59E59 Theaters News

Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) will be launching DETENTION, a monthly performance series allowing students to collaborate and showcase their craft in front of a supportive audience.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Random Accomplice and the Scottish Government as part of Scotland Week with the US premiere of Douglas Maxwell's THE PROMISE, directed by Johnny McKnight.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes On the Square Productions with the world premiere of IN YOUR IMAGE, written by Rob Benson and directed by Deborah Wolfson. IN YOUR IMAGE ends performances on Sunday, February 27.

INVASION! - the new play by the Swedish playwright and novelist Jonas Hassen Khemiri being presented Off-Broadway by The Play Company - will play an altered performance schedule starting Monday, February 28 at Walkerspace (46 Walker St.) in Manhattan, it has been announced by Kate Loewald, Founding Producer, and Lauren Weigel, Executive Producer of The Play Company.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2010-2011 season with Sex with Strangers by Laura Eason directed by associate artist Jessica Thebus. The production features ensemble member Sally Murphy with Stephen Louis Grush. Sex with Strangers plays January 20 - May 15, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The press performances are Saturday, January 29 at 3 pm and Tuesday, February 1 at 7:30 pm.

INVASION!, a play by the Swedish playwright and novelist Jonas Hassen Khemiri that has enjoyed great success in numerous European productions, will receive its U.S. premiere -- presented Off-Broadway by The Play Company and directed by Erica Schmidt - with previews beginning February 9 prior to an official opening night on February 21 at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street) in Tribeca, it has been announced by Kate Loewald, Founding Producer and Lauren Weigel, Executive Producer of The Play Company. The English translation of INVASION! is written by Rachel Willson-Broyles.

Members of the cast of INVASION! - a play by the renowned Swedish playwright and novelist Jonas Hassen Khemiri - will perform a selection from the play when they appear with the author at special event celebrating the U.S. release of Khemiri's new book "Montecore," on Sunday, February 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the PowerHouse Arena bookstore at 37 Main Street (corner of Water & Main) in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Ego Actus Design with the NYC premiere of PLAY NICE!, written by Robin Rice Lichtig and directed by Joan Kane. PLAY NICE! begins previews on Tuesday, March 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 27. Press Opening is Tuesday, March 15 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Wednesday at 7:15 PM, Thursday - Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM and 8:15 PM; Sunday at 3:15 PM and 7:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members) and are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59E59.org.

Clifford Chase's scathingly funny novel WINKIE Is brought to life by the Drama Desk Award-winning Godlight Theatre Company. When a mild mannered teddy bear finds himself on the wrong side of America's War on Terror, he becomes trapped inside the jaws of a society rabid with fear and paranoia.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Ego Actus Design with the NYC premiere of PLAY NICE!, written by Robin Rice Lichtig and directed by Joan Kane. PLAY NICE! begins previews on Tuesday, March 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 27. Press Opening is Tuesday, March 15 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Wednesday at 7:15 PM, Thursday - Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM and 8:15 PM; Sunday at 3:15 PM and 7:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members) and are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59E59.org.

By popular demand, Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), has announced a one-week extension for the final production of the 2010-2011 season: the World Premiere of the new comedy, Black Tie by A.R. Gurney. Originally scheduled to end its limited run on Sunday, March 20th, Black Tie will now play through Sunday afternoon, March 27th at 3:00p.m.

Members of the cast of INVASION! - a play by the renowned Swedish playwright and novelist Jonas Hassen Khemiri - will perform a selection from the play when they appear with the author at special event celebrating the U.S. release of Khemiri's new book "Montecore," on Sunday, February 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the PowerHouse Arena bookstore at 37 Main Street (corner of Water & Main) in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Romantic Comedy Looks at Love on the Political Campaign Trail THE BODY POLITIC Off-Broadway Engagement begins February 10 at 59E59

Romantic Comedy Looks at Love on the Political Campaign Trail THE BODY POLITIC Off-Broadway Engagement begins February 10 at 59E59

Romantic Comedy Looks at Love on the Political Campaign Trail THE BODY POLITIC Off-Broadway Engagement begins February 10 at 59E59

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes On the Square Productions with the world premiere of IN YOUR IMAGE, written by Rob Benson and directed by Deborah Wolfson. IN YOUR IMAGE begins performances on Wednesday, February 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 27. Press Opening is Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Wednesday at 7:30 PM; Thursday - Saturday at 8:30 PM; Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison). Tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members) and are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59E59.org.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes At Hand Theatre Company with the US premiere of THE BODY POLITIC, written by Richard Abrons and Margarett Perry and directed by Margarett Perry.

Byron W. Brown, Mayor of the City of Buffalo, has proclaimed February 8, 2011 'A.R. Gurney Day' in honor of famed Buffalo-born playwright A.R. Gurney on the occasion of the opening night of his new play Black Tie. Gurney was surprised with the honor during the curtain call of the opening night performance when the official proclamation was read aloud by Black Tie cast member Gregg Edelman onstage.

INVASION!, a play by the Swedish playwright and novelist Jonas Hassen Khemiri that has enjoyed great success in numerous European productions, will receive its U.S. premiere -- presented Off-Broadway by The Play Company and directed by Erica Schmidt - with previews beginning February 9 prior to an official opening night on February 21 at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street) in Tribeca, it has been announced by Kate Loewald, Founding Producer and Lauren Weigel, Executive Producer of The Play Company. The English translation of INVASION! is written by Rachel Willson-Broyles.

On the Square Productions will present a reading on March 7th of The Picture of Dorian Gray, Written by Michael Raver and Directed by Quinten Gordon.