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ZACH Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2019


ZACH Theatre, Central Texas' premier professional theatre, announces six Mainstage productions along with the Family Series and holiday add-ons as part of the 2019-20 season. The Mainstage Season includes: Steven Dietz's new work Dracula: Mina's Quest, a 21st century look at the Bram Stoker classic; A Night with Janis Joplin returns celebrating the legendary rock goddess;  Every Brilliant Thing, Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe's touching and charming play; the timely and probing new work Roe by Lisa Loomer; the new immersive musical Reunion '85; and the quintessential family musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's, The Sound of Music.

BWW Interview: Arena's JUNK Brings Nancy Sun Back to DC and the World of Finance
by Benjamin Tomchik - Mar 20, 2019


When the curtain rises for Junk on April 5, it will mark a full circle for Actress Nancy Sun

Jean-Claude van Itallie's THE FAT LADY SINGS Will Have World Premiere at La Mama, Starring Lauren Flanigan and Tony Torn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2019


La MaMa presents the premiere of legendary playwright Jean-Claude van Itallie's The Fat Lady Sings at La MaMa's Downstairs Theater (66 East 4th Street). Directed by Drama Desk Award winner David Schweizer, the production is scheduled to begin previews on March 21, 2019, with an opening night on March 25, 2019 (running run through April 7, 2019). The cast will feature New York City Opera sensation, Lauren Flanigan, and actor, Tony Torn, known for his celebrated experimental theater work. They will be joined by Jake Horowitz, Nancy McArthur and Jose Useche.

Road Theatre Company Calls For Submissions For Its 10th Annual Summer Playwrights Festival!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2019


THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage. They are thrilled to announce in this, their upcoming 28th season, the tenth annual Summer Playwright's Festival (SPF10). The Road Theatre's annual Summer Playwrights Festival has been held annually since its inception in 2010.

Mixed Blood's Pre-Broadway ROE Sets Run Dates
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019


As previously announced, Mixed Blood Theatre Company will produce ROE before it begins the journey to Broadway. The Broadway run is expected to be produced by Daryl Roth. No dates or details have been announced.

Center Theatre Group Announces 2018-2019 L.A. Writers' Workshop Participants
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2018


Center Theatre Group has selected participants for the 2018-2019 L.A. Writers' Workshop, where local playwrights are invited to spend eight months in residence at the company researching and writing new works with the feedback from artistic staff and their fellow writers. The workshop, administrated by Center Theatre Group's Artistic Department, is designed to foster new voices, inspire playwrights to create their best work, encourage bold writing and build relationships among local playwrights, Center Theatre Group and the Los Angeles theatre community.

De'Adre Aziza, Karl Green, and More to Lead The Public's EVE'S SONG
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2018


The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the world premiere of EVE'S SONG, written by The Public's Emerging Writers Group alum and 2017-18 Tow Playwright-in-Residence, Patricia Ione Lloyd.

De'Adre Aziza, Karl Green, and More to Lead The Public's EVE'S SONG
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2018


The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the world premiere of EVE'S SONG, written by The Public's Emerging Writers Group alum and 2017-18 Tow Playwright-in-Residence, Patricia Ione Lloyd.

The Acting Company's 2018 Fall Gala Honors Bill Rauch, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel And Ambassador Carl Spielvogel
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018


The Acting Company (Ian Belknap, Artistic Director; Elisa Spencer-Kaplan, Executive Director) will honor director and artistic leader Bill Rauch and the married civic leaders Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel- individuals whose exemplary work aligns with the artistic and educational ideals of the storied repertory company that produces nationally recognized theater productions and arts education programs-at the Company's 2018 Fall Gala, on November 12. Held at the historic Metropolitan Club (One East 60th Street), the event will bring together awards, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner, and cocktails in celebration of theater and its contribution to American society.

Minneapolis' Mixed Blood Theatre Will Stage Broadway Hopeful History Play ROE By Lisa Loomer
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2018


In the wake of Justice Kennedy's retirement from the Supreme Court and the fragile longevity of Roe v Wade, the Mixed Blood Theatre Company has announced a run of the new history play ROE by Lisa Loomer in its 2018-19 season.

Cornerstone Theater Co To Present The Premiere Of THE CARDINAL At Queens College
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2018


Cornerstone Theater Company is pleased to present the premiere of a new play, The Cardinal, a journey through Flushing in Queens NY this summer.

Cornerstone Theater Co To Present The Premiere Of THE CARDINAL At Queens College
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018


Cornerstone Theater Company is pleased to present the premiere of a new play, The Cardinal, a journey through Flushing in Queens NY this summer.

Cornerstone Theater Co. To Present The Premiere Of UTOPIA PARKWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2018


Cornerstone Theater Company is pleased to present the premiere of a new play, Utopia Parkway (working title) in Queens, New York this summer. Utopia Parkway will be performed at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts: Goldstein Theatre at Queens College on Friday, August 10 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 11 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $10. For more information and to reserve tickets email info@cornerstonetheater.org or call 1-800-578-1335.

THIS IS US Star Chrissy Metz to Star in FAT PIG at the Geffen Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018


Chrissy Metz, the Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominated star of the NBC drama This Is Us, will make her stage debut in Neil LaBute's critically acclaimed play Fat Pig at the Geffen Playhouse.

MLIMA'S TALE Extends Through June 3
by Julie Musbach - Apr 19, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today a two-week extension for the world premiere of MLIMA'S TALE. Written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award winner Jo Bonney, MLIMA'S TALE continues The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. MLIMA'S TALE will now run two additional weeks through Sunday, June 3.

Michael John Garcés Headlines The 12th Annual Philadelphia Theatre Research Symposium
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2018


Villanova Theatre is thrilled to announce the 12th Annual Philadelphia Theatre Research Symposium (PTRS), featuring a keynote address and workshop by renowned director, playwright and community artist Michael John Garces. This year's conference will kick off on Thursday, May 3 with the Emerging Scholars Panel followed by a workshop, panels and the keynote address on Friday, May 4, 2017. The theme of this year's conference is 'Community Outreach in the Arts.'  

French Stewart, Rob Nagle Lead Dark Comedy FOREVER BOUND
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2018


Are we all savages? Sankalpa Productions presents the world premiere of a darkly funny literary thriller with a surprise twist. Ann Hearn Tobolowsky directs  Forever Bound by Steve Apostolina for a May 11 opening at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances continue through June 16.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Latest Without Walls Production: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2018


La Jolla Playhouse announces the world premiere of What Happens Next, by Naomi Iizuka, head of the UC San Diego MFA Playwriting Program, as the latest production in the Playhouse's popular Without Walls (WOW) series.

BWW Review: Lisa Loomer's Powerful ROE Tackles the Abortion Issue from All Sides at the Asolo Theatre
by Peter Nason - Mar 23, 2018


A strong play, well-directed by Lavina Jadhwani, that features a bravura turn by Terri Weagant as Norma McCorvey, a.k.a. 'Jane Roe.'

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