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DVR Alert: Talk Shows Wed, May 19 - Lambert & More
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010
MITF Seeks Script Submissions for SHORT SUBJECTS, Deadline Set For 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) seeks script submissions for SHORT SUBJECTS, a series of plays that run 45 - 55 minutes. The deadline for submissions is May 19, 2010.
Celina Carvajal, Emily McNamara & More Set For Book Reading At Snapple Theatre 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010
Mark Brennan Rosenberg has penned his first book Blackouts & Breakdowns, a no holds bar look into the life of a 20 something very gay, very fabulous, very alcoholic, young man. Mark tells his hysterical tale by giving the reader 11 short stories ranging from kids pooping in cars to the lady who looks like Sex & the City's Bunny McDougal at an AA meeting.
Claudia Shear's Restoration Opens at NYTW 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Restoration, written by Claudia Shear, and directed by Christopher Ashley, will begin performances Friday, April 30, at 8pm, at NYTW, 79 East 4th Street, between Second Avenue and Bowery. Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 7:00pm. The production runs through Sunday, June 13; single tickets are on sale Friday, April 16.
Jackie Beat's WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BUSTY JANE? Plays Laurie Beechman 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010
Drag star JACKIE BEAT brings the wildly popular Los Angeles production of her hit comedy WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BUSTY JANE? to New York. Directed by Drew Droege, performances of this limited engagement, inspired by the similarly titled 1962 Joan Crawford/Bette Davis film, begin May 19 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
DUSK RINGS A BELL Plays Atlantic Theater Company, 5/19-6/20
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010
Dusk Rings a Bell, written by Stephen Belber will be performed at Atlantic Stage 2 as Atlantic Theater Company's final production of the season. The play will be directed by Sam Gold and will run May 19-June 20. Performances take place Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM.
MODOTTI Plays Four Week Off Broadway Engagement, Opens 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
Pascal Productions Proudly Presents the World Premiere of MODOTTI, In life, love and politics. Written and Directed by WENDY BECKETT. Starring THOM CHRISTOPHER, JACK GWALTNEY, STACEY LINNARTZ, ANDY PARIS, DEE PELLETIER, ALYSIA REINER, JOSH TYSON, MARK ZEISLER
Anderson, Sills et al. Lead Paper Mill's PETER PAN, 6/2-6/27
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010
The Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for its production of Peter Pan. Directed by Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Patti Colombo, Peter Pan will run at the Millburn Theater from June 2 through June 27, 2010. The production will open for the press on June 6. Peter Pan is generously supported by a gift from Allen and Joan Bildner and supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Rattlestick Playwrights Presents Final 2 Readings of SPRING EVENING READING SERIES
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater continues to celebrate its 15th Anniversary season and will present the final two play readings with 'Spring Evening Reading Series' beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 18th at the Rattlestick Theatre (224 Waverly Place - off Seventh Avenue South between West 11th & Perry Streets).
Carolan, Huffman Lead Irish Rep Reading Of BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR 5/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its New Works Reading Series with a free reading of BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR, a new musical featuring music by Adam Gwon and book and lyrics by Julia Jordan on Friday, May 21 at 2:00pm at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) in Manhattan. Joe Calarco to direct.
FREED Receives NYC Premiere at Americas Off Broadway, Previews 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Penguin Rep Theatre, in association with Chase Mishkin, to AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY with the New York City premiere of FREED, written by Charles Smith and directed by Joe Brancato. FREED begins previews on Friday, June 11 for a limited engagement through Saturday, July 3.
Irish Arts Center Extends A TERRIBLE BEAUTY, Additional Performance Held 5/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
The Irish Arts Center has announced that due to overwhelming ticket demand, a fourth show has been added to the NY premiere of Peter Behrens' A TERRIBLE BEAUTY. An additional performance has been scheduled for Saturday, May 22 at 2 PM.
