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Claudia Shear's RESTORATION Directed by Christopher Ashley Comes to NY Theatre Workshop Spring 2010
by Robert Diamond - Aug 4, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Restoration, written by and starring two-time Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear and directed by Christopher Ashley, will be the final play in the theatre?s 2009-10 season, slated for production in spring 2010.

NYTW to Present I GOT SICK THEN I GOT BETTER Starting Sep. 14
by Robert Diamond - Aug 4, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that I Got Sick Then I Got Better, written and performed by Jenny Allen, and directed by James Lapine and Darren Katz, will play performances on four consecutive Mondays beginning Monday, September 14, at 8pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. The play will run through Monday, October 5.

NYTW Presents AFTERMATH, Performances Begin 9/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 30, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Aftermath, written by Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen, and directed by Ms. Blank, will begin performances Tuesday, September 1, at 7pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm. The production will run through Sunday, October 4.

NYTW Present Wright/Rush: Conversation Between Geoffrey Rush & Doug Wright 5/11
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that they will present Wright/Rush, a conversation between Academy Award-winning actor Geoffrey Rush and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Doug Wright. The one-night-only event to benefit NYTW takes place Monday, May 11, at 8:00pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street.

Works By Blank, Jensen, Gilman, Cowan, Aarons Set For NYTW 2009-10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced plans for NYTW's 2009-10 season. One of New York's leading non-profit theatre companies, NYTW will present a 27th season that includes work by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, Rebecca Gilman, and Geoffrey Cowan and Leroy Aarons. A fourth production, scheduled for spring 2010, will be announced in the coming weeks.

NYTW Present Wright/Rush: Conversation Between Geoffrey Rush & Doug Wright 5/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that they will present Wright/Rush, a conversation between Academy Award-winning actor Geoffrey Rush and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Doug Wright. The one-night-only event to benefit NYTW takes place Monday, May 11, at 8:00pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street.

NYTW Presents 3 Staged Readings Of JEWISH CHILDREN 3/25-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that they will present three staged readings of Caryl Churchill's short play Seven Jewish Children, Wednesday, March 25 through Friday, March 27 at 7pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. Each reading will be followed by a moderated discussion, with several notable authorities (from both the Israeli/Jewish and Palestinian communities) attending each performance to illuminate the dialogue. After the discussion, there will be a second reading of the ten-minute play.

NYTW Presents 3 Staged Readings Of JEWISH CHILDREN 3/25-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that they will present three staged readings of Caryl Churchill's short play Seven Jewish Children, Wednesday, March 25 through Friday, March 27 at 7pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. Each reading will be followed by a moderated discussion, with several notable authorities (from both the Israeli/Jewish and Palestinian communities) attending each performance to illuminate the dialogue. After the discussion, there will be a second reading of the ten-minute play.

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Intergenerational Playwriting Program
by Robert Diamond - Feb 19, 2009

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced the start of ?Mind the Gap,? a new intergenerational playwriting workshop, as part of the theatre?s education program.

Robbins, Maxwell, Lenox, Washington, Preston and Martindale Read WEEKEND for NYTW
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 28, 2008

New York Theatre Workshop announces that TIM ROBBINS, JAN MAXWELL, KERRY WASHINGTON, CARRIE PRESTON, ADRIANE LENOX, AND MARGO MARTINDALE will lead the cast in a reading of Gore Vidal's WEEKEND on Monday, November 3rd, at 7PM. The reading is free to the public.

Photo Coverage: Michael Weller's 'Beast' Opening Night Party
by Eddie Varley - Sep 23, 2008

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo presented the opening night of Michael Weller's play 'Beast' on Monday, September 15th, 2008. 'Beast' is directed by Jo Bonney.

Bonney Directs Weller's 'Beast' At NYTW 9/15, Marshall-Green Stars
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2008

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.

NYTW Announces Free Series of Public Readings Reflecting on Political History
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 13, 2008

Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) will present its 2008 Pre-Election Series, a program of public readings and events timed to this year's historic presidential election.

New York Theatre Workshop to Present 2008 Pre-Election Series
by Robert Diamond - Sep 12, 2008

Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) will present its 2008 Pre-Election Series, a program of public readings and events timed to this year's historic presidential election.

Dan Butler New Star of NYTW's 'Beast' by Michael Weller
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 25, 2008

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Dan Butler has joined the cast of Beast, written by Michael Weller and directed by Jo Bonney.

'Sound and the Fury' Extends at NYTW
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) announced that due to critical acclaim and sold-out houses 'The Sound and The Fury (April Seventh, 1928'), will extend its run through Sunday, June 1, at NYTW.

NYTW Names William Russo New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Board of Trustees President Heather Randall have announced that William Russo has been named the theatre's new Managing Director effective May 12, 2008.

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