Jordan Baker News

Hot off its premiere at The Royal Court, London and Market Theatre run, South African Mongiwekhaya's latest play, I See You will open at the Fugard Studio Theatre on May 5 and run until 28 May.

Ruby in the Dust's Gatsby, which plays at the Union Theatre this April, is proud to announce the cast to their jazz musical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's epitome of glitz, glamour and the end of the American Dream. The cast includes The Only Way is Essex star Ferne McCann in her theatre debut.

It's been an exciting few months for Noma Dumezweni. At the end of last year she stepped into the lead role of Linda at the last minute, replacing Kim Cattrell, it was announced that she would be playing the role of Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opening this summer and in I See You she makes her directorial debut. In the intimate setting of the Jerwood Theatre upstairs in the Royal Court Theatre, a gripping play by South African writer Mongiwekhaya.

'Black History Month provides an incredible opportunity to honor, remember, and enjoy the contributions of African Americans in our various fields,' says Harrison Guy, founder and artistic director of Urban Souls Dance Company and this weekend's inaugural AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL: AND STILL WE DANCE. 'I did not want to miss this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of African American dancers, choreographers, and dance teachers [and] students.'

?The full cast has been announced for the Royal Court Theatre and Market Theatre, Johannesburg co-production of Mongiwekhaya's new play I See You. Jordan Baker, Desmond Dube, Bayo Gbadamosi, Austin Hardiman, Sibusiso Mamba, Amaka Okafor and Lunga Radebe start rehearsals today.

Now on stage at the Hilberry Theatre at Wayne State University is The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance production of THE GREAT GATSBY.  This moving drama tells the story of greed, betrayal and inequality in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922.  The young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby (played marvelously by Santino Craven) has a  quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan (played beautifully by Devri Chism).  The drama brings the classic 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald to life.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2015-16 season tonight, October 30 at the Hilberry Theatre with the opening of THE GREAT GATSBY. Wayne State University is delighted to present the only authorized stage interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, adapted by Simon Levy, featuring the memorable characters of the story interacting in its famous Gilded Age setting.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 2015-16 season on October 30 at the Hilberry Theatre with the opening of THE GREAT GATSBY. Wayne State University is delighted to present the only authorized stage interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, adapted by Simon Levy, featuring the memorable characters of the story interacting in its famous Gilded Age setting.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, THE GREAT GATSBY was adapted for the stage by Simon Levy and is directed by BCT Artistic Director, Colton Berry. Providing an intimate look into the beloved characters, Bayou City Theatrics' new production allows its audiences to be swept up in the romantic story of love, loss and the alluring pursuit of the 'American Dream.' THE GREAT GATSBY runs tonight, September 11, through the 27th at Bayou City Theatrics' downtown theater, The Kaleidoscope.

This is one more in a long line of successful Independent Theatre productions.

Independent Theatre is poised to roar into The Space with a new version of what is considered the greatest American novel of the twentieth century.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, THE GREAT GATSBY was adapted for the stage by Simon Levy and is directed by BCT Artistic Director, Colton Berry. Providing an intimate look into the beloved characters, Bayou City Theatrics' new production allows its audiences to be swept up in the romantic story of love, loss and the alluring pursuit of the "American Dream." THE GREAT GATSBY runs September 11 through 27 at Bayou City Theatrics' downtown theater, The Kaleidoscope.

Members of the 'Pro99' movement of Actors' Equity Association have issued an open letter to AEA's newly elected president, Kate Shindle, in response to her victory and to her inaugural address as president of the national union for actors and stage managers. The open letter is signed by over 400 Equity members (listed below), including such notable names as Ed Asner, Francis Fisher, Sally Kirkland and Alfred Molina. The 'Pro99' movement formed in late 2014 in opposition to AEA's rollout of a new plan that will effectively force 'intimate theaters' in Los Angeles to pay Equity actors minimum wage, go 'non-union' or even close - despite an overwhelming vote against the plan by 66% of the Los Angeles membership on an advisory referendum. 'Pro99' members around the nation, who take their name from the current AEA '99 Seat Plan' that allows members to volunteer in smaller venues, oppose AEA's new promulgated plan. They are requesting that Equity leadership put a moratorium on the plan until local members' voices can be heard, and that the union work with its members to develop an alternative plan that will more realistically address the needs of the Los Angeles theater community.

Independent Theatre is poised to roar into The Space with a new version of what is considered the greatest American novel of the twentieth century.

This contemporary adaptation of the Anglo-Saxon epic had a completely sold-out run at Brighton Fringe in 2014, so is returning this year to a larger venue with twice as many performances in order to continue to delight local audiences with its special blend of table-top and shadow puppetry, live music, and poetry.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 60th Anniversary Season with Montana Repertory Theatre's new theatrical adaptation of The Great Gatsby on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 3pm. F. Scott Fitzgerald's captivating story of romance and betrayal is brought to life in Simon Levy's finely crafted adaptation for the stage. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the box office at 718-951-4500 (Tue-Sat, 1pm-6pm).

With shimmering costumes, beautiful sets and music straight from a 1920s dance hall, the dazzling world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's West Egg comes to life in BalletMet's production of 'The Great Gatsby.'

Montana Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre-in-residence in the School of Theatre & Dance at The University of Montana, is pleased to announce the opening of its forty-seventh consecutive national touring season with the production of The Great Gatsby by Simon Levy. The Great Gatsby will play in Missoula for a limited run prior to the national tour, which begins in February and travels the country through April.

Tacoma Little Theatre takes you back to The Jazz Age with its production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, THE GREAT GATSBY, with direction by Dale Westgaard.

Montana Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre-in-residence in the School of Theatre & Dance at The University of Montana, is pleased to announce the opening of its forty-seventh consecutive national touring season with the production of The Great Gatsby by Simon Levy. The Great Gatsby will play in Missoula for a limited run prior to the national tour, which begins in February and travels the country through April.