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Date of Death: November 30, 1900 (46)

Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND

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Incubator Arts Project Announces Other Forces Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2010


The Incubator Arts Project presents Other Forces, an annual festival of work from some of independent theater's most innovative artists.

THE KITE RUNNER Comes To The Cleveland Playhouse 10/15-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


Based on the acclaimed novel that spent over five years on The New York Times bestseller list, this topical and touching story of friendship, family, and redemption is now brought to the stage.

Irina Brook's Adaptation of MIDSUMMER Heads To La MaMa ETC, Closes 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


WAITING FOR THE DREAM ('En Attendant le Songe') -- an adaptation of William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - will be performed by La Compagnie Irina Brook for a limited engagement November 3 to 7 at La MaMa ETC (74A E. 4 St.) in Manhattan. WAITING FOR THE DREAM is performed in French and English with subtitles.

A.C.T. Closes WILD KATE 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010


The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of award-winning playwright Karen Hartman's Wild Kate, directed by W. D. Keith.

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents ST. NICHOLAS, 11/4-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


Burning Coal Theatre Company announces its second production of the 2010/2011 season, St. Nicholas, a one-man show by the Irish writer Conor McPherson, directed by Randolph Curtis Rand and featuring Burning Coal Artistic Director Jerome Davis. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm (November 4 - 6, 11 - 13, 18 - 20) and Sundays at 2 pm (November 7, 14 and 21, 2010). Tickets are $20 or $15 for students, seniors and active military. Thursday evening tickets are $10 apiece and Sunday, November 7th at 2 pm is our 'Pay What You Can' performance. The production will take place at the Murphey School, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC (PLEASE NOTE venue name change). For further information, please contact Burning Coal's managing director, Simmie Kastner, at 919.834.4001.

Vienna's English Theatre Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2010


Zum Inhalt: The Importance of Being Earnest ist ein brillantes, doppelbödiges Spiel nach dem Motto

Irina Brook's Adaptation of MIDSUMMER Heads To La MaMa ETC 11/3-7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2010


WAITING FOR THE DREAM ('En Attendant le Songe') -- an adaptation of William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - will be performed by La Compagnie Irina Brook for a limited engagement November 3 to 7 at La MaMa ETC (74A E. 4 St.) in Manhattan. WAITING FOR THE DREAM is performed in French and English with subtitles.

Photo Flash: English Theatre Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW Photo Special - Nov 2, 2010


The Importance of Being Earnest ist ein brillantes, doppelbödiges Spiel nach dem Motto: „In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity is the vital thing'.

Donna Murphy to Return to Broadway in THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Robert Diamond - Oct 31, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announced that two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy will star in the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Tectonic Theatre Project Presents LARAMIE PROJECT, 11/11-13
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2010


The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents Tectonic Theater Project's groundbreaking play The Laramie Project and the new companion piece The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, November 11-13, 2010. Now more relevant than ever, these two plays explore the impact that the murder of Matthew Shephard (12 years ago this month) had not only on the town of Laramie, Wyoming but also on our nation, and how the effect of that impact continues to be felt today. According to the Boston Herald, 'Tectonic's production of The Laramie Project and Ten Years Later is a rare wonder indeed. This is theater that's more than just powerful; it's elemental.' Performances take place in the Zellerbach Theatre and are part of a limited seven city national tour by Tectonic Theater Project. For tickets or for more information, please visit AnnenbergCenter.org or call 215.898.3900. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Annenberg Center Box Office.

BRIEF ENCOUNTER Announces 4-week Extension
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld is thrilled to announce a four-week extension of Kneehigh Theatre's critically acclaimed production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, now through Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 at Studio 54 (254 W54th St.) on Broadway.

Ivey, Whitehead & More Complete Roudabout's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford as 'Lady Bracknell,' at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St.).

Tectonic Theater Project Presents The Laramie Project 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2010


THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO And the Tectonic Theater Project presents The Laramie Project Fri., Oct. 22, 8 pm

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

A.C.T. Presents WILD KATE 10/21-11/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of award-winning playwright Karen Hartman's Wild Kate, directed by W. D. Keith.

Theatre Row United Solo Festival Presents JUDGEMENT 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2010


On November 4th, a workshop production of JUDGEMENT premiered at The Roy Arias Theater on 43rd Street. In this daring comedy, a Robot from outer space comes to Earth and produces a reality TV show.

THE KITE RUNNER Comes To The Cleveland Playhouse 10/15-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2010


Based on the acclaimed novel that spent over five years on The New York Times bestseller list, this topical and touching story of friendship, family, and redemption is now brought to the stage.

John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's PERSONAL ENEMY Makes US Premiere
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2010


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to host the US premiere of John Osborne and Anthony Creighton's recently rediscovered play PERSONAL ENEMY, at the 2010 Brits Off Broadway festival.

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