Tom Stoppard News

The 2010 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the most prestigious award given annually to women playwrights, has been awarded to American playwright Julia Cho for her play 'The Language Archive.' Ms. Cho received the honor at a private reception in New York City on Wednesday, March 3. The award of $20,000 and a signed and numbered print by artist Willem de Kooning were presented to Ms. Cho by Tony Award-winning director Doug Hughes, one of the distinguished judges for the 2010 Blackburn Prize.

LEGACY CONTINUES... La MaMa's Multi-Generational Family of Artists welcomes IRINA BROOK (Daughter of director Peter Brook and actress Natasha Parry) In making her New York Directing Debute in LA VIE MATERIELLE.

The Wilma Theater continues its 2009 - 2010 season with the World Premiere production of Language Rooms, a black comedy that exposes the divided loyalties among today's immigrants, discovering the rising cost of the American Dream.

The Tony Award-winning actor BILLY CRUDUP will star in the world-premiere of Adam Rapp's play THE METAL CHILDREN, which begins previews May 4 prior to opening May 19, 2010 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.), it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, Artistic Director of the Vineyard. Directed by Adam Rapp, additional casting for the play is to be announced.

Stephanie Sinclaire announced today that she has appointed Adam Spreadbury-Maher as Artistic Director of the King's Head Theatre. She will continue her role as Chief Executive.

Main Street Theatre announces its upcoming shows.

The Huntington Theatre Company announces the hottest new ticket in town, "35 Below" Wrap Parties. Those who are culturally curious and aged 21 to 35 are invited to attend special post-show events that offer free food and beverages, live music, an opportunity to mingle with the cast, creative team, and Huntington staff, and exclusive backstage access. Admission to each post-show Wrap Party is free with the purchase of a ticket to the preceding select performance.

On Saturday, February 27, Red Bull Theater (Jesse Berger, Artistic Director) opened John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Mr. Berger. The production will run for a limited engagement through March 14th only at Theater at St. Clement's.

Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents the entertaining romp 'On the Razzle,' by Tom Stoppard.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, presents Ira Levin's wickedly funny who'll-do-it Deathtrap, at 565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, on Friday, February 12, 2010 (with performances continuing through February 27).

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo, L.A.

Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct a stellar cast led by Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award winning modern classic, The Real Thing, opening on Wednesday 21 April 2010, with previews from 10 April.

Anna Mackmin returns to The Old Vic to direct a cast led by Toby Stephens in Tom Stoppard's multi-award winning modern classic, The Real Thing , opening on Wednesday 21 April 2010, with previews from 10 April.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo, L.A.

The New Yorker has featured an article about The Bridge Project's Juliet Rylance and Christian Camargo called 'Talk of The Town'- Alls Well. The article was written by Rebecca Mead and begins

Red Bull Theater (Jesse Berger, Artistic Director) will present John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Mr. Berger, for a limited engagement beginning Tuesday, February 23rd and continuing through March 14th only, at Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The King's Head Theatre is pleased to present, for one night only, THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekov as part of its 2010 season.

Broadway veteran and 'West Wing' alumna, Allison Janney is set to guest star on USA Network's drama series 'In Plain Sight' alongside Rita Moreno and Steven Weber. Janney will play a newly-appointed US Marshal for the district who butts heads with Mary (Mary McCormack) in the two episode stint.

Chichester Festival Theatre has announced its 2010 seaon which will include Bingo: Scenes of Money and Death, Love Story, Yes, Prime Minister, The Critic, The Real Inspector Hound, and more.

Boston's Huntington Theatre Company was recently profiled in the New York Times, where they said they wanted to strengthen their already solid relationship with new playwrights. Boston's largest theatre company already offers fellowships to playwrights and allows them opportunities for readings and feedback from audiences, but Artistic Director Peter DuBois said he wants to encourage new writers even more.