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Open-Door Playhouse Debuts JUST PLAYIN Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022


Lee Franklin's play Just Playin' focuses on a group of men at a rustic cottage in Maine celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their regular poker game. The next day, their wives (in one case, an ex-wife) gather at the same cottage (after the guys have left) to play Mahjong. The Mahjong game is also marking its 25th Anniversary.

Durango PlayFest Announces Casting And Directors For New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2021


Durango PlayFest today announced the actors who will headline three plays being developed at its new works festival, as well as the directors for each play. The August 5-8 event brings nationally recognized actors, playwrights and directors to Durango to incubate new plays, hold events for the community, and culminate the week with staged readings.

Queens Theatre Presents Digital Play Reading Of One-Minute Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020


FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK - Queens Theatre joins nearly a dozen theaters and universities to present an evening of digital play readings of 62 One-Minute Plays on Zoom this Friday, April 10, at 7:30pm.

I LOVE YOU, AMERICA, HARROW, and More are Available on Hulu in September
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018


New on Hulu this September includes 'I Love You, America,' 'Harrow,' 'Flower,' 'Daphne & Velma' and more. Below is the list of all titles available on Hulu this month.

VIDEO: Trailer For Hulu Original THE FIRST Starring Sean Penn
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 28, 2018


Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history.

THE CLEANSE, ACTIVE MEASURES and More are New on Hulu
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 28, 2018


Hulu has announced the newest additions to its site, streaming August 27 -  September 3. Below is the full list of titles being made available, plus Hulu Originals premiere dates.

The Full List of What's New on Hulu This Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 21, 2018


Below is the list of titles new to Hulu this week.

Hulu Shares Fall 2018 Programming Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 13, 2018


Hulu today announced their Fall 2018 programming slate. Newly announced premieres include 'Light as a Feather' (October 12) and the return of 'Marvel's Runaways' (December 21).

The Playgroup's Shorts Program is Back with SHORTCUTS 7
by Julie Musbach - Mar 12, 2017


The Playgroup's wildly popular shorts program is back for its 7th season, featuring the very best in South Florida playwriting talent: comedies, dramas and a few surprises. Eight amazing ten-minute plays by South Florida playwrights. Rated PG-13. Six performances at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL. Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM. April 28 through May 7, 2017. All seats $25. Groups of four or more: $15. Box Office: Call (561) 347-3948 or visit http://www.willowtheatre.org/

Salman Rushdie Kicks Off Eastern's Annual Arts and Lecture Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2011


Award-winning author Salman Rushdie will open Eastern Connecticut State University's 11th Annual Arts and Lecture Series on Ttoday in the Betty R. Tipton Room in Eastern's Student Center.

Salman Rushdie Kicks Off Eastern's Annual Arts and Lecture Series 10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


Award-winning author Salman Rushdie will open Eastern Connecticut State University's 11th Annual Arts and Lecture Series on Tuesday, Oct. 4 in the Betty R. Tipton Room in Eastern's Student Center.

GOOD BOBBY Premieres at 59E59 October 8 - November 8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the NYC premiere of GOOD BOBBY, written by Brian Lee Franklin and directed by Pierson Blaetz. Produced by Greenway Arts Alliance (Los Angeles) and Danny Fresh, GOOD BOBBY begins previews on Thursday, October 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 8.

GOOD BOBBY Opens Tonight at 59E59 Theatres, 10/14
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 14, 2009


59E59 Theaters hosts the new York City premiere of GOOD BOBBY tonight, October 14. The production has been in previews since October 8. GOOD BOBBY is written by Brian Lee Franklin and directed by Pierson Blaetz and will play a limited engagement through Sunday, November 8. The show is produced by Greenway Arts Alliance (Los Angeles) and Danny Fresh.

GOOD BOBBY Premieres at 59E59 October 8 - November 8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the NYC premiere of GOOD BOBBY, written by Brian Lee Franklin and directed by Pierson Blaetz. Produced by Greenway Arts Alliance (Los Angeles) and Danny Fresh, GOOD BOBBY begins previews on Thursday, October 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 8.

GOOD BOBBY Premieres at 59E59 October 8 - November 8
by Robert Diamond - Sep 15, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the NYC premiere of GOOD BOBBY, written by Brian Lee Franklin and directed by Pierson Blaetz. Produced by Greenway Arts Alliance (Los Angeles) and Danny Fresh, GOOD BOBBY begins previews on Thursday, October 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 8.

59E59 Theatres Announce Their Fall 2009 Season With BRITS OFF BROADWAY & More
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the 2009 Fall Season. All performances take place at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).

59E59 Theatres Announce Their Fall 2009 Season With BRITS OFF BROADWAY & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2009


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is proud to announce the 2009 Fall Season. All performances take place at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).

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