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Hilarity and hijinks ensue as the characters in Thornton Wilder's romantic comedy The Matchmaker. Head to New York for adventure and find love instead. The production, directed by Chris Abrahamand and set in the opulence of the Victorian period, began performances for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Festival Theatre on May 12. In the video below, Geraint Wyn Davies talks about his character, Malachi Stack, in the festival's 60th season production of The Matchmaker!

Thanks to popular demand Lucy Peacock's Late Night with Lucy cabaret series is moving from her cozy "living room" at the Annex performance space to a bigger house at the Studio Theatre for its last two dates in August.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 60th Season opening week wrapped up on Saturday night with the debut of The Matchmaker, a comedic tale by Thornton Wilder that has never before been presented by The Festival. Funny, touching, witty and poignant, the show both delighted and surprised. Bolstered by an incredibly talent cast, beautiful set design and inspired direction, The Matchmaker is shaping up to be the can't miss show of the summer.

The 60th Season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival opened last night with Much Ado About Nothing, but there was definitely something special happening in this gorgeous town. BWW was on hand for all the festivities, and we are thrilled to bring our readers photos from opening night.

Hilarity and hijinks ensue as the characters in Thornton Wilder's romantic comedy The Matchmaker. Head to New York for adventure and find love instead. The production, directed by Chris Abrahamand set in the opulence of the Victorian period, begins previews for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Festival Theatre on May 12.

In his fairy-tale romance Cymbeline, Shakespeare pits the strength of true love against false accusation and familial discord. Directed by the Festival's General Director, Antoni Cimolino, this hauntingly beautiful play begins previews at the Tom Patterson Theatre on May 10.

The Guthrie Theater today announced that Sarah Agnew (currently appearing as Beatrice in Yale Rep's production of The Servant of Two Masters) will lead the cast of Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, playing Nora in a modern-day critique of middle-class life in an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's groundbreaking and controversial masterpiece A Doll's House (previously seen at the Guthrie in 1996).

The Guthrie Theater today announced that Sarah Agnew (currently appearing as Beatrice in Yale Rep's production of The Servant of Two Masters) will lead the cast of Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, playing Nora in a modern-day critique of middle-class life in an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's groundbreaking and controversial masterpiece A Doll's House (previously seen at the Guthrie in 1996).

The Guthrie Theater today announced that Sarah Agnew (currently appearing as Beatrice in Yale Rep's production of The Servant of Two Masters) will lead the cast of Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, playing Nora in a modern-day critique of middle-class life in an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's groundbreaking and controversial masterpiece A Doll's House (previously seen at the Guthrie in 1996).

Barbara Walsh may not be a world famous performing artist but she's damn convincing at playing one in Paper Mill's sparkling new production of Terrance McNally's Master Class. With only four weeks of preparation after scheduling conflicts forced announced star Kate Mulgrew to withdraw, Walsh's well-balanced mixture of poise, regality, insecurity, wit, intelligence and compassion bring a captivating portrayal to this intriguing and comical character study of an acclaimed artist no longer is possession of the tool through which her artistry earned its acclaim.

Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Saturday, March 14, 2009.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is presenting Terrence McNally's Master Class, which is currently running at the Millburn theatre through April 5, 2009. Barbara Walsh stars as opera diva Maria Callas, the Press Opening was Sunday, March 8th.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for Terrence McNally's Master Class which will run at the Millburn theatre from March 4 through April 5, 2009. Barbara Walsh will star as opera diva Maria Callas replacing the previously announced Kate Mulgrew who will not be appearing in the production due to a schedule chan

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for Terrence McNally's Master Class which will run at the Millburn theatre from March 4 through April 5, 2009. Barbara Walsh will star as opera diva Maria Callas replacing the previously announced Kate Mulgrew who will not be appearing in the production due to a schedule chan

Deathbed by Mark Schultz makes its Off-Broadway world premiere at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre. Wendy C. Goldberg directs the limited six week engagement January 21 - March 1 with opening night set for Thursday, January 31.

Deathbed by Mark Schultz will make its Off-Broadway world premiere at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre. Wendy C. Goldberg directs the limited six week engagement January 21 - March 1 with opening night set for Thursday, January 31.

Roger Alan Gindi in association with Nutmeg Productions will present Tall Grass, a dark comedy written by Brian Harris and directed by Nick Corley.