Mamie Gummer News

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Due to the extension of The 39 Steps through March 29th at the American Airlines Theatre, the first preview of Les Liaisons Dangereuses will begin on Saturday, April 12th at 8PM (eve). Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents Laura Linney as 'La Marquise de Merteuil' and Ben Daniels as 'Le Vicomte de Valmont' in a new Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, by Christopher Hampton, directed by Rufus Norris at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). The limited engagement will officially open on Thursday, May 1st, 2008. The cast also includes Siân Phillips as 'Madame De Rosemonde,' Jessica Collins 'Madame De Tourvel', Mamie Gummer as 'Cecile Volanges', Kristine Nielsen as 'Madame De Volanges', Benjamin Walker as 'Danceny,' Rosie Benton as 'Emile,' Derek Cecil as 'Azolan,' Kevin Duda 'Servant' and Jane Pfitsch 'Servant.' The definitive battle of the sexes springs to life in this Tony Award-nominated classic by Christopher Hampton. For long-time friends and occasional lovers Vicomte de Valmont (Daniels) and Marquise de Merteuil (Linney), love is simply a game of chess. But in a few false moves, they're about to find themselves locked in the ultimate checkmate. Filled with seduction, betrayal, and plenty of illicit passion, this dark comedy paints the pre-Revolutionary French aristocracy in all its cynicism and decadence. TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are available by calling Roundabout Ticket Services at (212)719-1300, online at www.roundabouttheatre.org or at the American Airlines Box Office (227 West 42nd Street). Ticket prices range from $56.25 to $101.25.

Laura Linney and Ben Daniels, stars of the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses and its director Rufus Norris, are featured in the 'People Are Talking About' section of Vogue Magazine (April Issue). Laura Linney, Ben Daniels and Rufus Norris talk to Vogue writer Adam Green about this highly anticipated Broadway revival. An original photograph of Linney and Daniels is included. The magazine is on stands now.

The award-winning actor currently costars in 'Hunting and Gathering', the second of three plays he's in this season.

Joining previously announced stars Laura Linney as 'La Marquise de Merteuil' and Ben Daniels as 'Le Vicomte de Valmont' in a new Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, by Christopher Hampton, directed by Rufus Norris at the American Airlines Theatre: Siân Phillips as 'Madame De Rosemonde,' Jessica Collins 'Madame De Tourvel', Mamie Gummer as 'Cecile Volanges', Kristine Nielsen as 'Madame De Volanges', Benjamin Walker as 'Danceny,' Rosie Benton as 'Emile,' Derek Cecil as 'Azolan,' Kevin Duda 'Servant' and Jane Pfitsch 'Servant.'

Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman, officially opened Sunday February 3 at Primary Stages (59 East 59th Street).

Primary Stages presents the third production of it's 2007-2008 season, the world premiere of the play Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman (Well). The 4-member cast features Michael Chernus (Essential Self Defense) as Astor, Mamie Gummer (The Water's Edge) as Bess, Keira Naughton (The Rivals) as Ruth, and Jeremy Shamos (Gutenberg! The Musical!) as Jesse.

Primary Stages presents the third production of the 2007-2008 season, the world premiere of the play Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman; with Michael Chernus, Mamie Gummer, Keira Naughton and Jeremy Shamos.

Joining the company of the Roundabout Revival of 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' are Siān Phillips as 'Madame De Rosemonde,' Mamie Gummer as 'Cecile Volanges', Kristine Nielsen as 'Madame De Volanges', Benjamin Walker as 'Danceny,' Rosie Benton as 'Emile' and Derek Cecil as 'Azolan.'

Primary Stages has announced casting for the third production of the 2007-2008 season, the world premiere of the play Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman. To star Michael Chernus, Mamie Gummer, Keira Naughton and Jeremy Shamos.

Montblanc presented The 24 Hour Company Production of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway on Monday, October 22 at the American Airlines Theatre. Proceeds benefited Working Playground, an organization that brings arts education into New York City classrooms.

An impressive collection of Broadway and screen stars arrived for the officially opening of the Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Pygmalion on Thursday, October 18 at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). This new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion is directed by David Grindley and stars Claire Danes in her Broadway debut as 'Eliza Doolittle' with Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays as 'Henry Higgins', Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines as 'Colonel Pickering' and Jay O. Sanders as 'Alfred Doolittle.' This is a limited engagement through Sunday, December 16.

Montblanc presents The 24 Hour Company Production of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway on Monday, October 22nd at the American Airlines Theatre. Proceeds benefit Working Playground, an organization that brings arts education into New York City classrooms.

This fall, Red Bull Theater returns with 'Revelation Readings,' an Obie Award-Winning reading series exploring new and classic plays of heightened language. Leading off was a benefit reading of Paula Vogel's Desdemona, featuring Jessica Hecht, performed at the Playwrights Horizons Mainstage at 7PM on October 1.

Red Bull Theater announces their fall season with the return of Revelation Readings, an Obie Award-Winning reading series exploring new and classic plays of heightened language, a major new revival of Christopher Marlowe's Edward the Second, a new play workshop called In The Raw, and a second full production to be announced later this season.

Montblanc presents The 24 Hour Company Production of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway on Monday, October 22 at the American Airlines Theatre. Proceeds benefit Working Playground, an organization that brings arts education into New York City classrooms.

Williamstown Theatre Festival ends season with a well-acted but only partially satisfying production of Lillian Hellman's 'The Autumn Garden'

Due to high demand for tickets, the Williamstown Theatre Festival has added an additional performance of Lillian Hellman's The Autumn Garden on Wednesday, August 22 at 3:00

The Festival will premiere The Prophet Muhammad, an original work developed in the leapFROG program.

Williamstown Theatre Festival announces additional casting and directors for the upcoming season.