Anton Chekhov News

In a rare, if not unprecedented move, theatergoers can bid for their own, private performance of a new musical, DAYS AND NIGHTS: TWO CHEKHOVIAN INTERLUDES being presented this fall at La Mama ETC (74A E. 4 St.) in New York City from September 17 to October 4.

New adaptations of two short stories by Anton Chekhov -- created and performed by an international company of Korean, Taiwanese and American theatre artists -- will receive their New York premieres this fall when DAYS AND NIGHTS: TWO CHEKHOVIAN INTERLUDES debuts at La Mama ETC (74A East 4 St.) in Manhattan, with preview performances beginning September 17 prior to an official press opening September 20, 2009.

New adaptations of two short stories by Anton Chekhov -- created and performed by an international company of Korean, Taiwanese and American theatre artists -- will receive their New York premieres this fall when DAYS AND NIGHTS: TWO CHEKHOVIAN INTERLUDES debuts at La Mama ETC (74A East 4 St.) in Manhattan, with preview performances beginning September 17 prior to an official press opening September 20, 2009.

It's always amusing to get a peek behind the scenes to see how art is made, but rarely do audiences get to see a production such as Jane Martin's Anton in Show Business that combines razor-sharp wit with close-to-the-bone theatrical reality.

Acclaimed downtown theatre company The Talking Band returns to La MaMa E.T.C. (74 East 4th Street) this fall with RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC -- a magical new play by Paul Zimet and Peter Samelson about a master illusionist returning to the stage after almost thirty years out of the limelight -- with previews set to begin October 9, prior to its official press opening October 11.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Druid, one of Ireland's premier theater companies to Chicago with their production of The Walworth Farce, award-winning playwright Enda Walsh's biting social commentary disguised as a high farce.

The OBIE Award-winning National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO), now in its 20th season, presents Anton Chekhov's classic THE SEAGULL, with previews set to begin September 26 prior to an official press opening of October 1 at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue) in Manhattan. Gia Forakis directs.

To open their 29th season, the Saint Sebastian Players look to their Illinois roots through author Edgar Lee Masters and the yearlong celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday with Spoon River Anthology in an original adaptation by SSP company member Jonathan Hagloch, who also directs the production and provides original music

Acclaimed downtown theatre company The Talking Band returns to La MaMa E.T.C. (74 East 4th Street) this fall with RADNEVSKY'S REAL MAGIC -- a magical new play by Paul Zimet and Peter Samelson about a master illusionist returning to the stage after almost thirty years out of the limelight -- with previews set to begin October 9, prior to its official press opening October 11.

Publick Theatre Boston Presents Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? October 1 - 24, 2009 Tina Packer and Nigel Gore Star as the Iconic Martha and George

In a rare, if not unprecedented move, theatergoers can bid for their own, private performance of a new musical, DAYS AND NIGHTS: TWO CHEKHOVIAN INTERLUDES being presented this fall at La Mama ETC (74A E. 4 St.) in New York City from September 17 to October 4.

EBE Ensemble (Eric Alba, Artistic Director; Joe Mullen & Montgomery Sutton, Co-Executive Directors), a New York based theater company, is accepting submissions for their annual one-act play festival, Elephants on Parade 2010.

Since its inception in 1973, the OpenStage ensemble of theatre artists has dedicated itself to engaging its audiences with intimate and authentic theatrical experiences, and according to OpenStage Theatre Producing Artistic Director Denise Burson Freestone, its 2009-2010 seasons will continue to explore classical and contemporary plays that do just that.

SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov's 'Ivanov,' in a contemporary American language adaptation by Sheldon Patinkin, who also directs, featuring eight ensemble members in a passion-filled production of this classic story that swings wildly from comedy to tragedy.

SiNNERMAN Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov's 'Ivanov,' in a contemporary American language adaptation by Sheldon Patinkin, who also directs, featuring eight ensemble members in a passion-filled production of this classic story that swings wildly from comedy to tragedy.

New adaptations of two short stories by Anton Chekhov -- created and performed by an international company of Korean, Taiwanese and American theatre artists -- will receive their New York premieres this fall when DAYS AND NIGHTS: TWO CHEKHOVIAN INTERLUDES debuts at La Mama ETC (74A East 4 St.) in Manhattan, with preview performances beginning September 17 prior to an official press opening September 20, 2009.

Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, has announced details for their upcoming 2009-10 season.

New adaptations of two short stories by Anton Chekhov -- created and performed by an international company of Korean, Taiwanese and American theatre artists -- will receive their New York premieres this fall when DAYS AND NIGHTS: TWO CHEKHOVIAN INTERLUDES debuts at La Mama ETC (74A East 4 St.) in Manhattan, with preview performances beginning September 17 prior to an official press opening September 20, 2009.

Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens' powerful new play Punk Rock opens at the Lyric Hammersmith on 08 September 2009 with previews from 03 September 2009. Sarah Frankcom, the Co-Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange, Manchester will direct a talented, young cast which includes Nicholas Banks, Henry Lloyd Hughes, Harry McEntire, Jessica Raine, Tom Sturridge, Katie West and Sophie Wu.

Redd Tale Theatre Company celebrates its sixth year with an original adaptation of a Greek classic and a Russian favorite: MADDY A Modern Day Medea By Will Le Vasseur & The Swan Song by Anton Chekhov, Preview August 6th, 2009