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Photo Coverage: Michael Musto visits 'Happy Kung Fu'
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(06/04/2008) - Michael Musto, of the Village Voice, was the special guest for HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER at The Zipper Factory, on May 31.
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(06/04/2008) - Michael Musto, of the Village Voice, was the special guest for HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER at The Zipper Factory, on May 31.
Photo Flash: HERE Arts Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(06/04/2008) - Yesterday there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at HERE Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(06/04/2008) - Yesterday there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at HERE Arts Center.
Photo Coverage: Reasons To Be Pretty Opening
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(06/03/2008) - MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty' directed by Terry Kinney.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(06/03/2008) - MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty' directed by Terry Kinney.
Photo Flash: The York's 'Minnie's Boys'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(06/02/2008) - The York Theatre Company presents 'Minnie's Boys.'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(06/02/2008) - The York Theatre Company presents 'Minnie's Boys.'
Photo Flash: MCC Presents LaBute's 'reasons to be pretty'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/29/2008) - MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty.'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/29/2008) - MCC Theater presents the World Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling new comic drama 'reasons to be pretty.'
Photo Flash: 'Saved' At Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/27/2008) - SAVED features music & lyrics by Obie Award winner Michael Friedman (The Civilians' Gone Missing and the recent Paris Commune) and book & lyrics by 2-time Olivier Award nominee John Dempsey (The Witches of Eastwick) & Obie Award winner Rinne Groff (The Ruby Sunrise, writer on Showtime's 'Weeds'), based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Brian Dannelly & Michael Urban.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/27/2008) - SAVED features music & lyrics by Obie Award winner Michael Friedman (The Civilians' Gone Missing and the recent Paris Commune) and book & lyrics by 2-time Olivier Award nominee John Dempsey (The Witches of Eastwick) & Obie Award winner Rinne Groff (The Ruby Sunrise, writer on Showtime's 'Weeds'), based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Brian Dannelly & Michael Urban.
Photo Flash: Gayfest NYC Presents 'Edward The King'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/23/2008) - On May 15th David Brendan Hopes play 'Edward The King' kicked off Gayfest NYC. The play features Jo Ann Cunningham, Chad Hoeppner, Megan McQuillan, Patrick Porter and Brian Charles Rooney. It is directed by Sidney J. Burgoyne and runs at the TBG Arts Center, 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor through May 24th.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/23/2008) - On May 15th David Brendan Hopes play 'Edward The King' kicked off Gayfest NYC. The play features Jo Ann Cunningham, Chad Hoeppner, Megan McQuillan, Patrick Porter and Brian Charles Rooney. It is directed by Sidney J. Burgoyne and runs at the TBG Arts Center, 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor through May 24th.
Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater's 'Body Awareness'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/21/2008) - Atlantic Theater Company is proud to announce the world premiere production of Annie Baker's play 'Body Awarness', directed by Karen Kohlhaas and featuring Jonathan Clem, Peter Friedman, Mary McCann and JoBeth Williams.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/21/2008) - Atlantic Theater Company is proud to announce the world premiere production of Annie Baker's play 'Body Awarness', directed by Karen Kohlhaas and featuring Jonathan Clem, Peter Friedman, Mary McCann and JoBeth Williams.
Photo Coverage: 'Good Boys and True' at Second Stage Arrival
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(05/20/2008) - 'Good Boys and True' opens at Second Stage Theatre.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(05/20/2008) - 'Good Boys and True' opens at Second Stage Theatre.
Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater's 'Port Authority'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/20/2008) - Atlantic Theater Company announced the New York premiere production of Olivier Award® winning playwright Conor McPherson's play 'Port Authority,' directed by Henry Wishcamper and featuring Tony Award® nominee Brian d'Arcy James (Sweet Smell of Success), Tony Award® winner Jonathan Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening) and Olivier Award® winner Jim Norton (The Seafarer).
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/20/2008) - Atlantic Theater Company announced the New York premiere production of Olivier Award® winning playwright Conor McPherson's play 'Port Authority,' directed by Henry Wishcamper and featuring Tony Award® nominee Brian d'Arcy James (Sweet Smell of Success), Tony Award® winner Jonathan Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening) and Olivier Award® winner Jim Norton (The Seafarer).
