Andy Teirstein News

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has just announced that Broadway actress Mimi Bessette is joining the cast of Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances run through this weekend at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.

You don't have to be an old folkie to appreciate the music and message in WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE at the A.R.T.'s Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square. Four talented musicians sketch the life and times that were the foundation of Guthrie's music and made him into an icon of the folk/protest culture. They are unamplified, but they put across Woody's message loud and clear.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) today announced an one week extension to the run of Woody Sez, described as 'a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs,' devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances now will run through Saturday, June 3rd at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen JeanRussell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances begin tonight, May 5 and run through Saturday, May 26. The production will open for press viewing on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen JeanRussell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances begin on Saturday, May 5 and run through Saturday, May 26. The production will open for press viewing on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm.

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance presents its 8th annual season, including the World Premiere of Body Talk, on June 1 - 2, 2011 (Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm) at the 5th Floor Theater at NYU Tisch Department of Dance, 111 Second Avenue, between East 6th and 7th Streets, NYC.

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance presents its 8th annual season, including the World Premiere of Body Talk, on June 1 - 2, 2011 (Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm) at the 5th Floor Theater at NYU Tisch Department of Dance, 111 Second Avenue, between East 6th and 7th Streets, NYC. Tickets are $18 ($12 for students and FREE for current NYU Tisch students), and will be on sale at 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com beginning April 1, 2011. Appropriate for all ages.

In January 2009 at the inauguration of Barack Obama, Pete Seeger joyfully led a crowd of hundreds of thousands in singing 'This Land Is Your Land'. The spirit of that song's writer, American Folk legend Woody Guthrie is celebrated in the new musical, Woody Sez, which blasts onto the stage of the Arts Theatre this January.

Mary Cossette Productions and Hartshorn - Hook Productions present WOODY SEZ- The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie

Mary Cossette Productions and Hartshorn - Hook Productions present WOODY SEZ- The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie

In January 2009 at the inauguration of Barack Obama, Pete Seeger joyfully led a crowd of hundreds of thousands in singing 'This Land Is Your Land'. The spirit of that song's writer, American Folk legend Woody Guthrie is celebrated in the new musical, Woody Sez, which blasts onto the stage of the Arts Theatre this January.

Mary Cossette Productions and Hartshorn - Hook Productions present WOODY SEZ- The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie

Mary Cossette Productions and Hartshorn - Hook Productions present WOODY SEZ- The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie

Beyond the Mirror began in the Afghan refugee camps in northern Pakistan in 2002. Members of Bond Street Theatre, performing for children in the refugee schools, met a dauntless group of Afghan actors who dared to present live theatre despite the restrictions of the times. This group was Exile Theatre.

Beyond the Mirror began in the Afghan refugee camps in northern Pakistan in 2002. Members of Bond Street Theatre, performing for children in the refugee schools, met a dauntless group of Afghan actors who dared to present live theatre despite the restrictions of the times. This group was Exile Theatre.

Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, will present the American Premiere of Woody Sez, the words, music, & spirit of Woody Guthrie as part of the 2009 'Lyric at the Plaza' season.

Bond Street Theatre of USA and Exile Theatre of Afghanistan bring their ground-breaking collaboration Beyond the Mirror to Brava! for Women in the Arts in San Francisco, October 1-12th, co-produced by Brava! for Women in the Arts.

Beyond the Mirror, a show which is the first theatrical collaboration between the US and Afghanistan, will run in New York from November 20th through December 4th