THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE Gets Extended Through 3/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009
THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, the world premiere of a three part theatrical event by the late Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Horton Foote, has been extended by popular demand for an additional three weeks through Sunday, March 28.
Horton Foote's THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE Extended at Signature Theatre Company
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 17, 2009
THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, the world premiere of a three part theatrical event by the late Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Horton Foote, has been extended by popular demand for an additional three weeks through Sunday, March 28. The production is currently running at Hartford Stage, co-produced by the Signature. Signature opening is March 9.
Channing, Alexander Star In Westport Country Playhouse's THE BREATH OF LIFE, Runs 9/29-10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 11, 2009
Jane Alexander and Stockard Channing will appear in Sir David Hare's witty and elegant 'The Breath of Life' at Westport Country Playhouse, September 29 through October 17. Mark Lamos, named artistic director in February 2009 at the historic theater in Westport, Connecticut, will direct. 'The Breath of Life' will be the final production in the Playhouse's six-play 2009 season.
Heck, Lacey, Foote and DeMarse Led THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE Begins Performances At Hartford Stage 9/3
by Eddie Varley - Sep 3, 2009
THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, the world premiere of a three part theatrical event by the late Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Horton Foote, will feature a company of 22 actors under the direction of Michael Wilson. The exciting, sweeping work will be co-produced in the 2009-2010 season by Hartford Stage (Michael Wilson, Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Managing Director) and Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director).
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Symposium With Lincoln Center Theater's Bernard Gersten 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, '?That Championship Season': Rediscovering an American Classic,' following the Sunday, August 30, 3 p.m. matinee performance of 'That Championship Season.' Guest speaker will be Bernard Gersten, executive producer of Lincoln Center Theater and former associate producer of The Public Theater in New York (1960 - 1978), in which capacity he was the associate producer of the original production of 'That Championship Season.'
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Symposium With Lincoln Center Theater's Bernard Gersten 8/30
by Charlie Piane - Aug 20, 2009
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, '?That Championship Season': Rediscovering an American Classic,' following the Sunday, August 30, 3 p.m. matinee performance of 'That Championship Season.' Guest speaker will be Bernard Gersten, executive producer of Lincoln Center Theater and former associate producer of The Public Theater in New York (1960 - 1978), in which capacity he was the associate producer of the original production of 'That Championship Season.'
Westport Country Playhouse Announces 80th Anniversary Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 11, 2009
Westport Country Playhouse will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2010, staging a season of five productions including musicals, comedy and drama at the historic theater in Westport, Connecticut. 2010 will be the first official season of artistic programming by Mark Lamos, who was appointed Playhouse artistic director in February 2009.
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.'
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.
Cruz, Hanlon & Sun Lead Cast Of Larson's tic, tic..BOOM! Runs Through 7/18 At WCP
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2009
From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, stages this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson through July 18.
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.
Heck, Lacey, Foote and DeMarse Lead A Company of 22 For Signature's Wilson Helmed THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE
by Eddie Varley - Jul 15, 2009
THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, the world premiere of a three part theatrical event by the late Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Horton Foote, will feature a company of 22 actors under the direction of Michael Wilson. The exciting, sweeping work will be co-produced in the 2009-2010 season by Hartford Stage (Michael Wilson, Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Managing Director) and Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director).
Cruz, Hanlon & Sun Lead Cast Of Larson's tic, tic..BOOM! Runs Through 7/18 At WCP
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009
From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, stages this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson through July 18.
Photo Flash: 'tick, tick...BOOM!' At Westport Country Playhouse
by Charlie Piane - Jun 25, 2009
From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, will stage this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson, June 23 through July 18. The director is Scott Schwartz, who helmed the original off-Broadway production of 'tick, tick... BOOM!,' winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding musical.
Cruz, Hanlon & Sun Lead Cast Of Larson's tic, tic..BOOM! At WCP 6/23-7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2009
From the genius who created the smash hit, 'Rent,' comes 'tick, tick...BOOM!,' a vital American musical about a young artist on the verge in New York City. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, Connecticut, will stage this lesser-known work by Jonathan Larson, June 23 through July 18.