George Street News

30 Minute or Less, a humorous take on the Asian perception in America and the absurdity of the modern media, begins its world premiere this evening at the Connelly Theatre in the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.

The Triad Theatre Presents Rosina M. Hill in: 'If You Believe'- Monday, August 17th, 2009, at 7:00pm - featuring Joseph Joubert -Piano, Jason Jackson-trombone, Eric Lucero- trumpet, Ben Brown- Bass, and Buddy Williams-Drums.

The Triad Theatre Presents Rosina M. Hill in: 'If You Believe'- Monday, August 17th, 2009, at 7:00pm - featuring Joseph Joubert -Piano, Jason Jackson-trombone, Eric Lucero- trumpet, Ben Brown- Bass, and Buddy Williams-Drums.

The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting the critically 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

Due to additional critical and audience response, The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, production of the acclaimed 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, (recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award), will be extended for the absolute final time Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the second production of its 35th anniversary season, VISITING MR. GREEN, written by Jeff Baron and directed by David Rose. VISITING MR. GREEN will preview on Wednesday, August 26; Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, September 27 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will begin performances this Saturday at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. This new production will also restore an Elmer Bernstein-Carolyn Leigh cabaret favorite to the show: 'Shakespeare Lied'.

Calendar Girls makes serious money for charity, Edinburgh Fringe venues say they're struggling and even more panto is announced for the West End. Miriam Zendle reports

The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting the critically 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Sacred Heart University announces Broadway actors Kevin Gray and Aaron Serotsky for the starring roles in its upcoming production of Oliver! on August 7-8 & 9 following the last session of the Summer Musical Theatre Workshops. Kevin Gray, a resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, will play the role of Fagin.

The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Sacred Heart University announces Broadway actors Kevin Gray and Aaron Serotsky for the starring roles in its upcoming production of Oliver! on August 7-8 & 9 following the last session of the Summer Musical Theatre Workshops. Kevin Gray, a resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, will play the role of Fagin.

Little Angel Theatre and Puppet Grinder present PUPPET GRINDER CABARET At Little Angel Theatre, Islington N1 2DN

Bonnie J. Monte, artistic director of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, has announced additional casting for William Shakespeare's Hamlet, which Ms. Monte will direct. Hamlet will begin performances on September 9 and continue through October 11 on the Shakespeare Theatre Main Stage - The F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue at Lancaster Road in Madison.

Theatre legend Arthur Laurents, currently represented on Broadway as both the Librettist and Director of the revival of WEST SIDE STORY, discusses his long-time partnership, new play and career with The Guardian.

The Alchemy Theatre, in association with LAByrinth Theater Company, are presenting the critically 'Sweet Storm' by Scott Hudson, who was recently awarded the Daryl Roth 2009 Creative Spirit Award, Off Broadway at The Kirk Theatre (Theatre Row), 410 West 42nd Street, NYC.

New plays by Huntington Playwriting Fellows Lydia R. Diamond, Jacqui Parker, and Joyce Van Dyke and a new musical by Chay Yew and Fabian Obispo will be read this July and August as part of the Huntington Theatre Company's sixth Breaking Ground Festival, held at the Huntington's Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.

Artistic Director David Saint announced today the selections for George Street Playhouse's 2009-2010 season. In this economic downturn, when many arts organizations across the country are choosing to revive popular plays and musicals, Artistic Director David Saint has instead renewed the theatre's commitment to producing new work. The 2009-10 George Street Playhouse season will feature no less than four new works and one play, still to be announced.

MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced casting for two productions of its 2009-10 season.

From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, stages this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson through July 18.