VSA (The International Organization on Arts and Disability), an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presents as special abridged version of JACK FROM ABOVE -- a new play performed by Tony Award-winning director Jack Hofsiss (THE ELEPHANT MAN) chronicling his life-changing experiences following a near-fatal diving accident -- for two performances only at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Family Theatre in Washington, DC (2700 F Street NW) on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1 at 7:30pm.
Penguin Rep Theatre closes its 33rd season with the New York premiere of MRS. MANNERLY, a comedy by Jeffrey Hatcher, October 1 through October 24 in Stony Point, New York. Directed by Penguin Rep artistic director Joe Brancato, MRS. MANNERLY stars Diane Ciesla and Mark Shanahan.
NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and Kim Vasquez/Gray Lady Entertainment are pleased to announce THERAPY ROCKS, a new modern musical with book by Karen Bishko, Kaethe Fine and Nat Bennett, music and lyrics by Karen Bishko and directed by Thomas Caruso, as part of their 2010 showcase.
Bay Street Theatre is pleased to bring back MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY to the Mainstage in Sag Harbor on Saturday, October 9 at 8 pm. The hysterical comedy sold out four shows this summer as part of the BAY STREET @ THE PARRISH series in Southampton. The show is written and performed by Brad Zimmerman and will performed for one night only. Tickets are $35. Call the box office at 631-725-9500 or log on to www.baystreet.org.
Producer Daryl Roth announces that following a sold out developmental run last spring, THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress, will transfer to the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) featuring the entire original company: Alison Fraser, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker, and Julie Halston.
Bay Street Theatre kicked off its 2nd Annual Appeal this week by announcing that actor Richard Kind has joined the Board of Trustees. The theatre will celebrate its 20th anniversary season in 2011.
David Burnham, most recently seen on Broadway WICKED, is set to join Barbra Streisand impersonator Steven Brinberg for his upcoming concerts at the Rrazz Room. Simply Barbra: 'Barbra and Burnham' will play from Sept. 1-5.
David Mamet's play, ROMANCE, running now - September 5, is a shockingly funny courtroom comedy directed by Lisa Peterson. The cast includes Chris Bauer from 'True Blood', Darrell Hammond from 'Saturday Night Live' and Richard Kind from 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Spin City.'
Bay Street Theatre is pleased to announce that Stewart Lane and Bonnie Cromley were the auction winners of the Bay Street Theatre Summer Benefit Gala's 'Evening Aboard America.' The yacht is owned by Ted Conklin of The American Hotel and Board Member at Bay Street Theatre. He donated an evening cruise with cocktails and hors d'oeuvers for 12 people for the 'LIVE' Fantasy Auction held on July 17.
David Burnham, most recently seen on Broadway WICKED, is set to join Barbra Streisand impersonator Steven Brinberg for his upcoming concerts at the Rrazz Room. Simply Barbra: 'Barbra and Burnham' will play from Sept. 1-5.
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE, September 17-October 9, at the University Theatre (222 York Street).
Bay Street Theatre presents David Mamet's play, ROMANCE. It is the third and final play of the 2010 Mainstage Season and runs through September 5. This shockingly funny courtroom comedy is directed by Lisa Peterson.
The Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre continues the laughs in August as Hollywood favorite, Jamie Kennedy, brings his comedy to the stage on Monday, August 30 at 8 pm. Kennedy rose to fame with a scene-stealing performance in Wes Craven's SCREAM and SCREAM 2.
CHESS opened at the Signature Theatre on August 10 and will run through September 26. The cast is lead by Jill Paice (Curtains, The 39 Steps) as Florence Vassy, Euan Morton (Boy George in Taboo, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Anatoly Sergievsky and Jeremy Kushnier (Footloose, Rent) as Freddie Trumper. The rock musical is directed by Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. Written by Mamma Mia! composers Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson with Evita and Lion King lyricist Tim Rice, the 1984 cult musical of Cold War competition in love and chess is being given its first major Washington area production. Chess is being performed in the fabulous intimacy of the 276-seat MAX Theatre.
BAY STREET @ THE PARRISH is back with two hilarious shows coming to the intimate space at the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton. This year Bay Street @ The Parrish opens its summer season with MY SON THE WAITER, A JEWISH TRAGEDY, running for 2 weekends only-Fridays and Saturdays July 23- 24 and July 30-31.
The Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre continues the laughs in August with Joe Piscopo and Bobby Slayton, two comedy greats, who will perform on Monday, August 23 at 8 pm.
The Comedy Club at Bay Street Theatre continues the laughs in August as Hollywood favorite, Jamie Kennedy, brings his comedy to the stage on Monday, August 30 at 8 pm. Kennedy rose to fame with a scene-stealing performance in Wes Craven's SCREAM and SCREAM 2.