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Opened: October 24, 2000
Closing: December 31, 2000

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$20 Student Rush Tickets To Be Offered At FREUD'S LAST SESSION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, a new play by Mark St. Germain (Camping with Henry and Tom), will offer $20 Student Rush tickets when it makes its Off-Broadway premiere at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, 10 West 64th Street (at Central Park West).

Photo Flash: FREUD'S LAST SESSION at Marjorie S. Deane Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2010


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, a new play by Mark St. Germain (Camping with Henry and Tom), will have its Off-Broadway premiere at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, 10 West 64th Street (at Central Park West).

Dold and Rayner Lead FREUD'S LAST SESSION at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, a new play by Mark St. Germain (Camping with Henry and Tom), will have its Off-Broadway premiere at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 West 63rd Street (at Central Park West, one block from Lincoln Center).

MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Upcoming Schedule Of Shows & Events
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2010


MGM MIRAGE RESORTS: MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, ARIA, Crystals, Luxor, Monte Carlo, Excalibur, Circus Circus, Bellagio, The Mirage and New York-New York

MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Their Upcoming Schedule Of Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2010


MGM MIRAGE RESORTS: MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, ARIA, Crystals, Luxor, Monte Carlo, Excalibur, Circus Circus, Bellagio, The Mirage and New York-New York

MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Their Upcoming Entertainment Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2009


MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA ROBIN WILLIAMS Robin Williams, one of the most gifted actors and comedians of our time, returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Dec. 5.

Ayckbourn's HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Plays At Westport Country Playhouse 7/28 - 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents The Comedy HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES 7/28-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn' 8/2 With Howard Sherman
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents "A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn" 8/2 With Howard Sherman
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse Presents The Comedy HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES 7/28-8/15
by Reynard Loki - Jul 30, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15. Over the past two seasons, the popular team brought to the Playhouse the smash hit comedies 'Time of My Life' and 'Relatively Speaking.' Darren Pettie and Karen Walsh will round out the cast of 'How the Other Half Loves.'

Ayckbourn's HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Plays At Westport Country Playhouse 7/28 - 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents The Comedy HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES 7/28-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn' 8/2 With Howard Sherman
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 24, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents "A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn" 8/2 With Howard Sherman
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 16, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

Ayckbourn's HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Plays At Westport Country Playhouse 7/28 - 8/15
by Len Bourret - Jul 9, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents The Comedy HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES 7/28-8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Mark St. Germain's FREUD'S LAST SESSION Plays 6/10-28 At BSC Stage 2 Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009


Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd and Richard M. Parison Jr., presents the world premiere of Mark St. Germain's new play, Freud's Last Session, from June 10 through 28 at BSC Stage 2 theatre (36 Linden Street, Pittsfield). Starring Mark H. Dold and Martin Rayner, under the direction of Tyler Marchant, Freud's Last Session will have a press opening on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30pm.

Shapiro & Smith Present A Night Of Dance Works 4/9-4/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2009


Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project

Shapiro & Smith's Medea Medea Comes To The Southern 4/9-12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2009


Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project. Two company favorites round out the evening, including A Moment Before (which premiered at the Southern in 2000), and a special performance featuring guest artist Carl Flink in the 20th anniversary remount of To Have and To Hold.

Shapiro & Smith Present A Night Of Dance Works 4/9-4/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009


Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project

Shapiro & Smith's Medea Medea Comes To The Southern 4/9-12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2009


Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project. Two company favorites round out the evening, including A Moment Before (which premiered at the Southern in 2000), and a special performance featuring guest artist Carl Flink in the 20th anniversary remount of To Have and To Hold.

Serio-comic Rewrite MEDEA MEDEA Dances To Southern Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2009


Dancing with breathtaking physicality and emotional depth, Shapiro & Smith Dance has earned an international reputation for virtuosity, substance and pure abandon. This exciting night of dance includes the world premieres of Medea Medea, a serio-comic rewriting of the Greek tragedy featuring the women of the company and guest artist Ananya Chatterjea; and De Bona Religione, a trio for three men by Eddie Oroyan, as part of Shapiro & Smith's mentor project. Two company favorites round out the evening, including A Moment Before (which premiered at the Southern in 2000), and a special performance featuring guest artist Carl Flink in the 20th anniversary remount of To Have and To Hold.

Direct from Sold-Out London Run, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Coming to Broadway for 16 Weeks
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2009


Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, will come to Broadway directly following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). Previews begin Tuesday, April 7.

'Tribute to Sammy Cahn' at Wilshire 9/21
by Kristin Allard - Sep 5, 2008


The Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard; Beverly Hills, CA 90211, will open its doors to the general public on Sunday, September 21, 2008, after being closed for several months for completion of Phase I of the historic venue's Revitalization Project. Corky Hale Productions will present a star-studded musical event, entitled, 'It's Magic! A Tribute to Sammy Cahn' celebrating the life and lyrics of one of Hollywood's greatest Academy Awardâ-winning songwriters.

Comic Potential FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Comic Potential have there been?
Comic Potential has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000.
What awards has Comic Potential been nominated for?
Comic Potential has received several nominations and awards. Janie Dee was nominated for Performance at the Obie Awards, Theatre World Awards, and won the award for her outstanding performance. The show itself was nominated for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Alan Ayckbourn was nominated for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, John Lee Beatty was nominated for Outstanding Set Design of a Play, and Bruce Ellman was nominated for Outstanding Sound Design, both at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Comic Potential won?
Comic Potential has won several awards for its performance and production. Janie Dee received the Performance award at the Obie Awards. The show also won the Outstanding Off-Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Janie Dee was recognized again with the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards. Alan Ayckbourn, the playwright, received the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. The set design by John Lee Beatty was also acknowledged with the Outstanding Set Design of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, the show's sound design by Bruce Ellman was honored with the Outstanding Sound Design award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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