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Writers' Theater Presents A MINISTER'S WIFE, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce that A Minister's Wife, Writers' Theatre's musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, will be produced by Lincoln Center Theater in the 2010-11 season. The original musical was conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam, adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen. The Lincoln Center production will be directed by Halberstam. Performances begin on Thursday, April 7, 2011 and opens on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street, New York City).

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Webb To Entertain the Opera House 5/15
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2010


Legendary Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Webb To Entertain the Opera House 5/15

Arts World Financial Center Hosts Wisdom: Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman 4/29-5/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


In celebration of 'Older American Month', honoring the nation's seniors, Arts World Financial Center will host the U.S. premiere exhibit of 'Wisdom: Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman,' an extraordinary collection of photographs and interviews that capture the combined wisdom of legendary leaders including Nelson Mandela, Ted Kennedy, Willie Nelson, Billie Jean King, Clint Eastwood, Madeline Albright, Chuck Close, and others.

Photo Flash: MCC Theater's FAMILY WEEK Opening Night
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) presents Beth Henley's Family Week, directed by Jonathan Demme. Performances of the four person play began at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on April 9 and continue through May 23, 2010.

Neil LaBute Directs Benefit Performances Of His All New Shorts For MCC Theater 6/3-5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that Playwright-in-Residence Neil LaBute will direct three special benefit performances of his all new ‘shorts' series, Filthy Talk for Troubled Times: Scenes of Intolerance for the company.

Arts World Financial Center Hosts Wisdom: Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman 4/29-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010


In celebration of 'Older American Month', honoring the nation's seniors, Arts World Financial Center will host the U.S. premiere exhibit of 'Wisdom: Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman,' an extraordinary collection of photographs and interviews that capture the combined wisdom of legendary leaders including Nelson Mandela, Ted Kennedy, Willie Nelson, Billie Jean King, Clint Eastwood, Madeline Albright, Chuck Close, and others.

MCC Theater Delays Family Week Official Press Opening To 5/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that they are delaying the official press opening of Beth Henley's Family Week, directed by Jonathan Demme by one week. The production will now officially open on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Writers' Theater Presents A MINISTER'S WIFE, 5/5
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce that A Minister's Wife, Writers' Theatre's musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, will be produced by Lincoln Center Theater in the 2010-11 season. The original musical was conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam, adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen. The Lincoln Center production will be directed by Halberstam. Performances begin on Thursday, April 7, 2011 and opens on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street, New York City).

Finborough Theatre Presents Vibrant: A Festival of Playwrights, Begins May 25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2010


The Finborough Theatre presents VIBRANT - An Anniversary Festival of Finborough Playwrights. 30 NEW PLAYS TO CELEBRATE, 30 YEARS IN JUST UNDER 30 DAYS from 25 May - 19 June 2010

MCC Features LaBute's THE BREAK OF NOON et al. in 2010-2011
by Samantha Jacobsen - Apr 12, 2010


According to the New York Times, New York City's MCC Theater has made the first announcements regarding its 2010-2011 season at the Lucille Lortel Theater.

MCC Theater Youth Company Presents UNCENSORED 2010, 4/8-10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director), one of New York's leading Off Broadway theater companies for the past 24 years, believes in the exciting new voices of young artists and in giving those voices the opportunity to be nurtured and heard.

SpeakEasy Stage's ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL Concludes 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010


In numbers, the mysteries of life can be revealed. So begins the award-winning Off-Broadway musical ADDING MACHINE, which concludes its New England premiere April 10, 2010, courtesy of SpeakEasy Stage Company. The show began performances March 12.

MCC Theater Youth Company Presents UNCENSORED 2010, 4/8-10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director), one of New York's leading Off Broadway theater companies for the past 24 years, believes in the exciting new voices of young artists and in giving those voices the opportunity to be nurtured and heard.

MCC Theater Youth Company Presents UNCENSORED 2010, 4/8-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 5, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director), one of New York's leading Off Broadway theater companies for the past 24 years, believes in the exciting new voices of young artists and in giving those voices the opportunity to be nurtured and heard.

