Jean Cocteau News

Daytime mainstay Eileen Herlie, who played the wise Myrtle Fargate for 32 years on ABC's 'All My Children,' died Wednesday, ABC has announced. Her death came from complications from pneumonia. She was 90 years old.

Row Man Productions NYC and LSNelson Productions will present the New York Premiere of Missa Solemnis or The Play About Henry, written by Roman Feeser and directed by Linda S. Nelson. Performances will run from October 30th to November 22nd, 2008 in a limited engagement at The TBG Theatre, located at 312 West 36th Street (3rd Floor) between 8th & 9th Avenues in NYC. Previews begin October 30th for a November 1st opening.

The Living Theatre will begin its 2008-2009 season with the limited run of Judith Malina and Hanon Reznikov's 'Eureka!', based on an Edgar Allen Poe essay about the origin of the Universe. Previews begin on Saturday, September 27, 2008 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 1. The production is directed by Judith Malina and features an original score by Patrick Grant.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the debut of ALEXIS HOUSTON. In her show 'Speak Love - The Art of Song,' the songwriter and producer shares a selection of her standard favorites and original compositions in this one night only performance which includes a special surprise guest. Musical Director Shelton Becton will lead a seven-piece band. The show, produced by All's Well Music/Houston Entertainment, will be at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the debut of ALEXIS HOUSTON. In her show 'Speak Love - The Art of Song,' the songwriter and producer shares a selection of her standard favorites and original compositions in this one night only performance which includes a special surprise guest. Musical Director Shelton Becton will lead a seven-piece band. The show, produced by All's Well Music/Houston Entertainment, will be at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Café (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY.

The Living Theatre (21 Clinton St.) will begin its 2008-2009 season with the limited run of Judith Malina and Hanon Reznikov's EUREKA!, based on an Edgar Allen Poe essay about the origin of the Universe. Previews begin on Saturday, September 27, 2008 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 1. The production is directed by Judith Malina and features an original score by Patrick Grant.

The Living Theatre will begin its 2008-2009 season with the limited run of Judith Malina and Hanon Reznikov's 'Eureka!', based on an Edgar Allen Poe essay about the origin of the Universe. Previews begin on Saturday, September 27, 2008 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 1. The production is directed by Judith Malina and features an original score by Patrick Grant.

Eclipse Theatre Company of Chicago announces that their 2009 season, including four full productions, will be the second and final year of celebrating their past ten years focusing on one playwright per season.

Due to a scheduling conflict Allyce Beasley will not be able to perform in the upcoming Fringe Festival comedy, The Grecian Formula.

Just in time for the elections, Writers' brings back its critically-acclaimed, award-winning production of 'Nixon's Nixon'

Westport Country Playhouse and Westport Arts Center will co-present two award-winning legends - playwright Edward Albee and film and theatre actor Kathleen Turner in 'Artists in Conversation,' a casual, intimate talk between two theatre professionals who also happen to be good friends, on Monday, June 23, 8 p.m., at the Playhouse.

Westport Country Playhouse and Westport Arts Center will co-present two award-winning legends - playwright Edward Albee and film and theatre actor Kathleen Turner in 'Artists in Conversation,' a casual, intimate talk between two theatre professionals who also happen to be good friends, on Monday, June 23, 8 p.m., at the Playhouse.

The After Party welcome's Matt Castle and the cast of 'Dutch Courage.'

Hudson Warehouse announced today the company's fifth season of Free Classics in Riverside Park.

The Exchange (formerly Jean Cocteau Rep) takes on some of the greatest horror stories in history with the Off-Broadway premiere of The Scariest. This evening length collection of new plays by Kristin Newbom, Laura Schellhardt, Mark Schultz, and Gary Sunshine is based on the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, W.W. Jacobs, Hans Christian Anderson, and 'The Book of Revelations.' Opening Night is March 6.

The Oberon Theatre Ensemble will present their annual winter show Winter Rep 08. This year the company presents Shakespeare's classic tragedy Macbeth in rep with Michael Weller's Ghost on Fire. Performances begin on February 14th at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

Tomorrow, January 11, 'The After Party' welcomes Matt Castle (Company) and 2005 Miss Fire Island Entertainer of the Year Gusty Winds. Doors open at 10:30PM, show begins at 11PM. 'The After Party' takes place every Friday night at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Café (407 w42nd St.). Admission is free

Playwrights Harrison, Eno, Groff, Gardley to receive Kesselring Awards