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FREUD’S LAST SESSION Puts New Block Of Tix On Sale
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 24, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, Mark St. Germain's runaway hit play FREUD'S LAST SESSION today put a new block of seats on sale through February 26th.

Melissa Errico to Play Joe's Pub, 11/19
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2011


On November 19th at 7:00pm, Broadway veteran Melissa Errico will perform at Joe's Pub in New York City - her first solo concert in NYC in three years. The evening will combine songs from the new CD with Broadway favorites and more.

Photo Flash: Dr. Ruth Revisits Freud's Last Session at New World Stages
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2011


America's most iconic sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, made a surprise return to the recently reopened FREUD'S LAST SESSION, Mark St. Germain's runaway hit play, Sunday matinee, October 9th at New World Stages.

Alec Baldwin, Mark Lamos, et al. Set for LOVE LETTERS at Zankel Hall, 11/17
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2011


On Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall, the Carnegie Hall Notables-a membership and ticket program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s-will host Love Letters, a performance of contemporary American playwright A. R. Gurney's work. Celebrated soprano Renée Fleming and award-winning actor Alec Baldwin will perform the piece as directed by Mark Lamos with executive producer Susan Q. Gallin. After the exclusive event, the Notables will gather at Providence for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, with music by Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky.

Carnegie Hall Notables Present Love Letters with Renée Fleming, Alec Baldwin
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011


On Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall, the Carnegie Hall Notables-a membership and ticket program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s-will host Love Letters, a performance of contemporary American playwright A. R. Gurney's work.

Tony Winner BRIAN BEDFORD In THE LUNATIC, THE LOVER AND THE POET
by Beau Higgins - Sep 29, 2011


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) presents Tony-Award Winning actor Brian Bedford in his one-man show, The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Tony Winner BRIAN BEDFORD In THE LUNATIC, THE LOVER AND THE POET
by Beau Higgins - Sep 20, 2011


Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (OST) presents Tony-Award Winning actor Brian Bedford in his one-man show, The Lunatic, the Lover and the Poet, playing at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Alec Baldwin to Host 9/11 Forum at the Public Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2011


The Public Theater announced the first Public Forum of the 2011-2012 season, 'The 9/11 Decade: New York and America After the Towers.' Moderated by Alec Baldwin, the discussion will immediately follow the 7:30 p.m. performance of Richard Nelson's Sweet and Sad at The Public Theater on Thursday, September 8. Additional guests to be announced at a later date.

Carl Bernstein, Kurt Andersen Added to Public's 9/11 Forum Line-Up
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 6, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) has announced the line-up of the best-selling author and journalist Kurt Andersen, Pulitzer Prize-winner Carl Bernstein, and the playwright and director of Sweet and Sad Richard Nelson, for the first Public Forum of the 2011-2012 season, 'The 9/11 Decade: New York and America After The Towers.'

Kurt Andersen, Carl Bernstein, Richard Nelson, Set for Public Theater's 9/11 Forum
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) is proud to announce the line-up of the best-selling author and journalist Kurt Andersen, Pulitzer Prize-winner Carl Bernstein, and the playwright and director of Sweet and Sad Richard Nelson, for the first Public Forum of the 2011-2012 season, 'The 9/11 Decade: New York and America After The Towers.' Hosted by Alec Baldwin, the discussion will take place at The Public Theater on Thursday, September 8. Single tickets to this special event, which includes the 7:30 p.m. performance of Sweet and Sad and The Public Forum immediately following, are $25, and can be purchased by calling (212) 967-7555.

NINE/TWELVE TAPES Receives Premiere at Theater for the New City, Closes 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2011


Stages on the Sound (Will Ditterline, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the world premiere of nine/twelve tapes, presented in the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City (155 First Ave, NYC).

Rover Dramawerks Presents BLACK COMEDY, Opening 9/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2011


Rover Dramawerks will present the farce Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer, opening on Thursday, September 1. Performances will be at the Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue in Plano (next to the Courtyard Theater), continuing through September 24, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., plus an additional matinee performance on Saturday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m.

NINE/TWELVE TAPES Receives Premiere at Theater for the New City, 8/31-9/4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2011


Stages on the Sound (Will Ditterline, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the world premiere of nine/twelve tapes, presented in the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City (155 First Ave, NYC).

Rover Dramawerks Presents BLACK COMEDY, Opening 9/1
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 20, 2011


Rover Dramawerks will present the farce Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer, opening on Thursday, September 1. Performances will be at the Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue in Plano (next to the Courtyard Theater), continuing through September 24, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., plus an additional matinee performance on Saturday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, THE TEMPEST, et al. Set for The Old Globe
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 18, 2011


The Old Globe has announced it's upcoming events from September through December. Among the theatre's offerings are THE TEMPEST, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and SOMEWHERE.

NINE/TWELVE TAPES Receives Premiere at Theater for the New City, 8/31-9/4
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 9, 2011


Stages on the Sound (Will Ditterline, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the world premiere of nine/twelve tapes, presented in the Dream Up Festival at Theater for the New City (155 First Ave, NYC).

EQUUS To Be Performed in Louisville, Closes 8/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2011


Actor's Choice, in conjunction with Bunbury Theatre, presents Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning play EQUUS for the final performance on August 7 at 2:00 p.m.

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