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Review - Titus Andronicus
by Ben Peltz - Dec 15, 2011


'We began this production with the simplest and most time-honored of theatrical practices,' writes New York Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis.  'We were looking for the next great role for Jay O. Sanders.'

Review - Bonnie and Clyde & The Man Who Came To Dinner
by Ben Peltz - Dec 13, 2011


The new musical inspired by the careers of Depression-era outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow begins with stars Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes, as the infamous title duo, sitting dead from multiple bullet wounds in the front seat of a Ford.  I resisted the temptation to give them entrance applause.

Photo Flash: First Look at Public Theater's TITUS ANDRONICUS
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 2, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) will present post-show discussions following select performances of the Public Lab production, TITUS ANDRONICUS, directed by Michael Sexton. The Public Lab Thursday Night Speaker Series for TITUS ANDRONICUS will be held following the Thursday, December 8 and Thursday, December 15 performances and consist of engaging conversations with notable panelists. Tickets are $15 for all performances and include free admission to the post-show discussions. TITUS ANDRONICUS runs through Sunday, December 18. Check out production shots below!

TITUS ANDRONICUS Begins Previews Tomorrow at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) will present post-show discussions following select performances of the Public Lab production, TITUS ANDRONICUS, directed by Michael Sexton. The Public Lab Thursday Night Speaker Series for TITUS ANDRONICUS will be held following the Thursday, December 8 and Thursday, December 15 performances and consist of engaging conversations with notable panelists. Tickets are $15 for all performances and include free admission to the post-show discussions. TITUS ANDRONICUS begins previews on Tuesday, November 29 and runs through Sunday, December 18.

Jay O. Sanders to Lead Public Theater's TITUS ANDRONICUS; Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced complete casting today for William Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS, the third Public Lab production of the fall season. Directed by Michael Sexton, TITUS ANDRONICUS runs Tuesday, November 29 through Sunday, December 18 at The Public Theater, with an official press opening on Tuesday, December 13. Tickets for TITUS ANDRONICUS are on sale now; all tickets for Public Lab productions are $15.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Public Theater's LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 28, 2011


The Public Theater's performance of LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST will open Monday, October 31. The complete cast for LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST features Michelle Beck, Rebecca Brooksher, Reg E. Cathey, Jorge Chacon, Keith Eric Chappelle, Stephanie DiMaggio, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Francis Jue, Mousa Kraish, Hoon Lee, Steven Skybell, Robert Stanton, Nick Westrate, and Samira Wiley. Check out the production photos below!

Michelle Beck, Rebecca Brooksher, et al. Set for Public Theater's LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2011


The Public Theater announced complete casting today for LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST, the second Public Lab production of the fall season. Directed by Karin Coonrod, LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST runs Tuesday, October 18 through Sunday, November 6 at The Public Theater, with an official press opening on Monday, October 31. Tickets for LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST as well as TITUS ANRONICUS go on sale on Tuesday, September 13; All tickets for Public Lab productions are $15.

LUSH VALLEY Plays HERE September 7-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


Lush Valley is set to play September 7- 24 at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue), this highly interactive guided journey is shaped nightly by real-time audience feedback.

Public Theater's SWEET AND SAD Begins Previews, 9/6
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2011


The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere of Richard Nelson's new play SWEET AND SAD on Tuesday, September 6. The first show in the 2011-2012 Public Lab season, SWEET AND SAD takes place over Sunday brunch on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 with a cast that features Jon DeVries, Shuler Hensley, Maryann Plunkett, Laila Robins, Jay O. Sanders and J. Smith-Cameron.

Michael McKean, John Douglas Thompson & Enid Graham Join Sam Waterston in KING LEAR at the Public This Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 5, 2011


The Public Theater has announced initial casting today for KING LEAR, directed by James Macdonald this fall. Michael McKean, John Douglas Thompson and Enid Graham will play Gloucester, Kent and Goneril, respectively, joining the previously announced Sam Waterston as King Lear. KING LEAR will run October 18 - November 20 in the Newman Theater. Member tickets are $40; Single tickets, priced at $75-$85, will go on sale in August.

Public Theater to Feature Works by Stew & Rodewald, Hwang, FEBRUARY HOUSE and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2011


Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis announced the line-up today for The Public's 2011-2012 Season. The 56th Season will feature new works by Mike Daisey, Nathan Englander, David Henry Hwang, Richard Nelson, and Stew and Heidi Rodewald, as well as the premiere of FEBRUARY HOUSE, a new musical by Gabriel Kahane and Seth Bockley that is the first commission of The Public's Musical Theater Initiative.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, Closes 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick. DOUBLE FALSEHOOD will close at CSC (136 East 13th Street) Sunday, April 3.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

MARGARET Comes to Red Bull Theater; Harrison, Harner To Star
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2011


From February 25-27 MARGARET- A Tyger's Heart comes to The Red Bull Theater.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

MARGARET Comes to Red Bull Theater 2/25-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2011


From February 25-27 MARGARET- A Tyger's Heart comes to The Red Bull Theater.

MARGARET Comes to Red Bull Theater; Harrison, Harner To Star
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2011


From February 25-27 MARGARET- A Tyger's Heart comes to The Red Bull Theater.

The Public Theater Presents TIMON OF ATHENS Post-Show Discussions 2/22 & 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will offer post-show discussions following select performances of TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

MARGARET Comes to Red Bull Theater; Harrison, Harner To Star
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 15, 2011


From February 25-27 MARGARET- A Tyger's Heart comes to The Red Bull Theater.

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