Brian Ellingsen
Latest News on Brian Ellingsen:
BWW Review: Laura and Linda Benanti Return to Kennedy Center in THE STORY GOES ON (Mar 12, 2018)
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Playwrights Horizons' IOWA! (Apr 14, 2015)
BWW Reviews: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2014: AN ILIAD Takes Us to War with Remarkable Clarity and Presence (Mar 5, 2014)
BWW Review: Laura and Linda Benanti Return to Kennedy Center in THE STORY GOES ON (Mar 12, 2018)
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Playwrights Horizons' IOWA! (Apr 14, 2015)
BWW Reviews: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2014: AN ILIAD Takes Us to War with Remarkable Clarity and Presence (Mar 5, 2014)
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BWW Review: Laura and Linda Benanti Return to Kennedy Center in THE STORY GOES ON
by Jennifer Perry - Mar 12, 2018
The show, aptly titled 'The Story Goes On,' featured an eclectic set list, but there was one common thread - each song was exceptionally well sung.
by Jennifer Perry - Mar 12, 2018
The show, aptly titled 'The Story Goes On,' featured an eclectic set list, but there was one common thread - each song was exceptionally well sung.
BWW Reviews: ADELAIDE FRINGE 2014: AN ILIAD Takes Us to War with Remarkable Clarity and Presence
by Barry Lenny - Mar 5, 2014
This is the sort of theatre that keeps one going back, often sitting through nights of dross, just waiting for something like this to make it all worthwhile.
by Barry Lenny - Mar 5, 2014
This is the sort of theatre that keeps one going back, often sitting through nights of dross, just waiting for something like this to make it all worthwhile.
Laura Benanti Follows Up Debut Album with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Encores!, NURSE JACKIE and More in 2013-14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2013
Laura Benanti - the Tony Award-winning actress and singer, also known for her TV roles on 'Go On,' 'The Playboy Club' and 'Law & Order: SVU' - will follow the recent release of her debut album, In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention with a slate of projects through the next year.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2013
Laura Benanti - the Tony Award-winning actress and singer, also known for her TV roles on 'Go On,' 'The Playboy Club' and 'Law & Order: SVU' - will follow the recent release of her debut album, In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention with a slate of projects through the next year.
Paul Giamatti-Led HAMLET Begins at Yale Rep Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), tonight, March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), tonight, March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.
2012 Craig Noel Award Recipients Announced - AN ILIAD Tops List; Moxie Theatre Receives Braunagel Award
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2013
A modern interpretation of a classic text swept its nominated categories to receive five Craig Noel Awards tonight. Moxie Theatre parlayed three strong 2012 productions to take home the Braunagel Award for outstanding contribution to the San Diego arts scene by a small-budget theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2013
A modern interpretation of a classic text swept its nominated categories to receive five Craig Noel Awards tonight. Moxie Theatre parlayed three strong 2012 productions to take home the Braunagel Award for outstanding contribution to the San Diego arts scene by a small-budget theatre.
Full Cast Announced for Paul Giamatti-Led HAMLET at Yale Rep, 3/15-4/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013
Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013
Yale Repertory Theatre presents Paul Giamatti in HAMLET by William Shakespeare, directed by James Bundy, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), March 15-April 13. Opening Night is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30PM.
Obie-Winner Lisa Peterson Unleashes AN ILIAD at Berkeley Rep, 10/12-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012
This October, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, an ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family - An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who's seen too much. Two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson directs a stunning show that stars Henry Woronicz, who masterfully captures the grief and glory of the battle for Troy.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012
This October, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, an ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family - An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who's seen too much. Two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson directs a stunning show that stars Henry Woronicz, who masterfully captures the grief and glory of the battle for Troy.
Obie-Winner Lisa Peterson Unleashes AN ILIAD at Berkeley Rep, 10/12-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2012
This October, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, an ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family - An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who's seen too much. Two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson directs a stunning show that stars Henry Woronicz, who masterfully captures the grief and glory of the battle for Troy.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2012
This October, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, an ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family - An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who's seen too much. Two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson directs a stunning show that stars Henry Woronicz, who masterfully captures the grief and glory of the battle for Troy.
Photo Flash: First Look at Henry Woronicz in AN ILIAD at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2012
La Jolla Playhouse presents An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of The Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the "Poet," with Brian Ellingsen as the "Musician" and runs now through September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum. Get a first look Woronicz and more on stage below!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2012
La Jolla Playhouse presents An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of The Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the "Poet," with Brian Ellingsen as the "Musician" and runs now through September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum. Get a first look Woronicz and more on stage below!
Henry Woronicz and Brian Ellingsen to Lead AN ILIAD at La Jolla Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2012
La Jolla Playhouse has just announced casting for its upcoming production of An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of the Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the "Poet," with Brian Ellingsen as the "Musician" and runs August 11 - September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2012
La Jolla Playhouse has just announced casting for its upcoming production of An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of the Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the "Poet," with Brian Ellingsen as the "Musician" and runs August 11 - September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
Review - An Iliad
by Ben Peltz - Mar 8, 2012
Somewhere around the middle of Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson's solo play adaptation of Homer titled An Iliad, the storyteller, known simply as The Poet, halts his detailing of the Trojan War because something he just mentioned reminds him of an event that occurred in... And then he takes several minutes to sequentially list every major conflict in recorded history from ancient days to the present.
by Ben Peltz - Mar 8, 2012
Somewhere around the middle of Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson's solo play adaptation of Homer titled An Iliad, the storyteller, known simply as The Poet, halts his detailing of the Trojan War because something he just mentioned reminds him of an event that occurred in... And then he takes several minutes to sequentially list every major conflict in recorded history from ancient days to the present.
New York Theatre Workshop's AN ILIAD Opens 3/6 & 7
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 5, 2012
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that the New York premiere of An Iliad, by Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homer's Iliad translated by Robert Fagles, directed by Ms. Peterson, will open this week at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Denis O'Hare and Stephen Spinella alternate performances of the play. Mr. O'Hare opens Tuesday, March 6; Mr. Spinella Wednesday, March 7.
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 5, 2012
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that the New York premiere of An Iliad, by Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homer's Iliad translated by Robert Fagles, directed by Ms. Peterson, will open this week at NYTW, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Denis O'Hare and Stephen Spinella alternate performances of the play. Mr. O'Hare opens Tuesday, March 6; Mr. Spinella Wednesday, March 7.
Stephen Spinella Stars in McCarter's One-man AN ILIAD, Runs 10/19-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010
McCarter Theatre is pleased to announce that two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella will star in An Iliad, one of history's most famous and exciting tales of love, battle and honor.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010
McCarter Theatre is pleased to announce that two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella will star in An Iliad, one of history's most famous and exciting tales of love, battle and honor.
Photo Flash: AN ILIAD At McCarter Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2010
McCarter Theatre is pleased to announce that two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella will star in An Iliad, one of history's most famous and exciting tales of love, battle and honor.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2010
McCarter Theatre is pleased to announce that two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella will star in An Iliad, one of history's most famous and exciting tales of love, battle and honor.
Stephen Spinella Stars in McCarter's One-man AN ILIAD, Runs 10/19-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2010
McCarter Theatre is pleased to announce that two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella will star in An Iliad, one of history's most famous and exciting tales of love, battle and honor.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2010
McCarter Theatre is pleased to announce that two-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Spinella will star in An Iliad, one of history's most famous and exciting tales of love, battle and honor.
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