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Alexander Fraser & Robyn Goodman Named Producing Director, Executive Director of Bucks County Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2013

Bucks County Playhouse has announced today that the Playhouse has selected Alexander Fraser and Robyn Goodman to assume the leadership roles of Producing Director and Executive Producer, respectively. They will be replacing outgoing Producing Director Jed Bernstein, who announced earlier this year he will be joining Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts as its next President. Fraser and Goodman will begin their duties at the Playhouse in January of 2014.

Reed Kelly, Ellyn Marie Marsh and Jen Sanchez Set for 10th Episode of THE ENSEMBLIST Podcast
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 4, 2013

Mo Brady and Nikka Graff Lanzarone announce the release of The Ensemblist's tenth episode: 'Technomania!'

Nathan Lane, Peter J. Fernandez & More Take Part in ANGELS AJAR Preview Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2013

Tonight, November 4, The New School for Drama and Naked Angels present Angels Ajar, an exclusive preview of new full-length works-in-progress, by award winning Jon Robin Baitz (New School for Drama Faculty and Naked Angels Founding Member), Janine Nabers (New School for Drama MFA '08); and Kirit Limperis, a gifted participant from 3Thursdays, Naked Angels' public high school outreach program.

Nathan Lane, Peter J. Fernandez & More Set for ANGELS AJAR Preview, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2013

On November 4, The New School for Drama and Naked Angelspresent Angels Ajar, an exclusive preview of new full-length works-in-progress, by award winning Jon Robin Baitz (New School for Drama Faculty and Naked Angels Founding Member),Janine Nabers (New School for Drama MFA '08); and Kirit Limperis, a gifted participant from 3Thursdays, Naked Angels' public high school outreach program.

Khandi Alexander, Jason Bowen and Kathleen Chalfant Set for A.R.T.'s 'WEDDING BAND' Reading, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University and the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research (formerly known as the Du Bois Institute), in conjunction with Hilton Als of The New Yorker, will present a staged reading of Alice Childress's Wedding Band: A Love-Hate Story in Black and White, co-directed by Hilton Als and A.R.T. Artistic Associate Shira Milikowsky. It takes place at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, starting at 7:30pm, and will be followed by a post-reading discussion.

Playwright & Religion Professor to Speak at Huntington's DUFF Humanities Forum Sunday 11/3
by Molly Tracy - Oct 31, 2013

The Power of Duff playwright Stephen Belber and Trinity College professor of religion in public lifeMark Silk will lead the conversation at the Huntington Theatre Company's Humanities Forum on Sunday, November 3rd following the 2pm performance of Belber's The Power of Duff.

Tony Winner John Doyle Named Pace Performing Arts' Musical Theater Artist-in-Residence
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2013

Scottish director John Doyle is Pace Performing Arts Musical Theater Program's second artist-in-residence. The unique Artist in Residence program within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is made possible through an anonymous endowed gift.

Aurora Theatre Company to Present Craig Jessup in SWELL NOEL, 12/17-22
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2013

Aurora Theatre Company presents Bay Area cabaret star Craig Jessup in concert with A SWELL NOËL. This special holiday engagement plays for six performances only, December 17-22, at Aurora Theatre Company's intimate second stage cabaret performance space, Harry's UpStage, located in the Nell and Jules Dashow Wing at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. Tickets ($23-32) may be purchased directly from the Aurora Theatre Company box office by calling (510) 843-4822 or online at auroratheatre.org.

Nathan Lane, Peter J. Fernandez & More Set for ANGELS AJAR Preview, 11/4
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2013

On November 4, The New School for Drama and Naked Angelspresent Angels Ajar, an exclusive preview of new full-length works-in-progress, by award winning Jon Robin Baitz (New School for Drama Faculty and Naked Angels Founding Member),Janine Nabers (New School for Drama MFA '08); and Kirit Limperis, a gifted participant from 3Thursdays, Naked Angels' public high school outreach program.

BECOMING DR. RUTH with Debra Jo Rupp Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2013

The New York premiere of Becoming Dr. Ruth, a warmhearted, candid and inspiring comedy starring Debra Jo Rupp, ("That 70's Show") written by Mark St. Germain and directed by Julianne Boyd opens off-Broadway tonight, October 29, 2013.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage Pass to LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE- Episode 2
by Rosie Hertzman - Oct 28, 2013

In the video below, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE's Hannah Nordberg, Tony nominee Will Swenson and more give you an inside look at the show's journey to the stage. Check out the behind the scenes video below!

