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Transport Group Presents World Premiere of BEING AUDREY 3/27 - 4/26
by Eddie Varley - Feb 27, 2009


Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present the world premiere of Being Audrey, music and lyrics by Ellen Weiss; book by James Hindman; additional book and lyrics by Cheryl Stern; developed with Jack Cummings III and Adam R. Perlman; musical direction, arrangements, and orchestrations by Lanny Meyers; musical staging and choreography by Scott Rink; and directed by Jack Cummings III, beginning Friday, March 27, at 8:00pm at 220 East 4 Street, between Avenues A and B. The opening is set for Sunday, April 5, at 3pm.

Danner & Baranski Among Cast for 'LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE' on 3/2
by Eddie Varley - Feb 26, 2009


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's new play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' will be given six benefit readings on Monday evenings, the event began on February 2nd. The play, directed by Karen Carpenter, is about clothes and the memories they trigger. Blythe Danner, Christine Baranski, Julie White, Parker Posey,Alia Shawkat have just been announced for the March 2nd reading.

Johnston, Sieber & Wong Among 'CELEB AUTOBIO' Cast 2/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, February 23, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Bobby Moynihan, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Christopher Sieber, and B.D. Wong.

Daly, Reed, Wilson, Bee & Newton Set for 'LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE' 2/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2009


ora Ephron and Delia Ephron's new play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' will be given six benefit readings on Monday evenings, the event began on February 2nd. The play, directed by Karen Carpenter, is about clothes and the memories they trigger. Tyne Daly, Rondi Reed, Rita Wilson, Samantha Bee and Becki Newton have been announced and confirmed for the February 23rd reading.

Johnston, Sieber & Wong Among 'CELEB AUTOBIO' Cast 2/23
by Eddie Varley - Feb 22, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, February 23, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Bobby Moynihan, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Christopher Sieber, and B.D. Wong.

SCR Announces Cast And Creative Team For GOLDFISH 3/15-4/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 20, 2009


South Coast Repertory today announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Goldfish, a life-affirming comedy about love lost and found written by John Kolvenbach. Commissioned by SCR and directed by Loretta Greco, Goldfish will run from March 15 through April 5, 2009 on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Low-priced previews are available from March 15 through March 19. Opening night is March 20. Press night is Saturday, March 21 at 7:45 p.m. Tickets to Goldfish may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office.

Daly, Reed, Wilson, Bee & Newton Set for 'LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE' 2/23
by Eddie Varley - Feb 19, 2009


ora Ephron and Delia Ephron's new play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' will be given six benefit readings on Monday evenings, the event began on February 2nd. The play, directed by Karen Carpenter, is about clothes and the memories they trigger. Tyne Daly, Rondi Reed, Rita Wilson, Samantha Bee and Becki Newton have been announced and confirmed for the February 23rd reading.

Atlantic Theater Co. Presents World Premiere of Ayvazian's MAKE ME, Previews Begin 5/19
by Eddie Varley - Feb 19, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce the final production of its 2008-2009 season - the world premiere of Leslie Ayvazian's play MAKE ME, directed by Atlantic associate artistic director Christian Parker. Casting will be announced shortly.

Urie, Johnston, Shear & More at 'CELEB AUTOBIO' 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, on Monday, February 16, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, and Michael Urie

Ferrera, Najimy Among Cast for 'LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE' on 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2009


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's new play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' will be given six benefit readings on Monday evenings, starting on February 2nd. The play, directed by Karen Carpenter, is about clothes and the memories they trigger.

Urie, Johnston, Shear & More at 'CELEB AUTOBIO' 2/16
by Eddie Varley - Feb 15, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, on Monday, February 16, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, and Michael Urie

Ferrera, Najimy Among Cast for 'LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE' on 2/16
by Eddie Varley - Feb 12, 2009


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's new play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' will be given six benefit readings on Monday evenings, starting on February 2nd. The play, directed by Karen Carpenter, is about clothes and the memories they trigger.

