Margaret Whitton

Anna Webber Joins the NEC Jazz Orchestra For a Performance This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, and composer Anna Webber, the new co-chair of New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies Department, joins the NEC Jazz Orchestra for The Music of Anna Webber and Angela Morris on Thursday February 29, 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall.

February Concerts Introduce NEC's New Jazz Studies Co-Chair, Internationally Acclaimed Saxophonist, Flutist, And Composer Anna Webber
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, and composer Anna Webber, the new co-chair of New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies Department, brings her multiple talents to Jordan Hall audiences for two February concerts.

Musician Anna Webber Appointed Co-Chair Of NEC's Jazz Studies Department
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies Department has appointed renowned flutist, saxophonist and composer Anna Webber to join the NEC faculty as Co-Chair of the Jazz Studies Department beginning in the fall of 2023.

The Public Hosts Valentine's Day Memorial for Alumna Margaret Whitton
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017

A memorial service for Margaret Whitton, longtime Public Theater actress and director, who was also a loyal and generous donor to the theater, will be held today, February 14 at 3:00 p.m. at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).

The Public to Host Valentine's Day Memorial for Alumna Margaret Whitton
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017

A memorial service for Margaret Whitton, longtime Public Theater actress and director, who was also a loyal and generous donor to the theater, will be held on Tuesday, February 14 at 3:00 p.m. at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).

Olympia Dukakis to Lead MDR's ABSENCE Reading, 1/5
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2013

MIDTOWN DIRECT REP (MDR), the resident theater company at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), has announced that Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis will perform with MDR company members in a staged reading of ABSENCE, a new play about memory loss.

Drama Critics' Circle Names MATILDA Best Musical; VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Best Play
by Robert Diamond - May 3, 2013

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, written by Christopher Durang, today won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award (NYDCC) for Best Play of the 2012-2013 season. Matilda received the award for Best Musical. The selections were made at the 78th annual voting meeting of the organization today at the offices of Time Out New York in Manhattan.

A Bird of the Air to be Released on DVD/VOD, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2012

Freestyle Digital Media LLC (FDM) has acquired all rights North America (excluding US theatrical) for director Margaret Whitton's colorful romantic comedy A BIRD OF THE AIR from Tashtego Films LLC. Based on Joe Coomer's acclaimed novel The Loop, the film stars Jackson Hurst ("Drop Dead Diva") and Rachel Nichols ("Conan the Barbarian"), and is from an adaptation by screenwriter Roger Towne. Produced by Steven Tabakin and Margaret Whitton, and executive produced by Warren Spector, the film will debut on April 10, 2012. A BIRD OF THE AIR was theatrically released in the USA by Paladin in the fall of 2011.

SoHo Rep Celebrates 35th Anniversary With FEED35
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2012

Soho Rep celebrates its 35th anniversary season with FEED35, a yearlong series of post-performance talks produced by FEED, the theater's Literary and Humanities program.

SoHo Rep Celebrates 35th Anniversary With FEED35
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 13, 2012

Soho Rep celebrates its 35th anniversary season with FEED35, a yearlong series of post-performance talks produced by FEED, the theater's Literary and Humanities program.

The Soho Rep Book To Be Released 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011

New York City's Soho Rep celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary with the publishing and official release of The Soho Rep Book on December 12, 2011

Ryan Reynolds Narrates THE WHALE Documentary
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2011

THE WHALE, a new documentary about a lonely young killer whale who causes upheaval in a small town and amazement around the world when he tries to make friends with humans, will be released theatrically by Paladin, it was announced by company president, Mark Urman.

The Public Theater Presents Shakespeare in Southampton Benefit Evening 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2010

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present Shakespeare in Southampton, a fundraiser for the Shakespeare Initiative hosted by Jesse L. Martin ('Law & Order,' Shakespeare in the Park 2010), and featuring a performance of All's Well That Ends Well, directed by Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein.

The Public Theater Presents Shakespeare in Southampton Benefit Evening 8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 11, 2010

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present Shakespeare in Southampton, a fundraiser for the Shakespeare Initiative hosted by Jesse L. Martin ('Law & Order,' Shakespeare in the Park 2010), and featuring a performance of All's Well That Ends Well, directed by Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein.

Pacino, Ferguson & Martin Lead Shakespeare In The Park 2010, Previews 6/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2010

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin Shakespeare in the Park performances on Wednesday, June 9 with the first preview of THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, will begin performances on Saturday, June 12. Both shows will play in repertory through Sunday, August 1 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.