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The Rivalry - 2009 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 17

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Returns To NYC, Opens 8/6 At 45 Bleecker Street Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2009


The countdown is on as New Yorkers await the return of the global phenomenon Puppetry of the Penis, a show which Vanity Fair calls 'Dementedly good fun!' Puppetry of the Penis begins performance on August 4; opening August 6 running through August 30, 2009 at 45 Bleecker Street Theatre.

MOTHER With Buck Henry and Holland Taylor Opens At The Wild Project 7/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 2, 2009


MOTHER is set in an upscale resort in West Virginia where an eccentric family gathers for their annual New Year's holiday. The get-together turns out to be far from traditional when matters of infidelity, sibling rivalry, copious bottles of bubbly, and even attempted kidnapping come to call -- all in the hotel dining room.

West Virginia Public Theatre's Summer 2009 Season Runs From 6/23-8/9, MY FAIR LADY And HSM Among The Lineup
by Reynard Loki - Jun 28, 2009


West Virginia Public Theatre?s Founder and Executive Producer Ron Iannone has announced the line-up for the 2009 summer season, which runs June 23 through August 9, 2009. WVPT will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season and has, once again, lined up another summer filled with ?Broadway?s best? productions.

Village Theatre Kidstage's Sumer Independent Gears Up To Produce WEST SIDE STORY, Set To Run 7/18-25
by Reynard Loki - Jun 26, 2009


Village Theatre Kidstage?s Summer Independent gears up to produce the classic musical West Side Story, set to run July 18?July 25, 2009 at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in downtown Issaquah.

Ogunquit Playhouse Presents DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Beginning 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2009


The Ogunquit Playhouse is pleased to present an encore production, based on the smash hit Disney Channel original movie, High School Musical. Special matinees have been scheduled for three weekends only: June 27-28, July 25-26 and August 29-30.

Mamet, Shepard and Brunstetter Works Set For Atlantic Theater's 2009-2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Jun 24, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce three of its 2009-2010 season productions. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Atlantic co-founder David Mamet and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard, while Bekah Brunstetter makes her Off Broadway debut at Stage 2 with the world premiere of a new comedy.

Ogunquit Playhouse Presents DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Beginning 6/27
by Charlie Piane - Jun 22, 2009


The Ogunquit Playhouse is pleased to present an encore production, based on the smash hit Disney Channel original movie, High School Musical. Special matinees have been scheduled for three weekends only: June 27-28, July 25-26 and August 29-30.

MOTHER With Buck Henry and Holland Taylor Opens At The Wild Project 7/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 12, 2009


MOTHER is set in an upscale resort in West Virginia where an eccentric family gathers for their annual New Year's holiday. The get-together turns out to be far from traditional when matters of infidelity, sibling rivalry, copious bottles of bubbly, and even attempted kidnapping come to call -- all in the hotel dining room.

Irih Rep Theatre Extends Corwin's THE RIVALRY Through 7/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 2, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) has announced that it will extend Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, which brings to life the great Lincoln/Douglas debates of 1858 and the private drama behind the scenes - until July 19, 2009. Vincent Dowling directs.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Asmeret Ghebremichael of 'The Wiz'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jun 1, 2009


Last seen on B'way in a featured role in 'Legally Blonde', the girl with the memorable name is a veteran of several hit shows.

Atkinson, Ivey, Finneran, Cooper and More Poised for 2009 Williamstown Theatre Fest
by Eddie Varley - May 15, 2009


The Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) has announced casting for its 2009 Main Stage Season running from July 1 to August 23 at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance in Williamstown, MA. In making the announcement Artistic Director Nicholas Martin said, 'I am so thrilled to bring this decorated and talented group of artists to the Berkshires this summer for our 55th Anniversary Season.'

THE RIVALRY Brings Lincoln/Douglas Debates To Irish Rep, Previews 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) will continue its 21st Season with Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, dealing with the Lincoln/Douglas debates . Previews begin on Friday, May 15, 2009. The production will open on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Vincent Dowling will direct.

