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Elaine May to Direct World Premiere of Renée Taylor's DYING IS NO EXCUSE at Berkshire Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group to present a landmark theatrical event this summer with the world premiere of Dying is No Excuse, written and performed by Renée Taylor and directed by the legendary Elaine May.

Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Developmental Reading of New Musical LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DOCKS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2019

Following an initial reading presentation in March 2018, Luna and the Gold River Docks, a musical by Eric Dietz inspired by the documentary The Whale by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, will present two developmental reading presentations on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:30am and Wednesday, November 6 at 11am, by invitation only.

Lauren Worsham, Denny Dillon & Stephen Bogardus Will Lead Reading of LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DOCKS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2018

Luna and the Gold River Docks, a musical by Eric Dietz inspired by the documentary The Whale by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, will present a special reading presentation on Friday, March 23 at 2:00pm. 

Jeremy Kushnier, Jessica Phillips & Denny Dillon To Star In ABSENT MIND Film
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2018

Jeremy Kushnier (Nurse Jackie, Broadway's Footloose , RENT ), Jessica Phillips (Law & Order SVU, Broadway's Next to Normal ) & Denny Dillon (SNL, Saturday Night Fever, United 93) will star in Absent Mind , a film written and directed by Emilie Khair.

J. Robert Spencer and Erikka Walsh to Star in Staged Reading of BREAKING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 9, 2016

Sometimes the words we speak become a secret code for what we really feel. Shortly before an audition for her first professional Shakespeare play, gifted and entitled young actor Anna arrives in a college rehearsal hall expecting help from brilliant, bitter acting instructor Curt. When their work together leads to professional success but personal misery, they must decide whether or not to break their Shakespeare code and uncover how they really feel about each other.

BWW Review: Playwright Thomas Bradshaw Cuts Down On The Sex in FULFILLMENT
by Michael Dale - Sep 30, 2015

Compared with his past plays, this one's almost chaste.

STAGE TUBE: Teaser of Controversial Playwright Thomas Bradshaw's FULFILLMENT at The Flea
by Michael Dale - Aug 31, 2015

The newest from Thomas Bradshaw, whose plays have stirred discussion among theatregoers for their frequent and graphic depictions of sex acts.

Thomas Bradshaw's FULFILLMENT Begins Next Month at The Flea
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2015

Thomas Bradshaw (Job, Dawn, Burning, Purity, Prophet) returns to The Flea with the world premiere of Fulfillment, a new comedy that will have everyone shouting. Directed by Ethan McSweeny (The Best Man, A Time to Kill), previews start September 11, with opening night slated for Monday, September 21.

The Flea's 2015 Fall Season to Feature Bradshaw, Schumacher & More
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 24, 2015

Niegel Smith, the new Artistic Director and Carol Ostrow, Producing Director of The Flea Theater announced today the slate for the fall season, which will include three World Premieres and one New York premiere.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 21-27
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 27, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, the cast of LES MISERABLES celebrating one year on Broadway, a performance preview of THE VISIT, and more!

Photo Flash: Backstage at AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with Lily Tomlin and Denny Dillon!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2015

The new Broadway musical, An American in Paris is currently in previews at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street.) An American In Paris is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film,An American in Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. Lily Tomlin and Denny Dillon saw the show last night and you can check out photos from backstage below!

BWW Reviews: GOOD PEOPLE Presents a Lesson on Pride at Syracuse Stage
by Josh Austin - Apr 28, 2013

Margaret Walsh swears she will never beg, even if she wanted to. Her sarcastic pride would stop her before uttering a profane-introduced "please." Or, at least that's what she demands you to think. She's begging the entire time, and that's okay. She has every right to.

BWW Reviews: GOOD PEOPLE is Funny and Compelling at Cleveland Play House
by Roy Berko - Mar 29, 2013

CPH's GOOD PEOPLE is one of those special evenings of theatre that combines a well-written script, excellent direction, and fine acting into an evening of humor and pathos to create a must-see production.

Cleveland Play House Opens GOOD PEOPLE, 3/22
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 5, 2013

Cleveland Play House will produce the hit Broadway comedy Good People, written by one of the most important new American playwrights. Nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Play, Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People takes an affectionate look at the 'haves' and 'have-nots' through the eyes of characters who won't be ignored. Actress Kate Hodge returns to the CPH stage (Dinner with Friends, Bright Ideas) to play the tough-talking, blue-collar Margie Walsh, a role that won Frances McDormand a 2011 Tony Award for Best Actress. Also returning to the CPH stage to play Dottie, Margie's landlord, is actress Denny Dillon (Well), a Cleveland native and former CPH Curtain Puller. Directed by Laura Kepley, CPH Associate Artistic Director,Good People will run in the Allen Theatre at PlayhouseSquare starting Friday, March 22 through Sunday, April 14, 2013. Tickets are available by calling 216-241-6000 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. Good People is produced with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

Bay Street Theatre Announces Murphy Davis as February Camp Leader
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 25, 2012

Bay Street Theatre has announced that Murphy Davis, Artistic Director at Bay Street Theatre, will lead the KIDS SCHOOL VACATION THEATRE CAMP February 20-24 from 9 am - 3 pm. Back by popular demand, each week long session will include classes and games incorporating every aspect of theatre: acting, singing, performance, dance & more. Students will write and perform in their own original performance.

TV: BOEING-BOEING at Hartford Stage - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 25, 2012

Hartford Stage is currently presenting Boeing-Boeing, the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy through February 12, 2012. The show is directed by Hartford Stage resident director Maxwell Williams. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights!

Photo Flash: Hartford Stage Hosts Boeing Boeing Thru 2/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 12, 2012.

Photo Flash: First Look at Denny Dillon, Claire Brownell in Hartford Stage's BOEING-BOEING
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2012

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage through February 12, 2012. Check out production shots below!

BWW Reviews: Hartford Stage’s Achieves Comic Lift-off with BOEING-BOEING through February 12
by Jacques Lamarre - Jan 19, 2012

High-spirited hijinks make for a sexy, silly BOEING-BOEING at Hartford Stage.

Hartford Stage Presents BOEING-BOEING January 12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2012

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 5, 2012