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Living Theatre Presents KORACH, Previews 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 29, 2010


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 63rd season with the world premiere of Judith Malina's KORACH - a new play based on the Biblical account of Korach, 'the first recorded anarchist in history,' who challenged the authority of Moses over the Israelites; a pivotal point in their 40-year trek through the desert after their liberation from Egyptian slavery - with previews to begin December 8, prior to its official press opening December 16 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street).

Joes Pub Adds Amber Rubarth, Isengart & the Diplomats
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joes Pub Adds Amber Rubarth, Isengart & the Diplomats
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

St. Louis Actors' Studio to Present SAM AND LAURA
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2010


Before the official October opening of its 2010-11 season, St. Louis Actors' Studio will present an original two-act play, SAM AND LAURA, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Emmy Award-winning writer and critic, Ron Powers.

HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 18th Year, Runs 6/21-8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2010


Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 18th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Presented by Time Warner Cable in association with the Bryant Park Corporation.

National Jazz Museum Harlem Announces August Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2010


The National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces its August 2010 Schedule. This month of public programs presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem features retrospectives (Louis Armstrong and Hank Jones), discussions with two of the most prominent and influential contemporary saxophonists (Joe Lovano and Steve Coleman) as well as a talk with top jazz journalist Bill Milkowski, and live performances that riff on the connection between visual art and jazz, by trumpeter Marcus Printup and trombonist Ryan Keberle at the Rubin Museum of Art, and the NJMH All Stars at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Whether your taste leans toward the historical and traditional, or to the futuristic and cutting edge, you'll find it this month. Mark your calendar and bring some friends!

St. Louis Actors' Studio to Present SAM AND LAURA
by Chris Gibson - Jul 31, 2010


Before the official October opening of its 2010-11 season, St. Louis Actors' Studio will present an original two-act play, SAM AND LAURA, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning and Emmy Award-winning writer and critic, Ron Powers.

National Jazz Museum Harlem Announces August Schedule
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 28, 2010


The National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces its August 2010 Schedule. This month of public programs presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem features retrospectives (Louis Armstrong and Hank Jones), discussions with two of the most prominent and influential contemporary saxophonists (Joe Lovano and Steve Coleman) as well as a talk with top jazz journalist Bill Milkowski, and live performances that riff on the connection between visual art and jazz, by trumpeter Marcus Printup and trombonist Ryan Keberle at the Rubin Museum of Art, and the NJMH All Stars at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Whether your taste leans toward the historical and traditional, or to the futuristic and cutting edge, you'll find it this month. Mark your calendar and bring some friends!

HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 18th Year, Kicks Off Tonight, 6/21
by Movies News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 18th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Presented by Time Warner Cable in association with the Bryant Park Corporation.

The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 18th Year
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 15, 2010


Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 18th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Presented by Time Warner Cable in association with the Bryant Park Corporation.

Danner, Groff Set For Westport Reading Of BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE 6/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2010


Forty seasons ago, Westport Country Playhouse staged 'Butterflies Are Free' with Blythe Danner as the ingenious girl who falls in love with a blind boy, played by Keir Dullea.

Danner, Groff Set For Westport Reading Of BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010


Forty seasons ago, Westport Country Playhouse staged 'Butterflies Are Free' with Blythe Danner as the ingenious girl who falls in love with a blind boy, played by Keir Dullea.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

Signature Theatre Closes the Curtain on SWEENEY TODD, 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrated its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The production will end its run in the 276-seat MAX Theater, April 4, 2010.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010


Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.

Living Theatre Extends RED NOIR Through 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


Performances now through February 27 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street) Wednesdays AND Thursdays are Pay What You Can

'Masterpieces of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce' Opens at Frist Center for Visual Arts 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010


The Frist Center for the Visual Arts will open Masterpieces of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. This exhibition, composed of 60 of the greatest highlights of the Museo de Arte de Ponce, located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, will be on view in the Ingram Gallery of the Frist Center through May 16, 2010.

'Masterpieces of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce' Opens at Frist Center for Visual Arts 2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010


The Frist Center for the Visual Arts will open Masterpieces of European Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. This exhibition, composed of 60 of the greatest highlights of the Museo de Arte de Ponce, located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, will be on view in the Ingram Gallery of the Frist Center through May 16, 2010.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

The Living Theatre Closes RED NOIR 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2010


The Living Theatre, the oldest experimental theatre group still producing in the United States, continues its 2009-10 season with world-premiere of Anne Waldman's RED NOIR. Directed by Judith Malina

Living Theatre Extends RED NOIR Through 2/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2010


Performances now through February 27 at The Living Theatre (21 Clinton Street) Wednesdays AND Thursdays are Pay What You Can

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Gale Harold, Denise Crosby, Claudia Mason Star In ORPHEUS DESCENDING, 1/15-2/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


Gale Harold (Queer as Folk), Denise Crosby (Star Trek TNG), and cover girl-turned-actress Claudia Mason (Vogue, Elle, W, Cosmopolitan) head the cast of Tennessee Williams' rarely produced classic, Orpheus Descending.

The Connection FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Connection have there been?
The Connection has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1963.
What awards has The Connection been nominated for?
The Connection has been nominated for several awards. Jack Gelber was nominated for Best Author at the Drama Desk Awards. The show was also nominated for Best All-Around Production at the Obie Awards, with Julian Beck and Judith Malina receiving the nomination. Additionally, Jack Gelber was nominated for Best New Play at the Obie Awards.
What awards has The Connection won?
The Connection has won several awards, including Best Author (Drama Desk Awards) for Jack Gelber, Best All-Around Production (Obie Awards) for Julian Beck, Best All-Around Production (Obie Awards) for Judith Malina, and Best New Play (Obie Awards) for Jack Gelber.

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