Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America Presents LAUGHING IN THE WIND 4/30-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2010
From April 30 to May 23, Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America (www.yangtze-rep-theatre.org) will present 'Laughing in the Wind: A Cautionary Tale in Martial Arts,' based on a novel by Jin Yong, China's most popular writer of the Martial Arts (Wuxia) genre, and arguably the most widely read author in the Chinese speaking world.
Cleveland Play House Ends Run of EMMA3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2010
A world premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic comedy Emma by Artistic Director Michael Bloom will end its run at the Cleveland Play House on March 21st.
Cheatom, Doman & Marvel Lead Suzan-Lori Park's THE BOOK OF GRACE at The Public, Thru 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010
The Public Theater announced complete casting for the world premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' THE BOOK OF GRACE, directed by James Macdonald. The complete cast will feature Amari Cheatom as Buddy, John Doman as Vet, and the previously announced Elizabeth Marvel as Grace. THE BOOK OF GRACE will begin previews on Tuesday, March 2 and run through Sunday, April 4 with an official press opening on Tuesday, March 16. All evening performances for THE BOOK OF GRACE will be at 7:30 PM, except for Saturdays at 8 PM.
Mochrie, Donaldson & Buliung Star in ART at Bluma Appel Theatre, 3/15-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2010
The Canadian Stage Company presents 'Art' a witty, razor-sharp play that explores the nature of friendship while examining the definition of art. Written by Yasmina Reza, 'Art' has achieved spectacular success. It has been translated into at least 35 languages and won numerous awards. The production stars Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is It Anyway?, CTV/ ABC) as Serge, Peter Donaldson (And So It Goes, Factory; Hysteria, Canadian Stage) as Marc and Evan Buliung (Cloud 9, Mirvish Productions; The House of Martin Guerre, Canadian Stage) as Yvan and is directed by Morris Panych (7 Stories, The Overcoat, Canadian Stage). 'Art' runs March 15 to April 10, 2010 (media night: March 18) at the Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto.
Zoe Caldwell Comes To Barnes And Noble
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010
Join author Mary Z. Maher and four-time Tony winner Zoe Caldwell for an evening devoted to the art of performing Shakespeare. Actors Talk About Shakespeare is an enlightening collection of Mary Maher's interviews with Shakespearean actors such as Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Stacy Keach, and more.
PICT Announces Casting for 2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010
Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre has assembled a team of more than 100 world-class artists, including Canadian legends Richard McMillan, Michael Hanrahan, Simon Bradbury and Michael Ball, and Irish legend Alan Stanford. Top-notch local favorites gracing the PICT stage this season include Martin Giles, Larry John Meyers, Joel Ripka, David Whalen, Daina Michelle Griffith, and making his PICT debut, Daniel Krell.
Averett, Noonan, Pearce & More Set for Epic Theatre's THE PASSION PLAY, 4/27-5/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010
New York's OBIE Award-winning Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Melissa Friedman, Ron Russell, Founding Executive Directors) today announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Sarah Ruhl's Passion Play (In The Next Room… or the vibrator play) and directed by Mark Wing-Davey (The Singing Forest). The cast will include Brendan Averett, Polly Noonan, Daniel Pearce, Alex Podulke, Keith Reddin, Godfrey L. Simmons Jr., T. Ryder Smith, Felix Solis Jr., Kate Turnbull and Nicole Wiesner.
Mochrie, Donaldson & Buliung Star in ART at Bluma Appel Theatre, 3/15-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010
The Canadian Stage Company presents 'Art' a witty, razor-sharp play that explores the nature of friendship while examining the definition of art. Written by Yasmina Reza, 'Art' has achieved spectacular success. It has been translated into at least 35 languages and won numerous awards. The production stars Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is It Anyway?, CTV/ ABC) as Serge, Peter Donaldson (And So It Goes, Factory; Hysteria, Canadian Stage) as Marc and Evan Buliung (Cloud 9, Mirvish Productions; The House of Martin Guerre, Canadian Stage) as Yvan and is directed by Morris Panych (7 Stories, The Overcoat, Canadian Stage). 'Art' runs March 15 to April 10, 2010 (media night: March 18) at the Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto.
CalArts Presents HENRY V At Ensemble Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010
Director Mary Lou Rosato transports the CalArts School of Theater back to the intrigue of fifteenth century England in her latest rendition of William Shakespeare's Henry V. Henry V will run at CalArts Ensemble Theater, E407, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia CA, 91355.