Photo Flash: Neo Spotlight Series 'Sailing Against the Current'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/14/2008) - The award-winning York Theatre Company continues its NEO Spotlight Concert series with Sailing Against the Current: Songs by Robert Bartley and Daniel Whitman.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/14/2008) - The award-winning York Theatre Company continues its NEO Spotlight Concert series with Sailing Against the Current: Songs by Robert Bartley and Daniel Whitman.
Photo Flash: Inner Voices
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/13/2008) - 'Inner Voices', three new works created by and starring some of the industry's brightest talents begins May 12th.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/13/2008) - 'Inner Voices', three new works created by and starring some of the industry's brightest talents begins May 12th.
Photo Flash: Edward Albee's Occupant
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/12/2008) - Signature Theatre Company announced that their world premiere production of EDWARD ALBEE'S OCCUPANT starring Mercedes Ruehl and Larry Bryggman sold out its initial 8-week run in three days, one month before performances are scheduled to begin. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the limited engagement has been extended by popular demand one week from Sunday, June 29th to Sunday, July 6th.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/12/2008) - Signature Theatre Company announced that their world premiere production of EDWARD ALBEE'S OCCUPANT starring Mercedes Ruehl and Larry Bryggman sold out its initial 8-week run in three days, one month before performances are scheduled to begin. Directed by Pam MacKinnon, the limited engagement has been extended by popular demand one week from Sunday, June 29th to Sunday, July 6th.
Photo Coverage: 2008 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(05/08/2008) - The League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers presented the 23rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway on Monday night, May 5, 2008.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(05/08/2008) - The League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers presented the 23rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway on Monday night, May 5, 2008.
Photo Coverage: 2008 LORTEL AWARDS Stage Presentation
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(05/08/2008) - The League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers presented the 23rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway on Monday night, May 5, 2008.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(05/08/2008) - The League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers presented the 23rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway on Monday night, May 5, 2008.
Photo Flash: 'Two Rooms'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/08/2008) - Roust Theatre Company presents 20th Anniversary production of Lee Blessing's political thriller 'Two Rooms.'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/08/2008) - Roust Theatre Company presents 20th Anniversary production of Lee Blessing's political thriller 'Two Rooms.'
Photo Flash: Encores Presents 'No, No, Nanette'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/02/2008) - Sandy Duncan, Charles Kimbrough, Beth Leavel ,Michael Berresse, Mara Davi, Shonn Wiley and Rosie O'Donnell star in 'No, No, Nanette', the final 2008 Encores! presentation of the New York City Center season.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(05/02/2008) - Sandy Duncan, Charles Kimbrough, Beth Leavel ,Michael Berresse, Mara Davi, Shonn Wiley and Rosie O'Donnell star in 'No, No, Nanette', the final 2008 Encores! presentation of the New York City Center season.
Photo Coverage: Fortune Society Hosts Benefit Performance Of The Castle
by Linda Lenzi - Off-Broadway
(04/30/2008) - The Castle, a unique theatrical event that presents a searing, first-hand look at the lives of four formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and their re-entry into society, transfered to Off-Broadway after an extended run at its namesake venue.
by Linda Lenzi - Off-Broadway
(04/30/2008) - The Castle, a unique theatrical event that presents a searing, first-hand look at the lives of four formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and their re-entry into society, transfered to Off-Broadway after an extended run at its namesake venue.
Photo Flash: South Ark Stage Presents 'The Bully Pulpit'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(04/22/2008) - 'The Bully Pulpit' a new play written and performed by Michael O. Smith begins performances on April 29th. Taking place on Teddy's 60th birthday, surrounded by mementos of his adventures as a rancher, Rough Rider, naturalist and President, Roosevelt re-examines the events of his colorful life from humorous and characteristically blunt perspective.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(04/22/2008) - 'The Bully Pulpit' a new play written and performed by Michael O. Smith begins performances on April 29th. Taking place on Teddy's 60th birthday, surrounded by mementos of his adventures as a rancher, Rough Rider, naturalist and President, Roosevelt re-examines the events of his colorful life from humorous and characteristically blunt perspective.
