Ayn Rand News

Atlas Distribution Company announced today a marketing campaign geared towards giving fans of Ayn Rand and Atlas Shrugged the opportunity to be in the movie “Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt?” releasing later this year.

The cast of THE ANTHEM, an original musical lovingly inspired by the classic Ayn Rand Novella, 'Anthem', with a book by Gary Morgenstein, music by Jonnie Rockwell and lyrics by Erik Ransom, is currently in rehearsals. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal!

Bay Street Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of CONVICTION (May 27-June 15) by Carey Crim and directed by Scott Schwartz, Bay Street's new Artistic Director. The production is co-produced by Bay Street Theatre, Rubicon Theatre in California, Dead Posh Productions, London and Canada's Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.

OBERON, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s second stage and club theater venue, announces its May and June line up of exciting and original programming on the fringe of Harvard Square.

JJJ Productions in Association with Culture Project and Aaron Grant Theatrical, Inc have announced that the world premiere of THE ANTHEM, an original musical lovingly inspired by the classic Ayn Rand Novella, 'Anthem', with a book by Gary Morgenstein, music by Jonnie Rockwell and lyrics by Erik Ransom will begin previews on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Off-Broadway at Culture Project's Lynn Redgrave Theatre on 45 Bleecker Street. This musical helmed by Rachel Klein officially opens on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Spiderman's JASON GOTAY, Spring Awakening's REMY ZAKEN and RANDY JONES of The Village People lead a cast of theatrical favorites in this rollicking sci-fi musical, featuring an expansive aerial and circus environment, about a revolt of the young against an evil state.

Gallery Henoch is pleased to welcome artist DANIEL E. GREENE, NA , PSA, AWS Daniel E. Greene (born in 1934) is considered one of America's leading painters who works in the media of pastel and oil paint.

OCPA Studios presents The Bishop's 18 Wives, a new play by John Byrd on SATURDAY, March 1 - 2:30pm at Theatre Out. $6 suggested donation, 714.902.5716 reservations.

Rude Mechs' madcap Brechtian vaudeville counters being charitable with looking out for one's self.

Atlas Distribution Company announced today that 'Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt?' went into production on Monday, January 20th. The movie's release is slated for September 2014.

Edgar Oliver and John Hodgman bring solo shows to the tenth annual festival.

Atlas Distribution Company, LLC announced today that the character Ragnar Danneskjöld will be in the final installment of the Atlas Shrugged movie trilogy, 'Who is John Galt?' after the long-time fan favorite remained mostly absent from the first two installments of the trilogy.

ANTHEM (www.AnthemThePlay.com), based on Ayn Rand's novel adapted and composed by Jeff Britting will conclude its Off-Broadway run at The Baryshnikov Arts Center today, November 3rd. At the time of closing, ANTHEM will have played 13 previews and 32 regular performances.

ANTHEM, presented by The Austin Shakespeare Theatre Company based on the acclaimed Ayn Rand novel, announced that Jonathan Hoenig, founding member of the Capitalist Pig hedge fund and contributor to The Fox News Channel will be participating in a talkback following the 8pm performance on Saturday, October 26th. ANTHEM plays at the Jerome Robbins Theater at the Baryshnikov Arts Center (450 W. 37th Street).

One Old Crow Productions (2013 New York Innovative Theatre Award Nominees for Outstanding Revival of a Play for their site-specific production of Sam Shepard's Cowboy Mouth) will present Sherry Kramer's play David's RedHaired Death directed by Michael Rau (Song of a Convalescent Ayn Rand Giving Thanks to the Godhead with Wolf 259), tonight, October 23-November 10 at LA SALA at Cantina Royal (58 N. 3rd Street between Wythe Ave and Kent Ave in Williamsburg Brooklyn).

ANTHEM (www.AnthemThePlay.com), based on Ayn Rand's novel adapted and composed by Jeff Britting will conclude its Off-Broadway run at The Baryshnikov Arts Center on November 3rd. At the time of closing, ANTHEM will have played 13 previews and 32 regular performances.

ANTHEM, presented by The Austin Shakespeare Theatre Company based on the acclaimed Ayn Rand novel, announced that Alan Dershowitz, lawyer, jurist, author, and political commentator will be participating in a talkback following the 8pm performance on Friday, October 29th. ANTHEM playsat the Jerome Robbins Theater at the Baryshnikov Arts Center (450 W. 37th Street).

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) are adding four new collections to their TCM Greatest Classic Films line, which spotlights some of Hollywood's most legendary actors and actresses in classic cinema.

ANTHEM, presented by The Austin Shakespeare Theatre Company based on the acclaimed Ayn Rand novel, announced that Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the first woman and youngest person to ever lead the ACLU will be participating in a talkback following the 8pm performance onTuesday, October 15th. ANTHEM plays at the Jerome Robbins Theater at the Baryshnikov Arts Center (450 W. 37th Street).

ANTHEM, a stage adaption of Ayn Rand's novel. Adapted for the stage by composer Jeff Britting, curator of the Ayn Rand Archives, Anthem plays at The Jerome Robbins Theater at the Baryshnikov Arts Center (450 W. 37th Street). Opening night is scheduled for Monday, October 7th for a limited ten-week run through December 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!