WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Begins Previews Tonight at Booth Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2012
Preview performances of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? begin this evening, Thursday, September 27, 2012, at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). Opening night is set for Saturday, October 13, 2012, exactly 50 years to the day of the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962.
Ray Chambers & Bob Sicular Set for San Jose Rep's BILL W. AND DR. BOB, Now thru 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2012
A talented cast energizes the critically acclaimed play, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey, to close the highly successful 2011-2012 season for San Jose Rep. Directed by Richard Seer, the work is a quick-witted and honest docu-drama following two dynamic and dedicated men who, in the midst of their battle with acute and debilitating alcoholism, formed a formidable and historic alliance to help each other and others combat the same addiction.
Ray Chambers & Bob Sicular Set for San Jose Rep's BILL W. AND DR. BOB; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012
A talented cast energizes the critically acclaimed play, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey, to close the highly successful 2011-2012 season for San Jose Rep. Directed by Richard Seer, the work is a quick-witted and honest docu-drama following two dynamic and dedicated men who, in the midst of their battle with acute and debilitating alcoholism, formed a formidable and historic alliance to help each other and others combat the same addiction.
Working Theatre Presents Reading of US Poet US Poet Laureate Philip Levine, Tonight, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012
Working Theater previously announced a reading of the poetry of US Poet Laureate Philip Levine. Readers include Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Jeffrey Eugenides and performers André De Shields, Gene Gillette and Lisa Ramirez tonight, May 7th at 7pm at the SEIU 32BJ building at 25 West 18th Street, on the 5th floor. Reception with artists to follow.
Working Theatre Announces Reading of US Poet US Poet Laureate Philip Levine, 5/7
by Mark Valdez - Apr 27, 2012
Working Theater has announced a reading of the poetry of US Poet Laureate Philip Levine. Readers include Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Jeffrey Eugenides and performers André De Shields, Gene Gillette and Lisa Ramirez on May 7th at 7pm at the SEIU 32BJ building at 25 West 18th Street, on the 5th floor. Reception with artists to follow.
San Jose Rep's GOD OF CARNAGE Begins Previews Tonight; Full Cast Info
by James T Harding - Mar 22, 2012
The Bay Area premiere of San Jose Rep's God of Carnage begins previews tonight. This winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Play was written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton. The production runs from March 22 to April 15, 2012, with Opening Night on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 pm.
Inside the Roundabout Archives Day 4- ANNA CHRISTIE
by BWW - Jan 29, 2012
Roundabout Theatre Company recently announced the theatre organization's permanent archives, which document the company's illustrious 46-year production history. The archives are a resource for the theatre community, Roundabout's audiences, students and researchers. The digital archives showcase selections from Roundabout's general collection, featuring items that chronicle and celebrate the company's impact on the American theatre movement, and BroadwayWorld is excited to share featured pieces from the archives. Featured today:
Steppenwolf's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Heads for Broadway in 2012
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2011
In celebration of its 50 year anniversary, the critically-acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will open on Broadway Saturday, October 13, 2012-exactly 50 years to the date after the play's original Broadway opening on Saturday, October 13, 1962. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the Broadway production will feature the original Steppenwolf cast: ensemble members Tracy Letts and Amy Morton with Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks and will open at a Shubert Theatre TBA.
Eileen Galindo Joins Cast Of GIRLS TALK, Closes 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2011
Roger Kumble, David Elzer and Molly O'Keefe are thrilled to announce that Eileen Galindo has joined the cast of the world premiere play, GIRLS TALK, written and directed by Roger Kumble (turnaround, d girl) and also starring Andréa Bendewald ('Suddenly Susan'), Leslie Bibb ('Talledega Nights'), Brooke Shields ('Lipstick Jungle'), and Constance Zimmer ('Entourage'). GIRLS TALK will close Sunday, April 24 at the Lee Strasberg Theatre, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood.