FOXFINDER Makes U.S. Premiere Tonight at Artists Rep
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2013

With seven premieres on its stages this year, Artists Rep's 2013/14 season reinforces the theatre's longstanding commitment to producing new plays in Portland. With the U.S. premiere of Foxfinder starting tonight, October 29, Artists Rep aims to give this play national recognition and offer West Coast audiences the first look at this up-and-coming playwright.

National Black Theatre Presents Keith Josef Adkins' THE LAST SAINT ON SUGAR HILL, Now thru 11/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2013

Dr. Barbara Ann Teers's National Black Theatre (NBT) will open its 45th Season with the New York Premiere of The Last Saint On Sugar Hill, written by Keith Josef Adkins and directed by Seret Scottannounced NBT's Director of Theatre Arts Program, Jonathan McCrory. Preview performances begin tonight, October 29th at NBT, 2031 Fifth Avenue starting at 7:30pm. The opening night is set for Friday, November 1st at 7pm. The production will run through Sunday, November 24th.

Photo Flash: First Look at Will Swenson, Stephanie J. Block & More in Second Stage's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2013

Little Miss Sunshine, anew musical is based on the film of the same name by Michael Arndt, is currently in previews at Second Stage Theatre. It was adapted for the stage by James Lapine, who wrote the book, and William Finn, who wrote the lyrics and music. Little Miss Sunshine will run until December 8. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Better Late Than Never: An Evening with Jennifer Sanchez, Will Mann, & Tiffan Borelli Set for 10/28 at Stage 72
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2013

Oklahoma City University Alumni and friends Tiffan Borelli (The York's TWO BY TWO & Martin Charnin's upcoming 'Something Funny's Going On' at 54 Below), Will Mann (B'ways MEMPHIS, BILLY ELLIOT Nat'l Tour) and Jennifer Sanchez (B'ways WEST SIDE STORY, WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, GHOST, SPIDERMAN, and currently in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE at Second Stage) reunite and celebrate the evening with their individual sets respectively in the showcase of their dreams in place of the one they never had.

A.R.T. Hosts Evening with TeaEO and Author Seth Goldman Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2013

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T) welcomes Seth Goldman, co-founder and TeaEO of Honest Tea and Harvard College alum, to discuss his new business book in comic format, Mission in a Bottle - The Honest Guide to Doing Business Differently - and Succeeding, published by Crown Business division of Random House. Co-authored with Barry Nalebuff, Honest Tea co-founder and Yale School of Management professor, the book explains how they built their business from five thermoses to morethat 100 million bottles a year. Since its publication in September 2013, it has been named a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Seller.

THE PILLOWMAN Set for Second Stage at Players Club of Swarthmore, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2013

The Players Club of Swarthmore presents The Pillowman, a comedy by Martin McDonagh, opening on Second Stage on November 8, 2013. Second Stage plays are fully rehearsed, out-of-book, stageworthy productions with a minimum of scenery and costumes.

Roundabout's DINNER WITH FRIENDS to Begin Previews Jan 17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2013

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Dinner with Friends by Pulitzer Prize winnerDonald Margulies, directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon will open on February 13, 2014. The cast will include Jeremy Shamos as 'Gabe,' Darren Pettie as 'Tom', Marin Hinkle as 'Karen,' and Maria Dizzia as 'Beth.'

BWW TV Exclusive: A New World for MURDER FOR TWO: Part 4
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2013

The hit musical comedy Murder For Two will transfer to New World Stages in a limited engagement following rave reviews and a twice-extended, sold-out run at Second Stage Theatre Uptown. Murder For Two features book and music by Joe Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and direction by Scott Schwartzand stars Jeff Blumenkrantzand Brett Ryback. Previews will begin Wednesday, October 23rd at New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street) with opening night set for Wednesday, November 6th, and a final performance set for Sunday, January 5th. In the exclusive video below, the show's creators, Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, explore the New World uptown. Check out Part 4 of their adventures below!

BWW TV Exclusive: A New World for MURDER FOR TWO: Part 3
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2013

The hit musical comedy Murder For Two will transfer to New World Stages in a limited engagement following rave reviews and a twice-extended, sold-out run at Second Stage Theatre Uptown. Murder For Two features book and music by Joe Kinosian, book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and direction by Scott Schwartzand stars Jeff Blumenkrantzand Brett Ryback. Previews will begin Wednesday, October 23rd at New World Stages - Stage 5 (340 West 50th Street) with opening night set for Wednesday, November 6th, and a final performance set for Sunday, January 5th. In the exclusive video below, the show's creators, Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair, explore the New World uptown. Check out Part 3 of their adventures below!

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