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Roth Transfers DIVINE SISTER to Soho Playhouse; Begins Previews 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.

Newly Revised TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE at La Mirada Theatre Runs 10/1-10/17
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 5, 2010


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment re thrilled to present Marilu Henner, who will be reprising her critically-acclaimed Broadway performance as Lee Green and Caroline Aaron will star as Marjorie Taub in a newly-revised version of Charles Busch's hilarious Broadway hit, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, directed by Jeff Maynard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).

La Miranda Theatre Presents TALE OF AN ALLERGIST'S WIFE, 10/1-17
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 3, 2010


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present Marilu Henner, who will be reprising her critically-acclaimed Broadway performance as Lee Green and Caroline Aaron will star as Marjorie Taub in a newly-revised version of Charles Busch's hilarious Broadway hit, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, directed by Jeff Maynard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE will open October 1 and run through Sunday, October 17 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.

Huntington Theatre Co Offers 50% Off Tix To Select Shows During One Day Sale 8/19
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2010


Huntington Theatre Company offers 50% off tickets to select performances of William Inge's classic comedy Bus Stop, Annie Baker's acclaimed new comedy Circle Mirror Transformation, and Bob Glaudini's world premiere Vengeance is the Lord's at a special One Day Sale on Thursday, August 19.

Huntington Theatre Co Offers 50% Off Tix To Select Shows During One Day Sale 8/19
by Jenn Waterman - Aug 11, 2010


Huntington Theatre Company offers 50% off tickets to select performances of William Inge's classic comedy Bus Stop, Annie Baker's acclaimed new comedy Circle Mirror Transformation, and Bob Glaudini's world premiere Vengeance is the Lord's at a special One Day Sale on Thursday, August 19.

Roth Transfers DIVINE SISTER to Soho Playhouse this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 12, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.

NEXT FALL to Play Final Broadway Performance 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will play its final performance at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) on Sunday, July 4, 2010 after 26 previews and 132 regular performances.

NEXT FALL Plays Final Week of Performances, Closes 7/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will play its final eight performances this week at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

NEXT FALL to Play Final Broadway Performance 7/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will play its final performance at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) on Sunday, July 4, 2010 after 26 previews and 132 regular performances.

Morse & Stiles Lead THE SEX KING Reading 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


Stacy Shane and ManUnderdog Productions will have on Monday, June 21st a reading of the new play, 'The Sex King' by Bill C. Davis ('Mass Appeal') with David Morse and Julia Stiles at The Clurman Theatre (Theatre Row). It will be directed by Jonathan Silverstein, the director of this seasons 'The Temperamentals.' and 'I Never Sang For My Father.' The production is planned for next season. Mr. Shane is the original producer of the critically acclaimed and award-winning new American play, 'The Tempermanetals.'

American Voices New Play Institute Announces Six Playwrights in Residency
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2010


In August 2009, Arena Stage announced the formation of a new groundbreaking initiative created for the advancement of America's new play development sector-The American Voices New Play Institute.

Morse & Stiles Lead THE SEX KING Reading 6/21
by Charlie Piane - Jun 15, 2010


Stacy Shane and ManUnderdog Productions will have on Monday, June 21st a reading of the new play, 'The Sex King' by Bill C. Davis ('Mass Appeal') with David Morse and Julia Stiles at The Clurman Theatre (Theatre Row). It will be directed by Jonathan Silverstein, the director of this seasons 'The Temperamentals.' and 'I Never Sang For My Father.' The production is planned for next season. Mr. Shane is the original producer of the critically acclaimed and award-winning new American play, 'The Tempermanetals.'

'No Child' Starring Lela Elam Free Performance On June 13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2010


Nilaja Sun wrote and originally performed the Off-Broadway smash No Child. For her creation and performance of No Child, Sun garnered a Lucille Lortel Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Theatre World Award, an Obie Award, the John Gassner Playwriting Award, and was named the Best One-Person Show at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Over the 2007-2008 season, she toured No Child to several regional theatres including the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, American Repertory Theatre, Center Theatre Group, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

DIE! MOMMIE! DIE! Extends At The Rigwald Theatre, Additional Performances 6/11, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2010


After two killer weekends, Who Wants Cake? is pleased to announce an extension of their hysterical production, Die! Mommie! Die! The insanely funny Charles Busch parody will have two additional performances: 8PM Friday, June 11th and 8PM Saturday, June 12th at Ferndale's hot spot, The Ringwald Theatre.

DIE! MOMMIE! DIE! Extends At The Rigwald Theatre, Additional Performances 6/11, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010


After two killer weekends, Who Wants Cake? is pleased to announce an extension of their hysterical production, Die! Mommie! Die! The insanely funny Charles Busch parody will have two additional performances: 8PM Friday, June 11th and 8PM Saturday, June 12th at Ferndale's hot spot, The Ringwald Theatre.

'No Child' Starring Lela Elam Free Performance On June 13
by Beau Higgins - Jun 4, 2010


Nilaja Sun wrote and originally performed the Off-Broadway smash No Child. For her creation and performance of No Child, Sun garnered a Lucille Lortel Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Theatre World Award, an Obie Award, the John Gassner Playwriting Award, and was named the Best One-Person Show at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Over the 2007-2008 season, she toured No Child to several regional theatres including the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, American Repertory Theatre, Center Theatre Group, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

THE TEMPERAMENTALS To Close May 30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


'The Temperamentals' the critically acclaimed and award-winning play by Jon Marans ,Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) will close on May 30th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play.

THE TEMPERMENTALS to Close May 30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


'The Temperamentals' the critically acclaimed and award-winning play by Jon Marans ,Off Broadway at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) will close on May 30th. Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Thomas Jay Ryan (recently on Broadway 'In The Next Room') portrays Harry Hay. Michael Urie (from TV's 'Ugly Betty') is Rudi Gernreich. Arnie Burton (an original cast member of Broadway's '39 Steps') joined the cast in multiple roles. Rounding out the cast of five multiple talented actors are Matthew Schneck, and Sam Breslin Wright. It is directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The Set & Costume design is by Clint Ramos, lighting by Josh Bradford and Daniel Kluger is the sound designer.

DIE! MOMMIE! DIE! Extends At The Rigwald Theatre, Additional Performances 6/11, 6/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010


After two killer weekends, Who Wants Cake? is pleased to announce an extension of their hysterical production, Die! Mommie! Die! The insanely funny Charles Busch parody will have two additional performances: 8PM Friday, June 11th and 8PM Saturday, June 12th at Ferndale's hot spot, The Ringwald Theatre.

Photo Coverage: 2010 Outer Critic's Circle Theatre Awards!
by Walter McBride - May 28, 2010


Yesterday, May 27, the Outer Critics Circle honored the recipients of the 2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards in a reception at Sardis in Times Square. The cast of the hit comedy 'God of Carnage' --- Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer served as presenters at the organization's 60th Annual Award ceremony. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of the reception below.

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