Few plays have stood the test of time in the way that The Importance of Being Earnest has. Written in 1895, this 'Serious Comedy for Trivial People,' as playwright Oscar Wilde termed it, offers situations and comedy that remain timeless and fresh. The characters are memorable, from the careless and self-centered Jack to the innocent and impressionable Cecily. Wilde skewers Victorian society in a manner that leaves audiences laughing from start to finish.
Get ready for Troublemaker, or The Freakin Kick-A Adventures of Bradley Boatright. Only Berkeley Repertory Theatre could unleash this wild world premiere, which it commissioned from hot young playwright Dan LeFranc. Director Lila Neugebauer returns to the Bay Area to stage this new script on the intimate Thrust Stage. Troublemaker runs now through February 3, 2013. Watch a trailer for the show below!
The hit that ran away with hearts last winter comes back for a honeymoon engagement in 2013: 26 hot dates with The Wild Bride. A splendid reception of ovations and rave reviews ensured that this enchanting Bride enjoyed a three-week extension of its original run. Now Kneehigh Theatre comes back to America for a three-week encore at Berkeley Repertory Theatre from tomorrow, January 26 to February 17, 2013. Don't miss this devilish mix of vivid music and sweet romance from Britain's extraordinary theatrical troupe. Watch a trailer for the production below!
The hit that ran away with hearts last winter comes back for a honeymoon engagement in 2013: 26 hot dates with The Wild Bride. A splendid reception of ovations and rave reviews ensured that this enchanting Bride enjoyed a three-week extension of its original run. Now Kneehigh Theatre comes back to America for a three-week encore at Berkeley Repertory Theatre from tomorrow, January 26 to February 17, 2013. Don't miss this devilish mix of vivid music and sweet romance from Britain's extraordinary theatrical troupe. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!
The comedy runs February 7 - February 23, 2013 and will be presented at the Stone Cottage Theatre, 15650 Addison Road, Addison TX, 75001. Tickets and more information can be found at www.MBSProductions.net. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM. There will be a Saturday matinee on February 16th at 2PM. Ticket prices $18-$27. On Valentine's Day join us for our annual Chocolate & Roses fundraiser show: All audience members receive a rose, a box of chocolates and a free ticket to an upcoming MBS Productions show.
Even as his latest book attracts international attention, Pulitzer Prize-winner Lawrence Wright premieres his new play at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. A reporter renowned for his work with The New Yorker - and the bestselling author behind The Looming Tower and Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief - Wright is also the playwright who penned My Trip to al Qaeda and The Human Scale. Now he debuts a fictional play about the last days of legendary journalist Oriana Fallaci. Don't miss this sizzling new script, which is directed by Oskar Eustis, stars Concetta Tomei and Marjan Neshat, and features an incredible team of designers. The 65th world premiere presented by Berkeley Rep, Fallaci begins previews in the Roda Theatre on March 8, opens March 13, and runs through April 21.
Five time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald returns for the series finale of ABC's PRIVATE PRACTICE. The actress will reprise her role as Dr. Naomi Bennett on the special episode airing tonight, January 22 on ABC.
On Tuesday's series finale of ABC's PRIVATE PRACTICE, five time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald returns to reprise her role as 'Dr. Naomi Bennett' in the episode entitled 'In Which We Say Goodbye'. Get a first look below!
In an episode entitled "In Which We Say Goodbye", ABC's hit drama "Private Practice" will end its run with a special farewell to the beloved doctors of Seaside Health and Wellness. Check out the promo below!
Singer-songwriter Celia Ramsay, will headline at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse with her all-star band in January 2013 to release her newest CD, I'll Just Lie About It. Celia's band includes local standouts Tony Marcus, Patrice Haan, Jeff Sanford and John Wiitala. The new album debuts Celia as a songwriter, and the album has a distinctly 1930's jazz sensibility. Some of her songs are pure Blues while others are a humorous 'Ella Fitzgerald meets Mark Graham' mix, creating an album that is nicely balanced between dark blue songs and upbeat, sometimes bawdy humor.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2013 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 7-17, 2013 at the Addison Theatre and Conference Centre. Several changes highlight this year's Festival including a focus on Dallas-area artists, more performances of each show, many new artists, as well as a few returning favorites. The Festival will include, for the first time, opera, as well as dance, theatre, cabaret artists, visual arts, and a play produced by WaterTower Theatre.
DONNA ROSS, former soloist of the Joffrey Ballet, will be on the faculty for Motion 41 Dance's Summer Intensive from June 10-15, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin announced today the cast for Putting It Together, running January 11 - February 3, 2013 at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast includes Diana Sheehan, Bob Hess, Alex Organ, Sarah Elizabeth Smith and John Campione. Making their WaterTower Theatre debuts in this production are Sarah Elizabeth Smith and John Campione.
COMEDY CENTRAL is going beyond the two-drink minimum in top comedy clubs across the country with the creation of the "COMEDY CENTRAL Certified Club" program, providing participating clubs with the #1 brand in comedy's certification and seal of approval, as well as many additional promotional initiatives, it was announced today by Mitch Fried, Executive Vice President, COMEDY CENTRAL Enterprises.
In early November, Wendy Burch Steel was nominated by the Northern California Bluegrass Society for Best Female Vocalist! The winner will be announced at the NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival that will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013. This is due to Wendy's stunning performance on her recently released debut CD "Open Wings" produced by Grammy winning Bluegrass icon Laurie Lewis. Steel will celebrate the CD release with a performance at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse tonight, January 10, 2013, at 8 p.m.
Five time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald returns for the series finale of ABC's PRIVATE PRACTICE. The actress will reprise her role as Dr. Naomi Bennett on the special episode airing Tuesday, January 22 on ABC.
Anthony Edwards - along with a dynamic ensemble cast -- returns to network series television in the dramatic adventure thriller, 'Zero Hour,' which will have his character, Hank Galliston, questioning everything and everyone he ever believed in - including himself. 'Zero Hour' will premiere on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. Check out a first look at the cast below!
Get ready for Troublemaker, or The Freakin Kick-A Adventures of Bradley Boatright. Only Berkeley Repertory Theatre could unleash this wild world premiere, which it commissioned from hot young playwright Dan LeFranc. Director Lila Neugebauer returns to the Bay Area to stage this new script on the intimate Thrust Stage. Troublemaker starts previews tonight, January 4, opens January 9, and runs through February 3, 2013. Berkeley Rep is proud to announce that this super project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Vermont in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
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