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Sarah Ruhl Chats Vibrators with The Associated Press
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 17, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, will open on Thursday, November 19 at the Lyceum Theater. The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams.

Photo Flash: IN THE NEXT ROOM (or the vibrator play) At The Lyceum Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, will open on Thursday (November 19) at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45 Street).

Photo Flash: Cerveris, Benanti & Dizzia in LCT's IN THE NEXT ROOM
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 30, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, will open on Thursday, November 19, at the Lyceum Theater. The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams. Previews started on October 22.

New York Times Reviews TINY KUSHNER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


This past Sunday, Bruce Weber penned a big review of Tiny Kushner in the new Bay Area section now appearing in West Coast editions of the Times.

IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY Begins Previews 10/22 At The Lyceum Theater
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2009


Previews begin Thursday (October 22) at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45 Street) for Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters. The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams. Opening night is Thursday, November 19.

Laura Benanti and Michael Cerveris To Star In Sarah Ruhl's 'IN THE NEXT ROOM' On Broadway, Previews Begin 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams will be featured in its upcoming production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, to be directed by Les Waters.

Berkeley Rep Presents West Coast Premiere Of TINY KUSHNER 10/16-11/21, Opens 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2009


TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY Begins Previews 10/22 At The Lyceum Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009


Previews begin Thursday (October 22) at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45 Street) for Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters. The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams. Opening night is Thursday, November 19.

Berkeley Rep Presents West Coast Premiere Of TINY KUSHNER 10/16-11/21, Opens 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2009


TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

Photo Flash: The Cast of IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY
by Eddie Varley - Oct 12, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) present Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams in its upcoming production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, to be directed by Les Waters.

Berkeley Rep Celebrates Two Of Their Productions Hitting The Broadway Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 25, 2009


Even as the world premiere of Green Day's American Idiot takes the Roda Theatre by storm, Berkeley Repertory Theatre celebrates bringing two shows to Broadway that were developed on the same stage.

Photo Flash: TINY KUSHNER At Berkeley Rep
by Charlie Piane - Aug 24, 2009


TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

Berkeley Rep's TINY KUSHNER Closes Tonight, 10/21
by Charlie Piane - Aug 24, 2009


TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

Laura Benanti and Michael Cerveris To Star In Sarah Ruhl's 'IN THE NEXT ROOM' On Broadway, Previews Begin 10/22
by Eddie Varley - Jul 21, 2009


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams will be featured in its upcoming production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, to be directed by Les Waters.

Chase, LaMar & More Cast in California Shakespeare Theatre's PRIVATE LIVES 7/8 Thru 8/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2009


2009 California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) today announced casting and creative teams for the second production of the company's 35th anniversary season, Noël Coward's smart and spiky comedy Private Lives, directed by Cal Shakes Associate Artist Mark Rucker. The production will run July 8-August 2 at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater.

Chase, LaMar & More Cast in California Shakespeare Theatre's PRIVATE LIVES 7/8 Thru 8/2
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 26, 2009


2009 California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) today announced casting and creative teams for the second production of the company's 35th anniversary season, Noël Coward's smart and spiky comedy Private Lives, directed by Cal Shakes Associate Artist Mark Rucker. The production will run July 8-August 2 at the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater.

The Guthrie TINY KUSHNER Extends For Four Additional Dates, Plays Thru 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2009


The Guthrie today announced four additional performance dates for the highly-anticipated evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, dubbed Tiny Kushner. The production, which was scheduled to conclude on June 7, will now play through June 13 in the Dowling Studio.

Photo Flash: Tiny Kushner At The Guthrie
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


The Guthrie today announced the complete cast and creative team of Tiny Kushner, an evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner. Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Tony Taccone directs the production, which features four previously announced Guthrie favorites - J.C. Cutler (Major Barbara), Kate Eifrig (9 Parts of Desire), Jim Lichtscheidl (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and Valeri Mudek (A Midsummer Night's Dream) - performing multiple roles.

The Guthrie TINY KUSHNER Extends For Four Additional Dates, Plays Thru 6/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009


The Guthrie today announced four additional performance dates for the highly-anticipated evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, dubbed Tiny Kushner. The production, which was scheduled to conclude on June 7, will now play through June 13 in the Dowling Studio.

Photo Flash: IN THE NEXT ROOM (THE VIBRATOR PLAY)
by Reynard Loki - Feb 3, 2009


Berkeley Repertory Theatre greets the new year by proudly presenting its 50th world premiere, a new comedy about marriage, intimacy, and electricity from the creators of Eurydice. Celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and Obie Award-winning director Les Waters come together again for the debut of In the Next Room (or the vibrator play). Commissioned by Berkeley Rep and staged in the state-of-the-art Roda Theatre, this hotly anticipated play begins previews on January 30, opens February 4, and closes March 15. BART and Wells Fargo serve as season sponsors for Berkeley Rep's 41st year of fearless theatre, and the executive producer for this show is the Strauch Kulhanjian Family.

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