GIRLS TALK Extends, Andrea Savage and Jamie Denbo Join Cast
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 14, 2011
Roger Kumble, David Elzer and Molly O'Keefe are thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, LA Weekly GO!), smash-hit world premiere play, GIRLS TALK, written and directed by Roger Kumble (turnaround, d girl) is EXTENDING with two new "girls" at the Lee Strasberg Theatre, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd.
GIRLS TALK Extends, Andrea Savage and Jamie Denbo Join Cast
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2011
Roger Kumble, David Elzer and Molly O'Keefe are thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, LA Weekly GO!), smash-hit world premiere play, GIRLS TALK, written and directed by Roger Kumble (turnaround, d girl) is EXTENDING with two new "girls" at the Lee Strasberg Theatre, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd.
Eileen Galindo Joins Cast Of GIRLS TALK, Previews 3/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2011
Roger Kumble, David Elzer and Molly O'Keefe are thrilled to announce that Eileen Galindo has joined the cast of the world premiere play, GIRLS TALK, written and directed by Roger Kumble (turnaround, d girl) and also starring Andrea Bendewald ("Suddenly Susan"), Leslie Bibb ("Talledega Nights"), Brooke Shields ("Lipstick Jungle"), and Constance Zimmer ("Entourage").
Brooke Shields to Star in New Play, GIRLS TALK in Hollywood
by Robert Diamond - Feb 4, 2011
Roger Kumble, David Elzer and Molly O'Keefe will present a world premiere play, GIRLS TALK, written and directed by Roger Kumble (turnaround, d girl) and starring Andréa Benewald ('Suddenly Susan'), Leslie Bibb ('Talledega Nights'), Brooke Shields ('Lipstick Jungle'), and Constance Zimmer ('Entourage'). GIRLS TALK will preview on Tuesday, March 15; Wednesday, March 16 & Thursday, March 17 at 8pm and will open on Friday, March 18 at 8pm and run through Sunday, April 24 at the Lee Strasberg Theatre, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood.
Letts, Dirks, Coon et al. Set for Arena Stage's Edward Albee Festival, 2/25-04/24
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 29, 2011
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater continues its inaugural season this spring with an unparalleled tribute to one of the nation's greatest living playwrights, Edward Albee. The company has mounted a two-month festival featuring 30 events, making nearly every one of his plays available in performance spaces throughout the Mead Center.
Letts, Coon, Morton Lead Signature's Edward Albee Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater continues its inaugural season this spring with an unparalleled tribute to one of the nation's greatest living playwrights, Edward Albee.
RTW Opens Season With REASONS TO BE PRETTY, Tickets On Sale 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2010
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) opens its 2010-11 mainstage season with REASONS TO BE PRETTY by Neil LaBute. RTW Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director, Suzan Fete will direct this play featuring Lenny Banovez, Carrie Coon, Georgina McKee and Steve Wojtas.
RTW Opens Season With REASONS TO BE PRETTY, Tickets On Sale 8/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2010
Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) opens its 2010-11 mainstage season with REASONS TO BE PRETTY by Neil LaBute. RTW Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director, Suzan Fete will direct this play featuring Lenny Banovez, Carrie Coon, Georgina McKee and Steve Wojtas.
NEXT TO NORMAL Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010
Just in - NEXT TO NORMAL has one the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
As per the official Pulitzer's web site: For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners to Be Announced Today at 3pm
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010
The 2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners and Nominated Finalists in all categories will be announced on April 12, 2010 at 3 p.m. Eastern daylight time. Finalists are not announced in advance. The 2010 Prizes are awarded for work published, produced or premiered in 2009.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Set for HEARTS; Runs 1/22-4/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010
Asolo Rep Proudly Presents
HEARTS
January 22 -April 11, 2009
Willy Holtzman's Pultizer Prize nominated play;
Winner of the Arthur Miller Award for Dramatic Writing and
Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play