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Stephen Sondheim Reveals New Details on David Ives Collaboration, ALL TOGETHER NOW!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 5, 2012

According to the London Evening Standard, theater powerhouses Stephen Sondheim and David Ives have teamed up on a new musical, which is currently in the earliest phases of composition. The Standard reports: 'Sondheim speaks of pushing forward and says he has '20 or 30 minutes' written of a new musical that he is collaborating on with American playwright David Ives, a New York regular little known in London.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Hartford Stage's THE WHIPPING MAN
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 2, 2012

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Mike Stotts, presents the Connecticut premiere of Matthew Lopez's acclaimed drama, THE WHIPPING MAN, from February 23 through March 18, 2012.

BWW Exclusive: Stephen Sondheim Drops Hint About New Musical with David Ives!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 29, 2012

According to the London Evening Standard, theater powerhouses Stephen Sondheim and David Ives have teamed up on a new musical, which is currently in the earliest phases of composition. The Standard reports: 'Sondheim speaks of pushing forward and says he has '20 or 30 minutes' written of a new musical that he is collaborating on with American playwright David Ives, a New York regular little known in London.'

Powerhouse Scribes Stephen Sondheim & David Ives at Work on New Musical!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 29, 2012

According to the London Evening Standard, theater powerhouses Stephen Sondheim and David Ives have teamed up on a new musical, which is currently in the earliest phases of composition. The Standard reports: 'Sondheim speaks of pushing forward and says he has '20 or 30 minutes' written of a new musical that he is collaborating on with American playwright David Ives, a New York regular little known in London.'

Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents PTC@Play 2/29-3/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 29, 2012

Philadelphia Theatre Company will present PTC@Play, a two-week festival of new work on February 2-March 11 at PTC's home at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

Mauckingbird Theatre Company to Present THE TEMPERAMENTALS, 4/11-29
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 24, 2012

Mauckingbird Theatre Company opens its fifth season presenting professional gay-themed theater in Philadelphia with the Philly premiere of Jon Marans' 2009 play The Temperamentals, directed by Mauckingbird Artistic DirectorPeter Reynolds and Producing Director Brandon McShaffrey.

Bristol Riverside Theatre's A Raw Space Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012

Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off the new year with the world premiere of A Raw Space by Jon Marans on January 31 - February 19. Directed by Susan Atkinson, the ensemble case features BRT's Artistic Director Keith Baker, Madi Distefano, Jack Koenig, and Anette Sanders.

Good Theater's NEXT FALL Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2012

Good Theater will present the Maine premiere of the recent Broadway success NEXT FALL through February 19, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland.

THE MARIA PROJECT Arrives at 59E59 Theaters in March
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 14, 2012

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Pure Projects, Inc, in association with Uncle Frank Productions, with the Off Broadway premiere of THE MARIA PROJECT, written and performed by Marcella Goheen and directed by Larry Moss.

THE MARIA PROJECT Arrives at 59E59 Theaters in March
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 7, 2012

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Pure Projects, Inc, in association with Uncle Frank Productions, with the Off Broadway premiere of THE MARIA PROJECT, written and performed by Marcella Goheen and directed by Larry Moss.

NEXT FALL Opens Repertory Philippines’ 75th Season, 1/13-2/5
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 5, 2012

Repertory Philippines (Rep.), the country's premier English-speaking theater company, is celebrating 45 years in business by opening its 75th season with New York University Tisch School of the Arts alumnus and playwright Geoffrey Nauffts' Broadway dramedy NEXT FALL, a moving story of a gay couple whose religious differences add tensions and contradictions to their five-year romantic relationship. Rep.'s staging of NEXT FALL runs from January 13 to February 5, 2012 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City; evening performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and matinee performances are on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m.

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre Presents Deported / a dream play
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2012

Boston Playwrights' Theatre's 30th Anniversary season comes to a close with Joyce Van Dyke's story of the Armenian genocide in Deported / a dream play, presented in association with Suffolk University.

Amicus Productions Presents THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, 2/2-11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2012

Amicus Productions presents this savvy and hilarious script about a woman struggling to find her present self, which she can only do by meeting her past at Fairview Library Theatre, running February 2-4, 9-11 at 8p.m. and February 4 and 5 at 2p.m. Tickets are $20 regular, $18 for students and seniors. Group rates are available. For tickets or information, call 416-860-6176. All seating is reserved.

Kurt Peterson & Victoria Mallory Reunite for 'When Everything Was Possible' Concert, 4/29
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 26, 2012

James William Productions and Stephenie Skyllas will present Kurt Peterson and Victoria Mallory in When Everything Was Possible, A Concert (with comments), for one night only, Sunday April 29th (7:30pm) at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues), as a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. They will be joined by a thirteen-piece band (Michael Rafter, Music Director), playing new orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jonathan Tunick. Larry Moss directs, with musical staging by Joshua Bergasse ("Smash"). Carolyn Wong will provide lighting design, with sound design by Leon Rothenberg and projection design by Telegraphicmedia.

Amicus Productions Presents THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, 2/2-11
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 26, 2012

Amicus Productions presents this savvy and hilarious script about a woman struggling to find her present self, which she can only do by meeting her past at Fairview Library Theatre, running February 2-4, 9-11 at 8p.m. and February 4 and 5 at 2p.m. Tickets are $20 regular, $18 for students and seniors. Group rates are available. For tickets or information, call 416-860-6176. All seating is reserved.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents PTC@Play 2/29-3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2012

Philadelphia Theatre Company will present PTC@Play, a two-week festival of new work on February 2-March 11 at PTC's home at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

Florida Studio Theatre Presents NEXT FALL, Show Opens 1/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2012

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will present the Florida premiere of Geoffrey Nauffts' contemporary drama Next Fall in FST's Keating Theatre (1241 N. Palm Avenue) on Wednesday, January 25 at 8:00pm.

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