames at Sea 9/17-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


Dames at Sea is a musical parody of the grand and glorious Busby Berkeley movie musicals of the 1930s.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents Dames at Sea 9/17-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2010


Dames at Sea is a musical parody of the grand and glorious Busby Berkeley movie musicals of the 1930s.

Dennehy, Letts, et al. Among Jeff Award Noms; Dunagan, Fields to Host Ceremony 10/25
by Abigail Arnold - Aug 31, 2010


The Jeff Awards for Chicago Equity theater announced this year's nominees. Productions that opened between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010 were eligible for nominations.

2009-2010 Jeff Award Nominees Announced; Ceremony Set for 10/25
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 31, 2010


The Jeff Awards announced 162 nominations in 31 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2009, and July 31, 2010.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents Dames at Sea 9/17-10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 27, 2010


Dames at Sea is a musical parody of the grand and glorious Busby Berkeley movie musicals of the 1930s.

PTW Theater Festival Presents "THE SONS OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS,' 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2010


East Coast Film Premiere of 'THE SONS OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' at How Mardi Gras Drag Paved the Way for a New Era of Gay Rights - A Benefit for the 5th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival With Special Guests:

PTW Theater Festival Presents "THE SONS OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS,' 7/18
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010


East Coast Film Premiere of 'THE SONS OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' at How Mardi Gras Drag Paved the Way for a New Era of Gay Rights - A Benefit for the 5th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival With Special Guests:

Chicago Shakespeare Presents THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES Through 8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) brings a world premiere stage event to Navy Pier this summer with a new family musical, based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, The Emperor's New Clothes.

Chicago Shakespeare Presents THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES 6/30-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2010


Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) brings a world premiere stage event to Navy Pier this summer with a new family musical, based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, The Emperor's New Clothes.

Drury Lane Oakbrook Ends Run of RAGTIME, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


Kicking off their 2010 season, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, will close their epic production of the nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America, RAGTIME on May 23rd. The production is directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell, who received a Jeff Award nomination for her direction of last season's smash hit Miss Saigon. Quentin Earl Darrington will star as "Coalhouse Walker" (Broadway: RAGTIME, National Tours of THE COLOR PURPLE, RAGTIME and THE LION KING; and Regionally RAGTIME at Paper Mill Playhouse; ABYSSINIA at Goodspeed Opera House; A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at California Music Theatre, and DREAMGIRLS at Madame Walker Theatre; and Valisia Lekae (Broadway: RAGTIME, 110 IN THE SHADE, THE THREEPENNY OPERA; Off-Broadway: ALMOST HEAVEN; 1st National Tours of ALL SHOOK UP, MAMMA MIA) will star as "Sarah".

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