WOMEN IN LOVE Runs 5/8 - 5/17 At The Strand
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2009


Women in Love, as adapted from the D. H. Lawrence novel of the same name and directed by Chuck DeLong, is a contemporized and Americanized love story about two sisters -Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen- and the respective men in their lives, best friends Rupert Birkin and Gerald Crich. The play details the sisters' struggles with romance, domesticity, and the challenges of being young independent strong-willed women in today's society. Frequently humorous, often bittersweet, and sometimes tragic, the story addresses themes of social class, rivalry, passion and love versus lust, art versus industry, as well as inner conflict and turmoil.

THE RIVALRY Brings Lincoln/Douglas Debates To Irish Rep, Previews 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) will continue its 21st Season with Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, dealing with the Lincoln/Douglas debates . Previews begin on Friday, May 15, 2009. The production will open on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Vincent Dowling will direct.

Broadway Blog - Review Roundup: Desire Under the Elms
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

TV Show Preview: Mary Stuart
by Craig Brockman - Apr 28, 2009


The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, celebrated Opening Night at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) on Sunday, April 19th, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com has these show highlights just for you!

Broadway Blogs - Review Roundup: The Philanthropist and More...
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, April 27, 2009.

Photo Coverage: Donmar Warehouse's 'MARY STUART' Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Pablo Pimienta - Apr 20, 2009


The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, celebrated Opening Night at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) on Sunday, April 19th, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras caught the starry first night crowd.

WOMEN IN LOVE Runs 5/8 - 5/17 At The Strand
by Reynard Loki - Apr 19, 2009


Women in Love, as adapted from the D. H. Lawrence novel of the same name and directed by Chuck DeLong, is a contemporized and Americanized love story about two sisters -Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen- and the respective men in their lives, best friends Rupert Birkin and Gerald Crich. The play details the sisters' struggles with romance, domesticity, and the challenges of being young independent strong-willed women in today's society. Frequently humorous, often bittersweet, and sometimes tragic, the story addresses themes of social class, rivalry, passion and love versus lust, art versus industry, as well as inner conflict and turmoil.

MARY STUART Opens on Bdwy Tonight, 4/19
by Eddie Varley - Apr 19, 2009


The critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production of MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, celebrates Opening Night at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street), this evening, Sunday, April 19th, 2009.

Arvada Center Eliminates Ticketing Fees For Next Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009


As the Arvada Center closes the 2008/2009 season on a financial high note, and it's anticipating that the upcoming season will be even more impressive. 'We recognize there are economic issues out there for our audiences,' states Executive Director Gene Sobczak.

Matrix Theater Company Returns With STICK FLY 4/4-5/31
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2009


An upper class African American family wrestles with parental expectations, sibling rivalry, and issues of class and race. Following a two-year hiatus, Joseph Stern's multiple award-winning Matrix Theatre Company returns with the West Coast premiere of Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond, an important new play from one of America's freshest and most dynamic voices. Shirley Jo Finney directs Chris Butler, Avery Clyde, Tinashe Kajese, Terrell Tilford, John Wesley and Michole Briana White at The Matrix Theatre, April 4 through May 31, with previews beginning March 26.

Arvada Center Announces 2009/2010 Season Line-up
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 3, 2009


The Arvada Center's 2009/2010 theater season includes four Broadway musicals, a regional premiere and a classic, and offers a variety of subscription packages; the 6-show, 'see-it-all' subscription, a 4-Musical subscription and the create-your-own flex subscription. Several new, patron-friendly initiatives are also introduced for next season

Ford Theater Announces 2009-2010 Season Line-up
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2009


Ford's Theatre Society Director Paul Tetreault announced the Society's 2009-2010 season, a lineup that includes 'Black Pearl Sings!,' a new production of 'A Christmas Carol,' Norman Corwin's 'The Rivalry,' originally read as part of the Living Lincoln series, and the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors.' In addition to the mainstage season, the Society will present political comedian Mark Russell from February 17 to 20, 2010.

Photo Flash: WAITING FOR GODOT at Royal Haymarket
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009


Sean Mathias directs Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot which is his first production as Artistic Director of the 2009 Theatre Royal Haymarket Company. Waiting for Godot will tour the UK prior to its opening in London in April.

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