Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents 'Midsummer Night's Dream' 7/8 - 8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2009
The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.
Donmar's HAMLET With Jude Law To Play Broadway's Broadhurst, Previews Begin 9/12, Opens 10/6
by Eddie Varley - Jun 30, 2009
Producer Arielle Tepper Madover is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET with Jude Law in the title role, directed by Michael Grandage, will come to Broadway this fall, following sold out runs in London's West End and a special engagement at Elsinore Castle in Denmark.
Jerry Herman Ring Theatre 2009-10 Season
by Beau Higgins - Jun 24, 2009
A season ticket subscription is available that includes Smokey Joe's Café, Hamlet, Almost, Maine, Baby with the Bathwater, and Rent. Camelot: In Concert is available as a special add-on to the season subscription. Subscription prices for the five show season are: Weekdays and Matinees: $68 regular admission / $60 seniors. Friday and Saturdays: $80 regular admission/ $68 seniors. Camelot:In Concert reduced price tickets for season subscribers are Weekdays and Matinees: $18 regular admission/$16 seniors. Friday and Saturdays: $22 regular admission/$18 seniors.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Presents 'Midsummer Night's Dream' 7/8 - 8/2
by Reynard Loki - Jun 22, 2009
The course of true love never did run smooth, Lysander tells his distraught lover Hermia at the beginning of A Midsummer Night?s Dream. Mischief, mayhem, moonbeams, and magic potions abound as four young Athenian lovers encounter more than they imagined possible in one of Shakespeare?s best known romantic comedies.
Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2009
The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Opens Its 18th Season, Previews Begin 6/3
by Reynard Loki - May 26, 2009
A bold, irreverent romp through 37 of Shakespeare's plays in just 99 minutes, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is a wildly comic valentine to the Bard. Three brave actors reenact some of Shakespeare's best-known plays with blazing hilarity that promises to be a sidesplitting roller coaster ride.
Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009
The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.
Due To Popular Demand HAMLET Extends At Lantern Theater Through 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2009
Lantern Theater Company is proud to announce the extension of William Shakespeare's Hamlet for five additional public performances through May 17, 2009 due to critical and popular demand. Added performances will be: Wednesday, May 13 at 7pm; Thursday, May 14 at 7pm; Friday, May 15 at 8pm; Saturday, May 16 at 8pm; Sunday, May 17 at 2pm.
Lantern Theater Co Receives $25k Grant For Shakespeare For A New Generation
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009
In honor of William Shakespeare's 445th Birthday, Lantern Theater Company is proud to announce that, for the third year in a row, they will be the recipients of a $25,000 grant to participate in Shakespeare for a New Generation, a major initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest.
Due To Popular Demand HAMLET Extends At Lantern Theater Through 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2009
Lantern Theater Company is proud to announce the extension of William Shakespeare's Hamlet for five additional public performances through May 17, 2009 due to critical and popular demand. Added performances will be: Wednesday, May 13 at 7pm; Thursday, May 14 at 7pm; Friday, May 15 at 8pm; Saturday, May 16 at 8pm; Sunday, May 17 at 2pm.
Schreiber In Talks To Join Jolie For 'SALT'
by Eddie Varley - Feb 19, 2009
Variety is reporting that stage and screen star Liev Schreiber is in talks to star opposite Angelina Jolie in the spy thriller 'SALT' for Columbia Pictures. Phillip Noyce will direct the film.
Atlantic Presents McDonagh's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Previews Begin 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2009
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid will reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh's play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.
Rubicon Presents 'WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?' 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2009
Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 'Brave New World' Season with Edward Albee's most intoxicated and haunting play, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? The play will begin previews Thursday, January 29, open on Saturday, January 31 at 7pm and run through Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura.
'THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST' Opens In Issaquah 1/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2009
Village Theatre is excited to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest will open in Issaquah at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM. A single preview performance will take place the night before, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM. The show will open in Everett at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM.
Cumming, Loveless and Szot Featured in Lincoln Center's 'American Songbook' 2009 Season, Runs 1/14 - 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2009
Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook returns in January for its eleventh season celebrating the diversity of American popular song. For 17 nights of pop, folk, cabaret, R&B, country, rock, show tunes, bluegrass and multimedia, the series will explore the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic contemporary songwriting. The 2009 season - January 14 through March 6 - will bring to the stage some of today's most gifted interpreters of song, including top vocalist Kurt Elling and country's winning Patty Loveless. It will feature the rare opportunity to hear Paulo Szot, star of Broadway's South Pacific, and film and stage star Alan Cumming, in intimate concert settings.
'THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST' Opens In Issaquah 1/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2008
Village Theatre is excited to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest will open in Issaquah at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM. A single preview performance will take place the night before, Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM. The show will open in Everett at the Everett Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM.
Atlantic's THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Extends Run Thru 3/1
by Eddie Varley - Dec 23, 2008
Atlantic Theater Company and Druid are proud to announce a four week extension of Martin McDonagh's hit dark comedy THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, which will now play through Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Off Broadway at Atlantic's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).
Rubicon Presents 'WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?' 1/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 23, 2008
Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 'Brave New World' Season with Edward Albee's most intoxicated and haunting play, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? The play will begin previews Thursday, January 29, open on Saturday, January 31 at 7pm and run through Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura.
Trailer Now Online for WOLVERINE Starring Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008
Two Broadway faves, Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber star in the upcoming action-packed 20th Century Fox film X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the trailer for the film is now online. Opening May 1st, you can view the trailer here, or in high-def by becoming a friend of the film's MySpace page.
Schreiber Battles Jackson in X-Men Prequel 'Wolverine'
by Eddie Varley - Dec 10, 2008
SuperheroHype/ComingSoon.net reports that Tony-winning actor Liev Schreiber is currently 'baring his fangs' in the upcoming X-Men spin-off Wolverine, starring Tony Award-winner Hugh Jackman in the title role. Schreiber plays the iconic role of Victor Creed better known to comic fans as 'Sabertooth'.
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Begins Previews On 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2008
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid are proud to reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh?s play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Begins Previews On 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 26, 2008
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) and Druid are proud to reteam in presenting Academy Award? winner and four-time Tony Award? nominee Martin McDonagh?s play THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, directed by Tony Award? winner Garry Hynes, following an acclaimed UK tour.