Mathias To Direct McKellen and Stewart in UK WAITING FOR GODOT
by Eddie Varley - Oct 31, 2008
Sean Mathias will direct 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.
"Slaphappy," A Romantic Comedy Opens Feb 2009!
by Steve Leary - Oct 24, 2008
Jeffrey A. Katz, presents the world premiere of 'Slaphappy,' a romantic comedy of lost lovers and tormented ducks, by Chicago playwright Gary Slezak. Set in a Paris hotel, the play explores the idea of happiness through the eyes of four Americans, a loopy bellboy, an astute concierge, and a society of pâté lovers. Battling couples, exploding rockets, mistaken medications and a taste of foie gras come together in a delirious confection. This Equity show runs about two hours plus two intermissions. The poster illustration is by New Yorker cartoonist Pat Byrnes (copy below; more info at www.patbyrnes.com).
Photo Flash: 'Oklahoma!' at Paper Mill Opens 9/21 with O'Malley & Sikora
by Eugene Lovendusky - Sep 19, 2008
Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to announce the opening of the theatre's 70th Season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Created by the team of director, James Brennan, and choreographer, Peggy Hickey, Oklahoma! will run at the Millburn theatre from September 17 through October 19, 2008. Press Opening is Sunday, September 21st at 7:30pm
Theater of the Stars Announces 2008 Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2008
Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars, has announced the 2008-09 season, celebrating their 20th year as the resident theater company at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, including Mamma Mia!, Tarzan, The Color Purple, High School Musical 2 and Oklahoma