VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC to Celebrate 250th Live Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021
After beginning performances on September 30th, Bated Breath Theatre Company will celebrate the 250th performance of VOYEUR: THE WINDOWS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC on Friday, April 23rd. VOYEUR is an open air, immersive theatrical experience that guides an intimate eight-person audience through the dreams of iconic artist Toulouse-Lautrec.
All Out Arts Presents Annual Developmental Reading Series of LGBTQ Works
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2020
All Out Arts is presenting the annual Developmental Reading Series of LGBTQ works in progress - OUTwrite - as part of the 2020 Fresh Fruit Festival on the first three Sundays in June, free to the public, and with a Question & Answer period immediately following each performance. Due to the current health crisis this series will be presented in a Virtual Town Hall format, in conjunction with the Stonewall Community Development Corporation (Scdc).
All Out Arts Presents OUTwrite, The Annual Developmental Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020
All Out Arts is presenting the annual Developmental Reading Series of LGBTQ works in progress - OUTwrite - as part of the 2020 Fresh Fruit Festival on the first three Sundays in June, free to the public, and with a Question & Answer period immediately following each performance. Due to
BWW Reviews: August Wilson's FENCES Is a Solid Base Hit
by Nancy Grossman - Aug 28, 2014
Gloucester Stage Company concludes its 35th season with Pulitzer Prize-winning drama FENCES, the sixth in August Wilson's ten-play chronicle of 20th century American history from the perspective of African-Americans. In Director Eric C. Engel's production that strives to illustrate the universal nature of one man's story, we can identify with the protagonist's anger and struggle for control in a rapidly-changing world. Daver Morrison and Jacqui Parker bat leadoff in a lineup of strong performances.
Gloucester Stage Company's 35th Anniversary Season to Conclude with FENCER, 8/21-9/7
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2014
Gloucester Stage Company's 35th Anniversary Season wraps up with August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning Fences from August 21 through September 7 at the Gorton Theatre, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. The 1987 Winner for Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Fences tells the moving story of Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues during his prime, Troy's bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his family. Gloucester Stage Artistic Director Eric C. Engel directs this powerful and poignant American work with GSC veteran Boston actress Jacqui Parker as Rose Maxson and a cast of GSC newcomers including Daver Morrison as Troy Maxson; Warren Jackson as Lyons; Gregory Marlow as Jim Bono; Jermel Nakia as Gabriel; Jared Brown as Cory and Gloucester Stage Youth Acting Workshops student Bezawit Strong in her professional stage debut as Raynell.
Tony Nominated Costume Designer Carrie Robbins Brings SAWBONES and THE DIAMOND EATER to HERE, Now thru 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014
The celebrated Tony-nominated costume designer Carrie Robbins (Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, GREASE, OVER HERE!), who has designed over 30 Broadway productions, turns playwright this spring with the world-premiere of two one-act plays, SAWBONES and THE DIAMOND EATER, running tonight, May 21st through June 7th Off-Broadway at the HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Ave.) in NYC. Opening night is May 22nd.
Tony Nominated Costume Designer Carrie Robbins to Bring SAWBONES and THE DIAMOND EATER to HERE, 5/21-6/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2014
The celebrated Tony-nominated costume designer Carrie Robbins (Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, GREASE, OVER HERE!), who has designed over 30 Broadway productions, turns playwright this spring with the world-premiere of two one-act plays, SAWBONES and THE DIAMOND EATER, running May 21st through June 7th Off-Broadway at the HERE Arts Center (145 Sixth Ave.) in NYC. Opening night is May 22nd.
IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER Kicks Off Theatre School at DePaul's 2012-2013 New Directors Series, Today
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 2, 2012
The Theatre School at DePaul University presents IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER, by alumnus and award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, and directed by Marc David Pinate, as the first production of the 2012-2013 New Directors Series. IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER opens Today, November 2, and runs through Sunday, November 11, 2012, at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Previews are on October 31 and November 1 at 7:30 PM.
IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER Kicks Off Theatre School at DePaul's 2012-2013 New Directors Series, 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012
The Theatre School at DePaul University presents IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER, by alumnus and award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, and directed by Marc David Pinate, as the first production of the 2012-2013 New Directors Series. IN THE RED AND BROWN WATER opens Friday, November 2, and runs through Sunday, November 11, 2012, at the Greenhouse Theater Center. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Previews are on October 31 and November 1 at 7:30 PM.
Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Presents BARRIO GRRRL! A MUSICAL, Opening 3/27
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 12, 2012
The Theatre School at DePaul University will present BARRIO GRRRL! A MUSICAL (book and lyrics by Quiara Alegria Hudes, music by Bill Sherman, musical direction by Mark Elliott, and directed by Lisa Portes) as the final production of the 2011-2012 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series. BARRIO GRRRL! A MUSICAL opens Tuesday, March 27, and runs through Saturday, May 12, 2012, at DePaul's historic Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM and Saturdays at 2 PM. There will be no performance on March 31, April 3, April 5, April 7, April 28, May 1, May 3, or May 5.