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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.'
AfterElton.com Names Neil Patrick Harris on 'Hot 100' for Second Year
by Mary Hanrahan - May 17, 2010
AfterElton.com has announced its picks for their annual Hot 100 list, comprised of male actors, musicians, athletes, and other prominent celebrities. The AfterElton Hot 100 began in 2007 in response to Maxim's Hot 100 and allows gay and bisexual men to pick the celebrities they believe to be the most attractive, regardless of sexual orientation; this year's Hot 100 features 26 openly gay or bisexual men.
The New Victory Theater Announces 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
The New Victory Theater, New York's theater for kids and families, opens its 2010-11 season on a high note - literally. From New York's Gotham Chamber Opera and celebrated Broadway director and founder of Tectonic Theater Project, Moisés Kaufman, in association with London-based puppet company, Blind Summit Theatre, comes the opera Puss in Boots (El gato con botas), a stunning and entirely new adaptation of the beloved children's story.
Playwrights Realm Presents DREAMS OF THE WASHER KING At Cherry Lane 6/4-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
The Playwrights Realm - currently in its 3rd season - presents the World Premiere of DREAMS OF THE WASHER KING - a new play by Christopher Wall and directed by Giovanna Sardelli. Previews begin June 4th prior to an official press opening of June 10th Off-Broadway at The Cherry Lane Studio Theatre (38 Commerce Street) in Manhattan.
Firecat Productions Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
FIRECAT PRODUCTIONS is delighted to announce that a new home has been found for ZOMBIE JOE'S adaptation of SHAKESPEARE'S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The previously postponed production has been rescheduled and will now open Sunday May 23rd at 7:00 pm at THE PLAYERS THEATRE LOFT.
Project Shaw Presents MAJOR BARBARA 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents MAJOR BARBARA- George Bernard Shaw's irreverent comedy of just about everything Monday, May 24 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South)
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Announces 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater today announced its roster of plays for 2010-2011, the award-winning company's 16th season. The all world-premiere season will feature provocative new works from Adam Rapp, Heidi Schreck and Florencia Lozano, the first full-length play from award-winning filmmaker Dan Klores, and the debut theatrical outing from the acclaimed singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega.
BWW Interviews: Reichen Lehmkuhl Talks GAY ITALIAN WEDDING
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 17, 2010
It's hard to believe that Reichen Lehmkuhl was ever thought to be ugly. In his autobiography, Here's What We'll Say, he writes of a note that a girl left in his middle school locker: 'She went on to tell me I was ugly, disgusting, and to top it off, a total geek.' He then discusses how he was considered unattractive even as he entered the United States Air Force Academy.
MEMPHIS Performer Rhett George To Perform Accoustic Evening At The Triad 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
Currently featured in Broadway's new hit Musical Memphis, Rhett George will take to the Triad Theatre stage to share what he has learned about The Gift of Music, in The Live Sessions. The concert will take place Monday, May 17th, 2010, from 9:00pm to 10:30pm.
Ebersole and Stritch Perform At Symphony Space 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
Ebersole and Stritch Perform At Symphony Space 5/17
LCT3's GRACELAND Begins Preview Performances 5/3 At The Duke of 42 St.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
Previews begin Monday, May 3, for the LCT3 production of GRACELAND, a new play by Ellen Fairey, at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, (229 W. 42 Street). Marin Hinkle, David Gelles Hurwitz, Brian Kerwin, Polly Lee and Matt McGrath are featured in the play which is directed by Henry Wishcamper.
McLane, Peters, Rivera et al. Set for 'Broadway Unleashed' Animal Rescue Benefit, 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
Broadway Unleashed will present'Stars Of Broadway In Concert,' a benefit to support the Sean Casey Animal Rescue, on May 17 at Backstage at Trattoria Dopo Teatro. Set to perform are special guests Bernadette Peters and Chita Rivera other appearances by Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel, Everett Bradley, Robert Creighton, Malcolm Getz, Darius De Haas, Daled Hensley , Gina Ferrall, Dee Hoty, Norm Lewis, Rosemary Loar, Olga Merediz, Howard McGillin, and Judy McLane.
Larroquette Joins Cast of StageFARM's OLIVER PARKER At The Cherry Lane
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
Five-time Emmy Award-winner John Larroquette will make a stage appearance this spring, joining Johanna Day, Monica Raymund, and Michael Zegen in the cast of Elizabeth Meriwether's new play OLIVER PARKER!, in its world-premiere by the Off-Broadway theatre company the stageFARM, with previews starting May 9 prior to its official opening night May 17 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan.
Emmy Winner Larroquette Leads Meriwether's OLIVER! Off-Broadway; Opens 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
Five-time Emmy Award-winner John Larroquette will make a stage appearance this spring, joining Johanna Day, Monica Raymund, and Michael Zegen in the cast of Elizabeth Meriwether's new play OLIVER!, in its world-premiere by the Off-Broadway theatre company the stageFARM, with previews starting May 9 prior to its official opening night May 17 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan.
Outer Critics Circle Awards to be Announced May 17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
The winners of the 2009-2010 Outer Critics Circle Awards will be announced on Monday, May 17 with a ceremony slated for May 27 at Sardi's in New York City. Nominations for the awards will be announced on April 26.
StageFARM Presents Meriwether's OLIVER! At Cherry Lane
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010
The Off-Broadway theatre company the stageFARM (Carrie Shaltz, Founder/Executive Director and Alex Kilgore, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of OLIVER!, a new play by Elizabeth Meriwether ('The Mistakes Madeline Made,' 'Heddatron'), directed by Evan Cabnet.
Diversionary Theatre Invited To Bring DEAR HARVEY To FringeNYC In August
by Charlie Piane - May 16, 2010
Diversionary Theatre, San Diego's LGBT Theatre, has been invited to bring Patricia Loughrey's tribute play Dear Harvey to the 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival ( www.FringeNYC.org), a production of The Present Company. More commonly known as FringeNYC, the Festival is the largest multi-arts festival in North America, with more than 200 companies from all over the world performing for 16 days with 1,200 performances in more than 20 venues. FringeNYC will run August 13-29.
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by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010

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