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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.

Good Theater Presents NEXT FALL, Opens 1/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2012


Good Theater will present the Maine premiere of the recent Broadway success NEXT FALL beginning January 25 and running through February 19, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents A Raw Space 1/31-2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 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.

Emily Mann Directs THE CONVERT at McCarter Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2012


Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Danai Gurira's The Convert at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ, January 13 through February 12, 2012 (press opening: January 20). Directed by Emily Mann, The Convert is produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles) and The Goodman Theatre (Chicago). The cast features Pascale Armand, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Zainab Jah, Kevin Mambo, LeRoy McClain, Warner Joseph Miller, and Harold Surratt.

Diversionary Theatre Announces NEXT FALL Cast
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 18, 2012


Diversionary Theatre will bring the Tony-nominated play, Next Fall to San Diego. Diversionary's production will feature Matt McGrath, who recently starred in the Old Globe's hit production of The Rocky Horror Show. The production reunites McGrath with Rocky Horror director, James Vasquez at the helm of Next Fall.

Photo Flash: Geoffrey Nauffts’ NEXT FALL Opens In Manila, 1/13-2/5
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 13, 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. The play "takes a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment, unconditional love, and what goes beyond a typical love story," according to Rep.

NEXT FALL Opens Repertory Philippines’ 75th Season, 1/13-2/5
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 12, 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.

Florida Studio Theatre Presents NEXT FALL, Show Opens 1/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 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.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents A Raw Space 1/31-2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 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.

WHIPPING MAN, GHOST-WRITER, et al. Included in Circle Theatre's 31st Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 6, 2012


Circle Theatre, a professional regional theatre located in Fort Worth's Sundance Square, is proud to announce its upcoming 31st season. The Theatre plans to present five main stage productions.

Hugh Jackman to Return to Broadway in HOUDINI 2013-14 by Stephen Schwartz & Aaron Sorkin!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 4, 2012


Hugh Jackman will return to Broadway during the 2013/2014 season starring as America's greatest showman in HOUDINI, an original musical. Making his Broadway debut as librettist, Academy Award and six-time Emmy Award winner Aaron Sorkin will collaborate with three-time Academy Award and four-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, HOUDINI is presented by film and theatre producer Scott Sanders and David Rockwell. Mr. Rockwell will also design the sets for HOUDINI. Additional HOUDINI casting, creative team and design team to be announced at a later date.

Good Theater Presents NEXT FALL, Opens 1/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


Good Theater will present the Maine premiere of the recent Broadway success NEXT FALL beginning January 25 and running through February 19, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland.

Emily Mann Directs THE CONVERT at McCarter Theatre Center
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2012


Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Danai Gurira's The Convert at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ, January 13 through February 12, 2012 (press opening: January 20). Directed by Emily Mann, The Convert is produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles) and The Goodman Theatre (Chicago). The cast features Pascale Armand, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Zainab Jah, Kevin Mambo, LeRoy McClain, Warner Joseph Miller, and Harold Surratt.

NEXT FALL Opens Repertory Philippines’ 75th Season, 1/13-2/5
by Oliver Oliveros - Dec 17, 2011


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.

Kate Clinton, Paul Rudnick Set For Standing On Ceremony Talkback
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2011


Producers Joan Stein and Richard Frankel announced today that Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays will welcome Award-winning comedian Kate Clinton and playwright Paul Rudnick (who is receiving rave reviews for his Standing On Ceremony short plays "My Husband" and "The Gay Agenda") for a post-performance Q&A following the 8:00 PM performance on Wednesday, December 7 at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane).

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