Thousands of Students and Teachers to Visit Westport Country Playhouse's A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 23, 2012
Over 3,300 students and teachers from schools across Connecticut, as well as New York City and Springfield, Massachusetts, will see Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, "A Raisin in the Sun," directed by Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad at Westport Country Playhouse, during a series of six sold-out student matinee performances from Tuesday, October 23 through Friday, November 2. Students range from grades five through 12. As part of the Playhouse's commitment to make live theater more accessible to young people, one-quarter of the seats in the theater for every student matinee have been made available to schools that need assistance in bringing their students to the Playhouse.
Arthur Yorinks' AMERICAN SONG Series Plays The Flea, Now thru 12/17
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 15, 2012
The Flea Theater in association with Four Arts Media will present a groundbreaking new dramatic series comprised of original plays for radio and mobile media. Each of the 13 one-hour-long episodes will explore American life decade by decade from the early 20th century to the present. Says series creator, Arthur Yorinks, 'Each stand-alone play will be modern, edgy, raw and compelling.'
National Theatre Conference Honors Elizabeth McCann, Dominique Morisseau, and New Federal Theatre with 2012 Awards
by Stephen Hanks
- Oct 11, 2012
The National Theatre Conference (NTC), an organization founded in 1925 that meets annually in New York to discuss relevant issues in today's theatre community and to celebrate outstanding achievement in the American theatre, has named the recipients of its 2012 awards. Broadway producer Elizabeth McCann has been named Person of the Year; the New Federal Theatre, under the direction of its founder, Woodie King, Jr., is the recipient of the Theatre of the Year Award; and playwright Dominique Morisseau has been selected as the winner of the Barrie and Bernice Stavis Playwright Award. All three will be presented with their awards and honored at the Players and at Signature Theatre during NTC's annual conference in New York October 26-28, 2012.
Westport Country Playhouse Announces $100,000 'Theater Worth Supporting' Challenge
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 11, 2012
Westport Country Playhouse announces a $100,000 "Theater Worth Supporting" Challenge that asks ticket buyers, subscribers, and others in the community to raise an equivalent sum between now and November 3, coinciding with the run of the current production, "A Raisin in the Sun," the landmark drama written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. The Challenge donors, Maureen and Edwin Schloss of Darien, have requested that their call to action be matched specifically by new and increased gifts.
About Face Theatre Presents CLEAR, Now thru 10/13
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 11, 2012
About Face Theatre will present a special concert event of the new neo-soul musical CLEAR by AFT Artistic Associate Paul Oakley Stovall, with additional music by STEW (Passing Strange), directed by Krissy Vanderwarker, playing tonight, October 11 - 13, 2012 at 7 pm at The Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park. Featuring a seven-piece band, performers include Yassmin Alers, Dietrich Gray, Celisse Henderson, Tyshaun Lang, Jesse McQuarters, Leenya Rideout, Brad Simmons, Paul Oakley Stovall and Jon Patrick (JP) Walker. Admission is free. Reservations can be made at www.aboutfacetheatre.com or by calling (773) 784-8565 ext. 111.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for October 10th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson
- Oct 10, 2012
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Equity Jeffs, 'Sunday' at Chicago Shakes, 'Hoodoo Love,' the new musicals 'Clear' and 'The Verona Project,' concerts of operetta and cabaret, a Chicago original cast album and more!
Lifetime's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Blossoms into Big Ratings; 3rd Most-Watched Show for Network
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 8, 2012
The Lifetime Original Movie Steel Magnolias, a television adaptation of the iconic play and 1989 film, reached new heights for the network, averaging 6.5 million Total Viewers in its world premiere last night, becoming Lifetime's third most-watched original telecast ever -- posting its best delivery since 2006 (Life is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story) -- and the number one cable movie among Total Viewers since 2007 (excluding miniseries).
Arthur Yorinks' AMERICAN SONG Series to Play The Flea, 10/15-12/17
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 5, 2012
The Flea Theater in association with Four Arts Media will present a groundbreaking new dramatic series comprised of original plays for radio and mobile media. Each of the 13 one-hour-long episodes will explore American life decade by decade from the early 20th century to the present. Says series creator, Arthur Yorinks, 'Each stand-alone play will be modern, edgy, raw and compelling.'
James Pickens Jr., Nicole Ari Parker and More to Receive NAACP Theatre Awards
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 4, 2012
The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch announced the complete list of honorees for the 22(nd) Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The show will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Directors Guild of America in Hollywood and will feature performances by Tichina Arnold (Everyone Hates Chris) and Shoshana Bean (Wicked).
VIDEO: Cast of Lifetime's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Visit 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 4, 2012
The cast of Lifetime's upcoming remake of STEEL MAGNOLIAS, including Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, Tony nominee Condola Rashad, Oscar nominees Queen Latifah and Alfre Woodard, and Grammy Award winner Jill Scott appeared on ABC's 'The View' yesterday. The actresses spoke about how the idea of an all-black remake of the classic film came to fruition. Check out their appearance below!
Westport Country Playhouse Announces A RAISIN IN THE SUN Discounts
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 2, 2012
Westport Country Playhouse will present "A Day for Community," on Sunday, October 28, when all tickets will be $15 for the 3 p.m. matinee performance of Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, "A Raisin in the Sun," directed by Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad.
Cast of Lifetime's STEEL MAGNOLIAS to Guest on ABC's THE VIEW, 10/3
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 28, 2012
Cast members Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Alfre Woodard, Adepero Oduye and Condola Rashad of the highly anticipated Lifetime original movie STEEL MAGNOLIAS will appear on ABC's daytime talk show THE VIEW on Wednesday, October 3. The movie is set to debut on Lifetime Sunday, October 7 at 9pm ET/PT.
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