It's Thanksgiving of 2000 and the presidential election still has not been decided. Ellen insists that her friends and family don't understand how bad The Situation really is. But no one-not her loving partner, Danny, nor the passionate Amy, nor the brutally pragmatic and world-weary Judy-can make Ellen see the blind spot at the center of her own politics and emotional life. A funny, passionate, and ultimately searing new play that illuminates assumptions that lie at the heart of the American character -- and the blind spots that mask us from ourselves.
Well guess what? Winter has FINALLY arrived here on the California Central Coast! Now, what we call 'winter' is a bit different than what that word means in many other places. 'Winter' here means highs in the 50s, lows in the 30s, and rain. In some of the higher elevations to our north and south, they may even get some snow - but here on the heart of the Central Coast, it just gets a little cooler and wetter than usual, and not much more. But warm or cool, rain or shine - our theatres are open for business and eagerly awaiting your presence at one of their upcoming performances!
Jonathan Ansell, who won the heart of the nation as lead vocalist in X-Factor runners-up G4, has been cast in his musical debut, starring in Bill Kenwright's production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down The Wind. The show embarks on a national tour in 2010, opening at the Liverpool Empire from Wednesday January 20.
Staying true to its mission to present 'retro theater,' Retro Productions is proud to announce its 2009 - 2010 season! Retro's 5th Birthday season kicks off with their fall production: the depression-era tale Holy Days by Sally Nemeth. In spring 2010, Retro Productions will present the classic 1950's office comedy William Marchant's The Desk Set. The 2009 - 2010 season marks Retro's third season in residence at The Spoon Theater.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Addams Family,' 'Dreamgirls,' 'Glee,' Bailiwick Chicago, Second City, more.....
OK ... the middle of November has come and gone ... the highs are projected to be in the 60s with the lows in the high 30s/low 40s, with 'isolated showers possible' - could Fall weather patterns FINALLY be coming to the California Central Coast? Well, regardless of what the weather does - the theatre offerings here on the Central Coast are goodly in number and warm in their welcome to their patrons!
FLANAGAN'S WAKE, The Hilarious, Interactive Irish Wake that has been running 16 smash years in Chicago, will finally open in the Big Apple, Off-Broadway!
Staying true to its mission to present 'retro theater,' Retro Productions is proud to announce its 2009 - 2010 season! Retro's 5th Birthday season kicks off with their fall production: the depression-era tale Holy Days by Sally Nemeth. In spring 2010, Retro Productions will present the classic 1950's office comedy William Marchant's The Desk Set. The 2009 - 2010 season marks Retro's third season in residence at The Spoon Theater.
Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, has announced details for their upcoming 2009-10 season.
The 2009-2010 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center continues its seventh season with the innovative and compelling Pilobolus, October 23-25, 2009 at Ahmanson Theatre.
The 2009-2010 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center continues its seventh season with the innovative and compelling Pilobolus, October 23-25, 2009 at Ahmanson Theatre.
Having recently returned from 2 weeks in the Midwest - I am reminded that in many parts of the country, this is harvest time when farmers are concerned about getting the crops out of the fields in between fall rains and before the first snows arrive. But here on the California Central Coast, the temperatures are still warm - and so is the hospitality in our numerous live theatre and performance venues!
Auditions for the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY will be held on two successive Monday nights, October 12 and 19, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington University South Campus (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend, in the second floor theatre. This is NOT on the Washington University main campus. Performers need to come to only one of the dates. The show will run April 22-May 15, 2010. For details about the show, visit New Line's Wild Party webpage at http://www.newlinetheatre.com/wildpartypage.html.
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Arena Stage announces full cast for its upcoming production of The Quality of Life, newly rewritten by Emmy Award-winning Jane Anderson (TV's Mad Men and Normal) and directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker).
Upon returning from MN & IA where I performed a couple of weddings, preached at a friend's ordination, and caught a matinee of the National Tour of 'Wicked,' the Central Coast was hammered by a storm that dropped several inches of rain, leaving thousands of households without power (erego the late posting this week). However - the shows must go on ... and so they shall!
Auditions for the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY will be held on two successive Monday nights, October 12 and 19, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington University South Campus (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend, in the second floor theatre. This is NOT on the Washington University main campus. Performers need to come to only one of the dates. The show will run April 22-May 15, 2010. For details about the show, visit New Line's Wild Party webpage at http://www.newlinetheatre.com/wildpartypage.html.
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The 2009-2010 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center continues its seventh season with the innovative and compelling Pilobolus, October 23-25, 2009 at Ahmanson Theatre.
Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) kicks off the 2nd season of its America Rising reading series with I Am A Superhero by Jennifer Tuckett. This reading will take place Sunday, October 11 at 5 p.m. at St. James Parish Hall, 225 Walnut Street in Bristol.
Brand-new plays from six contemporary, diverse voices of the American theater come together for two weekends in Goodman Theatre's 2009 New Stages Series, December 11 - 20, 2009. The series of script-in-hand staged readings takes place in the Goodman's Owen Theatre and is open to the public.
Staying true to its mission to present 'retro theater,' Retro Productions is proud to announce its 2009 - 2010 season! Retro's 5th Birthday season kicks off with their fall production: the depression-era tale Holy Days by Sally Nemeth. In spring 2010, Retro Productions will present the classic 1950's office comedy William Marchant's The Desk Set. The 2009 - 2010 season marks Retro's third season in residence at The Spoon Theater.
Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) kicks off the 2nd season of its America Rising reading series with I Am A Superhero by Jennifer Tuckett. This reading will take place Sunday, October 11 at 5 p.m. at St. James Parish Hall, 225 Walnut Street in Bristol.
Hard to believe that we bid farwell to September this week and welcome the beginning of October - the first full month of fall! Many areas of the country are experiencing fall colors and cooler temperatures - and even here on the California Central Coast, a change can be felt in the air. But regardless of the change of season in the weather - the seasons of our various area theatres continue to provide a steady diet and wide variety of quality live entertainment for your viewing pleasure!
FST's 2009-2010 Winter Mainstage Season is composed of Tony Award-winning Broadway hits and the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winning drama.
Hard to believe that we bid farwell to September this week and welcome the beginning of October - the first full month of fall! Many areas of the country are experiencing fall colors and cooler temperatures - and even here on the California Central Coast, a change can be felt in the air. But regardless of the change of season in the weather - the seasons of our various area theatres continue to provide a steady diet and wide variety of quality live entertainment for your viewing pleasure!
Well, with the first weekend after Labor Day behind us, most churches have kicked off their fall program years. And speaking of kick-off - the first full weekend of NFL games is in the books ... how did YOUR favorite team do? And if you're not into either the church or football scene - thank God for the numerous Central Coast theatres that offer so many live performance alternatives as they launch or are already into their Fall Seasons!
Arena Stage announces full cast for its upcoming production of The Quality of Life, newly rewritten by Emmy Award-winning Jane Anderson (TV's Mad Men and Normal) and directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker).
| 2010 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Obie Awards | Directing | Leigh Silverman |
| 2011 | Obie Awards | Performance | Michael Chernus |
| 2011 | The Lortels | Outstanding Director | Leigh Silverman |
| 2011 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Actor | Michael Chernus |
| 2011 | The Lortels | Outstanding Featured Actress | Deirdre O'Connell |
| 2011 | The Lortels | Outstanding Play | Lisa Kron |
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