North Coast Rep Presents GEE'S BAND, 10/16-11/7
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 16, 2010
Gee's Bend depicts the turbulent history of African-Americans in the 20th century by focusing on a single family in the real community of Gee's Bend, AL, which is now famous for the beautiful quilts created by the women that grew up there. A moving tale of three generations of African-American women living in this isolated Alabama town chronicles the courage and resiliency of their life's journey. Gee's Bend highlights the life of Sadie Pettway, from her teenage years to her 70s, and the other women in her quilting circle. Their experiences inspired them to create magnificent quilts that were miraculous works of art, and inspired this haunting play filled with Gospel music that has swept the country. Likewise, it will stir North Coast Rep audiences long after the lights have faded.
North Coast Rep Presents GEE'S BAND, 10/16-11/7
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2010
Gee's Bend depicts the turbulent history of African-Americans in the 20th century by focusing on a single family in the real community of Gee's Bend, AL, which is now famous for the beautiful quilts created by the women that grew up there. A moving tale of three generations of African-American women living in this isolated Alabama town chronicles the courage and resiliency of their life's journey. Gee's Bend highlights the life of Sadie Pettway, from her teenage years to her 70s, and the other women in her quilting circle. Their experiences inspired them to create magnificent quilts that were miraculous works of art, and inspired this haunting play filled with Gospel music that has swept the country. Likewise, it will stir North Coast Rep audiences long after the lights have faded.
RIALTO CHATTER: Philip Seymour Hoffman to Star in DEATH OF A SALESMAN?
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2010
Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that talks are under way for Philip Seymour Hoffman to star in a Broadway revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, to be directed by Mike Nichols. He also reports that Linda Emond is said to be the top choice to play Loman's wife, Linda in the production which is aiming for 2011.
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.
Guest Speakers Invited to Cohen's The Punishing Blow, Through 28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2010
The York Shakespeare Company welcomes various esteemed guests following performances of four-time Emmy Award-winner and New York Times 'Ethicist' Randy Cohen's The Punishing Blow: An Illustrated Lecture Delivered by Order of the Orange County Criminal Court.
Emmy Winner Randy Cohen's THE PUNISHING BLOW Closes, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2010
THE YORK SHAKESPEARE COMPANY is pleased to announce the New York Premiere of Randy Cohen's THE PUNISHING BLOW, directed by Seth Duerr, who together will be conducting Q&A sessions after every Saturday and Sunday matinee. THE PUNISHING BLOW will play a three-week limited engagement at the Kirk Theater (410 West 42nd Street address). Performances begin Friday, August 13 and continue thru Saturday, August 28. Opening Night is Friday, August 13 (8 p.m.).
Emmy Winner Randy Cohen's THE PUNISHING BLOW Makes NYC Premiere, 8/13-8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2010
THE YORK SHAKESPEARE COMPANY is pleased to announce the New York Premiere of Randy Cohen's THE PUNISHING BLOW, directed by Seth Duerr, who together will be conducting Q&A sessions after every Saturday and Sunday matinee. THE PUNISHING BLOW will play a three-week limited engagement at the Kirk Theater (410 West 42nd Street address). Performances begin Friday, August 13 and continue thru Saturday, August 28. Opening Night is Friday, August 13 (8 p.m.).
Artists Repertory Theatre Presents LONG DAYS JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Opens 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2010
Beginning August 13, Artists Repertory Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company will bring a world-class production of EuGene O'Neill's gut-wrenching autobiographical play Long Day's Journey Into Night to Portland. So close to his own life, Long Day's Journey Into Night is a story O'Neill did not want shared until 25 years after his death.
Wildhorn's WONDERLAND Heads to Broadway Apr. 17, 2011; Gregory Boyd Directs
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 3, 2010
WONDERLAND: A New Alice. A New Musical Adventure will open on Broadway Sunday, April 17, 2011 and performances will begin Monday, March 21, at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. The musical will be directed by Gregory Boyd, the artistic director of the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, with a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy (The Civil War -Tony nomination) and lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde - Grammy nomination, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War - Tony nomination, Dracula, Victor/Victoria) and choreography by Marguerite Derricks (Fame, Emmy Awards for '3rd Rock From The Sun' and 'Fame LA'). WONDERLAND: A New Alice. A New Musical Adventure will play a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ferguson Hall at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts (Judy Lisi, President and CEO) in Tampa, Florida January 4 through January 16, 2011.
