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A TERRIBLE SILENCE: Staged Reading to be Presented at Taborspace


In 1950, the publication Red Channels blacklisted 151 of the most talented performing artists, writers, musicians, producers, directors and thinkers in America. Careers and lives were ruined and lost. Forty-one of those blacklisted were women.

Photo Flash: ASTORIA: PART TWO Premieres at The Armory


The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.

ASTORIA: PART TWO Runs Alongside PART ONE at The Armory


The world premiere of Astoria: Part Two the conclusion of a two-part stage adaptation of Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival adapted and directed by Chris Coleman begins preview performances at The Armory on January 20, opens January 26 and closes February 18.

Photo Flash: ASTORIA Part One Opens this Friday


Peter Stark's best-selling book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival comes to life on stage at The Armory in a world premiere production directed and adapted by Chris Coleman.

The World Premiere of ASTORIA: PART ONE Opens at The Armory


Peter Stark's best-selling bookASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire; A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival comes to life on stage at The Armory in a world premiere production directed and adapted by Chris Coleman. Astoria: Part One is the first world premiere to debut as part of the company's new Northwest Stories series. This monumental piece of American history will be told in two parts over the course of two seasons. Astoria: Part One opens on the U.S. Bank Main Stage on January 20, with preview performances beginning January 14, and regular performances running through February 12. Select dates will be presented as part of Fertile Ground, a city-wide festival of new works held every January in Portland. Astoria: Part Two will be presented during the 2017-2018 season. 

FoxWolf Productions to Present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


FoxWolf Productions is proud to announce their first theatrical venture, taking place this June at a hidden warehouse tucked away in the industrious backstreets of the Gowanus Canal. Directed by Christopher Hirsh and Alice Allemano, "A Midsummer Night's Dream will deconstruct illusory boundaries, tangible fantasy, embodied reality, truth and shadow. It will invite you to own your deepest and most delectable dreams and allow them to be brought to life through an evening of poetry, music and revelry." - From the Directors

BWW Reviews: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Erupts at Barrington Stage Company


The truth can be explosive as Arthur Miller's adaptation of Ibsen's classic tale of truth vs. politics comes to the stage in the Berkshires with a brilliantly moving production of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE directed by Julianne Boyd.

BWW Reviews: Extra! Extra! Screwball Comedy HIS GIRL FRIDAY Unfolds at Connecticut Rep


Love in the newsroom, corrupt politics and a murder trial combine for screwball comedy in HIS GIRL FRIDAY over at Connecticut Repertory's Nafe Katter Theatre on the UConn campus.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre's HIS GIRL FRIDAY Opens Today


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present John Guare's adaptation of His Girl Friday, tonight, February 28 - March 10 in the Nafe Katter Theatre, Storrs. For tickets and information, call 860-486-2113 and visit www.crt.uconn.edu.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre's HIS GIRL FRIDAY Opens 2/28


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present John Guare's adaptation of His Girl Friday, February 28 - March 10 in the Nafe Katter Theatre, Storrs. For tickets and information, call 860-486-2113 and visit www.crt.uconn.edu.

Two River Theater Opens Season with Much Ado About Nothing, Closes 10/2


Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its new season with Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Tony Award nominee Sam Buntrock and starring Obie winner Michael Cumpsty and Tony Award nominee Kathryn Meisle as Benedick and Beatrice. Performances will end on Sunday, October 2.

Two River Theater Opens Season with Much Ado About Nothing 9/10-10/2


Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its new season with Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Tony Award nominee Sam Buntrock and starring Obie winner Michael Cumpsty and Tony Award nominee Kathryn Meisle as Benedick and Beatrice.

Two River Theater Opens Season with Much Ado About Nothing 9/10-10/2


Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its new season with Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Tony Award nominee Sam Buntrock and starring Obie winner Michael Cumpsty and Tony Award nominee Kathryn Meisle as Benedick and Beatrice.

Photo Flash: Kef's FIRST PRIZE Celebrates Opening Night


kef theatrical productions (Adam Fitzgerald, Artistic Director) is proud to present the World Premiere of Israela Margalit's First Prize, directed by Margaret Perry. First Prize will begin performances on Thursday, April 28 at 8PM and will open on Monday, May 2 at 7:30PM and will run through May 21, 2011 at the Arclight Theatre (152 West 71st Street). Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by visiting www.kefproductions.com or by calling 212.352.3101.

FIRST PRIZE To Star Brian Dykstra, Susan Ferrara At Arclight, Begins 4/28


kef theatrical productions (Adam Fitzgerald, Artistic Director) is proud to present the World Premiere of Israela Margalit's First Prize, directed by Margaret Perry.

FIRST PRIZE To Star Brian Dykstra, Susan Ferrara At Arclight, Begins 4/28


kef theatrical productions (Adam Fitzgerald, Artistic Director) is proud to present the World Premiere of Israela Margalit's First Prize, directed by Margaret Perry.

FIRST PRIZE To Star Brian Dykstra, Susan Ferrara At Arclight, Begins 4/28


kef theatrical productions (Adam Fitzgerald, Artistic Director) is proud to present the World Premiere of Israela Margalit's First Prize, directed by Margaret Perry.

FIRST PRIZE To Star Brian Dykstra, Susan Ferrara At Arclight, Begins 4/28


kef theatrical productions (Adam Fitzgerald, Artistic Director) is proud to present the World Premiere of Israela Margalit's First Prize, directed by Margaret Perry.

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