Will Power News

Bristol Riverside Theatre continues its Bridges Informance Series with renowned theatre artist Teo Castellanos on Friday, October 17. Castellanos' appearance will continue to introduce audiences to innovative performances as BRT gears up for the February 2009 World Premiere of What You Will, a BRT original urban theatre adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night.

Today Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, announced additional dates for two solo shows that he staged in Berkeley before launching them on tours across the continent. Danny Hoch's Taking Over had its world premiere at Berkeley Rep in January and hit it big in Montreal this July; next week it starts an All City Tour featuring free performances in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx in addition to previously announced dates in Manhattan and Los Angeles. Moreover, after a record-breaking run in Berkeley last winter, Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking careened through Hartford, San Jose, Santa Fe, and Washington, DC this summer; now it adds Seattle to a list of upcoming destinations that also includes Boston.

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.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Beast, written by Michael Weller and directed by Jo Bonney, will begin performances Friday, August 29 at 8pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. Opening night is scheduled for Monday, September 15 at 7pm. The production will run through Sunday, October 12.

Bristol Riverside Theatre is thrilled to kick off its Bridges Informance Series with renowned solo theatre artist Fred Curchack on Friday, September 5th.

Bristol Riverside Theatre welcomes Donald Byrd, acclaimed choreographer of Broadway's The Color Purple for its 2008-2009 Season.

Bristol Riverside Theatre is thrilled to kick off its Bridges Informance Series with renowned solo theatre artist Fred Curchack on Friday, September 5th.

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Beast, written by Michael Weller and directed by Jo Bonney, will begin performances Friday, August 29 at 8pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. Opening night is scheduled for Monday, September 15 at 7pm. The production will run through Sunday, October 12.

Bristol Riverside Theatre welcomes Donald Byrd, acclaimed choreographer of Broadway's The Color Purple for its 2008-2009 Season.

Russo have announced plans for NYTW's 2008-09 season. One of New York's leading non-profit theatre companies, NYTW will present a 26th season that includes work by Michael Weller, Peter Brook, and Naomi Wallace.

Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, revealed that Danny Hoch's 'Taking Over' - which made its world premiere at Berkeley Rep in January - is headed on the road.

La Jolla Playhouse is bringing urban rhythm from the streets to the stage this February when hip-hop pioneer and theatrical visionary Will Power fuses lyrical verse and hip-hop breaks into a fresh, vibrant take on the classic Greek tragedy Seven Against Thebes.

Arena Stage, through its partnership with the Georgetown Theater and Performance Studies program, will present three special performances of Danny Hoch's hilarious new solo show Taking Over. The performances will take place at Georgetown's Gonda Theatre in the Davis Performing Arts Center November 29 - December 1, 2007 at 8PM.

Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) has announced the full cast for its world premiere presentation of Till The Break of Dawn, a new play written and directed by Hip-Hop theater icon Danny Hoch

Single tickets for La Jolla Playhouse's 2007/2008 season go on sale Sunday, May 6th at noon.

La Jolla Playhouse and Macy's have announced the results of the POP Tour Literacy Drive, a book drive benefiting San Diego's Monarch School.

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La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Des McAnuff is proud to announce the complete line-up of shows in the compelling 2007/2008 season.

The complete 2007 La Jolla Playhouse season has been announced, with The Deception, after the quake, The Adding Machine and the Broadway-bound musical Cry-Baby joining the previously announced Carmen and The Seven.

CTG's P.L.A.Y. Producing Director, Corey Madden, departs company after 22 years.