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Arizona Theatre Company Completes 2019/20 Schedule With THE ROYALE And WOMEN IN JEOPARDY

Arizona Theatre Company (Sean Daniels, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) has announced that the final two plays for the 2019/20 season are Marco Ramirez' riveting The Royale, inspired by the real-life experiences of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight world champion, and Wendy MacLeod's riotous comedy, Women in Jeopardy!

BWW Review: BLOOD KNOT, Orange Tree Theatre

Family ties are complicated things. Those we are connected to through blood are often those we love the most, but who we can also treat the most poorly. Athol Fugard's visceral 1961 play, Blood Knot, is a story about brotherhood and how you view your family, set in the brutal world of apartheid.

Photo Flash: First Look at BLOOD KNOT at the Orange Tree Theatre

Nathan McMullen and Kalungi Ssebandeke will appear in Matthew Xia's major new revival of the 1961 play by Athol Fugard, who has been a vital part of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. The Designer of the production is Basia BiNkowska, Lighting Designer Ciaran Cunningham, Sound Designer & Composer Xana and Casting Consultant Sophie Parrott CDG.

Arizona Theatre Company Names Sean Daniels Artistic Director

Sean Daniels, who in his youth was inspired toward a career in theatre after attending Arizona Theatre Company productions with his Mesa-based family, has come full circle by being named ATC's new Artistic Director.

Photo Flash: DYING IN BOULDER Opens At La MaMa

La MaMa in association with Out of the Box Theatrics presentsthe World Premiere of DYING IN BOULDER (or the perfect place to die if you have good karma) by Linda Faigao-Hall, directed by Ian Morgan (Associate Artistic Director of The New Group). 

EgoPo Classic Theater Presents CENSORED

EgoPo Classic Theater presents CENSORED, two powerful plays, both banned by the South African government, to shine a light on two very different experiences of apartheid: Athol Fugard's "Master Harold"…and the Boys and Matsemela Manaka's Egoli, co-produced by Theatre in the X. On March 22 and 23, EgoPo will open these plays to run in rotating repertory. Master Harold previews March 21 and opens Friday, March 22. Egoli previews March 20 and opens March 23. The shows run three weeks, closing April 7. Single show tickets range $25-$35 with discounts available when both are purchased together. Performances are at the Latvian Society Theater at 7th & Spring Garden. For more information, go to EgoPo.org, or call 267-273-1414.

New American Drama DYING IN BOULDER Begins Performances Feb. 28

La MaMa in association with Out of the Box Theatrics presents the World Premiere of DYING IN BOULDER (or the perfect place to die if you have good karma) by Linda Faigao-Hall, directed by Ian Morgan (Associate Artistic Director of The New Group). Previews begin February 28, 2019 at The Downstairs at La MaMa with opening night slated for March 3.

BWW Interview: Frank X of THE JEWISH QUEEN LEAR at Theater J

Frank X is making his Theater J debut as Shalmen in the upcoming production of 'The Jewish Queen Lear' (also known as 'Mirele Efros'), which runs at Georgetown University's Davis Performing Arts Center in the Gonda Theatre from March 13th through April 7th.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For BLOOD KNOT at Orange Tree Theatre

Nathan McMullen and Kalungi Ssebandeke will appear in Matthew Xia's major new revival of the 1961 play by Athol Fugard, who has been a vital part of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. The Designer of the production is Basia Bi?kowska, Lighting Designer Ciaran Cunningham, Sound Designer & Composer Xana and Casting Consultant Sophie Parrott CDG.

Arizona Theatre Company Announces 2019-20 Season Lineup: 'The Curtain Rises'

Arizona Theatre Company's (ATC) 2019/2020 season, under the theme, "The Curtain Rises," offers an entertaining, thoughtful lineup of six shows including Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky; the powerful musical love story Cabaret; Athol Fugard's story of South Africa in the early years of apartheid, Master Harold…and The Boys; and The Legend of Georgia McBride, an hilarious and heartwarming story of Casey, a broke Elvis impersonator with a baby on the way, a co-production with Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

Westport Community Theatre Presents THE ROAD TO MECCA

Westport Community Theatre is currently producing Athol Fugard's powerful play, The Road to Mecca. Performances take place from February 8th through 24th todays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, with a Thursday performance on February 14th at 8:00 p.m. Ruth Anne Baumgartner directs the play, which is produced by Joan Lasprogato.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season

The Kansas City Actors Theatre is proud to announce its lineup of plays for 2019-2020 at the City Stage in Union Station. This is the company's 15th season of productions showcasing Kansas City's own top theatre professionals.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season

The Kansas City Actors Theatre is proud to announce its lineup of plays for 2019-2020 at the City Stage in Union Station. This is the company's 15th season of productions showcasing Kansas City's own top theatre professionals.

Photo Flash: First Look at COUGAR at Orange Tree Theatre

The Orange Tree Theatre presents Mike Noble (The Almighty Sometimes, Royal Exchange; Road, Royal Court; Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in the West End) and Charlotte Randle (Yerma, Young Vic/New York; Medea, Almeida) in the world premiere of Rose Lewenstein's new play Cougar, a co-production with English Touring Theatre, which explores the impact of climate change and consumerism.

New American Drama DYING IN BOULDER Begins Performances Feb. 28

La MaMa in association with Out of the Box Theatrics presents the World Premiere of DYING IN BOULDER (or the perfect place to die if you have good karma) by Linda Faigao-Hall, directed by Ian Morgan (Associate Artistic Director of The New Group). Previews begin February 28, 2019 at The Downstairs at La MaMa with opening night slated for March 3.

Creative Team Announced For INSIDE BITCH

You've seen Orange is the New Black. You've seen Locked Up. You've seen Bad Girls. So, what have we got that's different? Well, for one, we've been to prison.

VIDEO: Meet the Cast of Berkeley Rep's METAMORPHOSES

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for Metamorphoses. This co-production with the Guthrie Theater is led by nationally and internationally renowned writer and director Mary Zimmerman.

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