Stephen Foster News

By the time you leave Darrin Hagen's Bitchslap! you'll either hate or adore two of Hollywood's legendary divas, namely Bette Davis - the actress and Joan Crawford - the movie star. Both left a trail of indelible marks by which to be judged. They were bitchy, glamorous - well, at least Crawford - fiercely prepared - well, at least Davis - overbearing, and always clamored for good press. Ta da! In comes Hedda Hopper, one of the bitchiest, most well-dressed, most obsessively efficient and most overbearing reporters old Hollywood had to offer. Not two, but three queens! Hagen's campy piece is not without its flaws, but will surely entertain you and actually make you perk up your ears to hear a thing or two about Davis and Crawford that you may not have known. That's right, Darrin Hagen has done his homework and very well researched his stars, so movie buffs should be more than pleased. Now onstage through June 17 at the Macha Theatre, ladies and gentlemen, Bitchslap!

MACHA THEATRE/Films presents the West Coast Premiere of BITCHSLAP! by Darrin Hagen, directed by Odalys Nanin.

MACHA THEATRE/Films presents the West Coast Premiere of BITCHSLAP! by Darrin Hagen, directed by Odalys Nanin.

Michael Perlman, whose critically acclaimed NYFringe solo show, Flying on the Wing, was named Outstanding Solo Show of 2006, will debut his new ensemble play, From White Plains, produced by Fault Line Theatre at the CSV Cultural Center from May 31st through June 10th. Perlman's solo show powerfully and imaginatively dealt with the playwright's personal struggles dealing with Stickler's Syndrome and coming to terms with his sexuality.

Flip the switch and watch the sparks fly as PICT raises the voltage with their hot 2012 season! Pittsburgh audiences will get a charge out of a titillating new play by a leading American female playwright, a true story, an exploration of the comedic facets of a Russian master (and the great Irishman who was inspired by him), and a zany holiday farce!

Nova D Arts Collective, Danse4Nia Repertory Ensemble, Company Theatre, and GoKash Productions present "The Boy Who Sees" by Davon Williams, winner of three Philadelphia Urban Theater Festival awards and starring Kash Goins, Erica Brown, Hasan Malik, Andre Brown, and Brett Gray. Jesimiel Jenkins directs. Choreographer: A.C. Gilmore choreographs. The show plays April 11th - April 29th at First Philadelphia Charter School.

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, interim Executive Director) announced that the opening night celebration for LINCOLN - AN AMERICAN STORY will also honor Playhouse Board Member Lilah Stangeland and her late husband Roger Stangeland with a portrait unveiling at The Pasadena Playhouse Makineni Library. The portrait was commissioned by artist Kenton Nelson and painted by emerging local artist Liz Walworth. The ceremony will take place at 7:00 p.m., prior to the opening night performance of LINCOLN - AN AMERICAN STORY on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, interim Executive Director), in association with Stephen Eich announced that Hershey Felder will return to The Pasadena Playhouse with the World Premiere of the Eighty-Eight Entertainment and Samantha F. Voxakis production of LINCOLN - AN AMERICAN STORY for Actor and Symphony Orchestra.

Jen was a preschooler when 'Carrie' had its ill-fated debut on Broadway and is now part of its resuscitation.

The New Classics Series wraps up its season on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. with Lively Stones by Sarah Katherine Bowden, directed by Erica Highberg and performed in the Charity Randall Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming playwrights.

Hot on the heels of two successes - Sweeney Todd and The Gammage Project - the University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre closes out its season with Harvest. In 'near-future Mumbai, the only way to survive an economy that has deteriorated beyond repair is to sell yourself, piece by piece. Savagely Swiftian, Padmanabhan's story explores questions of cultural difference in a world not far removed from our own, where a person can be packaged, bought, and sold.'

The New Classics Series wraps up its season on Sunday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. with Lively Stones by Sarah Katherine Bowden, directed by Erica Highberg and performed in the Charity Randall Theatre at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. New Classics is a cooperative program presented by the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Theatre Arts and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre. The series is intended to highlight new works and showcase up-and-coming playwrights.

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, interim Executive Director), in association with Stephen Eich announced that Hershey Felder will return to The Pasadena Playhouse with the World Premiere of the Eighty-Eight Entertainment and Samantha F. Voxakis production of LINCOLN - AN AMERICAN STORY for Actor and Symphony Orchestra.

In an effort to make The Gammage Project accessible, The University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre and the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company are opening their doors to any Allegheny County high school student at a steeply discounted rate. Any student with a valid idea will be able to purchase tickets to the final weekend of The Gammage Project for only $10. That's half off of the door price.

For one night only, Pouring Tea 'recounts the hardships, happiness, and humor of being black and queer in the US South. E. Patrick Johnson performs these oral histories live on stage, and covers such issues as transgenderism, coming out, life in the South, religion, love, and more. All the men embodied in this performance were born, reared, and continue to live in the US South, and range in age from 19 to 93.'

Gary Power Productions presents the European Premier of the brand new American Musical 'The Green Room' - March 5th to 10th at Garter Lane Theatre, Waterford. This was our second production rehearsal. Meet the Cast. Glenn Murphy as John Radford, Mark Rellis as Cliff Kearns, Ursula Hauck as Anna Kearns & Bridget Nolan as Divonne Bruder. The Green Room by Chuck Pelletier, C Stephen Foster & Rod Damer.

For one night only, Pouring Tea 'recounts the hardships, happiness, and humor of being black and queer in the US South. E. Patrick Johnson performs these oral histories live on stage, and covers such issues as transgenderism, coming out, life in the South, religion, love, and more. All the men embodied in this performance were born, reared, and continue to live in the US South, and range in age from 19 to 93.'

Lyrics & Lyricists is now presenting Songs of America: From Stephen Foster to Bob Dylan and Beyond. The show opened last night and BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage below!

Lyrics & Lyricists will present Songs of America: From Stephen Foster to Bob Dylan and Beyond.