Goodman Theatre And Playwrights Horizons Partner For FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical?
by Charlie Piane - Jan 4, 2011
Playwrights Horizons announced in December that it had commissioned FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), music by Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens, The Grapes of Wrath).
Playwrights Horizons Commissions FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2010
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announced today that it has commissioned FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), music by Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens, The Grapes of Wrath). The musical is being adapted from the acclaimed, award-winning 2002 Focus Features/Vulcan Productions motion picture Far From Heaven, written and directed by Todd Haynes.
GREY GARDENS' Frankel & Korie Team with Greenberg for FAR FROM HEAVEN Musical at Playwrights Horizons
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 17, 2010
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announced today that it has commissioned FAR FROM HEAVEN, a new musical with book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), music by Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens, The Grapes of Wrath). The musical is being adapted from the acclaimed, award-winning 2002 Focus Features/Vulcan Productions motion picture Far From Heaven, written and directed by Todd Haynes.
Negro Ensemble Company Presents Two Plays by Sophia Romma 12/3-19
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
Unicorn Theatre Presents DISTRACTED, 11/27
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2010
Unicorn Theatre and UMKC Theatre partner again, this time to produce Lisa Loomer's new comedy play about raising a child in an overstimulated world, Distracted.
Daniel Sunjata Set for GREY'S ANATOMY
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 16, 2010
According to TVGuide.com, Daniel Sunjata is set for a recurring role on ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy.' The stage and screen star can be seen on the show beginning in December, and will play a nurse love interest for Dr. Bailey.
TAKE ME OUT Plays Tisch Drama Stageworks
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 13, 2010
Ben Curtis stars in the upcoming production of 'Take Me Out' by Richard Greenberg and directed by Robert OHara at Tisch Drama Stageworks 2010 - 2011
TAKE ME OUT Plays Tisch Drama Stageworks
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 5, 2010
Ben Curtis stars in the upcoming production of 'Take Me Out' by Richard Greenberg and directed by Robert OHara at Tisch Drama Stageworks 2010 - 2011
Negro Ensemble Company Presents Two Plays by Sophia Romma 12/3-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2010
Negro Ensemble Company (www.necinc.org), America's legendary black theater company, will present 'With Aaron's Arms Around Me and The Mire,' an evening of two one-acts by Sophia Romma, a Russian-American playwright, both on the theme of intolerance.
Monk, Esper, et al. Set for STORIES ON 5 STORIES, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010
Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced the initial line-up of performers participating in the popular return of its unique benefit event STORIES ON 5 STORIES on Monday evening, November 1.
Monk, Esper, et al. Set for STORIES ON 5 STORIES, 11/1
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2010
Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced the initial line-up of performers participating in the popular return of its unique benefit event STORIES ON 5 STORIES on Monday evening, November 1.
TAKE ME OUT Plays Tisch Drama Stageworks
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2010
Ben Curtis stars in the upcoming production of 'Take Me Out' by Richard Greenberg and directed by Robert OHara at Tisch Drama Stageworks 2010 - 2011
Rush, Rickman, Shaw & More Set for BAM in 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 14, 2010
Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2011 Spring Season, which runs from Jan 7 through Jun 11, 2011. The season comprises eight theater, opera, and dance engagements and features BAMcinématek series, BAMcafé Live weekend music events, artist talks, visual art exhibitions, and literary events.
Rabe, Jennings, Martin et al. Back for MERCHANT on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2010
Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Al Pacino's star power has earned The Merchant of Venice the winners spot for the fall's highest advance generating show. The production, which opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 7, 2010, has reportedly taken in approximately $4M, beating out all incoming fall plays and musicals.
TopDog Productions & Elephant Theatre Co Presents TOPDOG/, Closes 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010
TopDog Productions in a co-production with the Elephant Theatre Company are thrilled to announce the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Marty Papazian.
REPaloud Series to Feature Take Me Out 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2010
Tennessee Repertory Theatre recently announced plans for REPaloud, the popular play reading series which highlights contemporary plays. The first staged reading of the 2010-11 season will be Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out, winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best Play. REPaloud will take place on August 27-28 at 7:00 pm atTennessee Rep's Rehearsal Hall (NPT Studio A, 161 Rains Avenue).
REPaloud Series to Feature Take Me Out 8/27-28
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 27, 2010
Tennessee Repertory Theatre recently announced plans for REPaloud, the popular play reading series which highlights contemporary plays. The first staged reading of the 2010-11 season will be Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out, winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best Play. REPaloud will take place on August 27-28 at 7:00 pm atTennessee Rep's Rehearsal Hall (NPT Studio A, 161 Rains Avenue).
Pacino-Led MERCHANT OF VENICE Begins Previews at Broadhurst Oct. 19, 2010; Opens Officially Nov. 7
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 23, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced the opening date today for the summer's biggest hit, Daniel Sullivan's critically acclaimed production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. Al Pacino will reprise his celebrated performance as Shylock on Broadway for 78 performances only, beginning Tuesday, October 19 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street) and running through Sunday, January 9. Opening Night will be Sunday, November 7 at 6:45 p.m.
STAGE TUBE: O'Hare Talks 'True Blood', Biking, and Brooklyn
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2010
While he might be best recognized as the ruthless vampire king on HBO's True Blood, Dennis O'Hare is no stranger to the theatre community. A Tony award winner for 2003's TAKE ME OUT, O'Hare has also recieved Tony nomination for the 2004 revival of ASSASSINS. Other notable stage credits include: SWEET CHARITY, INHERIT THE WIND, and HAUPTMANN.
WaterTower Announces Creative Team For OUR TOWN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2010
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Terry Martin, announced today the creative team for Our Town which will open the Company's 2010-2011 season.
TopDog Productions & Elephant Theatre Co Open TOPDOG/UNDERDOG 8/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2010
TopDog Productions in a co-production with the Elephant Theatre Company are thrilled to announce the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Marty Papazian.