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David Strathairn Joins Jessica Chastain in Broadway's THE HEIRESS this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 15, 2012


Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner David Strathairn (Dr. Austin Sloper) will join Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper) in the Tony Award®-winning play The Heiress. Written by Ruth Goetz & Augustus Goetz, The Heiress will be directed by Tony Award® nominated playwright and director Moisés Kaufman and will open in the Fall of 2012 at a theatre to be announced.

Northern Stage Presents M.Butterfly Thru 3/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2012


Based on a true story that shocked the world, the Pulitzer-nominated drama M. Butterfly takes audiences from Paris to Beijing and back again, and the trip is unforgettable.

The Hartt School Presents HAMLET Thru 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012


The Hartt School presents William Shakespeare's great tragedy Hamlet Sunday, February 26, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Kent McCray Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances. Admission is $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.

The Hartt School Presents HAMLET, 2/23-26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2012


The Hartt School presents William Shakespeare's great tragedy Hamlet Thursday, February 23, and Friday, February 24, at 7:30 PM; Saturday, February 25, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, February 26, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Kent McCray Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances. Admission is $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.

NCShakes and John Brown Band Present Duke Ellington’s SUCH SWEET THUNDER, Premieres 3/30
by Harmony Wheeler - Feb 20, 2012


Grammy-nominated bassist and Duke University Professor John Brown and his 15-piece big band will join forces with the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCShakes) to present performances of Such Sweet Thunder in March and April of this year.

Actress Judi Dench Diagnosed With Severe Eye Condition
by Jennie Mamary - Feb 19, 2012


According to the Washington Post, actress Judi Dench said that she has been diagnosed with an eye condition called macular degeneration. The condition can cause blindness. The actress said that she already had bad vision and had difficulty reading scripts.

The Hartt School Hosts ANNUAL COLLAGE CONCERT 2/17-18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2012


The Hartt School of the University of Hartford will present its annual Collage Concert on Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, at 7:30 PM in Lincoln Theater, on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Northern Stage Presents M.Butterfly 2/15-3/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2012


Based on a true story that shocked the world, the Pulitzer-nominated drama M. Butterfly takes audiences from Paris to Beijing and back again, and the trip is unforgettable.

NCShakes and John Brown Band Present Duke Ellington’s SUCH SWEET THUNDER in March and April
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 10, 2012


Grammy-nominated bassist and Duke University Professor John Brown and his 15-piece big band will join forces with the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCShakes) to present performances of Such Sweet Thunder in March and April of this year.

Northern Stage Presents M.Butterfly 2/15-3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2012


Based on a true story that shocked the world, the Pulitzer-nominated drama M. Butterfly takes audiences from Paris to Beijing and back again, and the trip is unforgettable.

The Hartt School Presents HAMLET, 2/23-26
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 31, 2012


The Hartt School presents William Shakespeare's great tragedy Hamlet Thursday, February 23, and Friday, February 24, at 7:30 PM; Saturday, February 25, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, February 26, at 3:00 PM. Performances are in the Kent McCray Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances. Admission is $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.

The Hartt School Hosts Their ANNUAL COLLAGE CONCERT 2/17-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2012


The Hartt School of the University of Hartford will present its annual Collage Concert on Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, at 7:30 PM in Lincoln Theater, on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Jessica Chastain Leads Broadway's THE HEIRESS, Fall 2012; Moises Kaufman Helms
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 5, 2012


Acclaimed actress Jessica Chastain, winner of 2011 New York, Los Angeles and Chicago Film Critics and National Board of Review Awards and recently nominated for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards, will make her Broadway debut starring in the Tony Award®-winning play The Heiress.

Tovah Feldshuh Headlines GYPSY at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 12/6-1/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2012


Powerhouse Broadway veteran Tovah Feldshuh stars in Gypsy at Bristol Riverside Theatre as part of its 25th Anniversary Season on December 6-January 15. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, the production is directed by Keith Baker and also features Robert Newman, Amanda Rose, Brittney Lee Hamilton, Joe Grandy, Bethe B. Austin, Kathryn Kendall, and Demetria Joyce Bailey.

STAGE TUBE: Tovah Feldshuh Takes on Mama Rose in BRT's GYPSY- Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2011


Powerhouse Broadway veteran Tovah Feldshuh stars in Gypsy at Bristol Riverside Theatre as part of its 25th Anniversary Season through January 15. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, the production is directed by Keith Baker and also features Robert Newman, Amanda Rose, Brittney Lee Hamilton, Joe Grandy, Bethe B. Austin, Kathryn Kendall, and Demetria Joyce Bailey. Check out performance highlights from the show below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Tovah Feldshuh in Bristol Riverside Theatre's GYPSY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2011


Powerhouse Broadway veteran Tovah Feldshuh stars in Gypsy at Bristol Riverside Theatre as part of its 25th Anniversary Season through January 15. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, the production is directed by Keith Baker and also features Robert Newman, Amanda Rose, Brittney Lee Hamilton, Joe Grandy, Bethe B. Austin, Kathryn Kendall, and Demetria Joyce Bailey. Check out a photo preview of Feldshuh in action below!

Penumbra Theatre Announces Special Presentation Of I Wish You Love
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2011


Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, announces a special presentation of I Wish You Love in the 2011-2012 season. Due to popular demand, 16 performances will be staged at Penumbra Theatre November 18 - December 4, 2011

Tovah Feldshuh Headlines GYPSY at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 12/6-1/15
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 25, 2011


Powerhouse Broadway veteran Tovah Feldshuh stars in Gypsy at Bristol Riverside Theatre as part of its 25th Anniversary Season on December 6-January 15. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, the production is directed by Keith Baker and also features Robert Newman, Amanda Rose, Brittney Lee Hamilton, Joe Grandy, Bethe B. Austin, Kathryn Kendall, and Demetria Joyce Bailey.

Chita Rivera & John Cullum to Headline THE VISIT Actors' Fund Broadway Concert - November 30
by Robert Diamond - Oct 14, 2011


The Actors Fund and the Vineyard Theatre have announced details for their upcoming one-night-only benefit concert performance of Kander & Ebb's THE VISIT, starring Broadway stage legends and Tony Award winners Chita Rivera and John Cullum. Directed by Carl Andress with choreography by Tony Award winner Ann Reinking and musical direction by David Loud, the performance will take place on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street), current home to the celebrated revival of Kander & Ebb's worldwide smash Chicago.

Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).

Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).

Hartt School Presents PIPPIN, GHOSTS, & More in 2011-2012 Theatre Division Season
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 20, 2011


The Hartt School is proud to announce its 2011-2012 Theatre Division performance season. Tickets are available 6 weeks prior to each show. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for tickets and up-to-date scheduling information for all performances. Admission to each performance is $20 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 6/1-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2011


Asher Lev is a young Hassidic artist torn between his observant Jewish community and his need to create. His artistic genius threatens his relationship with his parents and community and weighs heavily on his conscience.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Presents MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 6/1-26
by Kelsey Denette - May 17, 2011


Asher Lev is a young Hassidic artist torn between his observant Jewish community and his need to create. His artistic genius threatens his relationship with his parents and community and weighs heavily on his conscience.

Penumbra Theatre Announces Special Presentation Of I Wish You Love
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2011


Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, announces a special presentation of I Wish You Love in the 2011-2012 season. Due to popular demand, 16 performances will be staged at Penumbra Theatre November 18 - December 4, 2011

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