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NYPL Presents Lincoln Center Festival in Pictures, Opens 7/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2010


On the eve of its 15th season which begins on July 7, Lincoln Center Festival celebrates the new-on its expanded website-with its critically-acclaimed past-a photo exhibit at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Actor's Scene Unseen Hosts Auditions for 'The Fifth Sun' CD, 6/26 & 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2010


Actors Scene Unseen is holding by-appointment-only auditions for its latest CD production of 'The Fifth Sun' by Nicholas Patricca. This CD will be Actors Scene Unseen's Spoken Word Grammy Award entry for 2010. 'The Fifth Sun' recounts the story of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980 in San Salvador.

Actor's Scene Unseen Hosts Auditions for 'The Fifth Sun' CD, 6/26 & 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2010


Actors Scene Unseen is holding by-appointment-only auditions for its latest CD production of 'The Fifth Sun' by Nicholas Patricca. This CD will be Actors Scene Unseen's Spoken Word Grammy Award entry for 2010. 'The Fifth Sun' recounts the story of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980 in San Salvador.

Actor's Scene Unseen Hosts Auditions for 'The Fifth Sun' CD, 6/26 & 6/28
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 22, 2010


Actors Scene Unseen is holding by-appointment-only auditions for its latest CD production of 'The Fifth Sun' by Nicholas Patricca. This CD will be Actors Scene Unseen's Spoken Word Grammy Award entry for 2010. 'The Fifth Sun' recounts the story of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980 in San Salvador.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & Thomas Begin Limited Engagement at RACE Today, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & More Set For RACE 6/21, Monday Performances Added
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2010


EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

The Met Presents Summer HD Encores, Kicks Off 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2010


Starting next month, the Met will present Summer HD Encores, a series of popular Live in HD screenings from recent seasons, featuring opera's greatest stars in productions of repertory classics. Beginning June 16 and running through July 28, six operas will be shown in more than 400 movie theaters across the United States.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Named Next Music Director of The Philadelphia Orchestra
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010


Philadelphia Orchestra Association Chairman Richard B. Worley and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore announced today that Yannick (Yah-NEEK) Nézet-Séguin (NAH-zay SAY-gahn) has been named as the Orchestra's next Music Director.

Lincoln Center Festival 2010 Announces Updated Musical Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010


Lincoln Center Festival began with the idea of expanding the possibilities presented at Lincoln Center and bringing to audiences something that they could not see elsewhere. This is a challenging goal in a city as culturally rich as New York, and the result has been an eclectic mix of artists and productions representing over 50 countries as of Festival 2009.

Nadal Seeks 5th Title At French Open Finals 6/5-6, Airs On NBC
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


Rafael Nadal seeks his fifth French Open title that will get him closer to Bjorn Borg's open era record of six as NBC Sports presents live coverage of the French Open men's finals on Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Nadal, the tournament's No. 2 seed, whose last Grand Slam title came at the 2009 Australian Open, must first get by Jurgen Melzer of Austria in the semifinal round tomorrow (11 a.m. in all time zones on NBC). Melzer upset No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. On the women's side, No. 17 seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy takes on No. 7 seed Samantha Stosur of Australia each seeking her first Grand Slam title. Live coverage of the women's final begins Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.

Nadal Seeks 5th Title At French Open Finals 6/5-6, Airs On NBC
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


Rafael Nadal seeks his fifth French Open title that will get him closer to Bjorn Borg's open era record of six as NBC Sports presents live coverage of the French Open men's finals on Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Nadal, the tournament's No. 2 seed, whose last Grand Slam title came at the 2009 Australian Open, must first get by Jurgen Melzer of Austria in the semifinal round tomorrow (11 a.m. in all time zones on NBC). Melzer upset No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. On the women's side, No. 17 seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy takes on No. 7 seed Samantha Stosur of Australia each seeking her first Grand Slam title. Live coverage of the women's final begins Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

