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Opened: October 10, 2001
Closing: January 20, 2002

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SCERA Announces Star Awards Honorees
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2016


Those who have made significant contributions to the arts in a variety of categories will be recognized for their achievements in enriching the communities and citizens of Utah at the 11th Annual Star Awards held Friday, March 11, 2016 at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem.

Roundhouse Sets The Last Word Festival 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2016


Following the success of last year's THE LAST WORD festival, the Roundhouse announces a thrilling programme for its third season, presenting the best of spoken word, storytelling and live performance, from Tuesday 24 May - Saturday 18 June.

BWW Interview: Opera in the Age of the iPhone, with Tomer Zvulun at The Atlanta Opera
by Richard Sasanow - Dec 18, 2015


“Often when I tell people I'm doing a new production, the first question they ask is: 'What time period are you going to do it in and where?' I think that's a superficial approach, almost a cliche,” says Tomer Zvulun, General and Artistic Director of the Atlanta Opera. “The first thing I ask myself is: Why am I telling this story now? Why would the audience care? And, how would I connect with them in the most effect way while respecting the piece?” But that's not Tvulun's point of view.

Cleveland Play House's Riveting New Production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2015


Fear, deceit, and paranoia run rampant in Cleveland Play House's (CPH) gripping new production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE.

CUBA LIBRE World Premiere at Artists Rep Extends to November 15
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015


Artists Repertory Theatre extends the world premiere production of the Broadway-scale new musical Cuba Libre through November 15. Due to robust advance ticket sales, Artists Rep has added a full week of performances, as well as additional shows within the originally announced run, even prior to the show's first preview performance on Saturday, October 3.

CUBA LIBRE World Premiere Musical Comes to Artists Rep This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2015


Artists Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present the world premiere production of the new musical Cuba Libre at the Winningstad Theatre from October 3 - November 8.

Review Roundup: Matt Damon Stars in Action Adventure THE MARTIAN
by Tess Reynolds - Oct 2, 2015


Matt Damon stars in the new action-adventure film, THE MARTIAN. 

Cleveland Play House to Stage Riveting New Production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2015


Fear, deceit, and paranoia run rampant in Cleveland Play House's (CPH) gripping new production of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE.

BWW Review: DORIS SALCEDO, Art Confronting Violence, at the Guggenheim
by Patrick Kennedy - Sep 15, 2015


In a conscientious retrospective, the Guggenheim Museum considers the affecting art of Doris Salcedo.

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Additions to the Fall and Winter Seasons
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 29, 2015


Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce music, comedy and community additions to the fall and winter seasons and the 10th Annual Community Production of A Christmas Carol.

Music Legend Tony Bennett and Jazz Pianist Bill Charlap Record The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 21, 2015


Columbia Records is proud to announce the release ofThe Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern, a new album from American musical legend Tony Bennett and acclaimed jazz pianist Bill Charlap, arriving Friday, September 25, 2015.

MET to Present Neil Labute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 20, 2015


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present The Shape of Things, a play by critically acclaimed playwright Neil Labute that questions love, happiness, and relationship roles. The Shape of Things is a bitterly funny, controversial restatement of the biblical story of Adam and Eve, exploring morality and gender roles in '90s America. The play is both compelling and cautionary in its approach, and provides a satisfying twist that will have audiences discussing the plot long after leaving the theatre.

Janet Dacal, German Alexander & More to Star in CUBA LIBRE at Artists Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2015


Artists Repertory Theatre announces the casting of high-caliber actors, dancers and designers from Portland, Los Angeles and New York for the world premiere production of the Broadway-scale new musical Cuba Libre.

Music, Dance, Silent Films and More Slated for Schimmel Center's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


Schimmel Center at Pace University is proud to announce the 2015 | 2016 season at The Schimmel Center at Pace University, located at 3 Spruce Street between Park Row and Gold Street in downtown Manhattan, adjacent to City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge.  Schimmel Center is a world-class performing arts and culture series with an emphasis on showcasing the globe's greatest talents in the areas of theatre, music, cabaret, dance, film and family entertainment. 

CUBA LIBRE World Premiere Musical Comes to Artists Rep This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2015


Artists Repertory Theatre is thrilled to present the world premiere production of the new musical Cuba Libre at the Winningstad Theatre from October 3 - November 8.

