Theatre503 Presents UK Debut of SOLD
by BWW
News Desk
- May 14, 2011
Olivier-Award winning Theatre503 continues its commitment to new writers with the UK premiere of Sold (press night Thursday 21 April), a biting comedy set in the cut-throat world of property sales, where the drive for material success eclipses the desire for meaningful relationships.
Aurora Theatre Company Announces Collaboration With Arion Press
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 12, 2011
Aurora Theatre Company announced today that Arion Press in San Francisco will print a limited edition handcrafted book of renowned American playwright Edward Albee's script for A DELICATE BALANCE; the book printing will coincide with Aurora Theatre Company's production of the play.
FREUD'S LAST SESSION Announces May Events And Discussions
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 12, 2011
FREUD'S LAST SESSION, the smash hit play by Mark St. Germain, will host special post-performance discussions this Saturday matinee May 14th, Wednesday May 18th and Tuesday May 24th led by the playwright and the show's stars, Mark H. Dold (C.S. Lewis) and Martin Rayner (Sigmund Freud).
Photo Coverage: Redgrave, Douglas & More Honor James Earl Jones with Monte Cristo Prize
by Walter McBride
- May 10, 2011
Yesterday, May 9, The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center presented its annual Monte Cristo Award to legendary Broadway and screen actor James Earl Jones, in recognition of his monumental achievements and contributions to the American and international theater community. The award was presented to Mr. Jones at a gala dinner that included special guests and performers Tony Award-nominee Michael Berresse ([title of show], Kiss Me Kate); Chris Chalk (Fences),; Academy Award-winner Michael Douglas (Wall Street); Emmy Award-winner Charles S Dutton (The Piano Lesson, 'Roc'); Tony Award nominee Penny Fuller (Dividing the Estate, The Dinner Party); Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines (Driving Miss Daisy, Gypsy); Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave (Driving Miss Daisy, Long Days Journey Into Night); Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Seven Guitars); Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams (On Golden Pond, King Hedley II); and Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Executive Director Preston Whiteway.
Hartford Stage Announces Darko Tresnjak as New Artistic Director
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 9, 2011
Hartford Stage's Board of Directors, under the leadership of President Paul Bourdeau and Vice-President and search committee chair Jill Adams, announced today the appointment of Darko Tresnjak as the Tony Award-winning theatre's new Artistic Director, succeeding Michael Wilson.
Photo Flash: Almeida Theatre's A DELICATE BALANCE
by Nicole Rosky
- May 9, 2011
Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance runs at the Almeida Theatre from 05 May - 02 July, with press night on 12 May 2011. Directed by James Macdonald, A Delicate Balance is designed by Laura Hopkins, with lighting by Guy Hoare, sound by Ian Dickinson and music by Gwilym Simcock.
Vineyard Theatre Presents ARE WE WRITING LOUD ENOUGH, 5/9
by BWW
News Desk
- May 9, 2011
For the 3rd consecutive year, THE DIARY 21 PROJECT -- an Arts-In-Education collaboration of The Anne Frank Center USA, Vineyard Theatre and Young Playwrights Inc. designed to teach students literacy and tolerance through the arts, using Anne Frank's diary and legacy as inspiration -- will present a benefit performance of 'ARE WE WRITING LOUD ENOUGH?' on Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.) in Manhattan.
James Earl Jones Awarded O'Neill's Monte Cristo Award, 5/9
by BWW
News Desk
- May 9, 2011
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center will present its annual Monte Cristo Award to legendary Broadway and screen actor James Earl Jones, in recognition of his monumental achievements and contributions to the American and international theater community. The award will be presented to Mr. Jones at a gala dinner held in his honor at Bridgewaters - South Street Seaport in New York City on Monday, May 9th at 6:30pm.
Aurora Theatre Company's 'Aurora Borealis' Benefit Raises $172,000
by Kelsey Denette
- May 5, 2011
Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company, now celebrating its 19th season, lit up the night on Monday, May 2 with an evening of heavenly wining and dining at Aurora Borealis, the company's 13th annual benefit, held at the historic Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley.
World Premiere by Bacharach/Slater, SCOTTSBORO BOYS et al. Set for Old Globe in 2011-2012; Full Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis
- May 6, 2011
Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that The Old Globe will produce the World Premieres of four new plays and musicals in its 2011-12 Winter Season. The season will feature the World Premiere musicals Some Lovers by music legend Burt Bacharach and Tony Award winner Steven Sater and Nobody Loves You by Gaby Alter and Itamar Moses, as well as the West Coast Premiere of John Kander and Fred Ebb's The Scottsboro Boys, recently nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. The two plays receiving World Premiere productions are Somewhere by Globe Playwright-in-Residence Matthew Lopez and The Recommendation by Jonathan Caren. The new season also includes revivals of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show and the Eugene O'Neill classic Anna Christie directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner David Auburn. Special events include the World Premiere of Odyssey by Todd Almond, a music theater event conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet celebrating the Globe's 75th Anniversary, The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program production of Twelfth Night and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, which returns for its 14th consecutive year.
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