'Bonnie and Clyde' Director Arthur Penn Dies at 88
by Molly Hagan
- Sep 29, 2010
Arthur Penn, director of the 1967 landmark film, 'Bonnie and Clyde,' died yesterday September 28, a day after his 88th birthday. Those close to Penn say that he had been in bad health for the past year.
Weddington Street Productions Presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 23, 2010
Weddington Street Productions proudly presents A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD starring Susan Claassen and written by Paddy Calistro and Susan Clausen, Opening with previews September 23 - September 30 with the Gala Press Opening on Friday, October 1 at the historic El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, California.
Rabe, Jennings, Martin et al. Back for MERCHANT on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis
- Sep 21, 2010
Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Al Pacino's star power has earned The Merchant of Venice the winners spot for the fall's highest advance generating show. The production, which opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 7, 2010, has reportedly taken in approximately $4M, beating out all incoming fall plays and musicals.
Francine Prose to Present Author Talk on Anne Frank at Westport Country Playhouse, Sept. 19
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 19, 2010
Critically acclaimed novelist Francine Prose, writer of the recently published Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife, will present an author talk and book signing, on Sunday, September 19, 3 p.m., at Westport Country Playhouse. Prose will speak about her book, followed by an interview with David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director, and a Q&A with the audience.
Irish Rep. Launches 2010 Season with 'BANISHED CHILDREN,' 10/24
by Erica Anker
- Sep 16, 2010
Off-Broadway's acclaimed Irish Repertory Theatre begins its 23rd Season with the world premiere of BANISHED CHILDREN OF EVE - a play by Kelly Younger, adapted from Peter Quinn's bestselling novel - set to begin previews October 13, prior to its official press opening October 24, at The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Ciarán O'Reilly, who helmed last season's celebrated revival of THE EMPEROR JONES, directs.
Warner Brothers Photos Spotlighted in Academy Exhibition, 9/16
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 16, 2010
Warren Beatty, Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, Steve McQueen, Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor and the stars of the 'Harry Potter' films are but a few of the subjects featured in the 165 photographs that will next grace the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Grand Lobby Gallery. Opening to the public on Thursday, September 16, 'Up from the Vault: 85 Years of Treasures from the Warner Bros. Photo Lab' will run through December 12. Admission is free.
New Natl Theatre in Tokyo Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, 9/12
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 12, 2010
The second production in the 'Japan Meets' series is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by American playwright Tennessee Williams. Williams has said this was his favorite of all his plays, and it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955. It became a Broadway hit, with direction by Elia Kazan, and a film version was released in 1958 starring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman. The NNTT version will feature an impressive cast which includes Terashima Shinobu, Kitamura Yukiya and Kiba Katsumi.
Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Two Script in Hand Readings 10/4, 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 9, 2010
Westport Country Playhouse's popular Script in Hand Series will feature two autumn playreadings, Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious 'Bedroom Farce' on Monday, October 4, 7 p.m., and Noël Coward's bittersweet 'A Song at Twilight' on Monday, November 15, 7 p.m. Tickets to the one-night-only events are $15.
Westport Country Playhouse's I DO, I DO! Closes 9/4
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 4, 2010
Westport Country Playhouse announces that due to ticket demand for 'I Do! I Do!,' the charming and touching musical about marriage, three extra performances have been added, Thursday through Saturday, September 2 - 4, evenings at 8 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse 80th Anniversary Gala Goes Mod
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 2, 2010
Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary gala on Monday evening, September 13, honoring Stephen Schwartz has been re-imagined with the influence of Lead Corporate Sponsor, Virgin Atlantic Airways, based in Norwalk.
Barron, Borland And More Lead MTC's SPIRIT CONTROL, Previews 10/7
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Aug 26, 2010
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce full casting for the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of Beau Willimon's SPIRIT CONTROL, directed by Henry Wishcamper (Graceland, Port Authority).
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