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Opened: April 10, 2007
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David Harrower's Dark Drama BLACKBIRD to Open 9/9 at The MET Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2017


DBA STUDIO will present David Harrower's controversial drama BLACKBIRD opening at The MET Theatre. Don Bloomfield, will direct the masterful, award-winning and intense production, starring Cali Fleming and Michael Connors.

Ken Ludwig's ROBIN HOOD! Extends Again at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2017


The Old Globe today announced that due to popular demand, the exciting Globe-commissioned world premiere comedy Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood! has now extended again, through September 10! This is the second and final extension for the hit show, which previously announced a one-week addition through September 3. The production plays in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Single tickets start at $45 and are on sale now.

American Composers Orchestra Announces 2017-2018 Season - DREAMSCAPES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2017


American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announces its complete 2017-2018 season, Dreamscapes, under the leadership of Artistic Director Derek Bermel, Music Director George Manahan, and President Edward Yim, featuring ten world, U.S., and New York premieres by a diverse set of composers. ACO continues its concerts at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall (December 8, 2017 and April 6, 2018) while expanding its presence in New York to include performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center (November 7, 2017) and as part of the 2018 PROTOTYPE Festival (January 12-14, 2018). ACO continues to take its commitment to fostering new work beyond the stage in its annual Underwood New Music Readings (June 21 and 22, 2018) for emerging composers, now in its 27th year, and through EarShot, the National Orchestra Composition Discovery Network, which brings the Readings experience to orchestras across the country.

Daniel Reece, Michael Boatman, Kevin Cahoon, Meredith Garretson, Paul Whitty and More Line Up for Ken Ludwig's ROBIN HOOD! at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team of an exciting Globe-commissioned world premiere comedy, Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood!

David Harrower's BLACKBIRD Flies Into GTC Burbank 8/19
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2017


??????? A new production of Blackbird by David Harrower has been announced for a limited run at GTC Burbank. Featuring Candace Hammer and Eric Larson and directed by Jeremy Adrianne Lelliott, the limited run opens August 19 and runs through September 17 only. 

Simon Godwin's MEASURE FOR MEASURE Enters Final Week at TFANA
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2017


Simon Godwin's (Associate Director, London's National Theatre) acclaimed staging of Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare's dark comedy about justice, faith, power, sex and family, will close as scheduled next week, on July 16. Just 15 New York performances remain of the production.

Daniel Reece, Michael Boatman, Kevin Cahoon, Meredith Garretson, Paul Whitty and More Line Up for Ken Ludwig's ROBIN HOOD! at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team of an exciting Globe-commissioned world premiere comedy, Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood!

Simon Godwin's MEASURE FOR MEASURE Begins This Weekend at TFANA
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017


Theatre for a New Audience presents Simon Godwin's (Associate Director, London's National Theatre) Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare's dark comedy about justice, faith, power, sex and family. Measure for Measure is the first time Godwin is directing Shakespeare with an American company. The production runs this weekend, June 17, through July 16 at Polonsky Shakespeare Center (262 Ashland Place) in the Brooklyn Cultural District.

Donmar Warehouse Announces 2017 Autumn Programme
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017


The Donmar Warehouse announces today two new plays for the 2017 autumn period.  Internationally-acclaimed theatre artist, Yael Farber, makes her Donmar debut directing David Harrower's haunting Knives in Hens with full casting that includes Christian Cook, Judith Roddy and Matt Ryan.  This will be the play's first major London revival since its premiere in 1995, when it instantly established Harrower as one of the UK's leading playwrights. 

Alter Bridge Set To Release 'Live at the O2 Arena + Rarities' 9/8
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2017


Coming off their most-successful world tour to date, Alter Bridge announces the release of a new live album and rarities collection.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Presents BLACKBIRD at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017


Los Angeles LGBT Center has announced that as part of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center will present Blackbird by David Harrower.

Theatre by the Lake Announces Two-Company Ensemble for Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2017


Artistic Director Conrad Lynch today announces the ensemble for the Theatre by the Lake's Summer Season - the first time the theatre has featured two-companies. They will perform over 5 productions in rep - After the Dance, As You Like It, Miss Julie, Handbagged and Remarkable Invisible - in both the theatre's spaces.