Photo Flash: 'crooked' at the Women's Project
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(04/21/2008) - Catherine Trieschmann's comedy CROOKED is a comedy centered on a 14-year-old's warped and wry storytelling that forces the people around her to grapple with matters of faith, fantasy, and flesh.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(04/21/2008) - Catherine Trieschmann's comedy CROOKED is a comedy centered on a 14-year-old's warped and wry storytelling that forces the people around her to grapple with matters of faith, fantasy, and flesh.
Photo Coverage: From Up Here Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/17/2008) - Manhattan Theatre Club's production of the world premiere of FROM UP HERE, a new American play by Liz Flahive, opened last night, April 16 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The limited engagement began previews Thursday, March 27.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/17/2008) - Manhattan Theatre Club's production of the world premiere of FROM UP HERE, a new American play by Liz Flahive, opened last night, April 16 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The limited engagement began previews Thursday, March 27.
Photo Coverage: The New Century - Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/16/2008) - Currently in previews, THE NEW CENTURY, plays by Paul Rudnick, directed by Nicholas Martin, opens on Monday, April 14 at 6:45 PM at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 West 65 Street. THE NEW CENTURY is a series of four short plays, which feature everyone from a concerned Long Island mother of at least three gay children (Linda Lavin), to an accomplished Midwestern craftswoman (Jayne Houdyshell), to one of Mr. Rudnick's favorites, Mr. Charles, a flamboyant resident of Palm Beach (Peter Barlett). Ultimately, all of these delicious and distraught people collide under surprising and comic circumstances, and we discover just where our new century might be heading. The cast of five also features Mike Doyle and Christy Pusz. The production has sets by Allen Moyer, costumes by William Ivey Long, lighting by Kenneth Posner and original music and sound design by Mark Bennett. THE NEW CENTURY is performed Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8pm, with matinees Wednesday and Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets priced at $70 and $75, are available at the Lincoln Center Theater Box Office, at Tele-charge.com (212-239-6200) or by visiting www.lct.org.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/16/2008) - Currently in previews, THE NEW CENTURY, plays by Paul Rudnick, directed by Nicholas Martin, opens on Monday, April 14 at 6:45 PM at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, 150 West 65 Street. THE NEW CENTURY is a series of four short plays, which feature everyone from a concerned Long Island mother of at least three gay children (Linda Lavin), to an accomplished Midwestern craftswoman (Jayne Houdyshell), to one of Mr. Rudnick's favorites, Mr. Charles, a flamboyant resident of Palm Beach (Peter Barlett). Ultimately, all of these delicious and distraught people collide under surprising and comic circumstances, and we discover just where our new century might be heading. The cast of five also features Mike Doyle and Christy Pusz. The production has sets by Allen Moyer, costumes by William Ivey Long, lighting by Kenneth Posner and original music and sound design by Mark Bennett. THE NEW CENTURY is performed Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8pm, with matinees Wednesday and Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets priced at $70 and $75, are available at the Lincoln Center Theater Box Office, at Tele-charge.com (212-239-6200) or by visiting www.lct.org.
Photo Flash: 'From Up Here' at MTC
by BWW - Off-Broadway
(04/11/2008) - Manhattan Theatre Club presents the world premiere of Liz Flahive's From Up Here. The cast includes Julie White, Jenni Barber, Arija Bareikis, Brian Hutchison, Will Rogers, Tobias Segal and Joel Van Liew.
by BWW - Off-Broadway
(04/11/2008) - Manhattan Theatre Club presents the world premiere of Liz Flahive's From Up Here. The cast includes Julie White, Jenni Barber, Arija Bareikis, Brian Hutchison, Will Rogers, Tobias Segal and Joel Van Liew.
