Williamstown Festival's 'FORUM' Closes 7/11; SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Up Next
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010
Williamstown Theatre Festival's production of the Tony Award-winning musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum will close on July 11. The all-male cast is directed by Jessica Stone (Butley, The Odd Couple), musical directed by Gary Adler (Avenue Q, Altar Boyz), and choreographed by Denis Jones (Legally Blonde, Broadway Bares).
Photo Coverage: Steppenwolf Presents A PARALLELOGRAM, Thru 8/29
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 1, 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A PARALLELOGRAM, a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro. A PARALLELOGRAM features ensemble members Kate Arrington and tom irwin with Tim Bickel and Marylouise Burke. The production plays July 1 - August 29, 2010 at Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek below.
Playwrights Horizons And NYTW Present THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD Musical, Spring 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2010
Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Managing Director, Leslie Marcus) and New York Theatre Workshop (Artistic Director, James C. Nicola; Managing Director, William Russo) have announced that they will co-produce THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD, a new musical with book by Joy Gregory; music by Gunnar Madsen; lyrics by Ms. Gregory and Mr. Madsen; and story by Ms. Gregory, Mr. Madsen and John Langs.
Steppenwolf Announces 6th Annual FIRST LOOK REPERTORY OF NEW WORK
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 6th annual First Look Repertory of New Work - three developmental productions of new plays presented in repertory playing October 27 - November 14, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted St.
Steppenwolf Presents A PARALLELOGRAM 7/1-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.
Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Presents A PARALLELOGRAM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.
Photo Coverage: 2010 Drama Desk Awards Press Room
by Linda Lenzi - May 24, 2010
Here are the winners of the 2010 Drama Desk Awards...
Outstanding Play:
Alan Ayckbourn, My Wonderful Day
Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation
Lucinda Coxon, Happy Now?
**John Logan, Red ** WINNER
Geoffrey Nauffts, Next Fall
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
Outstanding Musical:
Drama Desk Awards are Tonight; Live Coverage on BWW!
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2010
The 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone will host the awards ceremony.
Keep your browser tuned to BroadwayWorld.com for LIVE coverage on the site of all the winners and more starting at 9pm.
Jonathan Moscone To Direct the West Coast Premiere of CLYBOURNE PARK
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2010
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced that California Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director and celebrated Bay Area director Jonathan Moscone will direct the West Coast premiere of Bruce Norris's critically acclaimed Clybourne Park as part of A.C.T.'s 2010-11 season.
Photo Coverage: 2010 Village Voice Obie Awards
by Linda Lenzi - May 18, 2010
The 55th Annual Village Voice OBIE Awards were presented on Monday, May 17, 2010, at a ceremony held at Webster Hall in Manhattan. Co-hosted by Michael Cerveris and former OBIE winner Anika Noni Rose, the awards were presented by J. Smith Cameron, Marin Ireland, Linda Lavin, Hamish Linklater, Michael Shannon, and Jennifer Westfeldt. BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate and brings you complete photo coverage below.
2010 OBIE Winners Announced!
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2010
The 55th Annual Village Voice OBIE Awards were presented on Monday, May 17, 2010, at a ceremony held at Webster Hall in Manhattan. Co-hosted by Michael Cerveris and former OBIE winner Anika Noni Rose, the awards were presented by J. Smith Cameron, Marin Ireland, Linda Lavin, Hamish Linklater, Michael Shannon, and Jennifer Westfeldt.
Fitzgerald, Grisetti, Cahoon et al. Lead FORUM at Williamstown Festival, 6/30 - 7/11
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 17, 2010
Williamstown Theatre Festival Presents an all-male production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM June 30 through July 11. Directing the production will be Jessica Stone. Starring as Pseudolus is Tony Award nominee Christopher Fitzgerald. Also starring in the production are Graham Rowat, Josh Grisetti, Kevin Cahoon and Paul Castree, as well as David Costibile, Zackary Grady, Adam Lerman, Chivas Michael, Bryce Pinkham, Joe Reid, Jeremy Shamos, David Turner and John Patrick Walker.
MEMPHIS & LA CAGE Top Outer Critics Circle Winners
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2010
Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for all media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2009-10 season in 23 categories.
CLYBOURNE PARK Completes A.C.T.'s 2010-11 Line-up, Plays 1/20-2/13/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced Bruce Norris's critically-acclaimed Clybourne Park as the final play of the company's 44th subscription season. Home is where the heart-and history-is in Clybourne Park, a 'spiky and damningly insightful new comedy' (The New York Times).
Urie, Ivey, Orphans, Scottsboro & More Win 2010 Lortel Awards
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2010
Lortel Statues for 14 categories and 2 special awards were handed out by celebrity presenters at the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards at a live awards ceremony tonight at Terminal 5. Hosted by the Off-Broadway League, the live show was co-hosted by Bryan Batt and Bebe Neuwirth and featured performances by Alan Menken, STOMP, Seth Rudetsky, Edward Watts of The Fanasticks and LaChanze.
Playwrights Horizons Announces 2nd Round Of Major Items For Online Auction 5/3
by BWW
News Desk - May 3, 2010
Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced details for a second round of major items for their special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit 'In Quarter Time'.
2009-10 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced!
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2010
Tthe 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Former Drama Desk Award winner Patti LuPone will host the awards ceremony.
Drama Critics Circle - Who Voted for What
by Robert Diamond - Apr 30, 2010
The New York Drama Critics' Circle met on April 30, 2010, to determine the winners of its annual awards. The results were as follows:
Playwrights Horizons Announces Auction For Spring Gala Benefit
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 29, 2010
Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced details for this year's special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit.
Playwrights Horizons Announces 2nd Round Of Major Items For Online Auction
by Charlie Piane - Apr 26, 2010
Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced details for a second round of major items for their special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit 'In Quarter Time'. Bidding for the auction, which already features an exceptionally eclectic array of items, is currently underway at www.playwrightshorizons.cmarket.com. Online bidding will continue until 10PM on Thursday, April 29th, a few days prior to the Gala event itself on Monday evening, May 3rd.