William Luce

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents THE BELLE OF AMHERST

Palm Beach Dramaworks closes out its 2021-22 season with The Belle of Amherst, William Luce’s popular one-woman play based on the life of Emily Dickinson. Margery Lowe, who portrayed the enigmatic poet last year when PBD joined forces with Actors’ Playhouse for a streaming coproduction of the play, returns to the role and is again directed by PBD Producing Artistic Director William Hayes. 

Fundraiser-TheatreWorks New Milford Presents BARRYMORE This April

 TheatreWorks New Milford will host three performances of Barrymore by William Luce as their first fundraiser of the year on Friday and Saturday April 8 and 9th at 8:00 pm and Sunday April 10th at 2:00 pm. 

BWW Interview: Anna Kotula of THE BELLE OF AMHERST at Elite Theatre Company

Anna Kotula reprises her one-woman show as poet Emily Dickinson in 'The Belle of Amherst,' playing from March 3 - 13 at the Elite Theatre Company in Oxnard

BELLE OF AMHERST Announced At Elite Theatre Company, March 3 - 13

The Elite Theatre Company has announced the second show of its 2022 Main Stage Season, The Belle of Amherst by William Luce.

BWW Interview: WILL JEFFRIES of BARRYMORE at TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN

Before there was Drew...The name Barrymore was revered in the world of entertainment long before perky Drew Barrymore acted, produced, became an author, created a cosmetics line, and hosted a television show. This month, Town Players of New Canaan will present William Luce's play, Barrymore, an almost one-man show about Drew's grandfather, John Barrymore, starring veteran stage and screen actor Will Jeffries.

Single Tickets for Palm Beach Dramaworks 2021-2022 Season On Sale November 1

Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that single tickets for its long-awaited 2021-2022 go on sale November 1. The start of the season was pushed back from mid-October to December 3 out of an abundance of caution and a commitment to the health and safety of our patrons, artists, and staff. PBD is introducing a number of safety protocols that will be strictly enforced.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Delays Start of 2021-2022 Season

Out of an abundance of caution and a commitment to the safety and health of its patrons, artists, and staff, Palm Beach Dramaworks is postponing the start of its 2021-2022 season. Originally set to begin performances in October, PBD will now open the season on December 3. The company will perform its full schedule of five plays.

Albuquerque Little Theatre Returns To The Stage This Summer

After a very long wait, Albuquerque Little Theatre will be returning to live productions!

Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces Updated 2021-2022 Season Schedule Featuring Two World Premieres and More

Palm Beach Dramaworks has modified its previously announced schedule and also selected the second of its two world premieres. Bruce Graham’s The Duration, which received an online reading in March as part of The Dramaworkshop’s Drama(in the)works series, was so well received that it’s moving on to a full, mainstage production.

Granite Theatre Announces Return to the Stage With BELLE OF AMHERST

The Granite Theatre will present the Granite’s FIRST STAGE PERFORMANCE since the pandemic shuttered all theatre venues.  Belle of Amherst by William Luce is a one-woman play about the life of Emily Dickinson.

The Belle of Amherst, William Luce's acclaimed one-woman play of the private yet prolific poet Emily Dickinson, opened last night, October 19 in a new production starring Golden Globe Award nominee Joely Richardson ('Nip/Tuck,' Side Effects) and directed by Steve Cosson (The Civilians, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the company after the curtain went down and you can check out interviews with the whole gang below!

The Belle of Amherst, William Luce's acclaimed one-woman play of the private yet prolific poet Emily Dickinson, opens this Sunday, October 19 in a new production starring Golden Globe Award nomineeJoely Richardson ('Nip/Tuck,' Side Effects) and directed by Steve Cosson (The Civilians, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play). Check out a first look below!

THE BELLE OF AMHERST, William Luce's acclaimed one-woman play of the private yet prolific poet Emily Dickinson, will launch a new production starring Golden Globe Award nominee Joely Richardson ('Nip/Tuck,' Side Effects) and directed by Steve Cosson (The Civilians, Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play). Beginning Tuesday, October 7th, The Belle of Amherst will play a limited engagement at off-Broadway's Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). The production officially opens on Sunday, October 19th. Tickets are now on sale through Telecharge atwww.telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. THe company just met the press and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the full gang about the play. Check out what they had to say below!

Plummer delivers another highly affecting performance, when he recreates his Tony Award-winning role of legendary actor John Barrymore in the film adaptation of William Luce's Broadway play of the same name.

After premiering at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2011, the acclaimed film BARRYMORE starring Academy Award winner Christopher Plummer, directed and adapted by Érik Canuel, will be shown throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other countries in October 2012. BARRYMORE is based on the play by William Luce. View the new trailer below!

Barrymore will premiere at the 2011 Toronto Film Festival. Barrymore brings Christopher Plummer's Tony Award-winning tour-de-force stage performance to the screen in this film version of the Broadway hit adapted and directed by Erik Canuel.