A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING Launches 2017 Brits Off Broadway Festival at 59E59 Theaters
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2017


59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to launch the 2017 Brits Off Broadway festival during Scotland Week with A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING, written and performed by Gary McNair and directed by Gareth Nicholls. Produced by Show And Tell, with support from Creative Scotland, Made In Scotland, and the Traverse Theatre, A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING begins performances on Tuesday, April 4 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 23.  Press Opening is Sunday, April 9 at 3:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Please note there is an added performance on Sunday, April 23 at 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59thStreet, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 - $35 ($20 - $24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org. 

Alter Bridge Announce Spring U.S. Headline Dates With In Flames And Metal Church
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017


Hot on the heels of their most successful headline tour of North America, Alter Bridge are announcing the next leg of The Last Hero Tour in the United States hitting the road this Spring.

LiveConnections to Present String Innovations with Nicholas Photinos and Florent Ghys at World Cafe Live
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2017


LiveConnections rings in the new year today, January 27 as two critically-acclaimed string artists perform an evening of innovative works at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live.

Writers Theatre Adds One Week Extension to the World Premiere of THE HUNTER AND THE BEAR
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2017


Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announces an additional week of performances of the World Premiere of The Hunter and The Bear, written by PigPen Theatre Co. and directed by Stuart Carden and PigPen Theatre Co. The production now runs through January 29, 2017 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe.

South Stream Productions to Present BLACKBIRD
by Ashlee Latimer - Dec 31, 2016


South Stream Productions will open the theatre year with Blackbird by David Harrower. The play will open Friday January 6, 2017 and run through Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Sonorous Road Theatre, 209 Oberlin Road, Raleigh.

LiveConnections to Present String Innovations with Nicholas Photinos and Florent Ghys at World Cafe Live
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2016


LiveConnections rings in the new year on Friday, January 27 as two critically-acclaimed string artists perform an evening of innovative works at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live.

Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere of THE HUNTER AND THE BEAR
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016


Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere of The Hunter and The Bear, written by PigPen Theatre Co. and directed by Stuart Carden and PigPen Theatre Co. The production runs December 7, 2016 - January 22, 2017 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe.

Concert Artists Guild to Celebrate 65 Years with Alumni Concert at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2016


Concert Artists Guild is celebrating 65 years in 2016-17. In honor of this birthday, CAG Presents a special Alumni Concert at Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall today, November 29 at 7:30 pm.

Concert Artists Guild to Celebrate 65 Years with Alumni Concert at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2016


Concert Artists Guild is celebrating 65 years in 2016-17. In honor of this birthday, CAG Presents a special Alumni Concert at Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm.

Chichester's THIS HOUSE to Transfer to the Garrick Theatre This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2016


James Graham's critically acclaimed political drama THIS HOUSE will transfer to the Garrick Theatre, following its upcoming run at Chichester's Minerva Theatre.

Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere of THE HUNTER AND THE BEAR
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2016


Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, continues its 25th Anniversary Season with the World Premiere of The Hunter and The Bear, written by PigPen Theatre Co. and directed by Stuart Carden and PigPen Theatre Co. The production runs December 7, 2016 - January 22, 2017 in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe.

Chamber Music by Mischa Zupko Takes the Spotlight on ECLIPSE from Cedille Records
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016


Eclipse, the first album devoted to music of Chicago composer Mischa Zupko, a leading light in the city's new-music scene, illuminates Zupko's recent chamber works for violin, cello, and piano in a program exploring themes of separation, convergence, and union, both earthly and celestial.

Eye Zen to Celebrate the Life of Remy Charlip in RAINBOW LOGIC Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016


On the cusp of its 10-year anniversary, Eye Zen Presents is proud to announce the world premiere of Rainbow Logic: Arm in Arm with Remy Charlip, celebrating the life and legacy of dancer, choreographer, children's book author and illustrator Remy Charlip (1929-2012).

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Blackbird - 2007 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor Jeff Daniels
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paul Gallo
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play David Harrower
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Play Scott Pask
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Allison Pill

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