The Seagull 2008 - Articles Page 16

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Opened: March 13, 2008
Closing: April 13, 2008

The Seagull - 2008 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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The renowned scholar Michael Henry Heim, professor of Slavic languages and literature at the University of California, has written a brilliant new translation of this play that established Chekhov. One of the first productions of the Moscow Art Theatre, the plot deals with a young Treplev, his unfulfilled literary ambitions and his love for Nina. Convinced that he has lost her and furious at her attention to the literary lion, Trigorin, the despairing young man kills a seagull and lays it at Nina's feet as a symbol of his ruined hopes. Nina leaves with Trigorin, only to return later after Trigorin has lost interest in her. In a moving half-coherent speech, she compares herself to the seagull destroyed by a man's momentary whim. In this translation, Professor Heim gives us a fluent, utterly Chekhovian text without making it so contemporary that the play loses its sense of period. This is The Seagull that soars.

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The Seagull - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 16

Two River Theater Company Presents PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, Previews 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010


Two River Theater Co. is proud to present Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a hilarious and madcap comedy by Steve Martin, and directed by Hal Brooks.

Hatikvah Productions and The Group at Strasberg Presents BEHIND THE GATES 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


In a parent's worst nightmare, a troubled American teen vanishes into the mysterious world of Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox haredi community while on a summer trip to Israel, cutting off all communication with her desperate mother and father.

The Brick Theater Presents REDBEARD & DOMICELLA 6/4-27
by Charlie Piane - May 12, 2010


In Redbeard & Domicella, two high school sweethearts deliver a bold retrospective of their young marriage in 'he said, she said' fashion. The witty, irrepressible Redbeard works in a bicycle shop near Brighton Beach; the slightly-built, titanic-hearted Domicella splits her time between a desk at the District Attorney's Office, and the kitchen table where she writes. The play speaks (too soon?) about instances of loss as disparate as September 11th and Michael Jackson's death, as well as Domicella's own close scrape on the wild streets of New York.

Two River Theater Company Presents PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, Previews 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010


Two River Theater Co. is proud to present Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a hilarious and madcap comedy by Steve Martin, and directed by Hal Brooks.

A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.

A Noise Within Holds Pay-What-You-Can Performance of THE PLAYBOY..., 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


A Noise Within, the critically acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, will hold a 'Pay What You Can' date for its production of PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD by JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 7 pm. The Pay What You Can program allows patrons to purchase tickets for what they can afford.

Hatikvah Productions and The Group at Strasberg Presents BEHIND THE GATES 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2010


In a parent's worst nightmare, a troubled American teen vanishes into the mysterious world of Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox haredi community while on a summer trip to Israel, cutting off all communication with her desperate mother and father.

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.

A Noise Within Announces Pay-What-You-Can Performance of THE PLAYBOY..., 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2010


A Noise Within, the critically acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, announces a 'Pay What You Can' date for its production of PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD by JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 7 pm. The Pay What You Can program allows patrons to purchase tickets for what they can afford.

Signature Adds THE ILLUSION To Their 2010-11 Season Celebrating Tony Kushner
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce the final production for their 20th Anniversary 2010-2011 Season, celebrating the work of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner.

Signature Theatre to Conclude '10-'11 Season with Kushner's THE ILLUSION
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 1, 2010


Signature Theatre Company has announced the final production for their 20th Anniversary 2010-2011 Season, celebrating the work of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner. Joining the previously announced first New York Revival of Parts 1 and 2 of ANGELS IN AMERICA: A GAY FANTASIA ON NATIONAL THEMES and the New York premiere of THE INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE TO CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM WITH A KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES will be THE ILLUSION, Kushner's freely adapted version of Pierre Corneille's L'Illusion Comique, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer. The production will be presented in Spring, 2011 at the Peter Norton Space, (555 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues). Dates and casting will be announced at a later date.

Theater For The New City's WONDER BREAD Closes 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


So that one of his daughters could see the world, the father of Polish-born actress Danusia Trevino had to work hard, save and borrow.

A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.

A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010


A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.

Theater For The New City Presents WONDER BREAD 3/11-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


So that one of his daughters could see the world, the father of Polish-born actress Danusia Trevino had to work hard, save and borrow.

The Colony Theatre Company's CELADINE Ends Run 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

COMPULSION, RUINED, THE THREE SISTERS et al. Announced for Berkely Rep's New Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


Even as it debuts another world premiere tonight and eagerly awaits previews for its latest Broadway outing, Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces a slate of eight new shows. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit - known for developing exhilarating new plays - introduces a series of stunning scripts and stellar performers for the coming year.

Cleveland Play House Adapts EMMA For The Stage
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010


A world premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic comedy Emma by Artistic Director Michael Bloom takes the stage at The Cleveland Play House.

The King's Head Theatre Presents THE SEAGULL, 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


The King's Head Theatre is pleased to present, for one night only, THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekov as part of its 2010 season.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Begins Performances at University of Utah Department of Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010


The University of Utah Department of Theatre Presents Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW from February 19 to March 7, 2010.

Theater For The New City Presents WONDER BREAD 3/11-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2010


So that one of his daughters could see the world, the father of Polish-born actress Danusia Trevino had to work hard, save and borrow.

The Southern Theater Presents HEDDA GABLER 2/11-14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2010


Genevieve Bennett, creator of the 2008 Twin Cities Chekhov Festival and director of its sold-old production of The Seagull, has proved to be one of the Twin Cities most promising young directors.

The King's Head Theatre Presents THE SEAGULL, 2/21
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 10, 2010


The King's Head Theatre is pleased to present, for one night only, THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekov as part of its 2010 season.

Cleveland Play House Adapts EMMA For The Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2010


A world premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic comedy Emma by Artistic Director Michael Bloom takes the stage at The Cleveland Play House.

The Colony Theatre Company Opens West Coast Premiere of CELADINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company presents the fourth production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of CELADINE, written by Charles Evered and directed by Andrew Barnicle. CELADINE will run from February 6 to March 7.

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