Photo Flash: Our Dad is in Atlantis Opens 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(04/09/2008) - Working Theater, the New York-based theater company that has been devoted to producing new plays since the company began in 1985, including the popular plays Tabletop (Rob Ackerman), Hold Please (Annie Weisman) and I Am a Man (OyamO) -- presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Our Dad is in Atlantis by Mexican playwright Javier Malpica, with an English translation by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas (Blind Mouth Singing).
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(04/09/2008) - Working Theater, the New York-based theater company that has been devoted to producing new plays since the company began in 1985, including the popular plays Tabletop (Rob Ackerman), Hold Please (Annie Weisman) and I Am a Man (OyamO) -- presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Our Dad is in Atlantis by Mexican playwright Javier Malpica, with an English translation by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas (Blind Mouth Singing).
Photo Coverage: 'The Little Flower of East Orange' Opening
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(04/07/2008) - LAByrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director John Ortiz; Co-Artistic Director Philip Seymour Hoffman; Co-Artistic Director and Executive Director John Gould Rubin) and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus)'s world premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis' The Little Flower of East Orange will run through Sunday, May 4. The production, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, opened on Sunday, April 6.
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(04/07/2008) - LAByrinth Theater Company (Artistic Director John Ortiz; Co-Artistic Director Philip Seymour Hoffman; Co-Artistic Director and Executive Director John Gould Rubin) and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus)'s world premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis' The Little Flower of East Orange will run through Sunday, May 4. The production, directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, opened on Sunday, April 6.
Photo Coverage: 'Almost an Evening' Opening Night
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(04/04/2008) - On April 2nd, 2008 'Almost an Evening' opened on Bleecker Street. Ethan Coen's series of three one act plays unsuccessfully tackle important questions: Waiting - Someone waits somewhere for quite some time. Four Benches - His voyage to self-discovery takes a British intelligence agent to steam baths in New York and Texas, and to park benches in the U.S. And U.K. Debate - Cosmic questions are taken up. Not much is learned.
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(04/04/2008) - On April 2nd, 2008 'Almost an Evening' opened on Bleecker Street. Ethan Coen's series of three one act plays unsuccessfully tackle important questions: Waiting - Someone waits somewhere for quite some time. Four Benches - His voyage to self-discovery takes a British intelligence agent to steam baths in New York and Texas, and to park benches in the U.S. And U.K. Debate - Cosmic questions are taken up. Not much is learned.
Photo Coverage: 'The People vs. Mona' at the York Theatre
by BWW - Off-Broadway
(04/03/2008) - The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) presented one-night-only concert staging of The People vs. Mona, a new 'Musical Mystery Screwball Comedy' by Patricia Miller and Jim Wann on March 31st, 2008
by BWW - Off-Broadway
(04/03/2008) - The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) presented one-night-only concert staging of The People vs. Mona, a new 'Musical Mystery Screwball Comedy' by Patricia Miller and Jim Wann on March 31st, 2008
Photo Coverage: Something You Did Opening Night
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/02/2008) - Primary Stages officially opened 'Something You Did' on April 1st, 2008. The five-member cast features Tony Award-winner Joanna Gleason (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Into the Woods) as Alison, a sixties radical, with Jordan Charney (Hearts) as Arthur, Alison's attorney, Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt) as Lenora, Portia (McReele) as Uneeq and Victor Slezak (Sabina) as Gene.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/02/2008) - Primary Stages officially opened 'Something You Did' on April 1st, 2008. The five-member cast features Tony Award-winner Joanna Gleason (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Into the Woods) as Alison, a sixties radical, with Jordan Charney (Hearts) as Arthur, Alison's attorney, Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt) as Lenora, Portia (McReele) as Uneeq and Victor Slezak (Sabina) as Gene.
Photo Coverage: Curtain Call & After Party for 'Juno'
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/01/2008) - Juno played its final performance on March 30th, 2008. The play starred Victoria Clark and Conrad John Schuck. Juno tells the story of the and Irish family in Dublin in the early 1920's.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(04/01/2008) - Juno played its final performance on March 30th, 2008. The play starred Victoria Clark and Conrad John Schuck. Juno tells the story of the and Irish family in Dublin in the early 1920's.