Nadal Seeks 5th Title At French Open Finals 6/5-6, Airs On NBC
by Charlie Piane - Jun 3, 2010


Rafael Nadal seeks his fifth French Open title that will get him closer to Bjorn Borg's open era record of six as NBC Sports presents live coverage of the French Open men's finals on Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Nadal, the tournament's No. 2 seed, whose last Grand Slam title came at the 2009 Australian Open, must first get by Jurgen Melzer of Austria in the semifinal round tomorrow (11 a.m. in all time zones on NBC). Melzer upset No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. On the women's side, No. 17 seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy takes on No. 7 seed Samantha Stosur of Australia each seeking her first Grand Slam title. Live coverage of the women's final begins Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

MetCalf, Barford, Guinan, Lavey Join Steppenwolf's 2010 -11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 2010/2011 Subscription Season, exploring the theme of public/private self. Season subscriptions are currently on-sale.

Metropolitan Opera Presents TOSCA, CARMEN, et al. in '10 Summer Series
by Abigail Arnold - May 17, 2010


The Metropolitan Opera announced plans for a series of free outdoor events this summer: operatic recitals that will take place in parks throughout the city and encore screenings of the Met's popular HD shows in Lincoln Center Plaza.

Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.

Hurt Leads Artists Rep.'s LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, 8/13-29
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 10, 2010


Artists Repertory Theatre has announced Academy Award winner William Hurt will join the cast of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT as James Tyrone. LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT will be performed August 13 through 29.

Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2010


Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.

Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.

Pride Films and Plays Presents Five Decades of Great Gay Theatre 5/9-6/13
by Mary Hanrahan - Apr 13, 2010


Pride Films and Plays, a new not-for-profit, is proud to announce its inaugural activities as an organization. The first two events scheduled are Five Decades of Great Gay Theater, May 9 - June 13, a series of staged reading of great gay plays, Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont*, and the Great Gay Screenplay Contest, held in conjunction with Chicago Filmmakers. The contest seeks new screenplays dealing with gay history, characters or themes and relevant to the world. The semi-finalists will be read this fall during Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.

Schiff & Wright to Star in Broadway Revival of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


Producers Phil Monat, T. Richard Fitzgerald and Randall L. Wreghitt announced today that TALLEY'S FOLLY, the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson (Burn This, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead) will have its first-ever Broadway revival as part of the 2010-2011 Season. The production will begin previews in spring 2011, with exact dates and a theater to be announced.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

VIRGINIA WOOLF?, DETROIT et al. Set for Steppenwolf '10-'11 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 10, 2010


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced its 2010-2011 Subscription Season, exploring the theme of public/private self. Season subscriptions go on-sale to the public on Wednesday, March 10th at 11 a.m.

Single Tix Go on Sale 3/2 for Westport Country Playhouse's ANNE FRANK
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


Single tickets to any of the five productions comprising Westport Country Playhouse's 80th Anniversary Season, including two musicals and a comic drama, playing from April through October, will go on public sale, Tuesday, March 2 at noon.

Single Tix Go on Sale For Westport Country Playhouse's THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


Single tickets to any of the five productions comprising Westport Country Playhouse's 80th Anniversary Season, including two musicals and a comic drama, playing from April through October, will go on public sale, Tuesday, March 2 at noon.

Fifth of July FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fifth of July have there been?
Fifth of July has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980.
What Tony Awards has Fifth of July been nominated for?
Best Play , Best Direction of a Play for Marshall W. MasonBest Lighting Design for Dennis Parichy and Best Scenic Design for John Lee Beatty.
What awards has Fifth of July been nominated for?
Fifth of July has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Dennis Parichy, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lanford Wilson, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for John Lee Beatty, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Dennis Parichy, and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for John Lee Beatty.
What awards has Fifth of July won?
Fifth of July has won several awards, including Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Dennis Parichy, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lanford Wilson, and Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for John Lee Beatty. The show also received recognition for Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Dennis Parichy and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for John Lee Beatty.

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