Andy Propst News

David Hyde Pierce and S. Epatha Merkerson are set to co-host the 56th annual Obie Awards. The ceremony will be held at Webster Hall May 16. Additionally, Nina Arianda, Alec Baldwin, Margaret Colin, Mamie Gummer, Rose Hemingway, John Larroquette, Robert Sean Leonard, Patina Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Arian Moayed, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, and Andrew Ranells are set to present.

The Awards Will Be Presented By: Alec Baldwin, Arian Moayed, Jim Parsons, John Larroquette, Lee Pace, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mamie Gummer, Margaret Colin, Nina Arianda, Patina Miller, Robert Sean Leonard, Rose Hemingway and S. Epatha Merkerson

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that the 56th Annual Obie Awards will take place on Monday, May 16, 2011 at Webster Hall in the East Village (125 East 11th Street). The Awards Will Be Presented By: Alec Baldwin, Arian Moayed, Jim Parsons, John Larroquette, Lee Pace, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mamie Gummer, Margaret Colin, Nina Arianda, Patina Miller, Robert Sean Leonard, Rose Hemingway and S. Epatha Merkerson.

The Village Voice, the nation's first and largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced the judges for the 56th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards. The Voice's chief theater critic, Michael Feingold, will again chair the Obie Awards committee. Joining him will be Voice critic Alexis Soloski and four guest judges: Critic Hilton Als of The New Yorker; playwright David Henry Hwang, a three-time Obie Award winner for his plays F.O.B., Golden Child, and Yellow Face; director Evan Yionoulis, an Obie award winner for her production of Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain; and critic Andy Propst, of TheaterMania AmericanTheaterWeb.com (and also a frequent Voice contributor), who will again serve as secretary to the committee.

Green- A world premiere solo performance is written & performed by Chris Harcum* and directed by Aimee Todoroff

Metropolitan Playhouse and Elephant Run District present the world premiere of Chris Harcum's Green- A sci-fi solo performance adventure

Gingold Theatrical Group -- which made history as the first company ever to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw -- continuedits fifth year of PROJECT SHAW with George Bernard Shaw's beloved classic ANDROCLES AND THE LION, starring a cast of New York theater journalists -- on January 24 at The Players Club. David Staller produced and directed. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Green- A world premiere solo performance is written & performed by Chris Harcum* and directed by Aimee Todoroff

Singer Isabel Rose looks ahead to the New Year with the wind in her sails - following months of raves for her debut CD ‘Swingin' From the Hip', she has announced her first-ever Los Angeles concert for March 2nd at Catalina's, and New York performances at The Metropolitan Room (January 21st) and Blue Note (April 11th) have been set as well.

Metropolitan Playhouse and Elephant Run District present the world premiere of Chris Harcum's Green- A sci-fi solo performance adventure

Singer Isabel Rose looks ahead to the New Year with the wind in her sails - following months of raves for her debut CD ‘Swingin' From the Hip', she has announced her first-ever Los Angeles concert for March 2nd at Catalina's, and New York performances at The Metropolitan Room (January 21st) and Blue Note (April 11th) have been set as well.

Having opened to a host of positive reviews and strong ticket sales, Vineyard Theatre's world-premiere production of Will Eno's play MIDDLETOWN will extend its run an additional two weeks - through December 5 - it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, artistic director of The Vineyard (108 E. 15 St.).

Having opened to a host of positive reviews and strong ticket sales, Vineyard Theatre's world-premiere production of Will Eno's play MIDDLETOWN will extend its run an additional two weeks - through December 5 - it has been announced by Douglas Aibel, artistic director of The Vineyard (108 E. 15 St.).

Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, has announced that its production of the New York premiere of See Rock City & Other Destinations, music by Brad Alexander; book and lyrics by Adam Mathias; directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, will extend one week through Saturday, August 14 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street.

Razors Edge Productions presents PRINCES OF DARKNESS. The show is WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY BILL CONNINGTON and DIRECTED & CHEROGRAPHED BY RACHEL KLEIN AS PART OF THE THE DREAM UP FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-14 @ THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY

Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, has announced that Nicholas Belton will join its acclaimed New York premiere of See Rock City & Other Destinations, music by Brad Alexander; book and lyrics by Adam Mathias; directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, for its extension, beginning Wednesday, August 11 through Saturday, August 14 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street. Mr. Belton will take over the roles played by Bryce Ryness.

Razors Edge Productions presents PRINCES OF DARKNESS. The show is WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY BILL CONNINGTON and DIRECTED & CHEROGRAPHED BY RACHEL KLEIN AS PART OF THE THE DREAM UP FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-14 @ THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY

Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, has announced that its production of the New York premiere of See Rock City & Other Destinations, music by Brad Alexander; book and lyrics by Adam Mathias; directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, will extend one week through Saturday, August 14 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street.

Razors Edge Productions presents PRINCES OF DARKNESS. The show is WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY BILL CONNINGTON and DIRECTED & CHEROGRAPHED BY RACHEL KLEIN AS PART OF THE THE DREAM UP FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-14 @ THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY

Razors Edge Productions presents PRINCES OF DARKNESS. The show is WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY BILL CONNINGTON and DIRECTED & CHEROGRAPHED BY RACHEL KLEIN AS PART OF THE THE DREAM UP FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-14 @ THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY