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Opened: June 26, 1981
Closing: July 26, 1981

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OKLAHOMA! National Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022


Center Theatre Group will present the Los Angeles premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “OKLAHOMA!” directed by Daniel Fish at the Ahmanson Theatre from September 13 through October 16, 2022.

World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022


Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. 

Actress and Producer Alice Krige to Star in Psychological Thriller, 'SHE WILL'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022


Esteemed actress and producer Alice Krige is a respected force in the film and theatre world amassing a career that covers over 40 years in entertainment. From her first theatrical role in the ‘Best Picture’ Academy Award-winning film CHARIOTS OF FIRE, to starring opposite film legends Fred Astaire and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in GHOST STORY, to her iconic role as the “Borg Queen” in STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT which also won her the Saturn Award, Krige has established herself with an admired resume of work. Next up, Krige is set to star as the lead in the IFC Midnight psychological thriller SHE WILL, slated for a July 15th theatrical and digital release.

W. Tré Davis, Tyler Fauntleroy & More to Star in TAMBO & BONES at Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022


Casting has been announced for the World premiere production of Dave Harris’ new work, “Tambo & Bones,” coming to Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre May 1 through May 29, 2022, opening May 8, 2022.

New Leadership Announced At Ucross
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2022


Ucross, the prestigious artist residency program in northern Wyoming, ushered in a new era of leadership this month. On April 1, William (Bill) Belcher took the helm as president, and he has appointed Vickie Abbott as managing director. Ensuring a smooth transition, former Ucross president Sharon Dynak will continue with the organization part-time as a creative advisor.

Ucross and The Blank Theatre Announce Finalists for 2022 Future of Playwriting Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022


Ucross and The Blank Theatre today announced the five finalists for the second annual Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

Guthrie Theater Announces Casting for THE TEMPEST, Directed By Joe Dowling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022


The Guthrie Theater today announced casting for William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, directed by former Artistic Director Joe Dowling, who returns to direct at the Guthrie for the first time since his tenure with the organization ended in 2015.

Finalists Compete For $5,000 Cash Prize At 24th Annual Celebration Of The Arts In Howard County
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2021


The Howard County Arts Council has announced Howard County's signature arts event! The 24th annual Celebration of the Arts in Howard County, marking the Arts Council's 40th year (1981-2021), will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Jim Rouse Theatre for Performing Arts in Columbia.

Guthrie Theater Announces 2021�"2022 Season Featuring WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2021


The Guthrie Theater today announced its 2021–2022 Season, including the national tour of What the Constitution Means to Me by famed writer Heidi Schreck; a world-premiere adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Lavina Jadhwani, featuring all-new creative design; Lorraine Hansberry’s heralded A Raisin in the Sun, and more.

VIDEO: Darryl Maximilian Robinson Shares A KING LEAR Speech At LA's Historic Lincoln Heights Library
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2021


It was exactly one year ago at this time that a lone, veteran Shakespearean actor, ventured out into the streets of the Lincoln Heights neighborhood to present a speech from the works of the immortal bard that he believed reflected the times we were living through.

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE Star Paul Pecorino to Appear On 'State Of The Arts' Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2021


Paul Pecorino, currently starring as Jane opposite Reb Eco as Tarzan in the new seven-part miniseries THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE, will be this week's special guest on the popular radio talk show “State of the Arts” on WPKN (89.5 FM) tomorrow (Friday) at 12:40 PM.

Hilarious New Miniseries THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE Premieres Tomorrow
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 28, 2021


Set in the current COVID-19 pandemic, this outrageous comedy follows Jane to the African Jungle where she meets and falls in love with the spectacular specimen we all know as the legendary Tarzan.

VIDEO: Check out the Trailer for THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE Starring Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021


A new teaser video was released today for the new seven-part miniseries, THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE, premiering next week inspired by the infamous film TARZAN THE APE MAN, starring Bo Derek and Miles O’Keeffe.