ZONING RULES! Shares Past and Future of Zoning
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 9, 2015


CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Zoning has an honorable history but is being over-used by local communities to block new housing development in ways that exacerbate sprawl and social inequity, according to Zoning Rules! The Economics of Land Use Regulation, a new book published by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

FSLC to Celebrate Pedro Costa with 'LET US NOW PRAISE FAMOUS MEN', 7/17-23
by Movies News Desk - Jun 18, 2015


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today Let Us Now Praise Famous Men: The Films of Pedro Costa, from July 17-23. The series precedes the opening of the Portuguese auteur's long-awaited, "hauntingly beautiful" (Variety) new film, Horse Money, which played last fall at the 52nd New York Film Festival and opens theatrically at the Film Society on July 18.

Rising Sun Performance Company Stages THEATRE MASH UP: SECRET #2 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2015


Artistic Director, Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company will present their fourth 'Theatre Mash Up' event.  The event will act as a Fundraiser for their upcoming production of The Firebird By Tim Errickson.   

Rising Sun Performance Company to Stage THEATRE MASH UP: SECRET #2, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015


Artistic Director, Akia, announced today that Rising Sun Performance Company will present their fourth 'Theatre Mash Up' event.  The event will act as a Fundraiser for their upcoming production of The Firebird By Tim Errickson.   

THE LIAR Begins Tonight at Artists Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015


Artists Repertory Theatre will bring its 2014/15 season to close with The Liar, an adaptation of Pierre Cornielle's 17th Century French comedy from the brilliant mind of David Ives, a playwright best known for hilarious adaptations and plays such as All In The Timing and Venus in Fur.

Gloucester Stage Launches 2015 Season With SWEET AND SAD
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 23, 2015


Gloucester Stage kicks off the 36th season of producing professional theatre on Cape Ann with Richard Nelson's Sweet and Sad opening on May 28 and running through June 20 at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA.

Duke's Eye Productions Present THE SHAPE OF THINGS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015


When Adam, an awkward and shy English Major, and Evelyn, an opinionated and radical Arts Major, meet in unusual circumstances at The Museum, Adam's life is thrown into a whirlwind of change. Some of his friends approve of the changes in his life style. Some of them don't. As Adam and Evelyn's relationship deepens, Adam struggles with straddling the line between compromising for a loved one, and sacrificing everything, including his identity. Directed by the notable author himself, The Shape of Things premiered in London at the Almeida Theatre on May 24th 2001. It was subsequently produced in New York at the Promenade Theater to critical acclaim.

Hudson Theatre Works Presents Neil LaBute's BASH, Now thru 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015


Frank Licato will direct Neil LaBute's BASH, running tonight, May 13 thru May 30, 2015 at Weehawken Water Tower, located at 4100 Park Avenue, Weehawken, NJ.

THE LIAR Begins 5/26 at Artists Rep
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2015


Artists Repertory Theatre will bring its 2014/15 season to close with The Liar, an adaptation of Pierre Cornielle's 17th Century French comedy from the brilliant mind of David Ives, a playwright best known for hilarious adaptations and plays such as All In The Timing and Venus in Fur.

Duke's Eye Productions to Present THE SHAPE OF THINGS, 5/21-24
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2015


When Adam, an awkward and shy English Major, and Evelyn, an opinionated and radical Arts Major, meet in unusual circumstances at The Museum, Adam's life is thrown into a whirlwind of change. Some of his friends approve of the changes in his life style. Some of them don't. As Adam and Evelyn's relationship deepens, Adam struggles with straddling the line between compromising for a loved one, and sacrificing everything, including his identity. Directed by the notable author himself, The Shape of Things premiered in London at the Almeida Theatre on May 24th 2001. It was subsequently produced in New York at the Promenade Theater to critical acclaim.

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The Shape of Things - 2001 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actor Frederick Weller
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress Gretchen Mol
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Play Susan Quint Gallin
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Play Sandy Gallin
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Play Stuart Thompson
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Play Ben Sprecher
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Play USA/OSTAR Theatricals
2002 Theatre World Awards Performance Gretchen Mol
2001 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Neil LaBute

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