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Classic Stage Company to Dim Lights in Tribute to Stephen Sondheim
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2021

Classic Stage Company will join the New York theater community by dimming its marquee and lobby lights in honor of Stephen Sondheim this Wednesday at 6:30pm, just prior to the evening performance of CSC’s current production of Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins.

John Doyle with John Weidman & More From ASSASSINS to Join CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2021

Classic Stage Company will present a new live installment of its popular series Classic Conversations in connection with its recently extended, wildly sold-out production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins, directed by CSC’s Tony Award-winning artistic director, John Doyle.

Photos: First Look at ASSASSINS at Classic Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021

Classic Stage Company presents John Doyle's highly anticipated staging of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins through January 8, 2022. Get a first look at the all-star cast in action here!

Review Roundup: ASSASSINS Opens Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021

Classic Stage Company's production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins, directed by CSC's Tony Award-winning artistic director, John Doyle, officially opened on November 14. Read the reviews!

CSC's ASSASSINS Announces Three-Week Extension
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

Classic Stage Company today announced that it has added three weeks of performances to its highly anticipated production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins, directed by CSC’s Tony Award-winning artistic director, John Doyle.

Classic Stage Company's ASSASSINS Begins Performances Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2021

Classic Stage Company presents John Doyle's highly anticipated staging of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins November 2, 2021, through January 8, 2022. The production officially opens on November 14.

Classic Stage Company's ASSASSINS to Begin Performances in November
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 9, 2021

Classic Stage Company has announced that John Doyle’s staging of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins will run November 2, 2021, through January 8, 2022, and will officially open on November 14. A year and a half after its planned debut, CSC is proud to present its much-anticipated production of Assassins. 

CSC Announces Return to In-Person Performances With ASSASSINS & More; John Doyle to Step Down in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2021

Classic Stage Company today announced that Tony Award-winning Artistic Director John Doyle will depart the organization next summer and revealed the programming for his final year. The forthcoming productions will offer a vivid, wide-ranging representation of the multitudes classic theater can contain.

Anna Deavere Smith, Marsha Mason, Chita Rivera and Donna McKechnie Join CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021

Classic Stage Company today announced the four female theater luminaries that comprise the summer lineup for its virtual Classic Conversations series: Pulitzer Prize finalist Anna Deavere Smith on June 3; Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason on July 1; Tony Award winner Chita Rivera on August 5; and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie on September 2.

Hillary Clinton Joins ASSASSINS Event 'Tell The Story' from Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2021

Former Secretary of State and avid theatergoer Hillary Rodham Clinton will participate in Classic Stage Company's event Tell the Story: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins, delivering remarks about the timely and timeless American musical.

How to Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Kander and Jon Batiste Join Upcoming CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2021

Classic Stage Company today announced Tony Award-winning actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell (Shuffle Along; Kiss Me, Kate; Chairman of The Actors Fund; Founding Member of Black Theatre United) as the March 25 guest for the online version of its Classic Conversations series.

Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman, Steven Pasquale, Ethan Slater, Judy Kuhn & More to Take Part in CSC's TELL THE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2021

Classic Stage Company will present Tell The Story: Celebrating Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins. The evening will feature cast members of the original Off-Broadway company, the Broadway revival, and Doyle’s upcoming CSC production.

Marcus Gardley, John Kander, Jon Batiste and More Join Upcoming CLASSIC CONVERSATION Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021

Classic Stage Company has announced OBIE-winning playwright Marcus Gardley (The House That Will Not Stand, “The Chi”) as the March 11 guest for the online version of its Classic Conversations series.

Danielle Brooks, John Turturro, Kate Hamill and More Announced for CSC's CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021

Classic Stage Company has announced the Spring 2021 season of the free, online version of their discussion series Classic Conversations, premiering Thursdays at 6pm on YouTube and Facebook, and available to view afterwards on these platforms and Instagram IGTV.

CSC Announces Faith Prince as Final CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS Guest of 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2020

Classic Stage Company today announced its final virtual Classic Conversation of 2020, with Tony-winning actress and singer Faith Prince (Broadway: A Catered Affair, Noises Off, Guys and Dolls) on December 3.

CSC Announces CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS Episode With Anika Noni Rose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020

Classic Stage Company today announced a virtual Classic Conversation with Tony-winning actress and singer Anika Noni Rose (Broadway: Caroline, or Change; Off-Broadway: Carmen Jones at CSC; Film: The Princess and the Frog, Dreamgirls) on October 29.

Classic Stage Company Announces Fall 2020 Season; Shares Plans to Resume Production on ASSASSINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

Classic Stage Company today announced its Fall 2020 season, in which it scales up two timely new CSC producing initiatives while New York City theaters must remain closed.

VIDEO: Watch André De Shields on CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2020

CSC's 'Classic Conversations' series continued last night with André De Shields. He and John Doyle had a brave, honest conversation, which concludes with a beautiful, brief performance.

Heather Headley, George Takei, André De Shields & More Slated for CSC's CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020

Classic Stage Company today announced a new lineup of multiple award-winning participants in the free online version of its signature series Classic Conversations, hosted by John Doyle, featuring eminent actors who are also collaborators of Doyle and CSC.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, June 25- FALSETTOS, Billy Porter and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2020

Today (June 25) in live streaming: Can't Cancel Pride, Falsettos, and so much more!

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