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.
A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.
Kathleen Turner Leads RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS, 3/19-4/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel. Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.
Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.
Anika Noni Rose to Headline A.C.T. Season Gala, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Lesley Clement and Carlie Wilmans are proud to announce A.C.T.'s 2009-10 season gala, the Crystal Ball. San Francisco First Lady and A.C.T. Conservatory alumna Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Ken McNeely, president, AT&T California, serve as honorary co-chairs. AT&T is the presenting sponsor for the event. Headlining this special evening is one of the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program's most celebrated graduates, Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose, whose credits include roles on film (the lead in Disney's The Princess and the Frog and Dreamgirls) and Broadway (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Caroline, or Change).
CATCO's EVIE'S WALTZ Closes 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010
Clay and Gloria are preparing a family barbecue. Their plans for the evening are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of their son's girlfriend, Evie, who has blood on her neck. Shortly thereafter, they learn that their son, Danny, is missing.
A Noise Within Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Runs 3/6-3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) begins the second half of the 2009-10 season with WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE's classic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Michael Murray, opening Saturday, March 6 and closing Friday, May 21, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, February 27).
The production Company Presents THE DIVINERS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010
Good News! Jim Leonard, Jrs. depression-era epic of faith and truth ‘THE DIVINERS' receives a miraculous new imagining and power-house performances in The Production Company's second offering of 2010!
Casting Announced for Cromer-Directed STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Writer's Theatre
by Mary Hanrahan - Mar 2, 2010
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce casting for Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer. The cast includes Natasha Lowe (Blanche), Matt Hawkins (Stanley), Danny McCarthy (Mitch), Jenn Engstrom (Eunice), Loren Lazarine (Steve), Esteban Andres Cruz (Pablo), Stacy Stoltz (Stella), Carolyn E. Nelson (Colored Woman/Matron), Derek Hasenstab (Doctor) and Ryan Hallahan (Young Collector).
Two Gentlemen of Verona and King Arthur to visit Starr Jaycee Park for 10th Annual Shakespeare in The Park in Royal Oak
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2010
Water Works Theatre company proudly announces that its tenth anniversary production will be Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona directed by Barton Bund. The theatre company will also present Lane Riosley's The Commedia King Arthur and expand its popular kids camp, KidsAct! to include a program for Teens. All three programs will take place during the 10th Annual Shakespeare In The Park in Royal Oak , July 22 - August 8 in Starr Jaycee Park - 1101 West 13 Mile Road , Royal Oak MI 48073 . Tickets for both shows ($6-$18) and registration for the KidsAct! kids camps ($175 per child) are now available online at www.waterworkstheatre.com, A complete performance schedule follows this release.
A Noise Within Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Runs 3/6-3/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) begins the second half of the 2009-10 season with WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE's classic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Michael Murray, opening Saturday, March 6 and closing Friday, May 21, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, February 27).
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Announces its 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010
The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival will celebrate its 75th anniversary this season, and while patrons will notice celebratory signs and banners as well as opportunities to sit in on historical lectures and talks throughout the season, the primary celebration is onstage. OSF has promised its audiences, to whom it has dedicated this milestone season that it will continue to focus energies on producing great plays this year.
The Production Company Presents THE DIVINERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2010
Good News! Jim Leonard, Jrs. depression-era epic of faith and truth ‘THE DIVINERS' receives a miraculous new imagining and power-house performances in The Production Company's second offering of 2010!
Rep Stage Extends THE GLASS MENAGERIE Thru March 14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010
Due to the snow-driven cancellations of the opening weeks of 'The Glass Menagerie,' Rep Stage is adding two weeks of performances to run through Sunday, March 14 in the Studio Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Howard Community College.
Ed Smith Guest Directs 'A Lesson Before Dying'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2010
The Black Theatre Troupe of Phoenix, Arizona, continues their 2009-2010 season with Romulus Linney's A Lesson Before Dying, and Jubilee Theatre Artistic Director Ed Smith is the guest director for this intense stage play.
Paulus, York, Bwarie, Topol Among 2009 IRNE Nominees
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2010
The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE), a panel of critics from media outlets around the state of Massachusetts, have announced the nominees for the IRNE Awards honoring the best of the 2009 Theatre Season.
SUNLIGHT Closes 2/14 at MTC
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010
Marin Theatre Company's world premiere of its 2009 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize winner, Sunlight by Sharr White, will close on February 14, 2010.
A Noise Within Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Runs 3/6-3/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) begins the second half of the 2009-10 season with WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE's classic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Michael Murray, opening Saturday, March 6 and closing Friday, May 21, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, February 27).
Turner Leads Premiere of RED HOT PATRIOT at Philadelphia Theatre Co.
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 12, 2010
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel. Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for MAURITIUS by Theresa Rebeck. Red Hot Patriot runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.
The production Company Presents THE DIVINERS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010
Good News! Jim Leonard, Jrs. depression-era epic of faith and truth ‘THE DIVINERS' receives a miraculous new imagining and power-house performances in The Production Company's second offering of 2010!
CCP Stages CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Begins 2/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2010
Carmel Community Players will present Tennessee Williams' timeless play Cat On a Hot Tin Roof during a two-week run beginning February 11, 2010 at the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.
Due to Weather Rep Stage Cancels 2/10 Performances of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010
Rep Stage is cancelling the following performances of THE GLASS MENAGERIE: Wednesday, February 10 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket holders will be contacted by Horowitz Center Box Office regarding rescheduling. Please visit the website, www.repstage.org for show schedule. THE GLASS MENAGERIE runs through February 28.