Boston Playwrights' Theatre to Present Three Original Plays for 2013-14 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2013
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) announced its 32nd season today, which will feature new work by three of its award-winning alumni playwrights. The line-up includes Burning by Ginger Lazarus, Windowmen by Steven Barkhimer, and Absence by Peter M. Floyd. All three writers are based in Boston.
Philadelphia Young Playwrights to Launch Paula Vogel Mentors Project
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 5, 2013
Philadelphia Young Playwrights has kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration by announcing the launch of the Paula Vogel Mentors Project, a living award honoring the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and teacher and extending her mentorship legacy. The three-year pilot program will bring together five acclaimed professional playwrights as mentors for five promising young playwright fellows, who will embark on yearlong playwriting journeys.
Paul Giamatti-Led HAMLET Begins at Yale Rep Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), tonight, March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.
Anneliese van der Pol to Lead New Musical JANE AUSTEN'S EMMA at Arizona Theatre Company
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 26, 2012
Arizona Theatre Company presents the Arizona Premiere of "Jane Austen's Emma" a new romantic musical comedy that brings Jane Austen's masterpiece to life. "Jane Austen's Emma" plays at the Temple of Music and Art and runs from December 1, 2012 - December 22, 2012. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from December 31, 2012 - January 20, 2013. "Jane Austen's Emma" is sponsored by Shirley Estes. ATC's season sponsors are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of PICNIC!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 24, 2012
Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles!
WAM Theatre Holds Auditions for THE OLD MEZZO Today, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2012
Today, June 25, WAM Theatre will hold auditions for its October World Premiere production of The Old Mezzo by Berkshire based playwright Susan Dworkin. WAM is seeking 3 women and 2 men for the production.
WAM Theatre Holds Auditions for THE OLD MEZZO, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2012
On Monday June 25, WAM Theatre will hold auditions for its October World Premiere production of The Old Mezzo by Berkshire based playwright Susan Dworkin. WAM is seeking 3 women and 2 men for the production.
Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV Merge to Form Virginia Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012
Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV announce that the two nonprofit theaters will formally merge effective July 1, 2012 under a new name - Virginia Repertory Theatre (Virginia Rep). With a budget exceeding $5 million, four distinct venues, and an annual audience over 550,000, Virginia Rep will become the largest professional theater and one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia along with the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Symphony, and the Virginia Opera. Barksdale and Theatre IV celebrated the announcement and the unveiling of the new Virginia Rep sign today, May 20, at the November Theatre (formerly the Empire Theatre) at 114 West Broad Street at 4:00 p.m. after the closing of Seussical, thelast mainstage children's production under the Theatre IV name. Virginia Rep will transition into the new organization between now and July 1.
THE PICTURE BOX to Perform Final Weekend 1/27-29
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 27, 2012
THE PICTURE BOX by Cate Ryan that is being presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street plays the final performances this weekend for the limited engagement.
The Negro Ensemble Company Opens THE PICTURE BOX at Theatre Row, 1/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2012
'The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 and the opening is Sunday, January 15th for the limited engagement from the theatre company. The new play is directed by Charles Weldon.
La MaMa Presents TEATRO PATOLOGICO IN NEW YORK 12/15-22
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 15, 2011
In honor of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, Italy's Dario D'Ambrosi will stage 'Teatro Patologico in New York,' a festival of Pathological Theater and Film, December 15 to 22, 2011, mounting one large new work plus three smaller plays that are a cross-section of his 31 years of productions at La MaMa.
The Negro Ensemble Company Opens THE PICTURE BOX at Theatre Row, 1/11
by Jennie Mamary - Nov 28, 2011
'The PICTURE BOX" by Cate Ryan will be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company Off Broadway* at Theatre Row - Beckett Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street. Previews begin Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 and the opening is Sunday, January 15th for the limited engagement from the theatre company. The new play is directed by Charles Weldon.