Max Frisch
Latest News on Max Frisch:
THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS By George Tabori to be Presented at Theater for the New City (Sep 3, 2024)
Review: TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS, Roundhouse Studio Theatre (Oct 26, 2023)
Photos: represent. Presents TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at The Roundhouse Studio (Oct 23, 2023)
THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS By George Tabori to be Presented at Theater for the New City (Sep 3, 2024)
Review: TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS, Roundhouse Studio Theatre (Oct 26, 2023)
Photos: represent. Presents TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at The Roundhouse Studio (Oct 23, 2023)
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THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS By George Tabori to be Presented at Theater for the New City
THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS by George Tabori, running this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS by George Tabori, running this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS, Roundhouse Studio Theatre
Despite it's effervescent cast, this a sparky update of Frisch's classic fails to ignite.
Despite it's effervescent cast, this a sparky update of Frisch's classic fails to ignite.
Photos: represent. Presents TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at The Roundhouse Studio
represent. presents TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS, written by Max Frisch, in a new version by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe, 18 October – 8 November 2023.
represent. presents TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS, written by Max Frisch, in a new version by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe, 18 October – 8 November 2023.
represent. Will Host a Series of Talks as Part of TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at The Roundhouse
represent. Theatre, a company that exists to tackle a lack of socio-economic diversity within the arts, has announced a series of post show talks with speakers including Gary Lineker, Zack Polanski, Just Stop Oil and Tom Rasmussen. Learn more about the series here!
represent. Theatre, a company that exists to tackle a lack of socio-economic diversity within the arts, has announced a series of post show talks with speakers including Gary Lineker, Zack Polanski, Just Stop Oil and Tom Rasmussen. Learn more about the series here!
Cast Set For TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at the Studio Theatre at the Roundhouse
represent. has announced full casting for Max Frisch’s Biedermann und die Brandstifter - Trueman and the Arsonists - in a new version by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!
represent. has announced full casting for Max Frisch’s Biedermann und die Brandstifter - Trueman and the Arsonists - in a new version by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!
A New Version of TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS Comes to Studio Theatre at the Roundhouse in October
Following its inaugural season in 2021, represent., a theatre company for actors from a lower socio-economic background, today announces a new version of Max Frisch's Biedermann und die Brandstifter (“Biedermann and the Firestarters”): Trueman and the Arsonists, by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe.
Following its inaugural season in 2021, represent., a theatre company for actors from a lower socio-economic background, today announces a new version of Max Frisch's Biedermann und die Brandstifter (“Biedermann and the Firestarters”): Trueman and the Arsonists, by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe.
Jonathan Slinger Stars in Scot McClanahan's SARAH Directed By Oliver Reese
This Autumn The Coronet Theatre brings together three major international artistic talents to present Sarah by American Appalachian writer Scott McClanahan, adapted and directed by Berliner Ensemble Artistic Director Oliver Reese and performed by one of the UK's leading actors, Jonathan Slinger.
This Autumn The Coronet Theatre brings together three major international artistic talents to present Sarah by American Appalachian writer Scott McClanahan, adapted and directed by Berliner Ensemble Artistic Director Oliver Reese and performed by one of the UK's leading actors, Jonathan Slinger.
The Horse In Motion To Produce THE ARSONISTS In Pioneer Square Gallery
The Horse in Motion returns with another unique theatrical experience, opening May 17 in an art gallery in Pioneer Square.
The Horse in Motion returns with another unique theatrical experience, opening May 17 in an art gallery in Pioneer Square.
Hans Fallada's ALONE IN BERLIN To Receive UK Stage Premiere At Royal & Derngate
Royal & Derngate Northampton and York Theatre Royal, in association with Oxford Playhouse, today announced that they will be staging the world premiere of Alone in Berlin, adapted for the stage by Alistair Beaton from Hans Fallada's acclaimed novel. Directed by Royal & Derngate's Artistic Director James Dacre, the production will open in Northampton in February before transferring to York and Oxford.
Royal & Derngate Northampton and York Theatre Royal, in association with Oxford Playhouse, today announced that they will be staging the world premiere of Alone in Berlin, adapted for the stage by Alistair Beaton from Hans Fallada's acclaimed novel. Directed by Royal & Derngate's Artistic Director James Dacre, the production will open in Northampton in February before transferring to York and Oxford.
The Horse In Motion To Produce THE ARSONISTS In Pioneer Square Gallery
The Horse in Motion returns with another unique immersive experience, this time among Pioneer Square's vibrant art galleries.
The Horse in Motion returns with another unique immersive experience, this time among Pioneer Square's vibrant art galleries.
BWW Review: Group Rep Presents Rare View of THE CHINESE WALL
The Chinese Wall/by Max Frisch/translated by James L. Rosenberg/Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, NoHo/directed by Larry Eisenberg/through March 11 Suffice to say, The Chinese Wall by Max Frisch, written in 1946, after Hitler and World War II, is a cluttered play about facism and those who revolt against it. Its message is repetitious, and the play goes on much too long, but Group Rep's vibrantly colorful production boasts a wonderful cast of 20 actors under the superb direction of Larry Eisenberg through March 11.
