Preview Tix for Public Theater's TAKING OVER on Sale 10/19
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 19, 2008
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years. Prior to its run at The Public in November, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival and The Public will join forces to present free performances of TAKING OVER in neighborhoods most affected by the play's explosive topic of gentrification: the South Bronx, Long Island City, and Williamsburg.
Preview Tix for Public Theater's TAKING OVER on Sale 10/19
by Reynard Loki
- Oct 17, 2008
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years. Prior to its run at The Public in November, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival and The Public will join forces to present free performances of TAKING OVER in neighborhoods most affected by the play's explosive topic of gentrification: the South Bronx, Long Island City, and Williamsburg.
'Sleepwalk With Me' Comes to Bleecker Street Theatrer Starting 10/17
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 17, 2008
Sleepwalk With Me, (www.SleepwalkWithMike.com) a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia will play The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette Street) beginning October 17th with the official opening scheduled for November 11th, it was announced today by producers Eli Gonda and Ryan Scott Warren of QuasiWorld Entertainment and Nathan Lane.
Adriana Sevan Awarded 2008 Middle East America Distinguished Playwright Award
by Faetra Petillo
- Oct 16, 2008
The three theater organizations from across
the nation, Golden Thread Productions in San Francisco,
the Lark Play Development Center in New York, and Silk
Road Theatre Project in Chicago, who formed Middle East
America (MEA): A National New Plays Initiative have
awarded the 2008 Middle East America Distinguished
Playwright Award to Adriana Sevan.
Goodman Theatre Launches World Premiere of RUINED 11/8
by Reynard Loki
- Oct 16, 2008
Chicago's Goodman Theatre opens its 'Strong Women, Strong Voices' Owen Theatre Series with the world premiere of Lynn Nottage's RUINED, directed by Kate Whoriskey and co-produced with Manhattan Theatre Club.
Schwimmer Directed 'Fault Lines' at Cherry Lane Opens Tonight, 9/30
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 30, 2008
New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of Fault Lines, a new play by Stephen Belber, directed by David Schwimmer.
Public Theater to Present NY Premiere of Hoch's New Play, 'Taking Over'
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 24, 2008
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present the New York premiere of TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years. Prior to its run at The Public in November, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival and The Public will join forces to present free performances of TAKING OVER in neighborhoods most affected by the play's explosive topic of gentrification: the South Bronx, Long Island City, and Williamsburg.
Kuhn and Faridany Join '39 Steps' Cast 10/28; Saunders and Ferrin to Depart
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 18, 2008
Jeffrey Kuhn and Francesca Faridany will join the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS on Tuesday, October 28. Kuhn will play the role of Man #1 and Faridany will play the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Margaret and Pamela. Current cast members Jennifer Ferrin and Cliff Saunders will play their final performances on Sunday, October 26. THE 39 STEPS, the winner of two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards and the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, is playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues).
The Civilians to Present West Coast Premiere of 'This Beautiful City'
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 11, 2008
The Civilians (Steven Cosson, Artistic Director), the acclaimed New York-based experimental theater troupe, today announced a special, one-night-only event in celebration of the West Coast Premiere of their latest work, This Beautiful City to be held on the final preview Saturday, September 27, 2008.
'Sleepwalk With Me' Comes to Bleecker Street Theatrer Starting 10/17
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 8, 2008
Sleepwalk With Me, (www.SleepwalkWithMike.com) a new comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia will play The Bleecker Street Theater, off Broadway (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette Street) beginning October 17th with the official opening scheduled for November 11th, it was announced today by producers Eli Gonda and Ryan Scott Warren of QuasiWorld Entertainment and Nathan Lane.
Schwimmer to Direct Off-Broadway Premiere of Belber's 'Fault Lines'
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 2, 2008
New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of Fault Lines, a new play by Stephen Belber, directed by David Schwimmer.
Brown, Dixon, and Swallow Added to 'Romantic Poetry' Cast
by Faetra Petillo
- Aug 20, 2008
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce full casting for the upcoming world premiere of ROMANTIC POETRY, a new musical by John Patrick Shanley and Henry Krieger.
MTC Announces Recipients Of 2008 Sloan Initiative Commissions
by Faetra Petillo
- Aug 7, 2008
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-2008) has announced the 2008 recipients of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions.
STAGE Award Given To Ziegler For Development of 'Photograph 51'
by Faetra Petillo
- Aug 1, 2008
The prestigious STAGE International Script Competition, now in its third year, announces this year's winner for the best new play about science and technology. Photograph 51, by New York playwright Anna Ziegler, was chosen by a stellar panel of judges, all multiple award-winners in their own right: Pulitzer Prize and Tony-Award winning playwright David Auburn; Tony, Olivier, and Obie Award-winning playwright John Guare; Nobel Laureate in physics and KBE Sir Anthony Leggett; Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire; and Nobel Laureate in physics Dr. Douglas Osheroff.
Hypothetical Theatre Company Premieres 'There Or Here' 9/6
by Eddie Varley
- Jul 31, 2008
Hypothetical Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of Jennifer Maisel's THERE OR HERE. Workshopped at PlayPenn in Philadelphia, the play was selected as a finalist for the 2007 Sundance Theatre Lab, the 2008 O'Neil Theatre Conference, and the 2008 STAGE International Script Competition for the best new play about science and technology. Directed by Amy Feinberg, previews begin September 6th at the 14th Street Theater. Opening night is slated for Tuesday, September 9th.
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