George F. Walker News

YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA (James Bundy, Dean; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean) presents PHÈDRE by Jean Racine, translated by Ted Hughes, directed by Christopher Mirto, October 27-31at University Theatre (222 York Street, New Haven).

Atlas Stage Productions Canada will be presenting Theatre of the Film Noir in the Studio Theatre of the Toronto Centre for the Arts on Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 9. Theatre of the Film Noir is written by the prolific Canadian playwright, George F. Walker and is directed by Miroslaw Polatynski. The play is set in Paris shortly after its liberation from German occupation forces during WW II.

Atlas Stage Productions Canada will be presenting Theatre of the Film Noir in the Studio Theatre of the Toronto Centre for the Arts on Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 9. Theatre of the Film Noir is written by the prolific Canadian playwright, George F. Walker and is directed by Miroslaw Polatynski. The play is set in Paris shortly after its liberation from German occupation forces during WW II.

Canadian Stage Company Artistic Producer Martin Bragg announced today details regarding the 2009-2010 Season, marking his final season with the Company after 17 memorable years. The Company's 22nd subscription season kicks off in September and includes five plays at the Bluma Appel Theatre and three at the Berkeley Street Theatre. Rounding out the playbill is the annual CanStage TD Dream in High Park. Season subscriptions are available with 5-play packages starting from $90 and 8-play packages starting from $138. To subscribe, call 416-368-3110, visit canstage.com or purchase in-person from the Box Office at the Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front Street East) or Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley Street).

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2009 season ? a playbill reflecting the Festival's commitment to producing the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, along with other classical theatre repertoire and the work of living playwrights is now offering tickets to the public.

News from Broadway and theater in the Baltimore/Washington area

WAKE UP MARCONI! is pleased to announce the production of THE SPITFIRE GRILL, directed by Robert Francis Perillo.

WAKE UP MARCONI! is pleased to announce the production of THE SPITFIRE GRILL, directed by Robert Francis Perillo.

Hart House Theatre's production accentuates the laughs and touches only lightly on the play's social commentary, which is perhaps the best approach for this piece. Credit director Andrea Wasserman for creating a realistic world for these cartoon-like bumblers to inhabit. Though the performances sometimes veer a little too close to farcical territory -sometimes pushing too hard to get laughs- the end result is an enjoyable crowd-pleaser. * * * (OUT OF FIVE)

Repertory Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director James Bundy and Managing Director Victoria Nolan, will present three re-imagined classics, a rediscovered play from the mid-twentieth century, and a world premiere during its 42nd season in 2007-2008.

WHO: The UMBC Department of Theatre WHAT: Problem Child by George F. Walker WHEN: Today at 4PM, Friday at 5PM, Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 4PM HOW MUCH: Today's performance free to UMBC staff, students, faculty; $10.00 general/$5.00 students/seniors

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Lincoln Center's American Songbook, the acclaimed series devoted to the American popular song, has added singer-songwriter Nellie McKay to this season's roster.