Rob Eco and Paul Pecorino to Star in New Miniseries THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 15, 2021


A new seven-part miniseries, titled THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE, is set to debut this month inspired by the infamous film TARZAN THE APE MAN, starring Bo Derek and Miles O’Keefe. The new miniseries is an unauthorized parody told from the point of view of Miss Jane Parker, and will begin weekly installments on Thursday, April 29 at 8 a.m. on YouTube.

Ucross And The Blank Theatre Announce Winners Of Future Of Playwriting Prize
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2021


Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 31 years of imaginative theatre, today announced the winners of the newly created Ucross + The Blank Theatre Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1980s-1990s
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021


With Women in Theatre Through the Decades, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. This week, we are highlighting the accomplishments of women in theatre throughout the 1980s and the 1990s!

Ucross Launches Annual Music Fellowships With Rice University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2021


Ucross has announced the establishment of a new partnership with Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. An annual fellowship will award four weeks of Ucross residency time to accomplished artists and/or scholars in the field of music.

Ucross and The Blank Theatre Announce Semi-Finalists For Future of Playwriting Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2021


Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 30 years of imaginative theatre, today announced the semi-finalists for the newly created Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

The Met Announces Four-Week Schedule for Nightly Met Opera Streams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2020


The Met has announced themed lineups for four weeks of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, a free series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on the company's website during the coronavirus closure. The schedule includes a week of In Plain English, an Epic Proportions week, followed by a week of Holiday Fare, and more.

UCross And The Blank Theatre Open Entries For New National Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2020


Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts in Wyoming, and The Blank Theatre, a Los Angeles institution celebrating 30 years of imaginative theater, today announced the newly created Ucross + The Blank Theatre – Future of Playwriting Prize, a one-of-a-kind award for young playwrights nationwide.

Jason Robert Brown, Carolee Carmello, Chita Rivera & More Pay Tribute to Brent Carver
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2020


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Tony Award winning actor Brent Carver has passed away at age 68. This evening, Carver's Broadway colleagues took to social media to celebrate his life and legacy.

Tony Award Winner Brent Carver Has Passed Away At Age 68
by Alan Henry - Aug 6, 2020


BroadwayWorld has learned that Tony Award winning actor Brent Carver has passed away at age 68. Born in 1951, the Canadian actor Brent Carver was a star of both stage and screen.

Judi Dench, Ray Fearon, Harriet Walter and Patrick Stewart Launch TALKING SHAKESPEARE At The RSC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2020


With the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatres currently closed to the public, RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran has invited Associate and Honorary Associate Artists from throughout the Company's history to join him for an exclusive series of online conversations discussing their experience of performing Shakespeare at the RSC and beyond.

Obie Award-Winning Set Designer Jun Maeda Has Passed Away at 79
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2020


Jun Maeda, the Obie Award-winning designer and resident set designer at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club (ETC) since 1970, died on Monday, April 6 - three days after his 79th birthday - at Mt. Sinai West Hospital in Manhattan.

Ucross Artist Residency Announces Temporary Closure In Response To COVID-19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2020


Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program and creative laboratory for the arts, today announced it will temporarily close in response to the coronavirus crisis. The closure will impact current artists in residence, as well as those scheduled for residencies during the spring. Ucross will reopen as soon as it is deemed safe, and it will stay in close contact with all artists to update them on when the residency program may resume. The Ucross Art Gallery will also be closed to the public during this time and public meetings at Ucross will be postponed.

The Tempest FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Tempest have there been?
The Tempest has had 15 productions including Broadway which opened in 1910, Broadway which opened in 1916, Broadway which opened in 1945, Broadway which opened in 1945, Off-Broadway which opened in 1974, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1989, Off-Broadway which opened in 1991, Off-Broadway which opened in 1995, Broadway which opened in 1995, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, West End which opened in 2011, Off-Broadway which opened in 2015, West End which opened in 2018 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.

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