Photo Coverage: 'Don't Quit Your Night Job' with Foster, But
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(03/30/2008) - Don't Quit Your Night Job, the critically acclaimed comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, welcomed Sutton Foster, Norbert Leo Butz and Andrea Martin among their stars on Thursday, March 27 at The Zipper.
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(03/30/2008) - Don't Quit Your Night Job, the critically acclaimed comedy variety show featuring a revolving cast of Broadway's brightest performing without a net, welcomed Sutton Foster, Norbert Leo Butz and Andrea Martin among their stars on Thursday, March 27 at The Zipper.
Photo Flash: 'Juno' Opens 3/27 at NYC Center
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/29/2008) - Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark will be joined by Conrad John Schuck, Dermot Crowley, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Michael Arden in Marc Blitzstein and Joseph Stein's Juno, the second Encores! production of New York City Center's 2008 season.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/29/2008) - Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark will be joined by Conrad John Schuck, Dermot Crowley, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Michael Arden in Marc Blitzstein and Joseph Stein's Juno, the second Encores! production of New York City Center's 2008 season.
Photo Flash: 'Something You Did' At Primary Stages
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/26/2008) - Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), in association with Nancy Cooperstein and Betty Ann Besch Solinger, present the New York premiere of Something You Did by Willy Holtzman (Sabina). The five-member cast features Tony Award-winner Joanna Gleason (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Into the Woods) as Alison, a sixties radical, with Jordan Charney (Hearts) as Arthur, Alison's attorney, Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt) as Lenora, Portia (McReele) as Uneeq and Victor Slezak (Sabina) as Gene. Carolyn Cantor (Pumpgirl) directs the final production of this current 23rd Primary Stages season of new works by American playwrights. Performances begin March 18 for a limited run through April 26, 2008, at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Opening night is Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Willy Holtzman returns to Primary Stages with his latest work, the story of a notorious Sixties radical that has served nearly 30 years in prison for her part in the accidental killing of an African-American police officer during an explosive war protest. Now she is eligible for parole in a post 9/11 world where bombing is terrorism and dissent, treason. How much can she be faulted for having a conscience? Is she guilty of bringing the war home? Something You Did is a powerfully topical and provocative drama that examines the responsibility of citizens for the actions of their government. The creative team includes Eugene Lee (sets), Jenny Mannis (costumes), Jeff Croiter (lighting), and Lindsay Jones (sound). The Production Stage Manager is Samone B. Weissman. Single tickets are priced at $60 with a specially priced $20 ticket is available to patrons 35 and under for all performances. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or online at www.ticketcentral.com. For group sales inquires, please email Kara Hennessey at kara@primarystages.com. Earlier this season, Primary Stages presented the New York premieres of Opus by Michael Hollinger, and Dividing The Estate by Horton Foote, and the world premiere of Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman. Primary Stages recently announced the schedule of new plays for its 24th season. The 2008-2009 season will have three New York premieres: Buffalo Gal by A.R. Gurney, A Body of Water by Lee Blessing, and Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself) by Donald Margulies, and the world premiere of Chasing Manet by Tina Howe at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). 4-play subscription packages are now available by calling TicketCentral at (212) 279-4200 or online at www.TicketCentral.com. For additional information about Primary Stages, please visit the website at www.primarystages.com.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/26/2008) - Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), in association with Nancy Cooperstein and Betty Ann Besch Solinger, present the New York premiere of Something You Did by Willy Holtzman (Sabina). The five-member cast features Tony Award-winner Joanna Gleason (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Into the Woods) as Alison, a sixties radical, with Jordan Charney (Hearts) as Arthur, Alison's attorney, Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt) as Lenora, Portia (McReele) as Uneeq and Victor Slezak (Sabina) as Gene. Carolyn Cantor (Pumpgirl) directs the final production of this current 23rd Primary Stages season of new works by American playwrights. Performances begin March 18 for a limited run through April 26, 2008, at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Opening night is Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Willy Holtzman returns to Primary Stages with his latest work, the story of a notorious Sixties radical that has served nearly 30 years in prison for her part in the accidental killing of an African-American police officer during an explosive war protest. Now she is eligible for parole in a post 9/11 world where bombing is terrorism and dissent, treason. How much can she be faulted for having a conscience? Is she guilty of bringing the war home? Something You Did is a powerfully topical and provocative drama that examines the responsibility of citizens for the actions of their government. The creative team includes Eugene Lee (sets), Jenny Mannis (costumes), Jeff Croiter (lighting), and Lindsay Jones (sound). The Production Stage Manager is Samone B. Weissman. Single tickets are priced at $60 with a specially priced $20 ticket is available to patrons 35 and under for all performances. