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The Sea Shepherd crew is suddenly leaderless when Paul Watson resigns from duty, and yet their battle rages on, as they close in on whalers in the Pacific. Who will step up to take command?

BWW Reviews: 7th House Theater has Created a Quietly Stunning New Original Musical in JONAH AND THE WHALE
by Jill Schafer - December 23, 2014

Friends, the future of Minnesota theater, and perhaps American theater, is here. It can currently be seen in the Guthrie Theater's 9th floor Dowling Studio, where a group of smart, talented, ambitious, dedicated, hard-working young music-theater artists have created a beautiful new original musical,...


Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Russotto, Megan Anderson & More in Rep Stage's THE WHALE
by Matt Smith - January 27, 2015

Rep Stage, the regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 22nd season with Samuel D. Hunter's 'The Whale', directed by Helen Hayesaward winner and Rep Stage veteran Kasi Campbell. Check out a first look at the production below!...


BWW Reviews: THE WHALE at Columbia's Rep Stage - A Revelation
by Charles Shubow - January 27, 2015

Kasi Campbell directs superb cast in a story you will long remember....


THE SNAIL & THE WHALE to Play Ware Center, 10/26
by Tyler Peterson - October 17, 2014

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? The answer to that-along with a life lesson about friendship-will be colorfully and musically revealed through the storytelling magic, original mu...


Nat Geo Wild to Present 3rd Annual SHARKFEST, 7/5
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2015

Every year as summer approaches, the world's fascination with sharks resurfaces. The apex predator is vital to balancing the ocean's ecosystem, but its reputation has been battered by myths and fabrications....


THE WHALE to Open 10/7 at Marin Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - September 11, 2014

Marin Theatre Company continues its 48th Season with the Bay Area premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale, which won MTC's 2011 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize and has gone on to become one of the most critically acclaimed new plays in America since its premiere in 2012....


New Off-Broadway Comedy GOING ONCE! LAUGHING TWICE!! Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014

The new Off-Broadway comedy GOING ONCE! LAUGHING TWICE!! is set to open tonight (Wednesday) at 8 PM at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District....


Rehearsals Start Tomorrow for POCATELLO at Playwrights Horizons; Crystal Finn Completes Cast
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2014

Rehearsals begin tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21 for the Playwrights Horizons production of POCATELLO, the world premiere of a new play by Obie, Drama Desk and Lortel awards winner and 2014 MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grantee Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale at PH, The Few, A Bright New Boise). Directed ...


7th House Theater's JONAH AND THE WHALE: A NEW MUSICAL Begins Tonight at the Guthrie
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014

The Guthrie Theater presents the 7th House Theater production of Jonah and the Whale: A New Musical, a reimagining of the familiar Old Testament tale, set to original bluegrass and folk music....


Samuel D. Hunter's THE WHALE Set for Rep Stage
by Tyler Peterson - December 15, 2014

Rep Stage, the regional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), continues its 22nd season with Samuel D. Hunter's 'The Whale', directed by Helen Hayes award winner and Rep Stage veteran Kasi Campbell. Since the death of his partner, a morbidly obese man confines himself to his small ...


RED SPEEDO, THE WHALE & More Set for Theatre Exile's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 05, 2014

Theatre Exile puts into question the plausibility of the American dream during its 2014-2015 season with two Philadelphia Premiere's and one modern classic. Philadelphia's 'risk-taking specialists' will perform their first two shows at the company's home at Studio X (13th and Reed Sts.). The company...


T.R. Knight Will Return to the Stage in Samuel D. Hunter's POCATELLO at Playwrights Horizons
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2014

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced casting for POCATELLO, the World Premiere of a new play by Obie, Drama Desk and Lortel awards winner Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale at PH, The Few, A Bright New Boise). Directed by Davis McCallum (The...


off the WALL productions to Close Season with THE WHALE, Begin. Today
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015

off the WALL productions closes its 2014-15 season with the Pittsburgh premiere of THE WHALE, a big-hearted and fiercely funny story of broken relationships, despair, hope and reconciliation....


Unwrap the Latest Voting Update for the BroadwayWorld Miami Awards - Conor Walton Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2014

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Miami Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th....


Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at THE WHALE at Actor's Express
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015

Actor's Express closes its 2014-15 season with recently minted MacArthur 'Genius Grant' recipient Samuel D. Hunter's powerful drama The Whale playing May 16 - June 14, 2015. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!...


BWW Reviews: Carolyn Montgomery-Forant Triumphantly Rises Again in Cabaret With Life-Affirming Show VISIBLE PHOENIX at the Beechman
by Billie Roe - November 26, 2014

According to mythology, the 'Phoenix' was a bird of great beauty, said to have lived 1,000 years in the Arabian wilderness. The Phoenix burns itself to ashes on an ancient funeral pyre, only to rise again from those ashes with the renewed exuberance of youth. Its renewed life cycle symbolizes the im...


TCG Books Releases Samuel D. Hunter's THE WHALE/A BRIGHT NEW BOISE
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2014

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the publication of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale/A Bright New Boise. This is the first book by Hunter from TCG. Winner of Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel awards, The Whale has had several notable productions, including its world premiere at the ...


BWW Reviews: Pony World's OR, THE WHALE Doesn't Engage
by Jay Irwin - October 31, 2014

You're having a nightmare where you're taking a literature class examining "Moby Dick", it's discussion day and you haven't read the book. That's what it felt like watching Pony World Theatre Company's new production of "Or, The Whale". If there were correlations between the play and the Melville ...


off the WALL Announces 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - July 06, 2014

Great plays, bold choices, talented artists. off the WALL is announcing the 2014-15 season, featuring three Pittsburgh premieres in the Acting Company's four-play program, as well as repertory theater....


Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at THE WHALE at Actor's Express
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015

Actor's Express closes its 2014-15 season with recently minted MacArthur 'Genius Grant' recipient Samuel D. Hunter's powerful drama The Whale playing May 16 - June 14, 2015. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!...


Theatre Exile to Present Philadelphia Premiere of THE WHALE, 2/5-3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015

Following a sold-out and critically acclaimed start to their 18th season, Theatre Exile returns to present the Philadelphia premiere of The Whale by Samuel D. Hunter from February 5 to March 1, 2015 at Theatre Exile's Studio X, 1340 S. 13th Street (13th and Reed Street)...


Freddie Ashley to Take the Stage in THE WHALE at Actor's Express, 5/16-6/14
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015

Actor's Express closes its 2014-15 season with recently minted MacArthur 'Genius Grant' recipient Samuel D. Hunter's powerful drama The Whale playing May 16 - June 14, 2015....


Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Miami Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014

Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Miami Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!...


BWW Reviews: Children's favorite, THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE Comes To Life In This Endearing Stage Show
by Jade Kops - January 07, 2015

UK Theatre group Tall Stories (THE GRUFFALO, ROOM ON THE BROOM) brings Julia Donaldson's children's story THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE to life in this heart-warming production. As part of Sydney Opera House's 'Kids at the House' series, this show delights pre-primary and early primary schoolers and thei...


THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE Coming to Sydney Opera House in January
by Tyler Peterson - October 01, 2014

Some travel by bus and some get around by bike, but to see the whole world, it's best to hitch a ride on the tail of a giant humpback whale....






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