Peter Shaffer News

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) begins its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Peter Shaffer's towering story of betrayal, guilt, genius and heavenly music, Amadeus

New Theatre kicks of its 2009-2010 Season with Shakespeare's comedy, The Taming of the Shrew adapted by Roberto Prestigiacomo. This classic battle-of-the-sexes romp is the tale of a shrewish woman and her strong-willed husband, both causing havoc on the conventions of courtship and marriage.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is proud to announce its 2009-2010 season of performances on the Mainstage and in the Studio Theatre.

New Theatre kicks of its 2009-2010 Season with Shakespeare's comedy, The Taming of the Shrew adapted by Roberto Prestigiacomo. This classic battle-of-the-sexes romp is the tale of a shrewish woman and her strong-willed husband, both causing havoc on the conventions of courtship and marriage.

The Trevor Project, the non-profit organization that operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, today announced that it has received a major donation from Daniel Radcliffe, the critically-acclaimed star of the 'Harry Potter' film series and Broadway's 'Equus.' The 20-year-old actor joined The Trevor Project's Circle of Hope, a community of major donors which plays an essential role in providing the financial leadership that makes the organization's lifesaving work possible.

New Edgecliff Theatre has announced their twelfth season - and it's 'Twisted'. Aiming as always to both entertain and provoke, the NET 2009-10 season includes Peter Shaffer's award-winning Equus and a world premiere of an original production based on the classic play Cyrano. New Edgecliff also brings back two favorites: the Halloween 'Sweet Suspense' radio theatre fundraiser, and the holiday treat, The Santaland Diaries.

Uptown Players, a professional theatre group located in the Uptown/Oak Lawn area of Dallas, has announced its 2010 season, which will feature the United States premiere of Closer to Heaven, regional premieres of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Regrets Only, as well as the recent Broadway hit Equus and the hysterical musical revue Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits.

Daniel Radcliffe, the young star of the smash hit 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' as well as the recent acclaimed lead of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway, gives a candid and insightful interview to gay UK lifestyle magazine Attitude.

Daniel Radcliffe, the young star of the upcoming 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' as well as the recent acclaimed lead of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway, was interviewed by Kana, Japan's biggest Harry Potter fan!

Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre will host auditions this summer for three shows coming to the theatre this fall. Auditions take place on MCCC's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. The room location will be posted at Kelsey Theatre.

Daniel Radcliffe, the young star of the upcoming 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' as well as the recent acclaimed lead of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway, spoke to EXTRA about all things 'Harry Potter', you can watch the clip right here on STAGE TUBE!

Perth Theatre Company and His Majesty's Theatre present an Australian exclusive, EQUUS by Sir Peter Shaffer, with previews September 12-14, and opening September 15 through 26. Sir Peter Shaffer's seminal work is presented in Perth in startling new light for the first time in over thirty years. EQUUS rocked the conservative majority when it stampeded the London stage in 1973, prompting outrage and awe in equal measure. Today it remains as potent, confronting and astounding as ever.

Daniel Radcliffe, the young star of the upcoming 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' as well as the recent acclaimed lead of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway, is featured in the current online 'Vulture' column for New York magazine. Radcliffe chatted about a variety of subjects with a delightful and very nervous young reporter for Scholastic News who strolling the red carpet at the recent New York City premiere for the newest 'Potter' flick.

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Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre will host auditions this summer for two shows to be presented in the fall. Auditions take place on MCCC's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. The room location will be posted at Kelsey Theatre.

Restored to its original roots in England in the early 1970's, EQUUS blazes anew with theatrical life this summer at The Chandler Studio Theatre under the lead of The Production Company's Artistic Director August Viverito.

Next summer, from 26 May to 30 August 2009, a new production of JM Barrie's Peter Pan will be performed in the specially commissioned Neverland Pavilion in London's historic Kensington Gardens.

The Wilma Theater will celebrate co-Artistic Directors Blanka Zizka and Jiri Zizka's 30th Anniversary with The Wilma Theater and will honor Board Chair Peggy Greenawalt at its 2009 Gala on May 1, 2009 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced additional casting today for the Shakespeare in the Park production of TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by Daniel Sullivan. Herb Foster will play Valentine; Kevin Kelly will play Sea Captain; Tony nominee Stark Sands will play Sebastian; Baylen Thomas will play Curio; Jon Patrick Walker will play Fabian; and Tony Award winner Julie White will play Maria. TWELFTH NIGHT will feature original music by symphonic folk-rock band Hem.

Lakewood Theatre Company will celebrate its 57th anniversary season with six productions beginning July 10, 2009. Season tickets for the 2009-2010 season are on sale now and prices range from $140.00 - $150.00. Performances for the new season will be Thursday -Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM and some Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.