Producers of WHITE'S LIES Announce 'Lawyers' Night' Every Thursday From 5/20
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010
The producers of WHITE'S LIES have proclaimed every Thursday 'Lawyers' Night at White's Lies,' beginning with the Thursday, May 20th performance. Currently running at New World Stages, WHITE'S LIES is written by Ben Andron & directed by Bob Cline.
Dr. Joy Browne & Perry Brass Host TALKBACK TUESDAYS at THE IRISH CURSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010
Off-Broadway's THE IRISH CURSE, Martin Casella's acclaimed comedy, announces hosts for the final two 'Talkback Tuesdays,' a weekly series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with special invited guest speakers.
Resonance Ensemble Hosts TALK BACKS For THE GLASS HOUSE & MASTER BUILDER
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010
Putting architects center stage is at the heart of Resonance Ensemble's 2010 season entitled 'Building Characters.' This season will feature in rep Ibsen's classic THE MASTER BUILDER, directed by Eric Parness and June Finfer's new play, THE GLASS HOUSE, directed by Evan Bergman.
Changchien, Kim, Lee Cast In YEAR ZERO At Second Stage Theatre 5/18-6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the New York premiere of Year Zero, written by Michael Golamco (Cowboy versus Samurai).
Americas Off Broadway Celebrates Jazz Legend Artie Shaw 5/18-23, 5/25-30
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) is thrilled to celebrate Artie Shaw's Centennial at AMERICAS OFF BROADWAY when The Anderson Twins take over Theater A for two jazz-filled weeks of Mr. Shaw's signature sounds.
YEAR ZERO and BACHELORETTE Set for Second Stage Theatre's Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced the two plays which will be presented as part of the company's eighth annual Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series this summer: the New York premiere of Michael Golamco's Year Zero, directed by Will Frears, and the world premiere of Leslye Headland's Bachelorette, directed by Trip Cullman.
Photo Flash: Opening Night Of The SCREWTAPE LETTERS
by Charlie Piane - May 18, 2010
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, has opened a new block of tickets on sale for performances through September 5 at the Westside Theatre, 407 West 43rd Street, New York.
Award-Winning Director Singer Brings FRANKLIN To The Arclight Theatre 5/20-6/5
by Charlie Piane - May 17, 2010
FRANKLIN runs May 20th through June 5th, 2010 at the Arclight Theatre on 152 W . 71st Street. FRANKLIN is an Actors' Equity Association approved Showcase. FRANKLIN was shortlisted by the Old Vic's New Voices program as one of the' Top 10 New Voices in Theater' in 2009.
CLANDESTINE Debuts at Planet Connections 6/3
by Charlie Piane - May 17, 2010
Things are never exactly what they seem; as illuminated by NewGround Theatre Collective's production of Clandestine, a series of six short works about love, friendship, family, and the secrets that are all-too-often part and parcel of any relationship. Clandestine will begin performances on June 3rd at the Gene Frankel Theatre, located at 24 Bond Street, as part of the 2nd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Members of the press are invited to all performances.
Manhattan Theatre Club's THAT FACE Opens Tomorrow 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
Manhattan Theatre Club's production of THAT FACE by Polly Stenham, directed by Sarah Benson (Blasted, Artistic Director of Soho Rep) opens tomorrow, May 18 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
Photo Flash: Resonance Ensemble's Opening Night of Glass House & Master Builder
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
Resonance Ensemble is dedicated to producing groups of related theatrical presentations that resonate across time and culture and confront universal themes and ideas significant to audiences of today. This season's resonating works include the Ibsen classic THE MASTER BUILDER and June Finfer's new play, THE GLASS HOUSE.
92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists Salutes Hoagy Carmichael 6/5-7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
Composer/pianist/singer/actor/bandleader Hoagy Carmichael wrote four of the most-recorded American songs of all time: 'Stardust,' 'Georgia on My Mind,' 'The Nearness of You,' and 'Heart and Soul.'

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