ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Continues at Eagle Theatre Through 6/30June 15, 2012The classic American drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest continues its run at Eagle Theatre, located at 208 Vine Street in Hammonton, NJ, from June 21 to June 30. The play, adapted by Dale Wasserman from the 1962 Ken Kesey novel, tells the riveting story of Randle McMurphy, who cons his way into a mental institution to avoid prison time, and proceeds to engage in a vicious clash of will with the domineering Nurse Ratched.
InterAct Theatre Receives National New Play Network GrantJune 15, 2012InterAct Theatre Company, a theatre devoted to producing new works, was recently named the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the National New Play Network (NNPN) to host playwright-in-residence, A. Zell Williams, during its upcoming 25th Anniversary season. InterAct is one of only three theatres in the country to receive the grant this year.
Bobby Steggert, Corbin Reid, et al. to Lead THE NIGHTINGALE at La Jolla Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!June 15, 2012La Jolla Playhouse today announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming musical The Nightingale, by the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening: Steven Sater (book and lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (music). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moises Kaufman (33 Variations, I Am My Own Wife), the production runs July 10 - August 5, 2012 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. The Nightingale is presented as part of the Playhouse's Page To Stage Play Development Program.
Seth Numrich and Noah Galvin Set for Final Play in Cino Nights, BREAK MY FACE ON YOUR HAND, 6/17June 15, 2012Following the sold out performances and overflow crowds for its first year and a half of Cino Nights presentations (including new plays by Gary Sunshine, Mando Alvarado, Courtney Baron, Florencia Lozano, Kristen Palmer, Emily DeVoti, Lucy Thurber, Jessica Dickey, Adam Szymkowicz, Laura Eason, Daniel Reitz, Megan Mostyn-Brown, Dael Orlandersmith, Keith Reddin, Crystal Skillman, Charlotte Miller, Brooke Berman and Cusi Cram), Rising Phoenix Rep finishes the series on June 17th with Break My Face on Your Hand by Daniel Talbott.
Soul Theatre Presents THE LOVER, 6/28-7/15June 15, 2012Soul Theatre returns to the Chicago theatre scene with a three-week engagement of Harold Pinter's comedic one-act THE LOVER, directed by Paul Wagar, playing June 28 - July 15, 2012 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago. THE LOVER features Ravi Batista, Carl Lindberg and Mick Weber. Tickets for THE LOVER are currently available through Brown Paper Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/251297. The press opening is Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 pm.
WAR HORSE Goes On Sale in Boston, 6/17June 15, 2012Tickets for Bob Boyett and the National Theatre of Great Britain's epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony® Awards including Best Play, will go on public sale this Sunday, June 17th at 10AM. WAR HORSE will play a limited 2 week engagement at the Boston Opera House from October 10 - October 21, 2012 and is part of the Lexus Broadway In Boston Series.
Matt Lemmler to Return to Loyola University, 6/22-24June 15, 2012Loyola University New Orleans alumnus and noted jazz pianist Matt Lemmler '90 will return to campus to perform a special concert with the New Orleans Jazz Revival Ensemble, featuring guitarist Steve Masakowski, bassist James Singleton and drummer Geoff Clapp, on Saturday, June 23 to at 7 p.m. in Nunemaker Auditorium in Monroe Hall.
Mary Higgins Clark, Billy Collins and More Set for Brooklyn Book Festival, 9/23June 15, 2012On Thursday, June 14, the office of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joined the Brooklyn Book Festival, members of the Brooklyn Literary Council and top authors, publishing industry leaders, editors and literary agents to announce AT&T as the first presenting sponsor for the 2012 Brooklyn Book Festival and publicly reveal the more than one hundred national and international authors who have already agreed to participate in the seventh annual Brooklyn Book Festival.
Austin Pendleton to Direct VIVIEN LEIGH: THE LAST PRESS CONFERENCE, 7/6-9June 15, 2012Obie Award winning director Austin Pendleton is now joined by playwright Marcy Lafferty for talkbacks for Mississippi Mud Productions reprise of her stunning play, VIVIEN LEIGH: THE LAST PRESS CONFERENCE, in New York, NY, July 6, 7, & 9, 2012 at the Alexander Technique Center For Performance And Development, 330 West 38th Street, Suite 805.
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED Set for The Vanguard, 6/18June 15, 2012BROADWAY UNPLUGGED is described as 'a brand new open-mic night for musical theatre artists, fans and devotees. Whether you are a professional performer, an emerging artist or just simply interested in getting up and performing your favourite tune, BROADWAY UNPLUGGED is your opportunity to showcase your talents, belt out that signature song or test out a new audition piece in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment in front of friends, family and industry peers.'
Kristine Mills to Play the Metropolitan Room, 6/20June 15, 2012Kristine Mills returns to the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street -- the scene of her New York debut in February - to premiere "Patch of Green," an all-original set of new songs, on Wednesday June 27, at 9:30pm. For the late-show inferno, the award-winning singer-songwriter fires up highlights from her upcoming CD, "As Yet Untitled," and the Concerts for City Greens song contest semifinalist "Patch of Green."