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Lookingglass Celebrates The Holidays With Cyber Monday Ticket Offers
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 23, 2011


Lookingglass Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Andrew White and Executive Director Rachel Kraft, announce a special Cyber Monday ticket offer, featuring 42% off of tickets to the company's highly-anticipated production of Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, the explosive drama about the integration of America's pastime (Wed, Thurs & Fri performances only); and $100 worth of Lookingglass' studio classes for only $50. These special Cyber Monday offers are on-line only and expire at 11:59am on Monday, November 28, 2011.

Lookingglass Theatre Presents Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, 1/4-2/19
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 14, 2011


Lookingglass Theatre Company presents Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, written by Ed Schmidt and directed by Ensemble Member J. Nicole Brooks. The production runs January 4 - February 19, 2012 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The Press Opening is Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm.

The Ensemble Theatre Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 16, 2011


The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris announces the theatre's 35th anniversary season lineup, a variety of comedies, dramas, classic, and musical productions.

Photo Coverage: LOMBARDI Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Jan 20, 2011


Yesterday, January 19, the cast of Lombardi celebrated 100 performances on Broadway. Producers Tony Ponturo and Fran Kirmser joined cast members Dan Lauria, Judith Light, Keith Nobbs, Bill Dawes, Robert Christopher Riley, and Chris Sullivan to share a commemorative cake with the audience at curtain call. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below.

VaShawn Mitchell and Zacardi Cortez To Make Guest Appearances At Sanctified 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2010


Gospel recording artists VaShawn Mitchell and Zacardi Cortez will each make a special guest appearance at select performances of the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre now through November 14.

VaShawn Mitchell and Zacardi Cortez To Make Guest Appearances At Sanctified 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2010


Gospel recording artists VaShawn Mitchell and Zacardi Cortez will each make a special guest appearance at select performances of the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre now through November 14.

Recording Artist Lil Mo To Make Guest Appearance In Sanctified 10/21-24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


Recording artist Lil Mo will make a special guest appearance in select performances of the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre for a limited engagement, October 21 through November 14.

John McClure, Jr. & More Lead SANCTIFIED At Lincoln Theatre 10/21-11/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


Casting has been announced for the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre for a limited engagement, October 21 through November 14.

SANCTIFIED Plays The Lincoln Theatre 10/21-11/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


Producers Proteus Spann and Pro2Play Productions are pleased to announce the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified. Written by Javon Johnson, with original music by Rollo A. Dilworth, and directed by Derrick Sanders, Sanctified will play the historic Lincoln Theatre for a limited engagement, October 21 through November 14. Casting will be announced next month.

Recording Artist Lil Mo To Make Guest Appearance In Sanctified 10/21-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2010


Recording artist Lil Mo will make a special guest appearance in select performances of the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre for a limited engagement, October 21 through November 14.

John McClure, Jr. & More Lead SANCTIFIED At Lincoln Theatre 10/21-11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010


Casting has been announced for the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified, playing the historic Lincoln Theatre for a limited engagement, October 21 through November 14.

SANCTIFIED Plays The Lincoln Theatre 10/21-11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 2010


Producers Proteus Spann and Pro2Play Productions are pleased to announce the Washington-area premiere of the award-winning new gospel musical comedy Sanctified. Written by Javon Johnson, with original music by Rollo A. Dilworth, and directed by Derrick Sanders, Sanctified will play the historic Lincoln Theatre for a limited engagement, October 21 through November 14. Casting will be announced next month.

PICT Presents Othello May 19-June 12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2010


The Pittsburg Irish and Catholic Theatre presents Shakepeare's tragedy Othello at The Henry Heymann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, 4301 Forbes Ave, May 19 - June 12. Performance time is 8pm with a 2pm matinee. Ticket prices are $46 on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday matinees. Saturday night prices are $50. Discounts available for seniors, youth, professionals and preview performances. Call ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org for tickets and information.

PICT Hosts Panel Discussion on Othello for a 21st Century Audience 6/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre will host a panel discussion entitled 'Othello for a 21st Century Audience' on Sunday, June 6th at 5 p.m. in the Henry Heymann Theatre. The event is being held in conjunction with PICT's production of Othello, and is preceded by a 2 p.m.

PICT Hosts Panel Discussion on Othello for a 21st Century Audience 6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre will host a panel discussion entitled 'Othello for a 21st Century Audience' on Sunday, June 6th at 5 p.m. in the Henry Heymann Theatre. The event is being held in conjunction with PICT's production of Othello, and is preceded by a 2 p.m.

PICT Presents Othello May 19-June 12
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010


The Pittsburg Irish and Catholic Theatre presents Shakepeare's tragedy Othello at The Henry Heymann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, 4301 Forbes Ave, May 19 - June 12. Performance time is 8pm with a 2pm matinee. Ticket prices are $46 on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday matinees. Saturday night prices are $50. Discounts available for seniors, youth, professionals and preview performances. Call ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org for tickets and information.

PICT Presents Othello May 19-June 12
by Elisabeth Nebeker - Apr 28, 2010


The Pittsburg Irish and Catholic Theatre presents Shakepeare's tragedy Othello at The Henry Heymann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial, 4301 Forbes Ave, May 19 - June 12. Performance time is 8pm with a 2pm matinee. Ticket prices are $46 on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday matinees. Saturday night prices are $50. Discounts available for seniors, youth, professionals and preview performances. Call ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353 or visit www.picttheatre.org for tickets and information.

Black Rep Brings FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE to the Grandel, 3/24 - 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE, take over the Grandel Stage on March 24th The Black Rep opens the third mainstage production of Season 33. The show features the music of legendary horn player Louis Jordan. Lead character Nomax, whose girlfriend has left him and who is without money, finds Big Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe, and Little Moe emerging from his 1930's-style radio to comfort him. They sing the hit songs of songwriter and saxophonist Louis Jordan, whose new slant on jazz paved the way for rock and roll in the 1950s.

Geva Theatre Presents TWO TRAINS RUNNING, 4/3-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010


When August Wilson died in 2005, America lost one of its most influential playwrights. Wilson's legacy - a cycle of ten plays encompassing the 20th Century, continues to captivate audiences around the world for its poeticism and beauty. Geva Theatre Center, as part of its five-year commitment to presenting all ten plays in 'August Wilson's American Century,' will produce the seventh play of the cycle, Two Trains Running, opening March 30 and running through April 25.

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