Karen Grassle

Previews: LOVE, LIFE, AND THE PURSUIT at Script 2 Stage 2 Screen
by Kay Kudukis - Mar 2, 2024

Script2Stage2Screen will present a fully staged reading of a new original comedy, Life, Love, and the Pursuit, written by Shelly Chester and directed by Don Cilluffo.

Photos: Go Inside The Hollywood Museum's Mother's Day Tribute to MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023

The Hollywood Museum played host to a spectacular photo exhibit, for Mother's Day to pay homage to the matriarchs of the MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS organization and the most celebrated working moms in entertainment with loving and amusing images with their families. Check out photos from the event here!

Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces New Artistic Directors
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2022

Following a national search, Virginia Repertory Theatre welcomes new artistic directors, Desirée Roots, Todd D. Norris and Rick Hammerly, who will steer all artistic aspects of Central Virginia’s flagship professional theatre, according to William H. Carter, Chair-Elect of the Board and Chair of the Selection Committee.

The Hollywood Museum to Present an Industry Moms Mother's Day Exhibit
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 23, 2022

“For most, our mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.  Our mother’s love is unconditional and only grows stronger over a lifetime,” says Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum).

STARS IN THE HOUSE to Host Game Night With Casts of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE & THE WALTONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021

Hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that they will host a special Game Night with the members of the original casts of two of the most beloved television shows of all time - “Little House on the Prairie,” and the “The Waltons,” in a fun-filled episode of “Stars In The House” Tuesday, September 21st to benefit The Actors Fund.

VIDEO: Watch a LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRARIE Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Reunion!  Take a trip back to the farm to visit the Ingalls family again.

STARS IN THE HOUSE Anniversary Show Brings Fundraising Total To Over $750,000 In Support of The Actors Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021

The anniversary episode broke the single-show fundraising record, raising over $28,300 (including a $10,000 matching grant from the Frances Lear Foundation).  Now, after over 375 episodes, “Stars In The House” has raised over $751,842 for The Actors Fund & $200,000 for other charity organizations who have needed support throughout the pandemic.   

LIVIN' ON A PRAIRIE Litttle House Cast Reunion Benefits The Actors Fund
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2020

'Livin' On a Prairie' promises an exciting fundraising finale and cast member reunion of 'Little House on the Prairie' to benefit The Actors Fund

Helen Hayes Award-Winning Factory 449 presents LELA & CO.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2017

Playwright Cordelia Lynn's is well aware of the intense, yet important journey examined in LELA & CO. "I knew that the play could be horrifying and shocking and upsetting - and all those things you can get out of visual violence, without actually showing it," says Lynn. "I want the audience to leave and think there are things happening that I don't see -- maybe because I don't want to see".

BWW Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY With 'Little House on the Prairie' Star Karen Grassle Charms and Warms the Heart At Riverside Center
by Jeffrey Walker - Oct 24, 2016

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents a first class production of Alfred Uhry's prize-winning drama DRIVING MISS DAISY. Expertly directed by renowned Washingon, DC-based actor/director Rick Hammerly and starring Karen Grassle from LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE in the title role, Riverside's DRIVING MISS DAISY charms and warms the heart.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents Driving Miss Daisy starring Karen Grassle and Bill Grimmette
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin today September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY, Starring Karen Grassle and Bill Grimmette
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin today September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY, Starring Karen Grassle and Bill Grimmette
by Liz Cearns - Sep 26, 2016

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin on Wednesday September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents Driving Miss Daisy starring Karen Grassle and Bill Grimmette
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 26, 2016

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin on Wednesday September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.

40 Performances, Over 200 Artists & More Set for 2015 Athena Project Arts Festival, 3/20-4/5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2015

Athena Project's annual festival is back for its third year inspired by the theme, Truth & Perception, running March 20 - April 5, 2015 and featuring 2 galleries, 5 stages, 40 performances and 200+ artists over the course of 17 days.

San Francisco Playhouse Presents '77%' as Part of Sandbox Series, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2014

San Francisco Playhouse opens its sixth season of the Sandbox Series of new plays with the world premiere of Rinne Groff's 77% (formerly titled Schooner). Marissa Wolf will direct.

San Francisco Playhouse to Present 77% as Part of Sandbox Series, Begin. 10/29
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2014

San Francisco Playhouse opens its sixth season of the Sandbox Series of new plays with the world premiere of Rinne Groff's 77% (formerly titled Schooner). Marissa Wolf will direct.

VIDEO: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Cast Reunite on 'Today'
by - Apr 30, 2014

To mark the 40th anniversary of "Little House on the Prairie," the cast of the popular drama series reunited on this morning's TODAY and shared tears, laughs and some surprising stories.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens 12/6 at Theatre Memphis
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 15, 2013

A Christmas Carol at Theatre Memphis will open December 6, 2013, with a tribute gala event honoring Barry Fuller. Fuller, who was the first actor to portray Ebenezer Scrooge in the original Theatre Memphis, will be reprising the role this year for his 13th and last time at Theatre Memphis. A Christmas Carol returns to Theatre Memphis this year for the 36th consecutive year and runs through December 23 on the Lohrey Stage with weekend evening shows and matinees and some weeknight performances. Weekday school matinee performances (a truncated version without Fuller) are on the Lohrey Stage December 4 - December 20, 2012 (2 performances per day at 9:30am and 11am. Contact 901.682.5261 for prices and details).

Conservatory at Shakespeare & Company Presents KING JOHN, 12/14 & 15
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2012

Shakespeare & Company has announced The Conservatory at Shakespeare & Company's winter production of King John, directed by longtime Company artist, and star of this summer's critically acclaimed production of Cassandra Speaks, Tod Randolph. Now in its sixth year, the Conservatory, a 13-week professional actor training program includes 10 - 16 promising actors from across the country and around the globe. This year's program features a group of 16 who will join forces in Shakespeare's rarely produced King John for three special performances in the Tina Packer Playhouse.