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Tectnoic Theater Project Revisits Laramie Ten Years Later to Write 'Epilogue'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 17, 2008


On October 6th, 1998 Matthew Shepard was beaten and left to die tied to a fence in the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming. He died six days later. His torture and murder became a watershed historical moment in America that highlighted many of the fault lines of our culture. Now, ten years later, members of the Tectonic Theater Project will return to Laramie to find out what has happened over the last ten years

'Corpus Christi' Returns to New York Stage @ Rattlesick Starting 10/14
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 27, 2008


fter successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival, 108 Productions award-winning production of Terrence McNally¹s Corpus Christi returns to the New York stage.

Havok Theatre Co Announces LA Premiere of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 25, 2008


The newly formed Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre is thrilled to present its third production, the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Lee Martino, with musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Ovation Award-winner and Artistic Director of the new Havok Theatre Company Nick DeGruccio.

'What To Do When You Hate Your Friends' Extended Through 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2008


Four Chairs Theatre Company proudly announces an extension for What To Do When You Hate All Your Friends, an anti-social comedy written by award-winning playwright Larry Kunofsky and directed by Jacob Krueger (The Matthew Shepard Story). Originally slated to run through August 9, the new hit comedy has been extended through August 23 on Theatre Row, at The Lion Theatre located at 410 West 42 Street between 9 & 10 Avenues in NYC

'What To Do When You Hate Your Friends' Extended Through 8/23
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 1, 2008


Four Chairs Theatre Company proudly announces an extension for What To Do When You Hate All Your Friends, an anti-social comedy written by award-winning playwright Larry Kunofsky and directed by Jacob Krueger (The Matthew Shepard Story). Originally slated to run through August 9, the new hit comedy has been extended through August 23 on Theatre Row, at The Lion Theatre located at 410 West 42 Street between 9 & 10 Avenues in NYC

Photo Flash: 'What To Do When You Hate All Your Friends'
by Victoria Myers - Jul 24, 2008


Four Chairs Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of 'What To Do When You Hate All Your Friends', an anti-social comedy written by award-winning playwright Larry Kunofsky and directed by Jacob Krueger (The Matthew Shepard Story). Performances will run from July 19 to August 9, 2008 at The Lion Theatre on Theatre Row, located at 410 West 42 Street between 9 & 10 Avenues in NYC. Previews begin July 19 for an official July 24 opening.

'What To Do When You Hate All Your Friends' Starts 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008


Four Chairs Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of 'What To Do When You Hate All Your Friends', an anti-social comedy written by award-winning playwright Larry Kunofsky. and directed by Jacob Krueger.

Alec Mapa Presents 'America's Gaysian Sweetheart' 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2008


Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! Alec will be dressed by Project Runway's Malan Breton. At Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Saturday, June 28th (9:30 PM) and Sunday, June 29th (9:30 PM).

Alec Mapa Presents 'America's Gaysian Sweetheart' 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2008


Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! Alec will be dressed by Project Runway's Malan Breton. At Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Saturday, June 28th (9:30 PM) and Sunday, June 29th (9:30 PM).

'Matthew Passion' Begins June 18th for Gay Pride 2008
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2008


The Cathedral of St. John The Divine in support of Gay Pride 2008 presents 'Matthew Passion' A New Play (with music) by Phil Hall on Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00 pm at The St. James Chapel.

Ugly Betty's Mapa Live at Joe's Pub in June Tells All
by TJ Fitzgerald - Jun 2, 2008


GLAAD Award-winning actor Alec Mapa brings solo show America's Gaysian Sweetheart to Joe's Pub for two hilarious shows.

Alec Mapa To Perform At Joe's Pub, 6/28, 29
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2008


Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! After a year of traveling around the globe on a gay cruise and shaking things up on Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty and LOGO'S groundbreaking dating show, TransAmerican Love Story, Alec has a delectable tale to tell Gay Pride weekend.

'Matthew Passion' Begins June 18th for Gay Pride 2009
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


The Cathedral of St. John The Divine in support of Gay Pride 2009 presents 'Matthew Passion' A New Play (with music) by Phil Hall on Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00 pm at The St. James Chapel.

2nd Story's 'Gross Indecency:' The 3 Trials of Oscar Wilde
by Randy Rice - Oct 7, 2007


The Bristol Statehouse is the stage for this stellar production of Gross Indecency. 107 years after his death, Oscar Wilde still fascinates.

HRC Las Vegas Gala with Cirque du Soleil, Anderson, Alva
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2007


The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is holding their Second Annual Gala Dinner on September 8 at 6PM at the Caesars Palace Convention Center, as part of an effort to help gain awareness and stop discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans.

'Sessions' Cast to Present Post-Show Benefit Concert, 8/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2007


On Sunday, August 5, Algonquin Theater Productions and Ten Grand Productions, Inc. will present a special post-show benefit concert at featuring the cast of the Off-Broadway musical Sessions

Psychiatrist Richard Brockman Set for 'Sessions' Talkback
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2007


On Thursday, July 26, 2007, prominent Manhattan psychiatrist Richard Brockman, M.D. will host a special audience talk-back immediately following the 8 p.m. performance of the Off-Broadway musical Sessions.

Off-Broadway Musical 'Sessions' Extends through 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2007


Algonquin Theater Productions and Ten Grand Productions, Inc. have announced a one-week extension of the world-premiere production of Sessions, a new musical by Albert Tapper

Sessions: Doctor In The Dark
by Michael Dale - Jun 13, 2007


Psychoanalysis sings again in Albert Tapper's therapy musical

Photo Preview: Off-Broadway's Sessions
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007


Algonquin Theater Productions and Ten Grand Productions, Inc. will present the world-premiere production of Sessions, a new musical by Albert Tapper, for a 12-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Peter Jay Sharp Theater

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