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or online at www.ticketcentral.com. For group sales inquires, please email Kara Hennessey at kara@primarystages.com. Earlier this season, Primary Stages presented the New York premieres of Opus by Michael Hollinger, and Dividing The Estate by Horton Foote, and the world premiere of Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman. Primary Stages recently announced the schedule of new plays for its 24th season. The 2008-2009 season will have three New York premieres: Buffalo Gal by A.R. Gurney, A Body of Water by Lee Blessing, and Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself) by Donald Margulies, and the world premiere of Chasing Manet by Tina Howe at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). 4-play subscription packages are now available by calling TicketCentral at (212) 279-4200 or online at www.TicketCentral.com. For additional information about Primary Stages, please visit the website at www.primarystages.com.
Photo Coverage: 'The Four of Us' Opening Night Party
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(03/26/2008) - Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Itamar Moses' The Four Of Us officially opened last night, Tuesday, March 25 at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The production began previews on Thursday, March 6. Directed by Pam MacKinnon (Peter and Jerry, Bach at Leipzig), the two-person cast features Gideon Banner and Michael Esper. When Benjamin's (Banner) first novel vaults him into literary stardom, his friend David (Esper), a struggling playwright, is thrilled for his newfound success...or is he? Should Benjamin help David by using his new connections? Can David even expect such favors from his friend? And, most importantly, who should pay for lunch? The Four Of Us is a poignant new play about friendship and memory, the gap between our stories and our lives, and what happens when your dreams come true - for your best friend. The creative team for The Four Of Us includes David Zinn (scenic and costume design), Russell H. Champa (lighting design), and Daniel Baker (sound design). Itamar Moses' The Four Of Us was named 'Outstanding New Play' at the 2008 San Diego Critics Circle Awards. Tickets for The Four Of Us are available by calling CityTix at (212) 581-1212, online at NYCityCenter.org, or in person at the New York City Center box office (131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenue). Tickets are $50.00. Group and student rates are also available. For group ticket information, call (212) 399-3000 x 4132. Student tickets are $25 and will be on sale for all performances based on availability on the day of the performance, up to one hour before showtime. Call (212) 581-1212 for further information. MTC at New York City Center is accessible to people with disabilities and is equipped with a hearing augmentation system. For information on how to subscribe please visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com
by Peter James Zielinski - Off-Broadway
(03/26/2008) - Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Itamar Moses' The Four Of Us officially opened last night, Tuesday, March 25 at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street). The production began previews on Thursday, March 6. Directed by Pam MacKinnon (Peter and Jerry, Bach at Leipzig), the two-person cast features Gideon Banner and Michael Esper. When Benjamin's (Banner) first novel vaults him into literary stardom, his friend David (Esper), a struggling playwright, is thrilled for his newfound success...or is he? Should Benjamin help David by using his new connections? Can David even expect such favors from his friend? And, most importantly, who should pay for lunch? The Four Of Us is a poignant new play about friendship and memory, the gap between our stories and our lives, and what happens when your dreams come true - for your best friend. The creative team for The Four Of Us includes David Zinn (scenic and costume design), Russell H. Champa (lighting design), and Daniel Baker (sound design). Itamar Moses' The Four Of Us was named 'Outstanding New Play' at the 2008 San Diego Critics Circle Awards. Tickets for The Four Of Us are available by calling CityTix at (212) 581-1212, online at NYCityCenter.org, or in person at the New York City Center box office (131 West 55th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenue). Tickets are $50.00. Group and student rates are also available. For group ticket information, call (212) 399-3000 x 4132. Student tickets are $25 and will be on sale for all performances based on availability on the day of the performance, up to one hour before showtime. Call (212) 581-1212 for further information. MTC at New York City Center is accessible to people with disabilities and is equipped with a hearing augmentation system. For information on how to subscribe please visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com
