Old Acquaintance News

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is adding two additional weeks of performances to its critically-acclaimed production of The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. A new block of tickets for performances February 9 - 22, 2009 is currently on-sale. The Seafarer, featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan (through 2/1), tom irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Bradley Armacost (2/3 ? 2/22) and Randall Newsome, runs December 4, 2008 ? February 22, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. It's Christmas Eve in Dublin. In the rundown house where Sharky cares for his blind brother, Old Acquaintances gather for a card game?joined by an ominous stranger. As the booze flows and the game intensifies, Sharky discovers he is playing for his soul. In this eerie, darkly humorous tale, celebrated playwright Conor McPherson examines how we face the demons of our past as we struggle to find redemption. The Seafarer is the second of two plays by Conor McPherson premiering in Chicago at Steppenwolf this season. McPherson's Dublin Carol played November 6, 2008 ? January 4, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre. The Seafarer makes its Chicago premiere following a critically-acclaimed Broadway run.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. The production, features ensemble members Francis Guinan, Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Randall Newsome.

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is adding two additional weeks of performances to its critically-acclaimed production of The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. A new block of tickets for performances February 9 - 22, 2009 is currently on-sale. The Seafarer, featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan (through 2/1), Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Bradley Armacost (2/3 - 2/22) and Randall Newsome, runs December 4, 2008 - February 22, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. It's Christmas Eve in Dublin. In the rundown house where Sharky cares for his blind brother, old acquaintances gather for a card game-joined by an ominous stranger. As the booze flows and the game intensifies, Sharky discovers he is playing for his soul. In this eerie, darkly humorous tale, celebrated playwright Conor McPherson examines how we face the demons of our past as we struggle to find redemption.

Theatre Talk presents a conversation about Dividing The Estate, the insightful comedy about greed and the American family, with its 92 year-old playwright Horton Foote and two of its stars, Elizabeth Ashley and Hallie Foote.

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is adding two additional weeks of performances to its critically-acclaimed production of The Seafarer, by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. A new block of tickets for performances February 9 - 22, 2009 will go on sale Friday, January 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Theatre Talk presents a conversation about Dividing The Estate, the insightful comedy about greed and the American family, with its 92 year-old playwright Horton Foote and two of its stars, Elizabeth Ashley and Hallie Foote.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. The production, features ensemble members Francis Guinan, Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Randall Newsome.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. The production, featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan, Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Randall Newsome, runs December 4, 2008 - February 8, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The press performance is Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m.

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer), by arrangement with Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder and Executive Producer, Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director, Elliot Fox, Managing Director),presents Horton Foote's critically acclaimed new play, DIVIDING THE ESTATE, directed by Michael Wilson at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). The production began preview performances on Thursday, October 23th. It celebrated its official Openign Nigh on Thursday, November 20th, BroadwayWorld.com's cameras joined the celebration at the after party for the show.

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer), by arrangement with Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder and Executive Producer, Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director, Elliot Fox, Managing Director),presents Horton Foote's critically acclaimed new play, DIVIDING THE ESTATE, directed by Michael Wilson at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). The production began preview performances on Thursday, October 23th. It celebrated its official Openign Nigh on Thursday, November 20th, BroadwayWorld.com sent our cameras in to bring you all the festive opening night action!

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer), by arrangement with Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder and Executive Producer, Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director, Elliot Fox, Managing Director),presents Horton Foote's critically acclaimed new play, DIVIDING THE ESTATE, directed by Michael Wilson at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). The production began preview performances Thursday, October 23 opens tonight, Thursday, November 20 for a limited engagement.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. The production, featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan, Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder, runs December 4, 2008 ? February 8, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Additional casting will be announced shortly. Single tickets for The Seafarer go on sale Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. The production, featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan, Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Randall Newsome, runs December 4, 2008 - February 8, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The press performance is Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m.

Gerald Schoenfeld, Chairman of The Shubert Organization, will present Theater Development Fund (TDF) with The Acting Company's John Houseman Award on Monday, November 10 at Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street at William.

Gerald Schoenfeld, Chairman of The Shubert Organization, will present Theater Development Fund (TDF) with The Acting Company's John Houseman Award on Monday, November 10 at Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street at William.

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer), by arrangement with Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder and Executive Producer, Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director, Elliot Fox, Managing Director), will present Horton Foote's critically acclaimed new play, DIVIDING THE ESTATE, directed by Michael Wilson this fall on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). The production is scheduled to begin performances Thursday, October 23 and open on Thursday, November 20 for a limited engagement.

Performances begin Thursday (October 23) for Horton Foote's critically acclaimed new play, DIVIDING THE ESTATE, directed by Michael Wilson on Broadway at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street). The production, which is being presented by Lincoln Center Theater by arrangement with Primary Stages, is scheduled to open on Thursday, November 20 at 6:45pm for a limited engagement.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. The production, featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan, Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Randall Newsome, runs December 4, 2008 - February 8, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The press performance is Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season, an exploration of the imagination, with The Seafarer by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney. The production, featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan, Tom Irwin, John Mahoney and Alan Wilder with Randall Newsome, runs December 4, 2008 - February 8, 2009 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) concludes its fifth year which featured 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events tonight 10/5th.