Old Acquaintance News

Hartford Stage will celebrate the artistic partnership among director Michael Wilson, set designer Jeff Cowie, and sound designer John Gromada in Working with Michael, a multi-media exhibit in 'room,' Hartford Stage's new function space. At the same time, the theatre will unveil Part II of Capturing the Moment, a season-long retrospective of the work of company photographer T. Charles Ericson, commemorating his 25 years with Hartford Stage. The Ericson installation will be in the theatre's upper lobby. The exhibits coincide with the run of Divine Rivalry, a world premiere play by noted political journalist Michael Kramer, which is the last MainStage production Wilson will be directing as Hartford Stage Artistic Director. Cowie designed the sets for the production, and Gromada the sound and original music. Official opening of both exhibits is Wednesday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m., directly before the 7:30 performance of Divine Rivalry.

The greatest unknown event of the Renaissance will unfold at Hartford Stage beginning February 24.

The greatest unknown event of the Renaissance will unfold at Hartford Stage beginning February 24.

Producer Jeffrey Richards announced that returning to Broadway in 2012 will be GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN.

BroadwayWorld presents the cast of the Broadway revival of ARCADIA! Today we feature Margaret Colin, who stars as Lady Croom. Learn all about her here...

Michael Wilson will direct the Vineyard Theatre's world-premiere of Christopher Shinn's play PICKED, set to begin previews April 5 prior to an official opening night April 20 at The Vineyard (108 E. 15 St.), it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, the company's artistic director.

USA Network, the #1 network in 2010 for an unprecedented five consecutive years among ad-supported networks, will host a bevy of exciting new and recurring guest stars to appear in the original series WHITE COLLAR, ROYAL PAINS and its newest entry FAIRLY LEGAL this winter.

The cast of the Roundabout's The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore, by Tennessee Williams and directed by Michael Wilson met the press yesterday, December 21. The cast includes Curtis Billings (Giulio), Elisa Bocanegra (Simonetta), Olympia Dukakis (Flora Goforth), Edward Hibbert (Witch of Capri), Maggie Lacey (Frances Black), Darren Pettie (Christopher Flanders). BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

It is a perfect combination - the ultra-cool of Frank Sinatra's music and put it with the heat of Twyla Tharp's choreography. Add sets, costumes and lighting and you have the show that opened Saturday night at Wynn Las Vegas.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore, by Tennessee Williams, directed by Michael Wilson. The cast will include Curtis Billings (Giulio), Elisa Bocanegra (Simonetta), Olympia Dukakis (Flora Goforth), Edward Hibbert (Witch of Capri), Maggie Lacey (Frances Black), Darren Pettie (Christopher Flanders).

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl"), Anita Gillette ("30 Rock"), Ann Harada (Avenue Q), Mary Testa (Eat Pray Love; Xanadu), and Pauletta Washington ("The Parkers") will join upcoming NYC casts of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which has just entered its second smash year at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street).

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl"), Anita Gillette ("30 Rock"), Ann Harada (Avenue Q), Mary Testa (Eat Pray Love; Xanadu), and Pauletta Washington ("The Parkers") will join upcoming NYC casts of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which has just entered its second smash year at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street).

Carrie Dunn goes behind the scenes of the latest fringe hit...

B Street Theatre (2711 B Street) presents OLD LOVE from July 31st to September 12th, with opening night on August 1st. The play was written by Canadian playwright Norm Foster, is directed by Buck Busfield, and features Judy Jean Berns and David Silberman. Tickets are $15 during previews and between $18 and $30 for normal performances with a $5 student rush ticket.

Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore attracts a whole new cast of actresses as it continues its Los Angeles run in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse through the month of September.

Due to audience demand, American Stage Theatre Company has extended the run of Conor McPherson's new hit black Irish comedy, THE SEAFARER, one extra week, with performances Aug. 18 thru 22. 'Pay-What-You-Can' night is Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Due to audience demand, American Stage Theatre Company has extended the run of Conor McPherson's new hit black Irish comedy, THE SEAFARER, one extra week, with performances Aug. 18 thru 22. 'Pay-What-You-Can' night is Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

A new developmental production of Platinum (www.PlatinumTheMusical.com) starring Tony Award nominee Liz Larsen (The Most Happy Fella, A New Brain) and Sarah Litzsinger (Beauty and the Beast, Amour) will be presented by UnsungMusicalsCo. Inc. as part of the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival.

Due to audience demand, American Stage Theatre Company has extended the run of Conor McPherson's new hit black Irish comedy, THE SEAFARER, one extra week, with performances Aug. 18 thru 22. 'Pay-What-You-Can' night is Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

B Street Theatre (2711 B Street) presents OLD LOVE from July 31st to September 12th, with opening night on August 1st. The play was written by Canadian playwright Norm Foster, is directed by Buck Busfield, and features Judy Jean Berns and David Silberman. Tickets are $15 during previews and between $18 and $30 for normal performances with a $5 student rush ticket.