David Sedaris News

Fifteen years ago Una and Ray had a relationship - an illegal relationship. They haven't set eyes on each other since. Now, after great effort, she has found him again. Without warning, Una arrives late one day at Ray's workplace. But why? What does she want?

After keeping holiday audiences rolling in the aisles, Who Wants Cake? brings The Book of Liz, another Sedaris treat, to Ferndale?s The Ringwald Theatre for a four week summer run. The Book of Liz is written by the hilarious sibling team, David and Amy Sedaris, and will play Friday, Saturday, and Monday nights at 8PM from July 10 through August 3rd.

BroadwayWorld Congratulates Geoffrey Rush, 2009 Tony Award Winner, 'Best Leading Actor in a Play'

A world premiere production of 'Medea' starring Annette Bening will kick off UCLA Live's 2009-10 season, announced artistic and executive director David Sefton Wednesday evening at Royce Hall. The play, the first-ever original production created by UCLA Live, will be directed by Croatia's Lenka Udovicki who is known for her opera and theater creations throughout Europe.

Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced that the Alley Theatre subscription season - the Theatre's 63rd - will combine three world premieres, including Frank Wildhorn's new musical Wonderland, Rajiv Joseph's bold and theatrical Gruesome Playground Injuries and Kenneth Lin's gripping Intelligence-Slave, along with re-imagined productions of the great American classic Our Town by Thornton Wilder and the sublime fantasy Harvey by Mary Chase.

Fifteen years ago Una and Ray had a relationship - an illegal relationship. They haven't set eyes on each other since. Now, after great effort, she has found him again. Without warning, Una arrives late one day at Ray's workplace. But why? What does she want?

Three studio titles will change and one production will move to the Main Stage in a major revision of the Portland Center Stage 2009/2010 season. Early strong seller The Chosen will move to the Main Stage, replacing Joe Turner's Come and Gone (which will be deferred to future season). In the studio, a possible Broadway tour causes our production of Thurgood Marshall to be postponed, and The Best So Far will be put on hold to give it a bit more gestation (and New York fundraising) time.

Three studio titles will change and one production will move to the Main Stage in a major revision of the Portland Center Stage 2009/2010 season. Early strong seller The Chosen will move to the Main Stage, replacing Joe Turner's Come and Gone (which will be deferred to future season). In the studio, a possible Broadway tour causes our production of Thurgood Marshall to be postponed, and The Best So Far will be put on hold to give it a bit more gestation (and New York fundraising) time.

New Village Arts (NVA), Carlsbad's award-winning professional theatre, has announced its' Ninth Season of programming. Executive Artistic Director Kristianne Kurner and Managing Director Alex Scollon are thrilled to announce the new season, along with expansion plans for NVA in its current location. In Season 9, New Village Arts continues to explore the human experience, this time focusing on the amazing workings of the mind. All areas are covered - from genius, to neurological afflictions, to the power of love. With two regional premieres, two American classics and three thought-provoking comedies, Season 9 is New Village Arts' most exciting and ambitious season yet!

Following a critically acclaimed season which included the Pulitzer Prize finalist Becky Shaw and the Broadway transfer of its musical hit Next to Normal, Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Ellen Richard, Executive Director) has announced three of the four plays scheduled for its upcoming 31st Season.

Florida Repertory Theatre announces general auditions for Equity Performers and Local Professionals for roles in its 12th season. Auditions will be held at the Arcade Theatre on Monday, May 11 (2pm-7pm) and Tuesday, May 12 (10am-3pm).

BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play'

CATCO will open its 2009-10 26th season with a black comedy and central Ohio premiere by Ohio native Jeffrey Hatcher, Murderers, Sept. 30-Oct. 18, 2009. The season also includes two other central Ohio premieres, a revival of a CATCO favorite from 1990, and the unveiling of a world premiere about Columbus native and internationally renowned folk artists Elijah Pierce.

Ken Kleiber of 'That's Kentertainment!' will be welcoming Patricia Resnick (bookwriter of '9 to 5 The Musical') as a guest on 'The Kentertainment Report' segment of the 'Frank DeCaro Show' Thursday April 23rd at Noon on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Channel 109. Resnick, also the co-screenwriter of the film '9 to 5', will discuss the upcoming Broadway opening of '9 to 5' The Musical plus other projects inlcuding a Nick, Jr. series she recently wrote and Executive-Produced, plus a new memoir she is currently penning. And, as a happy coincidence, Ms. Resnick wrote the Dolly Parton/James Woods vehicle 'Straight Talk', a film which happens to contain the first on-screen appearance of Ken Kleiber! Tune in to Sirius/XM 109 Thursday Arpil 23rd at Noon.

Following his release of the New York Times #1 bestselling book When You Are Engulfed in Flames, author David Sedaris will visit Providence for an evening of engaging recollections and readings. Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor, will be appearing for one-night only at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Mr. Sedaris will also be holding a book-signing at 6:30P at PPAC before his show. All of his titles, including When You Are Engulfed in Flames, are available at Barrington Books, the official book sponsor for WRNI PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS. Barrington Books is located at 184 County Rd., Barrington, RI.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present David Sedaris, master of satire and one of America?s greatest humor writers, at the Benedum Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 7:30 pm. Cohen & Grigsby is the season sponsor of the Trust Presents series. With his sardonic wit and sharp social critiques, this brilliant author and speaker addresses the current human condition in a hilarious, entertaining way. ?David Sedaris just may be the funniest man alive?.

As Houston's major presenter of the performing arts, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) announces a 2009-2010 season filled with engaging performances by the world's best musicians and dancers with an eye on affordable tickets. For the 2009-2010 season, SPA will pay particular tribute to the living legends of the American musical theater, world music and contemporary dance. Stephen Sondheim, the single most important composer/lyricist to work in American musical theater during the second half of the 20th century, headlines the season in an evening of conversation with New York Times columnist and former chief drama critic Frank Rich. The music of Hollywood and Broadway come to life with composer Marvin Hamlisch and actor Joel Grey in concert!

Providence Performing Arts Center announces upcoming Spring shows. A Chorus Line MARCH 31 - APRIL 5, 2009 Tickets: $68.00 - $41.00

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present David Sedaris, master of satire and one of America?s greatest humor writers, at the Benedum Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 7:30 pm. Cohen & Grigsby is the season sponsor of the Trust Presents series. With his sardonic wit and sharp social critiques, this brilliant author and speaker addresses the current human condition in a hilarious, entertaining way. ?David Sedaris just may be the funniest man alive?.

New Repertory Theatre announces its 2009-2010 season, the inaugural season for new Artistic Director Kate Warner. The new season will present five plays on its Mainstage in the Charles Mosesian Theater; two plays in its Downstage @ New Rep series in the Black Box Theater; and two holiday offerings.