Cheatom, Doman & Marvel Lead Suzan-Lori Park's THE BOOK OF GRACE at The Public, 3/2 - 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010
The Public Theater announced complete casting for the world premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' THE BOOK OF GRACE, directed by James Macdonald. The complete cast will feature Amari Cheatom as Buddy, John Doman as Vet, and the previously announced Elizabeth Marvel as Grace. THE BOOK OF GRACE will begin previews on Tuesday, March 2 and run through Sunday, April 4 with an official press opening on Tuesday, March 16. All evening performances for THE BOOK OF GRACE will be at 7:30 PM, except for Saturdays at 8 PM.
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Closes Feb. 28 at TRTC
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2010
Two River Theater Co. will present Neil Simon's Tony nominated romantic comedy: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, directed by Two River Founder and Executive Producer, Robert M. Rechnitz. Barefoot in the Park runs through Sunday, February 28.
CalArts Presents HENRY V At Ensemble Theater
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010
Director Mary Lou Rosato transports the CalArts School of Theater back to the intrigue of fifteenth century England in her latest rendition of William Shakespeare's Henry V. Henry V will run at CalArts Ensemble Theater, E407, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia CA, 91355.
Classic Stage Company Presents Dianne Wiest in THE FOREST
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010
Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present two-time Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest in THE FOREST, by Alexander Ostrovosky, translated by Kathleen Tolan, and directed by Brian Kulick, beginning performances Friday, April 23 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) with an official press opening Thursday, May 6 at 7pm.
Dianne Wiest Leads THE FOREST at Classic Stage, 4/23 - 5/30
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 25, 2010
Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present two-time Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest in THE FOREST, by Alexander Ostrovosky, translated by Kathleen Tolan, and directed by Brian Kulick, beginning performances Friday, April 23 at CSC with an official press opening Thursday, May 6 at 7pm. THE FOREST will also star Obie Award-winning actor John Douglas Thompson, who earned great acclaim last year for his title role performance in Othello at Theatre for a New Audience. THE FOREST will play a limited engagement through Sunday May 30 only.
CalArts Presents HENRY V At Ensemble Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2010
Director Mary Lou Rosato transports the CalArts School of Theater back to the intrigue of fifteenth century England in her latest rendition of William Shakespeare's Henry V. Henry V will run at CalArts Ensemble Theater, E407, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia CA, 91355.
Whore Works Presents The ABSOLUT GAY THEATRE FESTIVAL DUBLIN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010
WHORING IS HARD WORK. And now the competition is about to get stiffer with the influx of the newly jobless. Whore Works takes a sharp, witty, balls-out look at a black male hooker's day-to-night struggle with hating and sometimes loving men who are paying him to, well.........you know.
Cheatom, Doman & Marvel Lead Suzan-Lori Park's THE BOOK OF GRACE at The Public
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010
The Public Theater announced complete casting for the world premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks' THE BOOK OF GRACE, directed by James Macdonald. The complete cast will feature Amari Cheatom as Buddy, John Doman as Vet, and the previously announced Elizabeth Marvel as Grace. THE BOOK OF GRACE will begin previews on Tuesday, March 2 and run through Sunday, April 4 with an official press opening on Tuesday, March 16. All evening performances for THE BOOK OF GRACE will be at 7:30 PM, except for Saturdays at 8 PM.
Goodman Theatre Opens Double-bill Of HUGHIE/KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, 2/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2010
Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 - $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company Presents JULIUS CAESAR
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010
Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, continues its Second Stage Season this spring with a unique production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar playing March 23 - April 11 in Germantown for nine public performances only.
Two River Theater Company Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Opens 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010
Two River Theater Co. will present Neil Simon's Tony nominated romantic comedy: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, directed by Two River Founder and Executive Producer, Robert M. Rechnitz. Barefoot in the Park begins previews on Tuesday, February 9, opens Saturday, February 13, and runs through Sunday, February 28.
The Royal Shakespeare Company Comes To Lincoln Center Festival 2011
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 8, 2010
Lincoln Center Festival and Park Avenue Armory, in association with The Ohio State University will bring the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to New York in July and August 2011 for an unprecedented six-week residency. The joint announcement was made today by Nigel Redden, Director, Lincoln Center Festival; Rebecca Robertson, President and CEO, Park Avenue Armory; and Michael Boyd, Artistic Director of the RSC.
2011 Lincoln Center Festival to Feature the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 8, 2010
Lincoln Center Festival and Park Avenue Armory, in association with The Ohio State University will bring the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to New York in July and August 2011 for an unprecedented six-week residency. The joint announcement was made today by Nigel Redden, Director, Lincoln Center Festival; Rebecca Robertson, President and CEO, Park Avenue Armory; and Michael Boyd, Artistic Director of the RSC.