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Columbus Native And Award-Winning Author And Journalist Wil Haygood To Debut Suguar Ray Robisnon Biography At Exclusive Columbus Preview On 10/9
by Reynard Loki - September 02, 2009

Born and raised in Columbus, Pulitzer Prize finalist and Washington Post staff writer Wil Haygood brings home his newest work, a sweeping biography-cum-cultural history centered on one of the most iconic figures in the history of boxing. Slated for release from Random House on October 13, Sweet Thun...


Paul Alexander Forms Artists Theatre Group, Inc. Company
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2006

Playwright and director Paul Alexander has announced the creation of a new, not-for-profit theatre company that will spotlight what has historically been the focus of the theatre: the artist...


WNO Presents Olga Borodina and Ildar Abdrazakov at Kennedy Center Opera House, Set To Appear 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 03, 2009

Washington National Opera presents a rare concert appearance by husband-and-wife duo Olga Borodina and Ildar Abdrazakov on Saturday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Opera House. WNO General Director Plácido Domingo conducts the Russian couple in an evening of Italian, French and Russian o...


John Heilpern to Discuss Osborne Bio on 2/9 Theater Talk
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2007

On Friday at 12:30 AM on Thirteen, 'Theater Talk' will welcome critic John Heilpern, who will discuss his celebrated biography, 'John Osborne: The Many Lives of an Angry Young Man.'...


THE GODS OF WARM BEER Brings Rugby & Politics To NZ 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2009

THE GODS OF WARM BEER is a rip-snorting comic epic that deals with hypocrisy, alienation, betrayal, rugby, religion, sex, violence, politics and bad language. It's Westport in 1951. On March 28 The Court Theatre proudly presents a comedy where, true to their West Coast roots, the characters are feis...


The Whiting Presents One Woman Show ZORA 4/28, 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 26, 2009

From the theatrical biography by Laurence Holder, The Whiting is proud to present Zora for two moving performances on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 2 at 8pm. With special on stage seating, this riveting one woman show produced by The American Place Theatre's Literature to Life educat...


NEW YORK STORIES Opens At The Roy Arias Theaters 1/22
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2009

New York Stories, featuring the premiere of five short plays by Paul Manuel Kane, will open at the Roy Arias Theaters on January 22, 2009. The production is directed by best-selling political author and biographer Paul Alexander. The evening focuses on five specific instances of tested friendships...


West Sacramento Community Theater Calls For Scripts For 2009 Christmas Program
by Yosi Merves - August 26, 2009

West Sacramento Community Theater is looking for one or more scripts for their family-oriented 2009 Christmas program....


NEW YORK STORIES Opens At The Roy Arias Theaters 1/22
by Reynard Loki - January 06, 2009

New York Stories, featuring the premiere of five short plays by Paul Manuel Kane, will open at the Roy Arias Theaters on January 22, 2009. The production is directed by best-selling political author and biographer Paul Alexander. The evening focuses on five specific instances of tested friendships...


Miranda Harcourt To Return To The Stage In BIOGRAPHY OF MY SKIN
by Jessica Lewis - September 23, 2009

Miranda Harcourt will be making her first appearance on stage in five years for the world premiere of BIOGRAPHY OF MY SKIN on the October 9th at Downstage. Written by Stuart McKenzie, the show is a continuation of their verbatim work consisting of true stories and accounts from their lives over the ...


Uggams Led STORMY WEATHER Plays Pasadena Playhouse 1/21-3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2009

Stormy Weather, starring Tony and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Uggams, celebrates the life of the legendary Lena Horne. The West Coast premiere is conceived and written by Sharleen Cooper Cohen, directed by Michael Bush and choreographed by Randy Skinner. The production features music by Cole Porter, Ha...


Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway Released Sept. 25
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2005

Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway, a new biography about the musical theatre legend, will be released in stores on September 25th...


Paul Manuel Kane's NEW YORK STORIES Opens 1/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2009

New York Stories, featuring the premiere of five short plays by Paul Manuel Kane, will open at the Roy Arias Theaters on January 22, 2009. The production is directed by best-selling political author and biographer Paul Alexander. The evening focuses on five specific instances of tested friendships, ...


