Jean Genet News

A special performance of 'Tibetan Book of the Dead or How Not To Do It Again' by Jean-Claude van Itallie will be presented one night only, October 27, 2008 at La MaMa E.T.C. (Annex Theater), 66 East Fourth Street, Manhattan, to support the rebuilding of the century-old theater barn at Shantigar, the unique center for theater, meditation and healing located in Rowe, MA.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has announced the first three readings in their new play development series called 'Future Classics.'

NU Classic Theater presents The Maids at the Green Theater as the new Galapagos Art Space inaugurates its theatrical season. For one night only -- November 24th at 8pm, the NU Classic Theater Company, featuring top recent alumni from Columbia's MFA acting program handpicked by world-renowned actor/director/teacher duo Niky and Ulla Wolcz, will present their stunning production of Jean Genet's The Maids at the brand new LEED-certified environmentally 'green' Galapagos art space in DUMBO. THE MAIDS is directed by famed Romanian-German actress Ulla Wolcz and features NU artists Laura Butler, Kelly Eubanks and Rebecca Henderson.

Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is pleased to announce their 10th Anniversary Season, beginning with a free outdoor version of their acclaimed production of Ain't Supposed To Die A Natural Death. The season continues with Anton Chekhov's classic Three Sisters, Supreme Jealous Divine, an adaptation of Molière's classic Tartuffe, and Paul Carter Harrison's 1974 play The Great MacDaddy.

Variety is reporting that actor James Earl Jones will be receiving this year's life achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild.

INVISIBLE LLC & ALBERTINE THEATRE are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of QUICKENING written and directed by Rebecca Tourino.

Dr. Bonnie Maslin and Dr. Yehuda Nir will host a party for The Classical Theatre of Harlem at their East Hampton home on Sunday, August 17.

The Classical Theater of Harlem (CTH) will present their critically acclaimed production of AIN'T SUPPOSED TO DIE A NATURAL DEATH outdoors in city parks throughout New York City. This will be the first time that Melvin Van Peebles' landmark musical will be performed in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

The Classical Theater of Harlem (CTH) will present their critically acclaimed production of AIN'T SUPPOSED TO DIE A NATURAL DEATH outdoors in city parks throughout New York City. This will be the first time that Melvin Van Peebles' landmark musical will be performed in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

The Classical Theater of Harlem (CTH) will present their critically acclaimed production of AIN'T SUPPOSED TO DIE A NATURAL DEATH outdoors in city parks throughout New York City.

Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, RI will premiere the new musical, written by Columbus. 'Paris by Night' is a gay, interracial, love story set in Paris in the 1960's

The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with actor James Earl Jones, on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway (XM Channel 28).

Writers' Theatre announces 2008/09 season, to include the world premiere musical adaptation of Shaw's 'Candida,' the world premiere of Brett Neveu's 'Old Glory,' 'Picnic','The Maids' a late summer revival of 'Nixon's Nixon' and the holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol'

The OBIE, Drama Desk and Lortel Award-winning Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is pleased to announce that their 2006 acclaimed production of Waiting for Godot, directed by Christopher McElroen, will be presented in New Orleans by Creative Time and visual artist Paul Chan.

Epic Theatre Center has announced additional programming and participants for their 'Beyond Beauty Initiative.'

In conjunction with their Off Broadway production of Zak Berkman's Beauty On The Vine, Epic Theatre Center has announced the programming for their 'Beyond Beauty Initiative.' The program seeks to bring together a diverse array of women with different backgrounds to share experiences and creatively explore how definitions of beauty, power and success impact society as a whole.

The 3rd Annual Classical Theatre Of Harlem Gala by Moët Hennessy The Classical Theatre of Harlem, a not-for-profit theatre dedicated to producing theatre that truly reflects the diversity of ideas and racial tapestry that is New York City, will hold their 3rd annual benefit on Monday, May 7th at the Low Memorial Library at Columbia University

After over thirty-five years in the theatre business, leading Off-Broadway company the Jean Cocteau Repertory Theater has closed. The owners of the Bouwerie Lane Theater, home of the Jean Cocteau since 1974, had recently doubled the theater's rent. There is no word yet on who will be the next tenant to occupy the space.

Performances begin on Monday, March 26th for LAByrinth Theater Company's (Co-Artistic Directors Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz and Executive Director Steve Asher) world premiere production of Intringulis, a new play written and performed by Carlo Alban with direction by David Anzuelo.

Broadway veterans Larry Pine and Angelica Torn will star in a staged reading of the Jean Genet classic The Balcony on Sunday, November 5th at 7 PM at Makor