MCC Theater's THE PRIDE Closes 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


MCC Theater's production of Alexi Kaye Campbell's The Pride, directed by Joe Mantello (Glengarry GLen Ross, Take Me Out), will play its final performance on March 28, 2010.

2010 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Announces Line-Up
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


Know Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Fringe Festival is proud to announce the performance fringe line-up for the 2010 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

SpeakEasy Stage Presents ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


In numbers, the mysteries of life can be revealed.So begins the award-winning Off-Broadway musical ADDING MACHINE, which will have its New England premiere March 12 - April 10, 2010, courtesy of SpeakEasy Stage Company.

ADDING MACHINE's Loewith & Schmidt to Visit Speak Easy Stage, 3/14 & 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, the creators of the hit Off-Broadway musical ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL, will be in Boston in March to visit SpeakEasy Stage and attend a performance of the New England premiere production of their show.

Tickets for MCC Theater's FAMILY WEEK On Sale Today, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced that tickets will go on-sale today, March 3, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) for the company's third and final production of their 2009-2010 season: Beth Henley's Family Week, directed by Jonathan Demme. Performances of the four person play begin at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on April 9 and continue through May 23, 2010. Opening night is set for Monday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Photo Coverage: MCC Honors Julianna Margulies at 2010 Miscast Gala
by Ryan Burke - Mar 2, 2010


Last night, Monday, March 1, MCC Theatre hosted its starry Miscast Gala at The Hammerstein Ballroom. In attendance were Jordan Ballard, Jackie Burns, Raul Esparza, Sutton Foster, Kelsey Fowler, Montego Glover, Alison Horowitz, Anastacia McCleskey, Marin Mazzie, David Miller (Il Divo), Aaron Tveit, and Tom Wopat, host Mo Rocca, honoree Julianna Margulies, plus special guests Judith Light, Josh Charles, Quincy Tyler Bernstein, Sami Gayle and Isaac Mizrahi.

Miller, Wopat, et al. Join 'Miscast' with Foster, Esparza for MCC Annual Gala, 3/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2010


MCC Theatre has announced additions to their all-star line-up for the company's highly anticipated annual gala, to be held next Monday, March 1, 2010 at The Hammerstein Ballroom. Complementing the glittering, previously announced miscast will be Tony Award-winner David Miller (one of the original members of ‘Il Divo', Baz Luhrman's La Bohème), two time Tony Award-nominee Tom Wopat (Catch Me If You Can, A Catered Affair), Jordan Ballard (Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On, Hairspray), Jackie Burns (Hair), Kelsey Fowler (Sunday in the Park with George, Grey Gardens), Alison Horowitz (Sunday in the Park with George) and Anastacia McClesky (Catch Me If You Can, Tarzan).

Signature Theatre Announces CHESS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, & More in '10-'11 Season
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 24, 2010


Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.

Miller, Wopat, et al. Join 'Miscast' with Foster, Esparza for MCC Annual Gala, 3/1
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 23, 2010


MCC Theatre has announced additions to their all-star line-up for the company's highly anticipated annual gala, to be held next Monday, March 1, 2010 at The Hammerstein Ballroom. Complementing the glittering, previously announced miscast will be Tony Award-winner David Miller (one of the original members of ‘Il Divo', Baz Luhrman's La Bohème), two time Tony Award-nominee Tom Wopat (Catch Me If You Can, A Catered Affair), Jordan Ballard (Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On, Hairspray), Jackie Burns (Hair), Kelsey Fowler (Sunday in the Park with George, Grey Gardens), Alison Horowitz (Sunday in the Park with George) and Anastacia McClesky (Catch Me If You Can, Tarzan).

SpeakEasy Stage Presents ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


In numbers, the mysteries of life can be revealed.So begins the award-winning Off-Broadway musical ADDING MACHINE, which will have its New England premiere March 12 - April 10, 2010, courtesy of SpeakEasy Stage Company.

MCC Theater Extends THE PRIDE For An Additional Week
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2010


MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that their all new production of Alexi Kaye Campbell's The Pride, directed by Joe Mantello (Glengarry Glen Ross, Take Me Out), will extend for an additional week.

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