William Kennedy

Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY May Have Been Created Expressly For Nashville Audiences
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 2, 2024

Perhaps without knowing it, McPherson, the show’s creative collective and everyone involved with bringing Girl From The North Country to the stage have created the perfect musical for Nashville’s discerning theater audiences, people who know a thing or two about appreciating music, art and live performance. Only when you begin to leave the theater, perhaps awestruck by what you have just experienced, will you realize the gravity of what you have just seen.

Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of IRONWEED At Public Reading Of Novel At Albany Distilling Co. Bar and Bottle Shop
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Ironweed' with a public reading of the novel by William Kennedy. This marathon reading will take place on November 1st and feature special guest readers. Don't miss this literary event in Albany!

PARADISE SQUARE Writer Larry Kirwan To Receive 2022 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2022

Today, Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) announced that Larry Kirwan will receive its 2022 prestigious annual Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award during an in-person event at the Skylight Room at Rosie O'Grady's in midtown Manhattan on October 24, 2022.

Kate Mulgrew To Receive 2020 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award In Virtual Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2020

Today, Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) announced that Kate Mulgrew will receive the nonprofit organization's 2020 prestigious annual Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award in a virtual ceremony on December 7, 2020.

Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announce Lineup for March 16 - 29
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29: 

Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announces March 9 - March 22 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22: 

Maria Deasy Elected President Of Irish American Writers & Artists
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020

Irish American Writers and Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) announces its 2020 Board, electing Maria Deasy as President and Brendan Costello Jr. as Vice President. Sean O'Dowd will join the Board as Treasurer, while Karen Daly will resume her role as Secretary.

Photo Coverage: First Look at Worthington Community Theatre's Bah Humbug
by Jerri Shafer - Dec 11, 2019

Bah Humbug is an original adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale A Christmas Carol, book and lyrics written by local professor Dr. William Kennedy with original music by local composer Derek Dunavent. This new version celebrates the heart of the story in a way that is accessible for all ages, featuring a cast of all ages, full of local children and adults. With new songs and timeless carols, join us December 13 – 15 for a family friendly night of holiday cheer while Ebenezer Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas and joins Tiny Tim in wishing “God Bless Us Every One.” Performances are December 13 thru the 15th at the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, 777 Evening St., Worthington, Ohio. For more information, visit https://worthingtoncommunitytheatre.com/#. Purchase tickets through the McConnell Arts Center.

BWW Review: GOOD BOYS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Jul 5, 2019

RIVERDALE Scribe Explores The Fruits Of The Poisonous Trees in GOOD BOYS.

Multi-Grammy Winning Jazz-Fusion Yellowjackets Come to Montalvo Arts Center In Saratoga
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2019

Montalvo Arts Center presents multi-Grammy winning Jazz-Fusion band Yellowjackets in its Carriage House Concert Series. Yellowjackets has recorded 22 albums, received 17 Grammy nominations, and performed countless sold-out tours, enjoying worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Noted as "melodically seductive" by All About Jazz, the band's intricate compositions and remarkable improvisations defy labels. Yellowjackets will be performing 7:30pm, Thursday, February 21 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($62 Reserved, $69 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.

Birdland Presents The Yellowjackets And More Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Announces September 2018 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Yellowjackets Come to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents two-time GRAMMY-winning Yellowjackets, one of the most influential and durable groups in jazz fusion. Since they recorded their first LP together in 1980, the Yellowjackets have released 22 albums, earned 17 GRAMMY nominations, and become known internationally for their fluid fusion of smooth jazz, post-bop, R&B flavor, and more. 'For the past couple of decades, Yellowjackets fans have come to know that there's no categorizing their music,' says The New York Daily News. JazzTimes described the group as 'a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit" that plays "smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions."

Richard Schiff, Asia Kate Dillon, Molly Ranson and More Sign on for Vassar & New York Stage and Film's 2017 Powerhouse Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced the latest wave of casting for their highly anticipated 33rd Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, which is currently running through July 30, 2017:

Vassar Powerhouse's Star-Studded 2017 Season Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's highly anticipated 33rd Powerhouse Season starts tonight, June 23 and runs through July 30, 2017 in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Adam Chanler-Berat, Lindsay Mendez, Lily Rabe and More Join Vassar Powerhouse's 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced the next wave of casting for their highly anticipated 33rd Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, which starts this Friday, June 23 and runs through July 30, 2017.

Michael Chernus, Krysta Rodriguez and More to Star in Vassar Powerhouse's 2017 Season; Princess Diana Musical Joins Lineup!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced initial casting for the first mainstage and first musical workshop productions of the 33rd Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, running from June 23 through July 30, 2017:

New Works by Lisa Kron, Duncan Sheik, Josh Radnor, Stephen Trask, Lynn Nottage and More Set for Knockout 33rd Season at Vassar
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2017

Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced the programming lineup for their upcoming 33rd Powerhouse Season, the annual summer season, which brings together some of the most influential theatrical voices working today for fully-staged productions of new plays, workshop presentations of new plays and musicals, and readings of other works in progress.

Birdland Jazz Club Announces Schedule for 4/3-4/9
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2017

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts: