Oscar Wilde News

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their second annual Pride benefit for The Ali Forney Center at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM. 'Night of A Thousand Judys' - which will honor the legendary singer and actress with special skits, tributes and songs from her storied career - will be directed by Christian Coulson. The show will feature appearances by Jackie Hoffman (The Addams Family, Hairspray), Kim Smith (Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer on the Rise'), Cole Escola (Logo TV's 'Jeffery & Cole Casserole'), Lady Rizo (Grammy winning singer and chanteuse) and Summer & Eve (the folk-musical comedy band featuring Nadia Quinn of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), with more to be added soon. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. Justin Sayre and The Meeting* were nominated for a 2011 MAC Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.

Stage and screen star Ian McKellen will be joined by Jane Bertish and Michael Pennington in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of THE SYNDICATE, according to Whatsonstage.com. McKellen will play mob boss 'Don Antonino Barracano' in the play, which was written by Eduardo De Flipp

Crown Center Schedule of Events June 2011- August 2012

The A.C.T. Young Conservatory (YC) and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program present the world premiere production of Homefront, with book by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight, music and lyrics by Creighton Irons, and direction by Domenique Lozano.

If you enjoy the flavor of an intelligently written literary work translated skillfully into a stage musical, like The Secret Garden or more recently The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, iGhost will simultaneously stimulate your mind and tug at your heart, especially if you're a hopeless romantic.This production now onstage @ the Lyric Theatre in Hollywood is not without flaws, but is certainly engaging with some beautifully written tunes and a mostly outstanding cast.

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre has received a $10,000 Access to Artistic Excellence grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, for their production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater's Artistic Director, Jim Helsinger, announced the final two plays of the Signature Series 2011-2012 Season. The regional premiere of God Of Carnage, Yasmina Reza's 2009 Tony Award-Winning comedy of grownups behaving badly will run from October 12 - November 13, 2011 in the Goldman Theater. While the Orlando premiere of Red, John Logan's electrifying new drama about artist Mark Rothko that won six 2010 Tony Awards including Best Play, will conclude the series.

Doug Haverty and Adryan Russ are getting ready to open their latest musical, iGhost, May 20th at the Lyric Theare in Los Angeles. Here they talk about what it's like to be longtime collaborators.

The Summit Playhouse graciously welcomes Ground UP and will host Ground UP's production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, from May 20 to June 5, 2011. (Opening Night: Saturday, May 21 at 8pm). In the words of the playwright himself, this classic farce is 'A trivial comedy for serious people,' and is certain to delight audiences of all ages! A Victorian classic, done in classic, Ground UP Style!

Ground UP Productions presents Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Summit Playhouse in Summit, New Jersey. Performances of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST run May 20 through June 5, 2011. Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday @ 8:00pm, Sunday @ 2:00pm.

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce a very special performance on Memorial Weekend. On Saturday, May 28 at 8 pm, enjoy Broadway luminaries Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert in Love, Noël: The Letters and Songs of Noël Coward.

The New Group and Tectonic Theater Project proudly present One Arm, set to play May 19 - July 2 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement marking a New York premiere.

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced initial details for its 2011 special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit. Bidding for the auction, which will feature an eclectic array of items and unique opportunities, begins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26 at 8AM at www.biddingforgood/playwrightshorizons. Online bidding will continue for three weeks through Wednesday, May 18 (with items staggered to close at 8PM and 9PM).

Alchemy Theatre Company of Manhattan (Robert Saxner, Producing Artistic Director), Fran Kirmser, and Andrew Frank are pleased to present, an industry reading of, FLIGHT a new play by Michel Wallerstein starring Douglas Sills, Maria Tucci, Jennifer Dundas, and Zuleyma Guevara It is directed by James B. Nicola, with casting by Laura Stanczyk.

Ground UP Productions has announced a series of FREE Master Classes as part of their residency at The Summit Playhouse. NYC's Ground UP Productions is presenting Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest at The Summit Playhouse (10 New England Avenue in Summit) from May 20 to June 5.

The Summit Playhouse graciously welcomes Ground UP and will host Ground UP's production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, from May 20 to June 5, 2011. (Opening Night: Saturday, May 21 at 8pm). In the words of the playwright himself, this classic farce is 'A trivial comedy for serious people,' and is certain to delight audiences of all ages! A Victorian classic, done in classic, Ground UP Style!

Asolo Repertory Theatre is thrilled to introduce Florida audiences to Las Meninas, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

Actor's Express closes its 2010-11 Season with an acclaimed play about the legendary author Oscar Wilde.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes' Sutton Foster and costume designer Martin Pakledinaz will be featured on CNN's "Fashion: Backstage Pass" between 2:30PM-3PM on channel 78 this Saturday!

Book your tickets now for Hudson Stage's production of David Mamet's wickedly entertaining BOSTON MARRIAGE.