Bigsby's Book 'Arthur Miller' Shares New Info On The Playwright, Now Avavliable
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 07, 2009

In ARTHUR MILLER by Christopher Bigsby (Harvard University Press; May 21, 2009; $35.00), Christopher Bigsby uses recently discovered documents to tell us more about the personal and professional lives of this great playwright and essayist. ...


Gabler Discusses Walt Disney on This Week's Theater Talk
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2007

Tomorrow night on THEATER TALK, author NEAL GABLER discusses his impressive new biography, WALT DISNEY: THE TRIUMPH OF AMERICAN IMAGINATION....


West Sacramento Community Theater Seeks Scripts For Christmas Program Thru 8/28
by Ali Leskowitz - July 29, 2009

West Sacramento Community Theater is looking for one or more scripts for our 2009 Christmas program. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE FAMILY ORIENTED....


Clay Aiken Offers Fans Chance to Write His Playbill Biography for 'Spamalot' Return
by Faetra Petillo - September 11, 2008

Clay Aiken, who will be making his anticipated return to Monty Python's SPAMALOT on Friday, September 19, has offered members of his fan club the chance to write his official Playbill biography. This marks the first time a Broadway actor has held a contest allowing fans to write their official Playb...


The Whiting Presents One Woman Show ZORA 4/28, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2009

From the theatrical biography by Laurence Holder, The Whiting is proud to present Zora for two moving performances on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 2 at 8pm. With special on stage seating, this riveting one woman show produced by The American Place Theatre's Literature to Life educat...


Paul Manuel Kane's NEW YORK STORIES Opens 1/22
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2009

New York Stories, featuring the premiere of five short plays by Paul Manuel Kane, will open at the Roy Arias Theaters on January 22, 2009. The production is directed by best-selling political author and biographer Paul Alexander. The evening focuses on five specific instances of tested friendships, ...


WNO Presents Olga Borodina and Ildar Abdrazakov at Kennedy Center Opera House, Set To Appear 10/3
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2009

Washington National Opera presents a rare concert appearance by husband-and-wife duo Olga Borodina and Ildar Abdrazakov on Saturday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Opera House. WNO General Director Plácido Domingo conducts the Russian couple in an evening of Italian, French and Russian o...


NYLPA to Host Two Jerome Robbins Discussions in Feb.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2007

Two free public programs on Jerome Robbins will be given in the Bruno Walter Auditorium of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza....


Uggams Led STORMY WEATHER Plays Pasadena Playhouse 1/21-3/1
by Eddie Varley - December 23, 2008

Stormy Weather, starring Tony and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Uggams, celebrates the life of the legendary Lena Horne. The West Coast premiere is conceived and written by Sharleen Cooper Cohen, directed by Michael Bush and choreographed by Randy Skinner. The production features music by Cole Porter, Ha...


West Sacramento Community Theater Seeks Scripts For Christmas Program Thru 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2009

West Sacramento Community Theater is looking for one or more scripts for our 2009 Christmas program. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE FAMILY ORIENTED....


Austin Pendleton Set For Lead Role In Staged Reading Of THE GREAT MAN 6/4 In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 04, 2009

The West Side YMCA Writer's Voice today announced that actor Austin Pendleton (HBO's Oz, voice of Gurgle in Finding Nemo, The Diary of Anne Frank, Grand Hotel, Goodtime Charley, The Little Foxes, Fiddler on the Roof, and Up from Paradise) will play the lead role in a staged reading of Charlie Schulm...


THE GODS OF WARM BEER Brings Rugby & Politics To NZ 3/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 19, 2009

THE GODS OF WARM BEER is a rip-snorting comic epic that deals with hypocrisy, alienation, betrayal, rugby, religion, sex, violence, politics and bad language. It's Westport in 1951. On March 28 The Court Theatre proudly presents a comedy where, true to their West Coast roots, the characters are feis...







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