Harper Lee News

A new exhibit at SMU's DeGolyer Library offers an insightful look at a beloved writer's life.

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will re-open its production of To Kill A Mockingbird, a stage adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel by Christopher Sergel. The production runs March 10 - 20, 2011. Performances are March 10 - 12 and 17 - 19, 2011 at 7:30 pm and March 13 and 20th at 2 p.m.

Burning Coal Theatre Company is bringing back its hugely successful production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for two weeks only, March 10 through 20th.

Burning Coal Theatre Company is bringing back its hugely successful production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for two weeks only, March 10 through 20th.

Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will re-open its production of To Kill A Mockingbird, a stage adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel by Christopher Sergel. The production runs March 10 - 20, 2011. Performances are March 10 - 12 and 17 - 19, 2011 at 7:30 pm and March 13 and 20th at 2 p.m.

President Barack Obama presented the National Medal of Arts to Robert Brustein, Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Suffolk University, during a White House ceremony today, citing his contribution to the American theater and to the development of theater artists.

The National Medal of Arts is awarded to individuals or organizations who 'are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.' Named a National Historic Landmark in 2003, Jacob's Pillow is the first dance presenting organization to receive a National Medal of Arts.

Tomorrow, President Barack Obama will present the National Medal of Arts to eight recipients for their outstanding achievements and support of the arts. (Ten medalists were announced; however two are not able to attend the ceremony. Their medals will be presented at another time.) The medals will be presented by the president in the East Room ceremony at the White House. Mrs. Michelle Obama will also be in attendance. The National Medal of Arts is a White House initiative managed by the National Endowment for the Arts. Each year, the NEA organizes and oversees the National Medal of Arts nomination process and notifies the artists of their selection to receive a medal, the nation's highest honor for artistic excellence.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has announced it will add acclaimed Italian playwright Dario Fo's political farce Accidental Death of an Anarchist to its 2011 Season.

Park Square Theatre's mid-season highlight is a new, ambitious staging of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, directed by David Mann (Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Jersey Lily; Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde) and presented in repertory (during the week of April 11) with Naked Darrow, Park Square's commission of a fresh portrayal of Clarence Darrow written and performed by actor/historian Gary Anderson (Search for Justice).

A haunting American classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL marks the first Cleveland Play House production of a work by Pulitzer Prize- and Academy Award-winner Horton Foote, and the world-premiere performance of this play by an African-American cast. Receiving the blessing of Hallie Foote, daughter of the playwright, this co-production with Round House Theatre is helmed by Timothy Douglas and stars preeminent African-American actress Lizan Mitchell as Carrie Watts. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL begins in the Drury Theatre at Cleveland Play House on Friday, February 4 and runs through Sunday, February 27, 2011. Tickets are available at Cleveland Play House box office by calling 216.795.7000 ext 4 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is presented with support from US Bank, Turner Construction, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council.

The Production Company announces its first community-outreach program by hosting the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles at a special command performance of Christopher Sergel's stage adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Thursday, January 17th, 2011.

Burning Coal Theatre Company is bringing back its hugely successful production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for two weeks only, March 10 through 20th.

Burning Coal Theatre Company is bringing back its hugely successful production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for two weeks only, March 10 through 20th.

A haunting American classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL marks the first Cleveland Play House production of a work by Pulitzer Prize- and Academy Award-winner Horton Foote, and the world-premiere performance of this play by an African-American cast. Receiving the blessing of Hallie Foote, daughter of the playwright, this co-production with Round House Theatre is helmed by Timothy Douglas and stars preeminent African-American actress Lizan Mitchell as Carrie Watts. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL begins in the Drury Theatre at Cleveland Play House on Friday, February 4 and runs through Sunday, February 27, 2011. Tickets are available at Cleveland Play House box office by calling 216.795.7000 ext 4 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is presented with support from US Bank, Turner Construction, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council.

Walden Theatre announces this week's opening of the production To Kill a Mockingbird by Christopher Sergel, directed by Walden Theatre Artistic Director Charlie Sexton and adapted from the celebrated novel by Harper Lee.

Walden Theatre announces the production of To Kill a Mockingbird by Christopher Sergel, directed by Walden Theatre Artistic Director Charlie Sexton and adapted from the celebrated novel by Harper Lee.

Burning Coal Theatre Company is bringing back its hugely successful production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for two weeks only, March 10 through 20th

Burning Coal Theatre Company is bringing back its hugely successful production of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD for two weeks only, March 10 through 20th.

A haunting American classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL marks the first Cleveland Play House production of a work by Pulitzer Prize- and Academy Award-winner Horton Foote, and the world-premiere performance of this play by an African-American cast. Receiving the blessing of Hallie Foote, daughter of the playwright, this co-production with Round House Theatre is helmed by Timothy Douglas and stars preeminent African-American actress Lizan Mitchell as Carrie Watts. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL begins in the Drury Theatre at Cleveland Play House on Friday, February 4 and runs through Sunday, February 27, 2011. Tickets are available at Cleveland Play House box office by calling 216.795.7000 ext 4 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is presented with support from US Bank, Turner Construction, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council.