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In 15 seasons at OSF: 11 seasons as a director: Don Quixote, Coriolanus, On the Razzle, Cyrano de Bergerac, Much Ado about Nothing, Julius Caesar, Life Is a Dream, Pericles, Room Service, Love's Labor's Lost, The Alchemist, Henry V, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Titus Andronicus.

Other theatres: The Little Foxes, A Moon for the Misbegotten, The Glass Menagerie, Sunday in the Park with George, End of the World with Symposium to Follow, The Imaginary Invalid, A Month in the Country, The Dazzle, Master Harold...and the Boys, Long Day's Journey into Night, Machinal, The Matchmaker, The Visit, Pantagleize (American Conservatory Theater); also Denver Center Theatre Company, The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Guthrie Theater, The Old Globe Theatre, PCPA Theaterfest, Western Opera Theater, Intiman Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music Theatre Company.

Other credits: Adaptations of A Christmas Carol and The Imaginary Invalid (American Conservatory Theater); adaptations of Life Is a Dream and A Quiet Little Wedding from Labiche's Un Chapeau de Paille d'Italie (Denver Center Theatre Company); with composer Larry Delinger, created the musical The Journey (PCPA Theaterfest).

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BOBBY'S LAST CRUSADE Begins Performances Next Month


To Seek a Newer World Productions and Lisa Dozier King in association with New Circle Theatre Company to present the World Premiere of Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade written by and starring David Arrow and directed by Eric Nightengale. It will begin performances on November 1; opening Thursday, November 8 and running through December 9, 2018, at the Theatre at the St. Clement's (423 West 46th St). Tickets are $65-$85 ($55 previews) and can be purchased by visiting KennedyBobbysLastCrusade.com or by calling(866) 811-4111.

Point Park University Announces Final 2017 Production THE GIFT OF THE MAGI


Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents The Gift of the Magi, a classic Christmas story about the power of love and unexpected surprises of life. This heartwarming show will fill you and your loved ones with holiday spirit and joy.

Point Park University Announces Final 2017 Production THE GIFT OF THE MAGI


Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents The Gift of the Magi, a classic Christmas story about the power of love and unexpected surprises of life. This heartwarming show will fill you and your loved ones with holiday spirit and joy.

Yale School of Drama Announces Department Changes


YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA announces the retirement of Professor Adjunct Edward A. Martenson, Chair of the Theater Management Department, effective June 30, 2017, and the appointment of Professor Adjunct Joan Channick, who currently serves as Associate Dean, as the new Chair, effective July 1, 2017.

Christian Borle & Kathleen Chalfant Named Honorary Chairs for THE ANT, MADE & PLAYED IN AMERICA, 1/13


The American National Theatre (ANT) (Sean Cullen, Founder and Producing Artistic Director, THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE!, NBC, 2013, GOLDEN BOY, BELASCO, 2013, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, HBO, 2013) will host "The ANT, Made & Played in America" on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th St., New York, NY).

BWW Reviews: Oregon Shakespeare Festival's ROMEO AND JULIET Brings This Classic to Life


BWW journeys down to Ashland to the wildly magnificent Oregon Shakespeare Festival! First stop is ROMEO AND JULIET, set in California during the Mexican-American War. This treatment brings a fresh look and new conversation to the Bard's most famous romance. Part One in the OSF double feature!

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Opens 2012 Season 2/24


The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2012 preview performances began February 17, opening a season dedicated to Executive Director Paul Nicholson, who is retiring at the end of the season after 33 years at OSF.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Opens 2012 Season 2/24


The Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2012 preview performances begin February 17, opening a season dedicated to Executive Director Paul Nicholson, who is retiring at the end of the season after 33 years at OSF.

A.C.T. Hosts Memorial for Edward Hastings, 1/22


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will host a memorial for the late Edward Hastings, who was one of the company's original members and served as A.C.T.'s second artistic director from 1986 to 1992. The event will take place on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at 7 p.m., on the stage of the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA).

San Jose Rep Presents Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance 10/13-11/6


San Jose Rep stages Tony Award-winning Joe DiPietro's The Last Romance, directed by Laird Williamson, October 13 through November 6, 2011.

San Jose Rep Presents Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance 10/13-11/6


San Jose Rep stages Tony Award-winning Joe DiPietro's The Last Romance, directed by Laird Williamson, October 13 through November 6, 2011.

Gregory Wallace Accepts Post at UCSD


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced that A.C.T. core acting company member Gregory Wallace has accepted a much-coveted tenured associate professor of acting position at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and will step down from his position at A.C.T.

A.C.T.'s Gregory Wallace Accepts Post at UCSD


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced that A.C.T. core acting company member Gregory Wallace has accepted a much-coveted tenured associate professor of acting position at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and will step down from his position at A.C.T.

A.C.T. Mourns the Loss of Edward Hastings, Former Artistic Director


Edward Hastings, who served as American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)'s second artistic director from 1986 to 1992, died yesterday at his Santa Fe home from natural causes.

The Harbor Lights Theater Co Presents I HATE HAMLET 11/12-21


The Harbor Lights Theater Company presents I HATE HAMLET By Paul Rudnick, Starring Mandy Bruno, Joy Franz, Jay Montgomery, Caralyn Kozlowski, Howard Kaye, and Paul Wyatt. November 12th -21st, 2010

The Harbor Lights Theater Co Presents I HATE HAMLET 11/12-21


The Harbor Lights Theater Company presents I HATE HAMLET By Paul Rudnick, Starring Mandy Bruno, Joy Franz, Jay Montgomery, Caralyn Kozlowski, Howard Kaye, and Paul Wyatt. November 12th -21st, 2010

The Harbor Lights Theater Co Presents I HATE HAMLET 11/12-21


The Harbor Lights Theater Company presents I HATE HAMLET By Paul Rudnick, Starring Mandy Bruno, Joy Franz, Jay Montgomery, Caralyn Kozlowski, Howard Kaye, and Paul Wyatt. November 12th -21st, 2010

Samuel Brett Wiilliams' THE REVIVAL Ignites Theatre Row Thru 9/25


Project Y Theatre presents the World Premiere of THE REVIVAL, written by Samuel Brett Williams and directed by Michole Biancosino. THE REVIVAL begins previews on Thursday, September 9 for a limited engagement through Saturday, September 25.

THE REVIVAL Ignites Theatre Row in September


Project Y Theatre presents the World Premiere of THE REVIVAL, written by Samuel Brett Williams and directed by Michole Biancosino.

Laird Williamson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Laird Williamson written?

Laird Williamson has written 1 shows including A Christmas Carol (Bookwriter).

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