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Signature Theatre Company's HOME Opens Sunday, December 7
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2008

Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME opens this Sunday, December 7. HOME is the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Eric McCormack & Angela Bassett Announce SAG Nominees 12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2008

'ER' star Angela Bassett, whose political thriller 'Nothing But the Truth' premieres December 19, and Eric McCormack, an Actor? recipient for 'Will & Grace' and star of the new TNT series 'Trust Me,' which premieres January 26, will join Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg to announce the nominees for the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards?, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

Signature Theatre's HOME Begins Peformances 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2008

Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME will begin previews on Tuesday, November 11. HOME is the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Signature Theatre's HOME Begins Peformances 11/11
by Reynard Loki - Nov 10, 2008

Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME will begin previews on Tuesday, November 11. HOME is the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Harris, Mitchell, Rivera and More to Narrate Epcot's 2008 Candlelight Processional
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008

Walt Disney World has announced their 2008 Candlelight Processional Narrators, taking place from November 28th, 2008 through December 30th, 2008.

Tickets Now on Sale for Signature's 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 14, 2008

Tickets go on sale today for Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME, the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Signature Theatre's Houghton and Santiago-Hudson Featured on NPR Online
by Reynard Loki - Oct 6, 2008

The Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) was featured on National Public Radio this weekend in a story discussing this season's dedication to the works of the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). The feature includes interviews with James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Associate Artist for the season and director of 'The First Breeze of Summer.

Signature's 'First Breeze of Summer' Plays Final Performance 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2008

Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) announced today that their production of THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER has been extended by popular demand one week from Sunday, September 28th to Sunday, October 5th. THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, by Leslie Lee and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, is the first production of the 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). The show began performances on August 5th and opened August 21st at the Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues).

Signature Theatre Announces Full Cast of 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for HOME, by Samm-Art Williams and directed by Ron OJ Parson. HOME will be the second production of Signature's 2008-09 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Signature Extends 'First Breeze of Summer' for Second Time
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 9, 2008

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) announced today that THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER has been extended for a second time by popular demand after receiving glowing reviews and playing to sold out houses since beginning performances on August 5th. The limited engagement, initially slated to conclude Sunday, September 28th, will now run through Sunday, October 19th. THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, by Leslie Lee and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, is the first production of the 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). The show opened August 21st at the Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues).

Signature Extends 'First Breeze of Summer' by Popular Demand
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 26, 2008

Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) announced today that their production of THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER has been extended by popular demand one week from Sunday, September 28th to Sunday, October 5th. THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, by Leslie Lee and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, is the first production of the 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). The show began performances on August 5th and opened August 21st at the Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues).

Signature's 'First Breeze of Summer' Opens Tonight, 8/21
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 21, 2008

THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, the first production of Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC), will begin previews tomorrow, August 5th. THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, by Leslie Lee and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, officially opens on Thursday, August 21st and continues through September 28th at the Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues).

Fishburne To Join Cast of 'CSI' This Fall
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 18, 2008

ComingSoon.net has announced that Laurence Fishburne will be joining the cast of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' this fall.

'Thurgood' Plays Final Performance On Broadway, Today August 17th
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 17, 2008

Thurgood, starring Laurence Fishburne, concludes its Broadway run today August 17, 2008. The play opened on Wednesday, April 30th at the Booth Theatre.

Photo Flash: 'The First Breeze of Summer' at Signature
by Victoria Myers - Aug 5, 2008

THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, the first production of Signature Theatre Company's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC), will begin previews today, August 5th.

Signature's 'First Breeze of Summer' Begins Previews Tomorrow, 8/5
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 5, 2008

THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, the first production of Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC), will begin previews tomorrow, August 5th. THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, by Leslie Lee and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, officially opens on Thursday, August 21st and continues through September 28th at the Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues).

Photo Coverage: Laurence Fishburne Unveils Portrait At Sardi's
by Peter James Zielinski - Jul 17, 2008

On July 13th, 2008 Laurence Fishburne had his Sardi's portrait unveiled at the famous restaurant. Fishburne is currently starring in the one man show Thurgood.

Cast Announced for 'First Breeze of Summer'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008

Signature Theatre Company is proud to announce full casting for THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, the first production of Signature's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Leslie Uggams to Star in 'The First Breeze of Summer'
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008

Signature Theatre Company is proud to announce that Tony® and Emmy® Award winner Leslie Uggams will appear in 'The First Breeze of Summer.'

Casting Announced for A.C.T.'s 'Tis A Pity She's a Whore'
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2008

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) artistic director Carey Perloff announced casting today for A.C.T.'s season finale, Perloff's new production of John Ford's 'Tis Pity She's a Whore.

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