BEACHES Playwright Thom Thomas Passes Away at 80
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2015
THOM THOMAS, script writer for stage, TV and film, succumbed to acute leukemia in Los Angeles on December 2, 2015. Recently Thomas co-wrote with Iris Rainer Dart the book for Beaches, The Musical, adapted from Dart's popular novel. Beaches had a tryout in Chicago at the Drury Lane Theatre this past summer, and a Broadway transfer is pending availability of a theater. Currently Astrablu Media, Inc. holds the rights to Thomas's completed screenplay adaptation of the novel, Vanished, with production planned for spring of 2016.
Breaking News: 'MUCH ADO' with Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater & KING LEAR with John Lithgow Set for The Public's 2014 Shakespeare in the Park Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2014
The Public Theater announced the line-up today for the 2014 free Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 52-year tradition of free theater in Central Park. Since 1962, over five million people have enjoyed more than 150 free productions of Shakespeare and other classical works and musicals at the Delacorte Theater. Conceived by founder Joe Papp as a way to make great theater accessible to all, The Public's free Shakespeare in the Park continues to be the bedrock of the Company's mission to increase access and engage the community. This summer, free Shakespeare in the Park will feature a comedy and a tragedy with Jack O'Brien directing MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and Daniel Sullivan directing KING LEAR.
Chris O'Dowd to Star Opposite James Franco in OF MICE AND MEN Revival?
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 17, 2013
Now according to the New York Times, the production will be led by James Franco as 'George', who has been long rumored to be involved with the revival. Though no one has signed on to play 'Lennie', Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) is in talks to make his Broadway debut in the role. Additional casting has not yet been announced.
TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS Makes US Premiere at Theater for The New City, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2012
Theater For The New City has announced the American premiere production of Alberto Bassetti's TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS, directed by Mark Schneider and Valentina Fratti. TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, btw. 9th/10th). Opening Night is tonight, June 9 (8 p.m.).
TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS Makes US Premiere at Theater for The New City, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2012
Theater For The New City has announced the American premiere production of Alberto Bassetti's TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS, directed by Mark Schneider and Valentina Fratti. TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, btw. 9th/10th). Performances begin tonight, June 7 and continue through Sunday, June 24. Opening Night is Saturday, June 9 (8 p.m.).
Alberto Bassetti’s TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS Set for US Premiere at Theater for The New City, 6/7-24
by James T Harding - Jun 4, 2012
Theater For The New City has announced the American premiere production of Alberto Bassetti's TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS, directed by Mark Schneider and Valentina Fratti. TWO SISTERS, TWO BROTHERS will play a limited engagement at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, btw. 9th/10th). Performances begin Thursday, June 7 and continue through Sunday, June 24. Opening Night is Saturday, June 9 (8 p.m.).
Cuccioli, Alexander & Saxe Lead George Street Playhouse's A MOON TO DANCE BY, 11/17 - 12/13
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 30, 2009
Tony Award and Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Jane Alexander, Robert Cuccioli (GSP's The Seafarer) and Gareth Saxe (Broadway's The Homecoming), will reunite in their roles of Thom Thomas' A Moon to Dance By at the George Street Playhouse from November 17 - December 13. The three previously collaborated on the production at the REP in Pittsburgh.
Alexander, Cuccioli & Saxe Head A MOON TO DANCE BY at REP Thru 2/22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2009
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents Thom Thomas's A Moon to Dance By at the Pittsburgh Playhouse now through Sunday, Feb. 22nd. Award-winning Broadway director Edwin Sherin directs the stellar cast which includes Academy and Tony Award -winning actress Jane Alexander, Tony-nominated actor Robert Cuccioli and Gareth Saxe from the Broadway revival of The Homecoming.
Alexander, Cuccioli & Saxe Head A MOON TO DANCE BY at REP Thru 2/22
by Eddie Varley - Feb 20, 2009
The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, presents Thom Thomas's A Moon to Dance By at the Pittsburgh Playhouse now through Sunday, Feb. 22nd. Award-winning Broadway director Edwin Sherin directs the stellar cast which includes Academy and Tony Award -winning actress Jane Alexander, Tony-nominated actor Robert Cuccioli and Gareth Saxe from the Broadway revival of The Homecoming.
York Presents Musical 'Of Mice and Men' Reading, 7/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2007
The York Theatre Company will present the musical drama version of Of Mice and Men, based on the book by John Steinbeck as part of the Developmental Reading Series on Monday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at The York Theatre at St. Peter's