The Chinese Wall/by Max Frisch/translated by James L. Rosenberg/Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, NoHo/directed by Larry Eisenberg/through March 11 Suffice to say, The Chinese Wall by Max Frisch, written in 1946, after Hitler and World War II, is a cluttered play about facism and those who revolt against it. Its message is repetitious, and the play goes on much too long, but Group Rep's vibrantly colorful production boasts a wonderful cast of 20 actors under the superb direction of Larry Eisenberg through March 11.
BWW Interview: BWW Award Winning Director Larry Eisenberg Tells Us About THE CHINESE WALL at Group rep
Larry Eisenberg is the winner of this year's BroadwayWorld Award for Best Director of a Local Play, Lost in Yonkers, at Group Rep. He earned his MFA from CalArts, received a DramaLogue Award for the world premiere adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's Stories for Children and has directed numerous productions at GRT. His favorites include Lost in Yonkers, Poor of New York, Trip to Bountiful, Over the River and Through the Woods and his original play, Nautilus, which was later turned into a feature film. He currently serves as one of the two Co-artistic Directors at The Group Rep. He is at present directing/rehearsing The Chinese Wall set to open January 26. Tell us about the background for the play.
Larry Eisenberg is the winner of this year's BroadwayWorld Award for Best Director of a Local Play, Lost in Yonkers, at Group Rep. He earned his MFA from CalArts, received a DramaLogue Award for the world premiere adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's Stories for Children and has directed numerous productions at GRT. His favorites include Lost in Yonkers, Poor of New York, Trip to Bountiful, Over the River and Through the Woods and his original play, Nautilus, which was later turned into a feature film. He currently serves as one of the two Co-artistic Directors at The Group Rep. He is at present directing/rehearsing The Chinese Wall set to open January 26. Tell us about the background for the play.
BWW Review: THE ARSONISTS is Incendiary at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Do you ever feel like we're all just sitting around watching the world burn? If you would like to do that in the presence of like-minded theatre goers, then head down to Woolly Mammoth and experience the sensation that is THE ARSONISTS. Written by Max Frisch in 1958 and commonly interpreted as a metaphor for the rise of Communism and Nazism, this new translation by Alistair Beaton directed by Michael John Garc s feels frighteningly contemporary.
Do you ever feel like we're all just sitting around watching the world burn? If you would like to do that in the presence of like-minded theatre goers, then head down to Woolly Mammoth and experience the sensation that is THE ARSONISTS. Written by Max Frisch in 1958 and commonly interpreted as a metaphor for the rise of Communism and Nazism, this new translation by Alistair Beaton directed by Michael John Garc s feels frighteningly contemporary.
Woolly Mammoth's 38th Season Kicks Off with THE ARSONISTS
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the first production of its 2017-2018 season, The Arsonists by Swiss playwright Max Frisch, in a new translation by Alistair Beaton, directed by Michael John Garces. The Arsonists will run from September 5 to October 8, 2017. The Arsonists is made possible by a generous grant from The Roy Cockrum Foundation.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces the first production of its 2017-2018 season, The Arsonists by Swiss playwright Max Frisch, in a new translation by Alistair Beaton, directed by Michael John Garces. The Arsonists will run from September 5 to October 8, 2017. The Arsonists is made possible by a generous grant from The Roy Cockrum Foundation.
Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR, AN OCTOROON Encore and More Set for Woolly Mammoth Theatre's 2017-18 Season
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced its 2017-2018 season, which features six provocative plays that will lean into the current moment, speak truth to power, and galvanize conversations about the social and political questions gripping our country.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced its 2017-2018 season, which features six provocative plays that will lean into the current moment, speak truth to power, and galvanize conversations about the social and political questions gripping our country.
Co-Founder and Artistic Director Howard Shalwitz to Depart Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
After nearly four decades of leadership, co-founder Howard Shalwitz will step down as the artistic director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. He will continue in his position through the end of the 2017-18 season. A national search for his successor will begin this summer.
After nearly four decades of leadership, co-founder Howard Shalwitz will step down as the artistic director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. He will continue in his position through the end of the 2017-18 season. A national search for his successor will begin this summer.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Emily Townley
Today's subject Emily Townley is currently living her theatre life over at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company where she is preparing to begin performances of Taylor Mac's play Hir. The production plays from May 22nd through June 18th.
Today's subject Emily Townley is currently living her theatre life over at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company where she is preparing to begin performances of Taylor Mac's play Hir. The production plays from May 22nd through June 18th.
Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR, AN OCTOROON Encore and More Set for Woolly Mammoth Theatre's 2017-18 Season
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced its 2017-2018 season, which features six provocative plays that will lean into the current moment, speak truth to power, and galvanize conversations about the social and political questions gripping our country.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced its 2017-2018 season, which features six provocative plays that will lean into the current moment, speak truth to power, and galvanize conversations about the social and political questions gripping our country.
The Trap Door Theatre presents THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
Written in 1941, Bertolt Brecht's compelling parable The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is a savage satire of social and political corruption.
Written in 1941, Bertolt Brecht's compelling parable The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is a savage satire of social and political corruption.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Max Frisch written?
Max Frisch has written 1 shows including Andorra (Playwright).
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