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David Ives is probably best known for his evenings of one-act comedies called All in the Timing and Time Flies. All in the Timing won the Outer Critics Circle Playwriting Award, ran for two years Off-Broadway, and in the 1995-96 season was the most performed play in the country after Shakespeare productions. His full-length plays include The School For Lies (adapted from Moliere's The Misanthrope and a major hit at New York's Classic Stage Company last spring); The Heir Apparent (an adaptation of J-F Regnard's comedy that was an audience and critical hit at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. this past fall); New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza, which won the prestigious Hull-Warriner Award; Is He Dead? (adapted from Mark Twain); White Christmas; Polish Joke; and Ancient History. He has translated Feydeau's classic farce A Flea in Her Ear, Yazmina Reza's drama A Spanish Play, and Pierre Corneille's 1643 comedy The Liar (also an enormous hit at the Shakespeare Theatre Company two years ago). David Ives is the author of three young-adult novels: Monsieur Eek, Scrib, andVoss, and he has adapted 32 American musicals for New York City's beloved Encores! series. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama and a former Guggenheim Fellow in playwriting, he lives in New York City.

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This December, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) brings the nostalgic, Broadway spectacular Irving Berlin's White Christmas to Atlanta-area audiences, with additional performances already in place to meet the demand for this holiday classic.

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Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2

Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.

Video: How Micaela Diamond Feels Stephen Sondheim's Presence During HERE WE ARE

Micaela Diamond sat down with Seth Meyers last night to discuss appearing in Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are. During the interview, Diamond opened up about how she and the cast feel Sondheim's presence during their performances Off-Broadway. Watch the new video now!

Dan Amboyer Joins Ruth Stage's LONE STAR Off-Broadway

DAN AMBOYER joins the cast of 'LONE STAR' off-Broadway at Theatre Row. Performances start on Nov. 25.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 13, 2023

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Cumberland County Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS Helps Ease Your Holiday Season Worries

Less than 48 hours after opening night of Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2023 holiday season offering of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, we are happy/sad to report that tickets are mighty scarce as the sparkling production is almost certainly headed to a complete sellout.

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS is Coming to The Athens Theatre This Month

Experience the magic of Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Athens Theatre in DeLand. Get ready for a heartwarming holiday show filled with enchantment, nostalgia, and cherished memories. Don't miss this captivating production from 11/25-12/17.

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Announced At Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse presents 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas' from November 17 to December 31. Directed by Hunter Foster and choreographed by Richard Riaz Yoder, this beloved holiday musical is sure to bring joy and magic to audiences in New Hope, PA.

Ashley Blanchet, Jarran Muse & More to Star in Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse caps off a magical 2023 mainstage season with the beloved holiday musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” beginning November 17 through December 31.

Theatre 121 Brings Irving Berlin's Classic WHITE CHRISTMAS To The Opera House Stage

​​​​​​Theatre 121, the resident theatre company of The Woodstock Opera House, will be performing Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the Musical on the Woodstock Opera House stage for three weekends only.

Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala

Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!

Broadway Buying Guide: November 6, 2023

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HERE WE ARE, DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for November

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this November is Sondheim's final musical, Aubrey Plaza's stage debut, and more.

How Many Shows Have Premiered After the Writer Has Passed Away? 

This time, the reader question was: After seeing Here We Are, I’m wondering: have other shows premiered soon after one of the writers has passed away? 

Photos: Star-Studded Cast & Creatives Of HERE WE ARE Celebrate Opening Night at The Shed!

Go inside opening night of, Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, at The Shed’s Griffin Theater. See the star-studded cast of the final Sondheim musical and more hit the blue carpet!

Video: HERE WE ARE, the Final Sondheim Musical, Celebrates Opening Night

Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Stephen Sondheim, is now officially playing at The Shed’s Griffin Theater where it just celebrated opening night. In this video, watch as we take you to the red carpet for the festivities!

Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed

Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24th, 2023

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David Ives FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

David Ives has written 18 shows including Maggie May (Book Adaptation), Five Very Live (Playwright), All in the Timing (Playwright), Don Juan in Chicago (Playwright), Ancient History/English Made Simple (Playwright), The Red Address (Playwright), Mere Mortals and Others (Playwright), Dance of the Vampires (Bookwriter), Polish Joke (Playwright), Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2006 (Playwright), Is He Dead? (Playwright), New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656 (Playwright), Venus in Fur (Playwright), The School for Lies (Playwright), The Liar (Writer), The Metromaniacs (Author), Here We Are (Book).

David Ives has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Adaptation for The Liar at the Drama Desk Awards, the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical for Heir Apparent at the Helen Hayes Awards, Best Play for Venus in Fur at the Tony Awards, the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical for The Liar at the Helen Hayes Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award for All in the Timing at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Play for All in the Timing at the Drama Desk Awards.

David Ives has won several awards for his work in the theater industry. He received the Outstanding Adaptation award at the Drama Desk Awards for his play "The Liar." Additionally, he was honored with the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards, also for "The Liar." Furthermore, Ives received the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his play "All in the Timing." These accolades recognize his talent and contributions to the world of Broadway.

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