Chicago Shakes Announces 25th Ann. Season; Includes FOLLIES, THE TEMPEST
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson announced today CST's 25th Anniversary Season, marking a quarter-century of world-class performance and broad-based educational and family programming.
THE TEMPEST PROJECT, IRIS et al. Set for New Theatre Project's Season 2: Revelation
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 19, 2011
The New Theatre Project is thrilled to announce their line-up for Season 2: Revelation. Coming from an inaugural season about the shaping of one's identity, the company moves to plays reflecting their current state: the small and large moments of self- discovery and revelation. The season includes plays about magic and memory, war and weddings, death, art, and life. Join TNTP for this beautiful season of new work.
A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Plays 3/3-27
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 9, 2011
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with a revival of Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter's most provocative play, The Homecoming, directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director and longtime Pinter collaborator Carey Perloff.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces Cast for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, 5/25-6/19
by Chris Gibson - Mar 4, 2011
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis has announced the cast of its May 25-June 19 production, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. 'Once again the Festival has attracted top-tier talent from across the country, and we are in for a fantastic season,' says Executive Director Rick Dildine. As previously announced Sean Graney will direct the production with a design team that includes Scott C. Neale (Scenic Designer), Alison Siple (Costume Designer), John Wylie (Lighting Designer) and Robin Weatherall (Sound Designer).
STAGE TUBE: SPIDER-MAN Visits the CBS Early Show
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 1, 2011
The stars of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark appeared on CBS's 'The Early Show' this morning, March 1. In a sit-down interview with Chris Wragge, stars Reeve Carney, Jennifer Damiano, and T.V. Carpio discussed the show and their performance that night on 'The Late Show With David Letterman,' where they debuted the show's Act I anthem, 'Rise Above.'
Arena Stage Closes THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 2/20/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2011
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).
Gallery Theater Presents THE TEMPEST, 2/18-3/12
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 18, 2011
Opening Friday, February 18 on the main stage is William Shakespeare's The Tempest. On the fourth of June 1609, a fleet of ships set sail from Plymouth (England) to strengthen the colony at Jamestown. On the 24th of July, in a tempest near Bermuda, one of the ships, the Sea Venture, carrying Secretary-to-be William Strachey, became separated from the rest and ran aground on the islands. Everyone on board survived. There, the crew and passengers stayed for 10 months while they built two new ships in which they completed their journey to Virginia in May, 1610.
Sheffield Theatres Announces New 2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2011
As Sheffield Theatres prepares to stage its David Hare Season, Artistic Director, Daniel Evans, announces the final plays of his second season.
Donmar's KING LEAR Broadcast by NT Live Feb 3 2011
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2011
As The Prince of Homburg opens at the Donmar, Michael Grandage, the company's Artistic Director announces a major expansion to the run of his forthcoming production of King Lear, which will see the company tour nationally, and will be broadcast to over 22 countries worldwide in collaboration with National Theatre Live.
Gallery Theater Presents THE TEMPEST, 2/18-3/12
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2011
Opening Friday, February 18 on the main stage is William Shakespeare's The Tempest. On the fourth of June 1609, a fleet of ships set sail from Plymouth (England) to strengthen the colony at Jamestown. On the 24th of July, in a tempest near Bermuda, one of the ships, the Sea Venture, carrying Secretary-to-be William Strachey, became separated from the rest and ran aground on the islands. Everyone on board survived. There, the crew and passengers stayed for 10 months while they built two new ships in which they completed their journey to Virginia in May, 1610.
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, MEASURE FOR MEASURE Play Shakespeare in the Park This Season; Sullivan, Esbjornson Direct
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 1, 2011
Following the success of last summer's Shakespeare in the Park productions of The Merchant of Venice and The Winter's Tale, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will once again stage two Shakespeare plays in repertory, running June 6 through July 31 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Daniel Sullivan, who recently directed Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice in the Park, will direct ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL and David Esbjornson, who directed Much Ado About Nothing in the Park, will direct MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Bank of America returns as lead sponsor of Shakespeare in the Park 2011, supporting The Public's mission to keep Shakespeare in the Park free.
NOISES OFF Closes at A Noise Within 1/30, 2011
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011
A Noise Within (ANW) will end its hilarious and critically acclaimed production of the joyfully out-of control British farce NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn on Sunday, January 30, 2011.
The Fall of Heaven Plays The Rep Mainstage, Closes 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents The Fall of Heaven by Walter Mosley. Based on his novel The Tempest Tales, this production will close on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, January 30, 2011.
Yale Rep Announces A Cast Change For THE PIANO LESSON 1/28-2/19
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 28, 2011
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.
Pratt, Davis And More Lead Yale Rep's THE PIANO LESSON
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 28, 2011
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.
A.C.T. Celebrates Pinter With THE HOMECOMING, Plays 3/3-27
by Charlie Piane - Jan 24, 2011
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010-11 season with a revival of Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter's most provocative play, The Homecoming, directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director and longtime Pinter collaborator Carey Perloff.
NOISES OFF Comes To A Noise Within 1/21-30, 2011
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 21, 2011
A Noise Within (ANW) reprises its hilarious and critically acclaimed production of the joyfully out-of control British farce NOISES OFF by MICHAEL FRAYN for ten performances from Friday, January 21 to Sunday, January 30, 2011.
Arena Stage Presents THE ARABIAN NIGHTS 1/14-2/20/11
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 14, 2011
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).