Joseph Hayes

Concord Theatricals Acquires I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024

The exclusive worldwide English-speaking stage licensing rights to Samantha Hurley’s I’M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE have been acquired by Concord Theatricals. The play, which will be licensed and published through its Samuel French imprint, is now available for all markets in North America.

Debbie Gravitte & Sam Gravitte to Star in Industry Reading of NOTHIN' BUT LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte (Jerome Robbin’s Broadway) and her son Sam Gravitte, recently Fiyero in the Broadway production of Wicked, will play mother and son in two private industry presentations of Nothin’ But Love.

Tessa Albertson Will Star Off-Broadway in I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

the cell theatre announced that Tessa Albertson (Paramount+'s “Younger”) will lead the cast as eighth-grader 'Shelby' in the World Premiere production of I'M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE, written by Samantha Hurley and directed by Tyler Struble.

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lore Segal's Novel OTHER PEOPLE'S HOUSES to be Adapted for the Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2021

Pulitzer Prize finalist Lore Segal’s internationally acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel Other People’s Houses will be adapted for the stage by Emily Feldman and three-time Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin.

BWW Interview: Group Rep's Doug Haverty: A Man Wearing Many Hats, Sometimes Wielding a Hammer
by Gil Kaan - Sep 7, 2021

Group Rep will be inaugurating their 2021 season with Neil Simon’s LONDON SUITE September 17, 2021. Got the chance to delve into some Group Rep history and future plans from their always busy, very handy artistic director Doug Haverty.

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1940s-1950s
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021

Through our Women in Theatre Through the Decades features, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. 

BWW Interview: Actor/ Playwright Doug Haverty Tells Us About His Goals as New Artistic Director of Group Rep
by Don Grigware - Dec 27, 2019

Actor/playwright Doug Haverty will become Group Rep's new artistic director in January 2020. In our conversation he tells our readers in great detail about the upcoming season and talks in depth about his vision for the theater. How long have you been a member of Group Rep? DH: I started in 1983, so 36 years.

FRANKENSTEIN Off-Broadway Celebrates 2 Years Continuously Running At St. Luke's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2019

FRANKENSTEIN, the Off-Broadway musical at St. Luke's Theatre opened in October 2017 and heads into its third Halloween season after recently celebrating its 2nd full year running this week. Frankenstein plays Tuesdays at 7 PM at St. Luke's Theatre. It is neither a comedy nor a parody, but rather an adaptation of Mary Shelley's 200 year old chilling novel, and especially appropriate for this season.

Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez, New Musicals And More Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

54 Below Presents Michael Feinstein, Shoshana Bean, and More Next Week
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Allie Trimm, Morgan Siobhan Green and More Set for 54 SINGS JONAS BROTHERS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 14, 2019

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Allie Trimm (The Evolution of Mann, Bye Bye Birdie), Peter LaPrade (This Ain't No Disco, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical), and Morgan Siobhan Green (Be More Chill) in 54 Sings Jonas Brothers on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 7:00 and 9:30.

Shoshana Bean, Alice Ripley, And More Take On 54 Below This Month
by Julie Musbach - Aug 1, 2019

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

BWW Reviews: Street Theatre Company Misfires With Anachronistic THE DESPERATE HOURS
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 21, 2012

Despite the taut direction of Ryan Williams, particularly sinister underscoring by Rollie Mains and a compelling, bravura performance by Luke Hatmaker as the ringleader of a group of prison escapees, Street Theatre Company's The Desperate Hours is a rare misfire from the company and the creative team charged with bringing it to the stage.

Theater Works Presents THE DESPERATE HOURS, Closes 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011

Closing this weekend at Theater Works is the award winning crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS. THE DESPERATE HOURS is a story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals and of civilized people being driven to violence. 'That very rare thing, an almost perfect melodrama fast, tight, logical, combining sentiment with gunfire in exactly the right proportions.'-The New Yorker. Written by Joseph Hayes THE DESPERATE HOURS was based on his 1954 thriller novel of the same title and was the basis for the films The Desperate Hours in 1955 and Desperate Hours in 1990. Winner of 2 Tony Awards this production takes a fresh approach to a classic, exciting crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Performing on the Mary Jane Gyder Main Stage THE DESPERATE HOURS will close February 13th, 2011.

Theater Works Presents THE DESPERATE HOURS 1/28-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011

Opening this weekend at Theater Works is the award winning crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS.

Theatre Works Premieres THE DESPERATE HOURS, 1/28-2/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2011

Fans of CSI and Law & Order will love the crime drama THE DESPERATE HOURS. THE DESPERATE HOURS is a story of a home invaded by three escaped criminals and of civilized people being driven to violence. Written by Joseph Hayes THE DESPERATE HOURS was based on his 1954 thriller novel of the same title and was the basis for the films The Desperate Hours in 1955 and Desperate Hours in 1990. Winner of 2 Tony Awards this production takes a fresh approach to a classic, exciting crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Performing on the Mary Jane Gyder Main Stage THE DESPERATE HOURS will run January 28th - February 13th, 2011.