Governor Quinn Appoints Henry Godinez to the Illinois Arts Council
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010
Goodman Theatre is proud to announce that Governor Pat Quinn has appointed Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez as a member of the Illinois Arts Council. Governor Quinn and Godinez celebrated the announcement with the cast of The Sins of Sor Juana-including Malaya Rivera Drew and Tony Plana-following a recent performance at Goodman Theatre.
Long Day's Journey Into Night Starts Aug 13 at Artists Rep in Portland
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010
Artists Repertory Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company bring the world-class production of Long Day's Journey Into Night to Portland, Oregon beginning August 13, 2010. The stellar reviews from the smash hit premiere run in Sydney, Australia are now available.
Emmy Winner Randy Cohen's THE PUNISHING BLOW Makes NYC Premiere, 8/13-8/28
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010
THE YORK SHAKESPEARE COMPANY is pleased to announce the New York Premiere of Randy Cohen's THE PUNISHING BLOW, directed by Seth Duerr, who together will be conducting Q&A sessions after every Saturday and Sunday matinee. THE PUNISHING BLOW will play a three-week limited engagement at the Kirk Theater (410 West 42nd Street address). Performances begin Friday, August 13 and continue thru Saturday, August 28. Opening Night is Friday, August 13 (8 p.m.).
Redgrave & Jones Open DRIVING MISS DAISY at John Golden Theatre on Broadway Oct. 7, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2010
Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will return to the New York stage this Fall to star opposite one another in the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy. Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy will begin performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening on Monday, October 25, 2010.
Hartford Stage Artistic Director Michael Wilson Departs
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 24, 2010
The New York Times reports today that Hartford Stage Artistic Director Michale Wilson will be stepping down from his poast after 12 years in the position. Wilson is departing in the hopes, he tells the New York Times, of being 'more fully in the rehearsal hall.'
Update: Fiennes' 'Coriolanus' Purchased by Spain, BBC
by Nicolas Coburn - Jun 21, 2010
Icon Entertainment International has begun to sell international distribution rights for Ralph Fiennes' 'Coriolanus,' according to a report by Deadline.com. First buyers include Spain and the BBC for UK television. The BBC is a co-producer of the picture, which stars Tony Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave along with Fiennes as Coriolanus, Gerard Butler as Afidius, and Emmy Award-winner Brian Cox as Menenius.
York Shakespeare Company Presents LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, 5/28-6/12
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 12, 2010
The York Shakespeare Company will present Eugene O'Neill's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, directed by Seth Duerr. LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT will play a three-week limited engagement at the Lion Theater (410 West 42nd Street address). Performances begin Friday, May 28 and continue thru Saturday, June 12. Opening Night is Saturday, May 29 (8 p.m.).
Artists Repertory Theatre Presents LONG DAYS JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Opens 8/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010
Beginning August 13, Artists Repertory Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company will bring a world-class production of EuGene O'Neill's gut-wrenching autobiographical play Long Day's Journey Into Night to Portland. So close to his own life, Long Day's Journey Into Night is a story O'Neill did not want shared until 25 years after his death.
York Shakespeare Company Presents LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, 5/28-6/12
by BWW
News Desk - May 28, 2010
The York Shakespeare Company will present Eugene O'Neill's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, directed by Seth Duerr. LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT will play a three-week limited engagement at the Lion Theater (410 West 42nd Street address). Performances begin Friday, May 28 and continue thru Saturday, June 12. Opening Night is Saturday, May 29 (8 p.m.).
Know Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, 4/3-5/8
by BWW
News Desk - May 28, 2010
Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its fourth and fifth production of the season, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, written by Tony Kushner. Angels in America will open with the first of the two part play, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, on Know Theatre's mainstage April 3 and play through May 8, 2010. The second half of the production, Angels in America: Perestroika, will open April 23 and play through May 8, 2010.
Yale School Of Drama Presents CARLOTTA FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS 5/7-16
by BWW
News Desk - May 16, 2010
YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA (James Bundy, Dean; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean; Paula Vogel, Chair of Playwriting; Ken Prestininzi, Associate Chair) presents the Fifth Annual Carlotta Festival of New Plays, May 7 to 16 at the Iseman Theater, 1156 Chapel Street, New Haven