Forte, Johnston, Pack & More for 'CELEB AUTOBIO' at Triad 2/9
by Eddie Varley - Feb 9, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, tonight, Monday, February 9, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Will Forte, Kristen Johnston, Bobby Moynihan, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, and Kristen Wiig.

Urie, Wiig & Kressley Among 'CELEB AUTOBIO' Guests at Triad 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, February 2, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Kristen Johnston, Carson Kressley, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, Kristen Wiig, Alan Zweibel

Urie, Wiig & Kressley Among 'CELEB AUTOBIO' Guests at Triad 2/2
by Eddie Varley - Jan 31, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, February 2, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Kristen Johnston, Carson Kressley, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Claudia Shear, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, Kristen Wiig, Alan Zweibel

Atlantic Presents McDonagh's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Previews Begin 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.

Broderick, Hoffman, Urie & Zweibel Join 'CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY' 1/26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, January 26, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Matthew Broderick, Jackie Hoffman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel. The comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words features a line-up of rotating performers who interpret the actual words and stories written by the famous and the infamous, in both solo and ensemble 'chamber' pieces. Some of the 'authors' that are featured include Ivana Trump, Vanna White, Mr. T, Star Jones, Kenny Loggins, Tommy Lee, Sylvester Stallone, 'N Sync, Zsa Zsa Gabor, David Cassidy, Neil Sedaka, Britney Spears, Madonna, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson, as well as the infamous memoirs of Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds, which are edited together to create a Rashomon-esque playlet in the participants' own words.

Broderick, Hoffman, Urie & Zweibel Join 'CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY' 1/26
by Eddie Varley - Jan 23, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, January 26, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Matthew Broderick, Jackie Hoffman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel. The comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words features a line-up of rotating performers who interpret the actual words and stories written by the famous and the infamous, in both solo and ensemble 'chamber' pieces. Some of the 'authors' that are featured include Ivana Trump, Vanna White, Mr. T, Star Jones, Kenny Loggins, Tommy Lee, Sylvester Stallone, 'N Sync, Zsa Zsa Gabor, David Cassidy, Neil Sedaka, Britney Spears, Madonna, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson, as well as the infamous memoirs of Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds, which are edited together to create a Rashomon-esque playlet in the participants' own words.

New Play Love, Loss, And What I Wore to Feature Daly, Danner, O'Donnell, Posey & More in Benefit Evenings
by Robert Diamond - Jan 22, 2009


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's new play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' will be given six benefit readings on Monday evenings, starting on February 2nd. The play, directed by Karen Carpenter, is about clothes and the memories they trigger. It is based on the book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. The play is currently in development. The cast of five women will alternate each week and will be revealed at curtain time. Already set and committed to perform (based on scheduling) are: Tyne Daly, Blythe Danner, Kristen Johnston, Sarah Jones, Rosie O'Donnell, Parker Posey, Karyn Quackenbush, Rondi Reed, Kristen Schaal, Marlo Thomas, and Joyce Van Patten.

Jackson, Kind, Hoffman & More Guest at 'CELEB AUTO' at Triad Tonight 1/19
by Eddie Varley - Jan 19, 2009


Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words continues its sit-down, open-ended run at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, tonight Monday, January 19, at 7:30pm, with a cast that includes Scott Adsit, Jackie Hoffman, Cheyenne Jackson, Kristen Johnston, Richard Kind, Seth Rudetsky, and Sherri Shepherd. The comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words features a line-up of rotating performers who interpret the actual words and stories written by the famous and the infamous, in both solo and ensemble 'chamber' pieces. Some of the 'authors' that are featured include Ivana Trump, Vanna White, Mr. T, Star Jones, Kenny Loggins, Tommy Lee, Sylvester Stallone, 'N Sync, Zsa Zsa Gabor, David Cassidy, Neil Sedaka, Britney Spears, Madonna, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson, as well as the infamous memoirs of Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds, which are edited together to create a Rashomon-esque playlet in the participants' own words.

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