The York Theatre Company, as part of its Winter 2013 Musicals in Mufti Series, presents A Conversation with Anne Kaufman, a one-night only special event on Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).
Joe Orton's ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE will be directed by Daniel Goldstein and produced by Anne Kaufman and will star Nancy Opel (Kath) John Behlmann (Sloane) Paxton Whitehead (Kemp) and Marc Vietor (Ed).
Joe Orton's ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE will be directed by Daniel Goldstein and produced by Anne Kaufman and will star Nancy Opel (Kath) John Behlmann (Sloane) Paxton Whitehead (Kemp) and Marc Vietor (Ed).
DESCRIPTION: FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, the Award-Winning Theatre Company, is returning to its former home at the Players in Gramercy Park for another exciting season this fall. The opening show on Wednesday, October 31st will feature excerpts from 'THE ROUND TABLE' written by award-winning playwright Susan Charlotte and Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award winner Peter Stone, starring Penny Fuller and directed by Antony Marsellis. The play, which revolves around the lives of Dorothy Parker, George Kaufman, Robert Benchley, Robert Sherwood and Alexander Woollcott, is both entertaining and poignant, capturing the wit and the sadness of this very special time at the Algonquin Hotel. Another exciting addition to this program is Anne Kaufman, the daughter of George Kaufman. This unique program will be followed by a Q and A.
The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Shanks; Artistic Director, Roger T. Danforth) have announced their Fall/Winter 2012 Programming Schedule of over 40 special performances, events and educational offerings that include intimate evenings with actors David Schwimmer, Michael Shannon, David Hyde Pierce and casting director Bernard Telsey.
The Steppenwolf Theater Company of Chicago have announced their season for 2012-13, including GOOD PEOPLE, Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, and BELLEVILLE.
After the success of last season's inaugural Festival, Red Bull Theater's Short New Plays Festival returns in 2012. Six short plays will be selected from an open-submission process and presented in staged readings with two short plays by commissioned writers (John Guare and one other TBA). Plays will be selected based on relevance to Red Bull Theater's mission, incorporation of stated theme and excellence of the work. Directors for the plays are Ken Rus Schmoll and Anne Kaufmann.
After the success of last season's inaugural Festival, Red Bull Theater's Short New Plays Festival returns in 2012. Six short plays will be selected from an open-submission process and presented in staged readings with two short plays by commissioned writers (John Guare and one other TBA). Plays will be selected based on relevance to Red Bull Theater's mission, incorporation of stated theme and excellence of the work. Directors for the plays are Ken Rus Schmoll and Anne Kaufmann.
David Pittu and Anne Kaufman (daughter of George S. Kaufman) attended the first preview of Off-Broadway's THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER starring Jim Brochu and Cady Huffman this past Saturday, November 26th. After the show, they congratulated the cast and happily posed for photos.
The annual Primary Stages November Night to Remember Gala, a fundraiser benefiting the extensive artistic development programs offered by the company, was just held at the Edison Ballroom, last night, November 9, 2011. Each year at their annual Gala, Primary Stages honors an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the American theater. This year's gala honored the writers, lyricists, and composers who have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Honorary Committee of Pulitzer Prize Winners includes Edward Albee, David Auburn, Michael Cristofer, Nilo Cruz, Charles Fuller, Frank Gilroy, Sheldon Harnick, Beth Henley, Tom Kitt, James Lapine, Tracy Letts, David Lindsay-Abaire, Donald Margulies, Marsha Norman, Bruce Norris, Lynn Nottage, Robert Schenkkan, Stephen Sondheim, Alfred Uhry, Paula Vogel, Doug Wright, and Brian Yorkey.
For one night only, Friday, October 28 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, in partnership with The Cape May Film Festival, presents this original 'Phantom of the Opera,' with live organ accompaniment provided by Wayne Zimmerman.
Anne Kaufman (daughter of George S. Kaufman) and Christopher Hart (son of Moss Hart) attended the first rehearsal of THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER this past Monday, October 24th.
On Friday, October 14 at 8:00p.m., there will be an American Sign Language Interpretation of DULCY produced by the award winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company.
The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has announced that Anne Kaufman, the daughter of playwright George S. Kaufman, is attending 'Dulcy' on Wednesday, October 12, and will be available for an after-show Q&A with the audience.
For one night only, Friday, October 28 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, in partnership with The Cape May Film Festival, presents this original 'Phantom of the Opera,' with live organ accompaniment provided by Wayne Zimmerman.
On Friday, October 14 at 8:00p.m., there will be an American Sign Language Interpretation of DULCY produced by the award winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company.
The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has announced that Anne Kaufman, the daughter of playwright George S. Kaufman, is attending 'Dulcy' on Wednesday, October 12, and will be available for an after-show Q&A with the audience.