Shel Silverstein News

The Nora Theatre Company presents On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) May 28 - June 21, 2009, Central Square Theater.

If you think you know David Mamet, think again. This famously terse playwright is a master of biting comedy. The A.R.T. - producer of the world premieres of Mamet's Oleanna, Cryptogram, The Old Neighborhood, and Boston Marriage - is pleased to present Mamet's wildest and most politically incorrect farce - Romance.

Artistic Director, Nick A. Olivero, has tapped into a desperate and titillating underground in the world-premiere urban rock musical Rent Boy Ave.: A Fairy's Tale. Closing Boxcar's 2008-2009 season themed 'fairy tales' the story follows David, a new kid to the street, and Mark, a veteran of male prostitution at the early age of seventeen. The two of them struggle to survive a nasty world littered with innocent looking old men with an indecent taboo sensibility, sharp pangs of irreconcilable hunger and a bible-thumping fishnet-wearing nun. As a modern day Hansel and Gretel, they navigate their way through dangerous alleys and pal around with Jackie, a Little Red Riding Hood-like prostitute fighting a drug addiction to meth with a big bad wolf pimp who won't let her go. However, it doesn't take long for David to slip down the rabbit's hole and start selling drugs and eventually conspire with Jackie to kill her pimp. Mark, on the other hand, becomes engrossed by the fairy godmother nun, Sister Mercy, and escapes the embittered streets to a destiny unknown.

Transport Group's BEING AUDREY Opens 4/5

MAKAI's Mix Tape (for your journey eastward): The Music of Brett Macias (Recently featured in American Theatre Magazine as a composer to watch) With Lyrics by Caroline Murphy, Fredrick Sauter, Kyoung Ae Kang, John Donne, Shel Silverstein and Pablo Neruda MAKAI's Mix Tape is part of the NYU Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program's Songbook series.

The production has delayed its first preview originally planned for tonight, Friday 27th, the show will now begin on Saturday, March 28th to allow the company an extra amount of rehearsal time, stated a Transport Group spokesperson.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's shows include Shawn Ryan at the Metropolitan Room, Joe Bachana at the Metropolitan Room, and theSet NYC at the Time Out New York Lounge.

Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present the world premiere of Being Audrey, music and lyrics by Ellen Weiss; book by James Hindman; additional book and lyrics by Cheryl Stern; developed with Jack Cummings III and Adam R. Perlman; musical direction, arrangements, and orchestrations by Lanny Meyers; musical staging and choreography by Scott Rink; and directed by Jack Cummings III, beginning Friday, March 27, at 8:00pm at 220 East 4 Street, between Avenues A and B. The opening is set for Sunday, April 5, at 3pm.

If you think you know David Mamet, think again. This famously terse playwright is a master of biting comedy. The A.R.T. - producer of the world premieres of Mamet's Oleanna, Cryptogram, The Old Neighborhood, and Boston Marriage - is pleased to present Sex, Satire, Romance, and Ducks - a celebration of comic work spanning Mamet's career.

Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present the world premiere of Being Audrey, music and lyrics by Ellen Weiss; book by James Hindman; additional book and lyrics by Cheryl Stern; developed with Jack Cummings III and Adam R. Perlman; musical direction, arrangements, and orchestrations by Lanny Meyers; musical staging and choreography by Scott Rink; and directed by Jack Cummings III, beginning Friday, March 27, at 8:00pm at 220 East 4 Street, between Avenues A and B. The opening is set for Sunday, April 5, at 3pm.

Boxcar Theatre delivers a visually stunning gem with an adaptation of Shel Silverstein's quirky and often bizarre poetry and short stories.

The Shadowmen have announced Industry Thursdays for An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein. All tickets to Thursday evening performances (8:30 PM) are only $10 with a headshot or resume. Industry tickets are cash only, available at the door one hour prior to showtime. This includes the performances on February 12, 19, and 26.

The Shadowmen have announced Industry Thursdays for An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein. All tickets to Thursday evening performances (8:30 PM) are only $10 with a headshot or resume. Industry tickets are cash only, available at the door one hour prior to showtime. This includes the performances on February 12, 19, and 26.

An Adult Evening Of Shel Silverstein runs at The Raven Theater 6157 N Clark Street Chicago IL 60660 from Feb 5-28 2009 http://www.shadowmenchicago.com/ Sheldon Alan 'Shel' Silverstein was a Chicago native who, after being expelled from the University of Illinois for failing grades, earned his bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University in 1953. He was then drafted into the army and stationed in Kyoto, Japan and South Korea for two years. He used the drawing skills he honed in adolescence working as cartoonist for the Pacific military newspaper Stars and Stripes.

Following their critically acclaimed production of Quills, The Shadowmen Chicago presents An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein, February 5 - 28, 2009 at Raven Theatre. This is the company Chicago Critic called 'a welcome addition to the Chicago storefront theatre scene.' Welcome to the darkly comic world of Shel Silverstein, a world where nothing is as it seems and where the most innocent conversation can turn menacing in an instant. While Silverstein is best known for writing and illustrating children's literature, his plays offer insight in to his sly and often twisted sense of humor. The evening features five outstanding actors in eight hilarious and thought-provoking short plays.

Following their critically acclaimed production of Quills, The Shadowmen Chicago presents An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein, February 5 - 28, 2009 at Raven Theatre. This is the company Chicago Critic called 'a welcome addition to the Chicago storefront theatre scene.' Welcome to the darkly comic world of Shel Silverstein, a world where nothing is as it seems and where the most innocent conversation can turn menacing in an instant. While Silverstein is best known for writing and illustrating children's literature, his plays offer insight in to his sly and often twisted sense of humor. The evening features five outstanding actors in eight hilarious and thought-provoking short plays.

Following their critically acclaimed production of Quills, The Shadowmen Chicago presents An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein, February 5 - 28, 2009 at Raven Theatre. This is the company Chicago Critic called 'a welcome addition to the Chicago storefront theatre scene.' Welcome to the darkly comic world of Shel Silverstein, a world where nothing is as it seems and where the most innocent conversation can turn menacing in an instant. While Silverstein is best known for writing and illustrating children's literature, his plays offer insight in to his sly and often twisted sense of humor. The evening features five outstanding actors in eight hilarious and thought-provoking short plays.

Consistently drawing large audiences to its exceptional previews, award-winning playwright Al Tapper's original musical SESSIONS, playing at Manhattan's brand new Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street-between Lexington and Park Avenues), launches its official Off-Broadway run Wednesday, January 14, 2009 (7:00 PM).

Consistently drawing large audiences to its exceptional previews, award-winning playwright Al Tapper's original musical SESSIONS, playing at Manhattan's brand new Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street-between Lexington and Park Avenues), launches its official Off-Broadway run Wednesday, January 14, 2009 (7:00 PM).

Dust, a new thriller starring Emmy Award nominee Richard Masur (Democracy, 'All My Children') and Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster (Urinetown, Little Shop of Horrors), begins performances at The Westside Theatre (downstairs) on November 18th. Written by Billy Goda and directed by Scott Zigler, Dust also features Laura E. Campbell, Curtis McClarin and John Schiappa. Opening night is Thursday, December 4th at 7:00PM.