People's Light & Theatre Company presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, from September 12 - October 16, 2010 on the Main Stage. Jackson Gay directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.
by Robert Diamond -
Lead producer Michael Cohl today announced the complete cast for SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, which begins rehearsals this morning. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will begin previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) on November 14, with opening night set for December 21.
by Joseph F. Panarello -
The last time Sam Underwood appeared on stage he was completely naked. He was playing Alan Strang in the much lauded production of Peter Schaffer's EQUUS at East Hampton (NY)'s John Drew Theatre. Those who are familiar with the play know that it culminates in a 20 minute nude scene for the actor playing the tormented young Strang. How then would the actor be recognized when he walked into a restaurant in New York City fully clothed?
by Gabrielle Sierra -
Teatro IATI and World Players, Inc. are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of José Luis Ramos Escobar's The Smell of Popcorn, directed by Jorge B. Merced. The Smell of Popcorn will play 10 performances only at Teatro IATI (59-61 East 4th Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra -
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce an expansion of their initiatives currently in place to support theater artists and develop new work.
by Jessica Lewis -
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced an expansion of their initiatives currently in place to support theater artists and develop new work.
by BWW News Desk -
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast for the world premiere of Annie Weisman's Surf Report, the first production of the Playhouse's 2010/2011 season, running June 15 - July 11, 2010 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
by BWW News Desk -
HotCity Theatre, a professional theatre company with a focus on contemporary programming and new play development announces the production of the company's 5th Annual GreenHouse New Play Festival. Three plays 'in progress' are chosen from over 250 submitted by playwrights all over the world. Each script is given a workshop that includes professional directors on staff at HotCity, a professional dramaturg (a literary drama scholar) and professional local actors. This workshop provides a springboard for re-writes, culminating in readings at the festival by professional actors and adjudicated by HotCity artistic staff. At the festival event, scripts are performed as staged readings, followed by talkback sessions where you, the patrons, are given the opportunity to offer your thoughts and ask questions of the playwrights.
by BWW News Desk -
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey begins its 2010 season with one of William Shakespeare's most popular comedies - The Taming of the Shrew. Directed by Bonnie J. Monte, who is celebrating her 20th Anniversary Season as artistic director of The Shakespeare Theatre, The Taming of the Shrew begins performances on June 2 and continues through June 27.
by BWW News Desk -
Atlantic Theatre Company's DUSK RINGS A BELL has been extended an additional week through June 26th.
by Chris Gibson -
HotCity Theatre, a professional theatre company with a focus on contemporary programming and new play development announces the production of the company's 5th Annual GreenHouse New Play Festival. Three plays 'in progress' are chosen from over 250 submitted by playwrights all over the world. Each script is given a workshop that includes professional directors on staff at HotCity, a professional dramaturg (a literary drama scholar) and professional local actors. This workshop provides a springboard for re-writes, culminating in readings at the festival by professional actors and adjudicated by HotCity artistic staff. At the festival event, scripts are performed as staged readings, followed by talkback sessions where you, the patrons, are given the opportunity to offer your thoughts and ask questions of the playwrights.
by Jessica Lewis -
Last night, June 16, Matthew Morrison joined British singer, Leona Lewis in a duet of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at her London concert. Click below to hear their rendition. As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, this will not be the last time Lewis and Morrison will unite --- she is set to film a spot for GLEE next season.
by BWW News Desk -
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast for the world premiere of Annie Weisman's Surf Report, the first production of the Playhouse's 2010/2011 season, running June 15 - July 11, 2010 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
by Gabrielle Sierra -
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to announce that Caroline Aaron will star as Marjorie Taub opposite Marilu Henner who will star as Lee Green in Charles Busch's hilarious Broadway hit, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, opening October 1 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
by BWW News Desk -
Philadelphia Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season with August Wilson's masterpiece and first Broadway success Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on May 21-June 13.
by Chris Gibson -
HotCity Theatre, a professional theatre company with a focus on contemporary programming and new play development announces the production of the company's 5th Annual GreenHouse New Play Festival. Three plays 'in progress' are chosen from over 250 submitted by playwrights all over the world. Each script is given a workshop that includes professional directors on staff at HotCity, a professional dramaturg (a literary drama scholar) and professional local actors. This workshop provides a springboard for re-writes, culminating in readings at the festival by professional actors and adjudicated by HotCity artistic staff. At the festival event, scripts are performed as staged readings, followed by talkback sessions where you, the patrons, are given the opportunity to offer your thoughts and ask questions of the playwrights.
by Gabrielle Sierra -
Wendy C. Goldberg, Artistic Director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Playwrights Conference, today announced the seven directors for plays previously selected for its 46th season.
by BWW Photo Special -
Matthew_Morrison_20010101 Mercury News reports today that GLEE star Matthew Morrison will spend part of his summer hiatus from the show working on a solo album in London in June. Morrison has called the album 'in the style of Michael Buble, or maybe you could call it Dean Martin-esque. It's just me and a big orchestra ... No rapping, unfortunately. Hopefully, I'm going to be working with David Foster to write some stuff.' According to Mercury News, Morrison now says he will be writing all the music for his first album.
by BWW News Desk -
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey begins its 2010 season with one of William Shakespeare's most popular comedies - The Taming of the Shrew. Directed by Bonnie J. Monte, who is celebrating her 20th Anniversary Season as artistic director of The Shakespeare Theatre, The Taming of the Shrew begins performances on June 2 and continues through June 27.
by Gabrielle Sierra -
Atlantic Theatre Company's DUSK RINGS A BELL has been extended an additional week through June 26th.
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