Photo Flash: GroundUP Productions Presents 'The Optimist'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/25/2008) - Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton and Matt Olin, producers), fresh from presenting the critically acclaimed musical THE PEOPLE vs. MONA, presents the World Premiere of the new play THE OPTIMIST, by Jason Chimonides and directed by acclaimed director Jace Alexander. Previews of THE OPTIMIST begin March 20 prior to an official press opening of March 26 at the Abingdon Theater (312 West 36th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/25/2008) - Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton and Matt Olin, producers), fresh from presenting the critically acclaimed musical THE PEOPLE vs. MONA, presents the World Premiere of the new play THE OPTIMIST, by Jason Chimonides and directed by acclaimed director Jace Alexander. Previews of THE OPTIMIST begin March 20 prior to an official press opening of March 26 at the Abingdon Theater (312 West 36th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
Photo Flash: Junie B. Jones At Theatreworks USA
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/21/2008) - Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, continues its 47th season with a return engagement of the hit musical based on Barbara Park's best-selling books, JUNIE B. JONES, for a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, New York City), Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, May 4, 2008, with an official opening on Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/21/2008) - Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, continues its 47th season with a return engagement of the hit musical based on Barbara Park's best-selling books, JUNIE B. JONES, for a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, New York City), Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, May 4, 2008, with an official opening on Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: 'Juno' At New York City Center
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/20/2008) - Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark will be joined by Conrad John Schuck, Dermot Crowley, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Michael Arden in Marc Blitzstein and Joseph Stein's Juno, the second Encores! production of New York City Center's 2008 season. Directed by Tony Award- winner Garry Hynes with guest music direction by Eric Stern and choreography by Warren Carlyle, Juno will play for five performances, from March 27 - 30, at New York City Center, West 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues). This will be the first production since the original Broadway staging in 1959 to use the original orchestration by Blitzstein, Hershey Kay and Robert Russell Bennett.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/20/2008) - Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark will be joined by Conrad John Schuck, Dermot Crowley, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Michael Arden in Marc Blitzstein and Joseph Stein's Juno, the second Encores! production of New York City Center's 2008 season. Directed by Tony Award- winner Garry Hynes with guest music direction by Eric Stern and choreography by Warren Carlyle, Juno will play for five performances, from March 27 - 30, at New York City Center, West 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues). This will be the first production since the original Broadway staging in 1959 to use the original orchestration by Blitzstein, Hershey Kay and Robert Russell Bennett.
Photo Flash: 'Drunken City' At Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/20/2008) - Playwrights Horizons is about to open the fifth production of its 2007/2008 Season, the New York City Premiere of The Drunken City, a new play by 2007 Obie Award winner Adam Bock (The Receptionist).
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/20/2008) - Playwrights Horizons is about to open the fifth production of its 2007/2008 Season, the New York City Premiere of The Drunken City, a new play by 2007 Obie Award winner Adam Bock (The Receptionist).
Photo Coverage: Kiss Of The Spider Woman Opening Night
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(03/18/2008) - Signature Theatre kicked off its four-month Kander & Ebb Celebration on March 11 with the Tony Award-winning musical Kiss of the Spider Woman.
by Walter McBride - Off-Broadway
(03/18/2008) - Signature Theatre kicked off its four-month Kander & Ebb Celebration on March 11 with the Tony Award-winning musical Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Photo Flash: Second Generation Presents 'SIX'
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/17/2008) - Second Generation, the nation's preeminent Asian American theater company devoted to developing the next generation of APA theater artists, presents SIX, a series of world premiere one-act plays by Asian American playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - Off-Broadway
(03/17/2008) - Second Generation, the nation's preeminent Asian American theater company devoted to developing the next generation of APA theater artists, presents SIX, a series of world premiere one-act plays by Asian American playwrights.
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