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Alfred Uhry's APPLES & ORANGES Makes Word Premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre Tonight, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2012

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre will begin its Hertz Stage series with the world premiere of APPLES & ORANGES, a play by Tony Award, Academy Award, and Pulitzer Prize winning author Alfred Uhry. APPLES & ORANGES is based on the memoir of the same name by Vanity Fair writer-at-large Marie Brenner and was originally commissioned by the Manhattan Theatre Club. Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club, will direct the world premiere.

Playwrights Horizons Now Accepting LIVEforFIVE Entries for THE WHALE
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 3, 2012

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) begins accepting entries today, Wednesday, October 3, for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to the New York premiere of THE WHALE, a new play by Obie Award winner Samuel D. Hunter (A Bright New Boise), directed by Davis McCallum (February House, A Bright New Boise, the upcoming Water By the Spoonful at Second Stage). Due to the overwhelming response to Playwrights Horizons' 2012/2013 season, all productions are now playing longer runs to accommodate the larger subscription base. The limited engagement of THE WHALE, originally announced through Sunday, November 18, will now play through Sunday, December 2.

Playwrights Horizons' THE WHALE, Starring Cassie Beck, Shuler Hensley and More, to Run Through Dec 2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2012

Previews begin Friday, October 12 for the Playwrights Horizons' production of THE WHALE, the New York premiere of a new play by Obie Award winner Samuel D. Hunter (A Bright New Boise). Directed by Davis McCallum (February House, A Bright New Boise, the upcoming Water By the Spoonful at Second Stage), the production has an Opening Night set for Monday, November 5 at 7PM at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

THE VIOLET HOUR Plays South Bend Civic Theatre, Now thru 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012

What happens when fate writes a book? Find out during The Violet Hour at South Bend Civic Theatre, playing in the Warner Studio Theatre from tonight, Sept. 28 to Oct. 7.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS' Luke Macfarlane Stars in La Jolla Playhouse's SAM BENDRIX AT THE BON SOIR, Now thru 10/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2012

La Jolla Playhouse presents the next production in its acclaimed Without Walls (WoW) series this fall, featuring award-winning actor Luke Macfarlane (ABC's Brothers and Sisters) in Sam Bendrix at the Bon Soir, by Keith Bunin, directed by Mark Rucker.

DETROIT Extends for Two Weeks; Will Play Through 10/28
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 21, 2012

Due to popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced an extension of its critically-acclaimed, sold-out New York premiere production of DETROIT, the new play by Obie Award winner Lisa D'Amour.

Cyndi Lauper, Robin Wiliams, OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES and More Set for 92Y and 92YTribeca's Fall 2012 Theater Events
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2012

92Y and 92YTRIBECA have announced their fall 2012 theater lineup, featuring Cyndi Lauper, Judy Gold, Robin Williams with David Steinberg, Peter Bogdanovich, Ben Brantley, Playwrights Horizons, Old Jews Telling Jokes and more!

ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR Kicks Off South Coast Rep's Performance and Events Lineup, Sept-Dec 2012
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012

South Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its full calendar, September through December 2012. See details below!

Craig Lucas, Carol Kane and More Set for Atlantic Theater Company's THE LYING LESSON
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 6, 2012

Atlantic Theater Company has announced the two final productions of its 2012-2013 season.

Carol Kane Set to Lead THE LYING LESSON at Atlantic Theater Company in February
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2012

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has just announced the two final productions of its 2012-2013 season.

THE VIOLET HOUR Plays South Bend Civic Theatre, 9/28-10/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012

What happens when fate writes a book? Find out during The Violet Hour at South Bend Civic Theatre, playing in the Warner Studio Theatre from Sept. 28 to Oct. 7.

ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR Kicks Off South Coast Rep's Performance and Events Lineup, Sept-Dec 2012
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2012

South Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its full calendar, September through December 2012. See details below!

BWW Reviews: Max and Louie Production's Wonderful Presentation of THE VIOLET HOUR
by Chris Gibson - Aug 30, 2012

Playwright Richard Greenberg's The Violet Hour is an engaging and intriguing mix that combines a play about a publishing house in 1919 with a Twilight Zone twist. It's this twist that makes it rise above the ordinary into something else entirely. A strong ensemble and sharp direction make this a fascinating work that's well worth your time and attention.

Becky Ann Baker, Peter Friedman and More Set for Playwrights Horizons' THE GREAT GOD PAN
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 29, 2012

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced additional casting for its 2012/2013 Season, with initial casting for THE GREAT GOD PAN, the World Premiere of a new play by Obie Award winner Amy Herzog (After the Revolution at PH, 4000 Miles), directed by Carolyn Cantor (After the Revolution and Essential Self-Defense at PH, Pumpgirl, Orange Water Flower).

Regional Theatre Of The Week: South Coast Repertory Theatre in Orange County, CA
by BWW Features - Aug 15, 2012

South Coast Repertory was founded 49 years ago in Orange County with the belief that theatre is an art form with a unique power to illuminate the human experience, and the commitment to advance the art of theatre in the service of their community, and the aim to extend that service through educational, intercultural, and outreach programs that harmonize with their artistic mission. Over the past five decades they have become one of the most celebrated and honored regional theatre companies in America. Their string of awards include 83 Distinguished Achievement Awards from The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (including a Special Award for Continued Excellence on their 30th Anniversary in 1994), 470 Drama-Logue Awards, 19 Backstage West Garland Awards, 29 OC Weekly Awards, a 1995 Theatre LA Lifetime Achievement Award for Founders David Emmes and Martin Benson, and The 1998 Tony Award for Distinguished Achievement by a Regional Theatre.

Alfred Uhry's APPLES & ORANGES Makes Word Premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, Oct 5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2012

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre will begin its Hertz Stage series with the world premiere of APPLES & ORANGES, a play by Tony Award, Academy Award, and Pulitzer Prize winning author Alfred Uhry. APPLES & ORANGES is based on the memoir of the same name by Vanity Fair writer-at-large Marie Brenner and was originally commissioned by the Manhattan Theatre Club. Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director of Manhattan Theatre Club, will direct the world premiere.

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