Review - Oleanna & Circle Mirror Transformation
by Kristin Salaky
- Oct 26, 2009
Michael Dale reviews Oleanna and Circle Mirror Transformation. In 1992, when David Mamet directed the premiere production of his controversial play, Oleanna, the name 'Long Dong Silver' was still fresh in the minds of Americans who followed the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas hearings. Susan Faludi's bestseller, Backlash, was urging women to stand up to 'The Undeclared War Against American Women' while Camille Paglia criticized the feminist movement for teaching women to see themselves as victims. Take Back The Night rallies on college campuses encouraged women to publicly announce the names of men who have raped them, though the definition of what exactly constituted a rape was still being publicly debated.
Aeschylus' AGAMENNON to Run Nov. 12 - 29 at La MaMa E.T.C.
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 25, 2009
Historically, English adaptations of Aeschylus' 'Agamemnon' have rendered its ancient Greek poetry into proven English poetic forms. The results have been often good and occasionally brilliant. Yet the original Greek meters provide clues as to how a section of a play was performed (sung, spoken or spoken to musical accompaniment). This has prompted Alexander Harrington, a director known for his mastery of oratorical theater, to attempt something radical: approximating Aeschylus' actual, original poetic meters in a new translation. This intrepid idea has resulted in a script of surprisingly clear stage speech and unusual poetic quality. It will debut November 12 to 29, 2009 in La MaMa's large Annex Theater, performed by The Eleventh Hour Theatre Company.
TOM WOPAT: Love Swings Comes To The Stage At The Booth Theater 10/20-25
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 25, 2009
You loved him last season in CHICAGO! Now, Broadway, television and music star Tom Wopat returns to perform his interpretation of songs like 'But Not for Me', 'Deacon Blues', 'That's Life and 2 Grey Rooms'. The Tony nominated singer and actor recently came out with his eighth studio album, Consider it Swung.
Rogue Machine's STOP KISS Extends, Added Performance 10/25
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 25, 2009
The consequences of love can be horrifying, yet miraculously tender. Callie meets Sara and an astonishing chain of events is set into motion. This story pays homage to life's abrupt and unexpected transformations...to romance, and to the search for personal identity.
Photo Coverage: The Broadway Cast of David Mamet's 'RACE' Meets the Press
by Walter McBride
- Oct 24, 2009
RACE, starring James Spader, David Alan Grier, Kerry Washington, and Richard Thomas, just started rehearsals on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009. The RACE cast took a quick break from rehearsal and 'met the press' at the Atlantic Theatre Company Studios and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there
24 Students and Teachers from 10 Chicago Public Schools Perform CPS Shakespeare! A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 10/23, 10/24
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 24, 2009
-A 32-person ensemble of 24 high school students and 8 teachers from Chicago Public Schools (CPS), led by a team of Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) artists, is preparing for a four-week intensive rehearsal, beginning on September 26, culminating in a 60-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare's popular comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. CST's landmark education program, CPS Shakespeare! brings together students and their teachers from across the city in a collaborative process with a team of theater professionals, including the director, designers, text coaches and a fight choreographer.
Deep Dish Theater Company Presents GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS 10/23-11/14
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 23, 2009
Cutthroat competition reaches new heights in Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet's Pulitzer prize-winning play presented by Deep Dish Theater Company October 23 to November 14. This modern classic, directed by Deep Dish Artistic Director Paul Frellick, will continue the company's ninth season at University Mall.
Mamet's NOVEMBER Comes To The A.C.T. Stage 10/23-11/15
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 23, 2009
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its ongoing relationship with Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet with the West Coast premiere of his hilarious presidential farce November, directed by the acclaimed Ron Lagomarsino (The Gamester and The Imaginary Invalid at A.C.T.).
24 Students and Teachers from 10 Chicago Public Schools Perform CPS Shakespeare! A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 10/23, 10/24
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 23, 2009
-A 32-person ensemble of 24 high school students and 8 teachers from Chicago Public Schools (CPS), led by a team of Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) artists, is preparing for a four-week intensive rehearsal, beginning on September 26, culminating in a 60-minute adaptation of William Shakespeare's popular comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. CST's landmark education program, CPS Shakespeare! brings together students and their teachers from across the city in a collaborative process with a team of theater professionals, including the director, designers, text coaches and a fight choreographer.
Last Chance To Catch Mad Horse Theatre's THE CRYPTOGRAM
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 21, 2009
Mad Horse Theatre's popular Dark Night Series returns this month with a presentation of The Cryptogram by David Mamet. Performances will be on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, for two weeks only. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $10. Because this is a limited engagement, reservations are strongly recommended.
TOM WOPAT: Love Swings Comes To The Stage At The Booth Theater 10/20-25
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 20, 2009
You loved him last season in CHICAGO! Now, Broadway, television and music star Tom Wopat returns to perform his interpretation of songs like 'But Not for Me', 'Deacon Blues', 'That's Life and 2 Grey Rooms'. The Tony nominated singer and actor recently came out with his eighth studio album, Consider it Swung.
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