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Kitt, Ives, Wilson and Pen to be Honored by Dramatists Guild of America, 11/2
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 14, 2009


The Dramatists Guild of America will honor the winners of their annual awards at their annual benefit ceremony on Monday, November 2, 2009 at The Players Club in New York.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Second Stage Theater's LET ME DOWN EASY Extends Through 12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 13, 2009


Second Stage Theatre is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed production of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, has extended four weeks, through December 6. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY opened on Wednesday, October 7 and was originally scheduled to run through November 8.

Mooney, Sikking and Moskoff to star in EXIT STRATEGY, Marking West Coast Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2009


Famed television performers Debra Mooney, James Sikking and John C. Moskoff will star in the West Coast premiere of EXIT STRATEGY, beginning Oct. 14th at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA.

Falcon Theatre Presents EXIT STRATEGY As The Second Show Of 2009-2010 Season, Opens 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2009


The Falcon Theatre presents the west coast premiere of EXIT STRATEGY, the second production in its 2009-2010 Subscription Season.

The Cherry Lane Theatre's THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Opens 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2009


Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey will portray that great woman of American letters -- letters from readers seeking advice, that is -- when she plays the legendary, trailblazing columnist Ann Landers in David Rambo's play The Lady With All The Answers Off-Broadway this fall, starting performances October 7, 2009 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) in New York City. B.J. Jones directs. The production will run through November 29. Opening night is October 14.

Photo Flash: THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS At The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 13, 2009


Two-time Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey portrays that great woman of American letters -- letters from readers seeking advice, that is -- when she plays the legendary, trailblazing columnist Ann Landers in David Rambo's play THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Off-Broadway this fall, which started performances October 7, 2009 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in New York City. B.J. Jones directs. The production will run through November 29. Opening night is scheduled for October 14.

Dael Orlandersmith Brings STOOP STORIES To Chicago 9/12-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


Dael Orlandersmith takes Chicago audiences on an electrifying journey through the spirit and soul of Harlem in her explosive solo piece Stoop Stories at Goodman Theatre. Hailed a 'triumph' (Washington City Paper) in its world premiere at Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theatre this past spring, Stoop Stories comes to Chicago directed by Obie Award-winner Jo Bonney.

Tickets On Sale for Performance Network Theatre's THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD 9/11-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


Performance Network Theatre announces that tickets are now on sale for its '09-10 season opener, THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. Actress Suzi Regan begins rehearsal for Robert Hewett's twisty one-woman show this week, directed by the Network's Artistic Director, David Wolber.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

The Nerve Tank to perform 'bauhaus the bauhaus' at The Brooklyn Lyceum October 9 to November 22.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2009


What was the Utopian ideal of the Bauhaus School, and how does it apply to contemporary society? This is the subject of a multi-disciplinary theater work now being developed by The Nerve Tank, to debut at The Brooklyn Lyceum October 9 to November 22.

Michael Fischetti to Host Poetry Reading at Cape May Stage, 10/19
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 8, 2009


New York actor, teacher, and producer, Michael Fischetti will be at Cape May Stage on Monday evening, October 19 at 8 p.m. reading a collection of poetry about the human condition in a time of war called We Are All Brothers: Anti-War Poetry Through the Ages. As we debate our nation's involvement in Afghanistan, Mr. Fischetti will repeat his New York triumph with poems from Homer to Owen to our most contemporary voices in the Equity theatre's Second Stage Series. Performing a selection of timeless pieces that Fischetti selected, this performance is sure to challenge certain beliefs, raise questions, and inspire future discussions.

American Express to Sponsor Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


American Express will sponsor the upcoming Second Stage Theatre production of Let Me Down Easy, conceived, written and performed by Anna Deavere Smith.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Ivey Is Landers In 'THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS' At The Cherry Lane 10/7 - 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


wo-time Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey will portray that great woman of American letters -- letters from readers seeking advice, that is -- when she plays the legendary, trailblazing columnist Ann Landers in David Rambo's play THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Off-Broadway this fall, starting performances October 7, 2009 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in New York City. B.J. Jones directs. The production will run through November 29. Opening night TBA.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Ars Nova Continues Out Loud Series With A Free Reading Of FRATERNITY, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


As part of the Out Loud series, Ars Nova presents a free reading of FRATERNITY on October 5. FRATERNITY is written by Samuel Brett Williams and directed by Sam Gold. The cast includes J. Alex Brinson, Adam Driver, Betty Gilpin, Peter Scanavino and Tobias Segal.

Ars Nova Continues Out Loud Series With A Free Reading Of FRATERNITY, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


As part of the Out Loud series, Ars Nova presents a free reading of FRATERNITY on October 5. FRATERNITY is written by Samuel Brett Williams and directed by Sam Gold. The cast includes J. Alex Brinson, Adam Driver, Betty Gilpin, Peter Scanavino and Tobias Segal.

BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: How I Got My Equity Card - by Harvey Fierstein
by Eddie Varley - Oct 3, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present its newest weekly feature, presented in association with and to celebrate the importance of the Actors' Equity Association. 'AEA' or 'Equity', founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members.

AlterTheater Ensemble Announces Casting for 'The Horses'
by Robert Diamond - Oct 2, 2009


As part of its new season, AlterTheater Ensemble, an artist-driven company known for performing deeply intimate theater in downtown San Rafael storefronts, will produce its first play developed entirely from within, and starring Anne Darragh, Will Marchetti, Frances Lee McCain, and Michael Ray Wisely. This is also the first play the company is producing under an Equity contract.

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