Robert Redford News

Sundance Institute has announced the first-ever New York benefit celebrating its Theatre Program, the leading play development program in the United States. Taking place on the evening of Monday, March 12 at venues in lower Manhattan, the event will be hosted by Sundance Institute President & Founder Robert Redford and feature performances by some of the theatre world's top talent, who are also Sundance Institute alumni.

The 2012 Academy award for Actress in a Leading Role has been awarded to Meryl Streep for her performance in 'The Iron Lady.' This marks Streep's third Oscar win.

FILM FORWARD: Advancing Cultural Dialogue, an initiative of Sundance Institute and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, takes place in Arizona from February 27 through March 1, 2012.

Quick Changes Productions will present the world premiere of IMPROVed, a new comedy by Genevieve Adams in which the rules of improvisation are challenged and exploited, with performances set for February 26 at Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in Manhattan.

Quick Changes Productions will present the world premiere of IMPROVed, a new comedy by Genevieve Adams in which the rules of improvisation are challenged and exploited, with performances set for February 23-26 at Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in Manhattan.

Contra Costa Civic Theatre has announced their production of Barefoot in the Park.

At an open house event held on February 16, Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, revealed exciting and sweeping renovation plans to its storied facilities. The long-term vision is centered on how to make the Playhouse more functional, self-sustaining, and enjoyable for all who visit, and these renovations will be executed in phases.

FILM FORWARD: Advancing Cultural Dialogue, an initiative of Sundance Institute and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, takes place in Arizona from February 27 through March 1, 2012.

The Sundance Institute Theatre Program has begun the 2012 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation. The 13th annual writing colony at the 20,000-acre working cattle ranch outside of Sheridan, Wyo. takes place through February 24 and provides a supportive environment for artists to create new work and receive guidance and reactions to it at an early stage.

As first reported on Deadline.com, actor Morgan Freeman has signed on to star alongside Tom Cruise in the Post-Apocalyptic film OBLIVION from Universal Studios.

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced full casting for the upcoming world premiere of REGRETS by Matt Charman, directed by Carolyn Cantor.

Irish Repertory Theatre continues its acclaimed 24th Season with the New York premiere of famed poet Paul Durcan's GIVE ME YOUR HAND, with previews set to begin March 7, prior to an official opening March 11 in Irish Repertory Theatre Company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Richard Twyman directs.

Irish Repertory Theatre continues its acclaimed 24th Season with the New York premiere of famed poet Paul Durcan's GIVE ME YOUR HAND, with previews set to begin March 7, prior to an official opening March 11 in Irish Repertory Theatre Company's W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). Richard Twyman directs.

The Sundance Institute Theatre Program today announced the seven artists selected for its 2012 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation which takes place from February 6 through 24, 2012.

'Celebrating THE STING & the Gang' will gather friends for some big screen fun to celebrate the work of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and honor Camp founder Paul Newman.

Quick Changes Productions will present the world premiere of IMPROVed, a new comedy by Genevieve Adams in which the rules of improvisation are challenged and exploited, with performances set for February 23-26 at Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in Manhattan.

Contra Costa Civic Theatre has announced their production of Barefoot in the Park.

The Pasadena Symphony welcomes GRAMMY-nominated Peter Boyer as its Composer in Residence for the 2012-2013 season, and has commissioned his Symphony No. 1 to premiere in its landmark 85th anniversary season.

Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, announced its official reopening at a press conference today, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Bridge Street Foundation (Kevin & Sherri Daugherty, Founders; Tanya Cooper, President), Broadway Producer Jed Bernstein, and Bucks County Playhouse Conservancy (Peggy McRae, Founder). A local landmark that has sat empty since late 2010, Bucks County Playhouse has showcased some of Broadway's most recognizable talent since it opened in 1939. Under the leadership of producing director Jed Bernstein and, most importantly, with support from the local community, the Playhouse will soon delight theater fans again.