John Standing and Barb Jungr to Play Café Carlyle, 2/23-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010
Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
L.A. Theatre Works Airs Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010
Celebrate Black History Month with L.A. Theatre Works. Beginning Saturday, February 27, L.A. Theatre Works' Radio Theatre Series will air Ceremonies in Dark Old Men by Lonne Elder III, starring Rocky Carroll, John Cothran Jr., Brandon Dirden, Jason Dirden, Julia Pace Mitchell, Charlie Robinson, Glynn Turman and Michole Briana White.
John Standing and Barb Jungr to Play Café Carlyle, 2/23-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010
Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Lands at Auditorium Theatre March 24-28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Parkway) proudly presents the exclusive Chicago engagement of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for six public performance and two student matinees, Wednesday, March 24 through Sunday, March 28, 2010. Tickets are now on sale at ticketmaster.com/auditorium.
John Standing and Barb Jungr to Play Café Carlyle, 2/23-3/6
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 8, 2010
Two of Britain's most innovative and acclaimed performers will bring their very different styles to the Café Carlyle later this month. Beloved star of stage and screen, John Standing, will make his Café Carlyle debut with his one-man show, 'Performing Noël Coward' from February 23 through March 6. London singing sensation Barb Jungr is returning to the legendary venue with an all new show. 'River' will play six (6) performances only from February 25 to March 6, and will launch a new series of late-night shows designed to provide an attractive new entertainment option for the Café Carlyle's sophisticated clientele.
Theatre Southwest Presents WONDER OF THE WORLD, Opens 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2010
Theatre Southwest will present their production of David Lindsey-Abaire's play, WONDER OF THE WORLD, beginning December 31st with a special New Years Gala. The show will run through January 23rd. The cast for the production will include James Reed, Stacy A. Spaeth, Ananka Kohnitz, Cheryl Tanner, Brian Heaton, Jeanette Sebesta, and John Kaiser. The show is directed by David Holloway.
Unhinged Productions Presents 'Pre-Stonewall Play Readings' Series in January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2010
Unhinged Productions will present a series of readings in January. Entitled the 'Pre-Stonewall Play Readings,' the events will feature staged readings of three sensational plays written before June 28, 1969. The readings will include EDWARD II by Christopher Marlowe, SALOME by Oscar Wilde, and THE CHILDREN'S HOUR by Lillian Hellman.
Unhinged Productions Presents 'Pre-Stonewall Play Readings' Series in January
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010
Unhinged Productions will present a series of readings in January. Entitled the 'Pre-Stonewall Play Readings,' the events will feature staged readings of three sensational plays written before June 28, 1969. The readings will include EDWARD II by Christopher Marlowe, SALOME by Oscar Wilde, and THE CHILDREN'S HOUR by Lillian Hellman.
Theatre Southwest Presents WONDER OF THE WORLD, Opens 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2009
Theatre Southwest will present their production of David Lindsey-Abaire's play, WONDER OF THE WORLD, beginning December 31st with a special New Years Gala. The show will run through January 23rd. The cast for the production will include James Reed, Stacy A. Spaeth, Ananka Kohnitz, Cheryl Tanner, Brian Heaton, Jeanette Sebesta, and John Kaiser. The show is directed by David Holloway.
Unhinged Productions Presents 'Pre-Stonewall Play Readings' Series in January
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 18, 2009
Unhinged Productions will present a series of readings in January. Entitled the 'Pre-Stonewall Play Readings,' the events will feature staged readings of three sensational plays written before June 28, 1969. The readings will include EDWARD II by Christopher Marlowe, SALOME by Oscar Wilde, and THE CHILDREN'S HOUR by Lillian Hellman.
Theatre Southwest Presents WONDER OF THE WORLD, Opens 12/31
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 18, 2009
Theatre Southwest will present their production of David Lindsey-Abaire's play, WONDER OF THE WORLD, beginning December 31st with a special New Years Gala. The show will run through January 23rd. The cast for the production will include James Reed, Stacy A. Spaeth, Ananka Kohnitz, Cheryl Tanner, Brian Heaton, Jeanette Sebesta, and John Kaiser. The show is directed by David Holloway.
New Play CRAZY HEAD SPACE To Receives Industry Reading
by Charlie Piane - Aug 22, 2009
Choice Theatricals, in association with T. Schreiber Studio will present an industry reading of Elizabeth S. Davis's new play, Crazy Head Space, directed by Gabriel Barre. Presentations will be on Thursday, August 20th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Friday, August 21st at 1:00 PM at The Gloria Maddox Theater (151 W. 26th St., 7th Floor).
Aurora Theatre Co Opens 18th Season With AWAKE AND SING! 8/21 - 9/27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2009
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 18th season, focusing on 'family and fortune,' with Clifford Odets' classic Depression-era drama AWAKE AND SING! Bay Area theater veteran Joy Carlin (Jack Goes Boating, Hysteria, The Price), who first directed this play for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24 years ago, revisits this landmark drama for Aurora.
New Play CRAZY HEAD SPACE To Receive Industry Reading 8/20; Barre To Direct, Cooper, Rooney & More Star
by Charlie Piane - Aug 11, 2009
Choice Theatricals, in association with T. Schreiber Studio will present an industry reading of Elizabeth S. Davis's new play, Crazy Head Space, directed by Gabriel Barre. Presentations will be on Thursday, August 20th at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and Friday, August 21st at 1:00 PM at The Gloria Maddox Theater (151 W. 26th St., 7th Floor).
Aurora Theatre Co Opens 18th Season With AWAKE AND SING! 8/21 - 9/27
by Ali Leskowitz - Jul 15, 2009
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 18th season, focusing on 'family and fortune,' with Clifford Odets' classic Depression-era drama AWAKE AND SING! Bay Area theater veteran Joy Carlin (Jack Goes Boating, Hysteria, The Price), who first directed this play for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24 years ago, revisits this landmark drama for Aurora.
Barbra Streisand Talks 'Passion', 'Memoir' and 'Normal Heart' to AP
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009
The Associated Press reveals that Barbra Streisand has finished building her dream house and has started to think about her life in terms of a potential memoir. The singer, director and actress has reached an agreement with Viking for 'A Passion for Design,' an illustrated book scheduled for fall 2010 that includes photos of the Malibu, Calif., oceanfront compound she worked on for more than five years, and of other residences, back to her early years in New York.