David Mamet News

American Theater Company (ATC) opens its 26th season with David Mamet's Oleanna and Speed-the-Plow in repertory for the first time ever.

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Al Pacino's star power has earned The Merchant of Venice the winners spot for the fall's highest advance generating show. The production, which opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 7, 2010, has reportedly taken in approximately $4M, beating out all incoming fall plays and musicals.

Check out this audio clip of the legendary Patti LuPone, on the Leonard Lopate Show on September 20.

Patti LuPone stopped by Morning Joe to discuss her book, her performances and what it means to be a diva.

The Ross Valley Players presents NOVEMBER by David Mamet President Charles "Chucky" Smith is nearing the end of his first term and dealing with the unfavorable prospects that he will be elected for a second term in David Mamet's 'November" - a political comedy about bad behavior in high places. Directed by James Dunn

Smart. Hip. Contemporary. Florida Studio Theatre presents its exciting new 2010-2011 Main-stage season, filled with award-winning hits and cutting edge dramas.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes London's Inside Intelligence to 59E59 Theaters with THREE WOMEN, written by Sylvia Plath and directed by Robert Shaw. THREE WOMEN begins previews on Tuesday, October 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 31. Press Opening is Tuesday, October 12 at 7:15 PM.

David Mamet's play is right for the times and the place, but doesn't live up to its promise

Unicorn Theatre, under the artistic leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin, announces the 37th season of bold new plays. The new season will open September 18, 2010 and include six regular season shows and one exciting season extra. Subscriptions for the new season go on sale May 3, 2010.

Piven Theatre Workshop extends its 2009-10 season with the Chicago premiere of Sarah Ruhl's adaptation of Chekov's Three Sisters, directed by Artistic Director Emeritus Joyce Piven. The production will run October 16 - November 21, 2010 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street

Philadelphia Theatre Company is pleased to announce that SCOTT ZIGLER will direct their production of David Mamet's hit Broadway play Race, running January 21-February13 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

Check out this hilarious spoof written/directed by David Mamet and featuring Danny DeVito.

P is for Powerhouse, and it's also for Patti LuPone.

What's more fun - being the President of the United States or playing the President of the United States in a David Mamet comedy with more than 75% of the line load and never leaving the stage?

The Ross Valley Players presents NOVEMBER by David Mamet. President Charles 'Chucky' Smith is nearing the end of his first term and dealing with the unfavorable prospects that he will be elected for a second term in David Mamet's 'November' - a political comedy about bad behavior in high places.

Albuquerque Theatre Guild October 2010 Performance Calendar More theatrical performances take place every weekend here in Albuquerque Than in any other U.S. city of its size.

In celebration of the release of her eponymous new memoir yesterday, September 15, Patti LuPone celebrated with a visit to The View.

From September 16-25, the Independent Drama Society presents a punk-rock update of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, continuing its a season of love and loathing.

American Theater Company (ATC) opens its 26th season with David Mamet's Oleanna and Speed-the-Plow in repertory for the first time ever. The productions are directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder and will run at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago. Press opening for Speed-the-Plow and Oleanna is Monday, September 20 at 6:00PM and 9:00PM, respectively.

Two-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone will appear at Barnes & Noble on Thursday, September 16 at 7:30PM to promote 'Patti LuPone: A Memoir.' Playwright Ntozake Shange will appear on September 30 at 7:30PM to promote her new work, 'Ntozake Shange: Some Sing, Some Cry.'