Michael Hollinger News

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its fifth annual New Play Development Conference on July 10-July 26 at the Adrienne Theater (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia. The Conference will feature two weeks of intensive work on six works-in-progress by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig (410 [Gone]); Mary Hamilton (We Three); Michael Hollinger (Ghost-Writer); Arden Kass (Appetite); John Orlock (The Specificity of Paradise); and J.T. Rogers (Blood and Gifts).

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its fifth annual New Play Development Conference from July 10-July 26 at both the Adrienne Theater and the Playground (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia. The Conference will feature two weeks of intensive work on six works-in-progress by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig (410 [Gone]); Mary Hamilton (We Three); Michael Hollinger (Ghost-Writer); Arden Kass (Appetite); John Orlock (The Specificity of Paradise); and J.T. Rogers (Blood and Gifts).

Circle Theatre, a professional, regional theatre company in Sundance Square, will preview Incorruptible, by Michael Hollinger, on Thursday, July 16; Friday, July 17; and Saturday, July 18 (matinee). The production officially opens Saturday, July 18, 2009. A post-show opening night party will follow Saturday evening's performance.

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its fifth annual New Play Development Conference on July 10-July 26 at the Adrienne Theater (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia. The Conference will feature two weeks of intensive work on six works-in-progress by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig (410 [Gone]); Mary Hamilton (We Three); Michael Hollinger (Ghost-Writer); Arden Kass (Appetite); John Orlock (The Specificity of Paradise); and J.T. Rogers (Blood and Gifts).

PlayPenn, Philadelphia's professional new play development organization, will hold its fifth annual New Play Development Conference from July 10-July 26 at both the Adrienne Theater and the Playground (2030 Sansom Street) in Philadelphia. The Conference will feature two weeks of intensive work on six works-in-progress by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig (410 [Gone]); Mary Hamilton (We Three); Michael Hollinger (Ghost-Writer); Arden Kass (Appetite); John Orlock (The Specificity of Paradise); and J.T. Rogers (Blood and Gifts).

Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Something Intangible by celebrated Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham from April 9 through June 7, 2009. This production is proudly sponsored by Fox Chase Bank. Arden Theatre Company is located at 40 N. 2nd Street, Old City Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215.922.1122 or visit www.ardentheatre.org.

Season tickets are now on sale for the Seattle Rep 2009-10 season, which features an exciting collaboration with Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Noël Coward's comedy Hay Fever, a 25th anniversary celebration of August Wilson' beloved Fences, and more.

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto is pleased to announce the cast of The Old Globe?s production of Opus, by Michael Hollinger, directed by Kyle Donnelly, to run in the Globe?s Arena Stage at the San Diego Museum of Art?s James S. Copley Auditorium March 21 ? April 26, 2009 (press opening: Thursday, March 26 at 8:00pm). Tickets are available by calling (619) 23-GLOBE, online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, or by visiting the Globe Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

The Old Globe's production of Opus, by Michael Hollinger, directed by Kyle Donnelly, is set to run in the Globe's Arena Stage at the San Diego Museum of Art's James S. Copley Auditorium March 21 - April 26, 2009. The show officially opens tonight, Thursday, March 26 at 8:00pm).

Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Something Intangible by celebrated Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham from April 9 through June 7, 2009. This production is proudly sponsored by Fox Chase Bank. Arden Theatre Company is located at 40 N. 2nd Street, Old City Philadelphia. For tickets, call 215.922.1122 or visit www.ardentheatre.org.

A two-part repertory production of Charles Dickens' epic 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby' will headline PlayMakers Repertory Company's 34th season, announced Thursday (March 5) by producing artistic director Joseph Haj. Also during its 2009-2010 mainstage season, PlayMakers will present Arthur Miller's wartime drama 'All My Sons,' the comedy classic 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde and the regional premiere of 'Opus' by Michael Hollinger.

Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto is pleased to announce the cast of The Old Globe's production of Opus, by Michael Hollinger, directed by Kyle Donnelly, to run in the Globe's arena stage at the San Diego Museum of Art's James S. Copley Auditorium March 21 - April 26, 2009 (press opening: Thursday, March 26 at 8:00pm). Tickets are available by calling (619) 23-GLOBE, online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, or by visiting the Globe Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

The Old Globe announces whats on stage and whats soon to come. A musical with songs by Stephen Schwartz, folk-rock legend James Taylor, and new songs by Broadway's hottest young musical sensation Lin-Manuel Miranda, Working is an unforgettable musical that creates a vivid tapestry of how we work in America - woven from the funny and poignant stories of twenty-six everyday Americans - a fireman, a housewife, a publicist, a business executive, a stone mason, and more. Based on the best-selling book by Pulitzer Prize winner Studs Terkel. Playing in The Old Globe Theatre March 7 - April 12

New Repertory Theatre announces its 2009-2010 season, the inaugural season for new Artistic Director Kate Warner. The new season will present five plays on its Mainstage in the Charles Mosesian Theater; two plays in its Downstage @ New Rep series in the Black Box Theater; and two holiday offerings.

At a packed event last night at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, announced its 2009-2010 season to a crowd of enthusiastic patrons and supporters. Under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley, the company is celebrating 40 years of bringing quality theatre, including more than 50 world premieres, to the San Francisco Bay Area.

At a packed event last night at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, announced its 2009-2010 season to a crowd of enthusiastic patrons and supporters. Under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley, the company is celebrating 40 years of bringing quality theatre, including more than 50 world premieres, to the San Francisco Bay Area. The season announcement, which culminated a day of public activities launching the company's Ruby Anniversary, revealed that TheatreWorks will once again be presenting the area's first looks at several news-making productions, and deepening its commitment to presenting new works. The company announced a vibrant season leading off with an extensive New Works Festival that will draw national artists to the area; a World Premiere musical to be directed by the Tony Award-winning director of Les Miserables; two West Coast Premieres; two Regional Premieres, and two classics brought to the stage.

Circle Theatre, a professional, contemporary regional theatre company in Sundance Square, is proud to announce the line-up for their 2009 season. Unveiling a new look and new productions in 2009, Circle will produce a full season, with previews for the first show beginning on March 19, 2009. Shows this season include: ART, Hail Mary!, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Incorruptible and Lone Star Christmas Carol. Circle Theatre also hosts a resident emerging theatre company, FireStarter Productions, which will present Tapas, April 16 through 19.

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) has announced its upcoming 25th anniversary season of new works offering a 3-play series celebrating female playwrights. The 2009-2010 Season will see the world premiere of A Lifetime Burning by Cusi Cram, and the New York premieres of Happy Now? by Lucinda Coxon, and Night Watcher by Charlayne Woodard at Primary Stages at59E59 Theaters (59 East 59 th Street). In a statement, Casey Childs, Founder & Executive producer, said, 'Primary Stages hasalways had a commitment to playwrights and we have been lucky to help nurture andenjoy the success of many extraordinary women writers. We are thrilled to premiere these new works by these three playwrights as a way to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) has announced complete casting for the New York premiere of Shipwrecked!

Darren Lee Cole Theatricals is proud to present the Award Winning Krapp, 39 written and performed my Michael Laurence, directed by George Demas. Krapp, 39 will begin performances on Tuesday January 13, opening on Wednesday, January 21 through March 15 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Tickets are $29-$39 and can be purchased at 212-691-1555 or visit www.sohoplayhouse.com / www.krapp39.com