American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Carla Crane and Chandra Geiger Gordon are proud to announce A.C.T.'s 2008-09 season gala, Illuminate the Night, featuring an exclusive performance by Judy Kaye, Tony Award-winning star of A.C.T.'s Sweeney Todd and Souvenir. The entertainment for this wonderful evening also includes performances by A.C.T.'s own Master of Fine Arts Program and Young Conservatory students, created and directed by John Carrafa, the Tony Award-nominated choreographer of Urinetown, the Musical on Broadway and at A.C.T.
The star-studded black tie Multicultural Motion Picture Association's 16th Annual Diversity Awards - 'Celebrating Diversity - American Spirit And Global Talent - Making Happen!' honoring artists for their exceptional achievements in film and television, was held on Sunday evening, November 23, 2008 in the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios Hollywood. Prior to the Awards Show, a Celebrity VIP Silent Auction and Reception was held.
Working Artists Theatre Project proudly presents the world premiere of The Golden Aurora written by acclaimed playwright Steven Fechter as part of the 12th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.
American Conservatory Theater conservatory director Melissa Smith and Young Conservatory director Craig Slaight announced casting today for the world premiere production of playwright Amy Herzog's The Wendy Play. Directed by A.C.T. associate artist Domenique Lozano, the production features actors from the graduating class of the Master of Fine Arts Program as well as from the Young Conservatory. The Wendy Play plays March 21 through April 5 at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.
Stomp Out Loud will collaborate with Grammy-nominated Latin superstars Calle 13 when they perform together on the 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, November 8.
The Center Theatre Group's production of Come Back, Little Sheba opened June 24 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in downtown Culver City, which is staring S. Epatha Merkerson and Alan Rosenberg in the William Inge classic...
Working Playground, in association with Moxie Pictures and Gran
Centenario Tequila, presents a 24 Hour Company Production of THE 6TH
ANNUAL 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY
on Monday, October 23rd at the American Airlines Theatre. To date,
participating actors include Emmy Award winner Jennifer Aniston,
Elizabeth Berkley (Hurly Burly) 'Saturday Night Live's Rachel Dratch,
Oscar nominee Rosie Perez (Frankie & Johnny), and two-time Tony Award
nominee Patrick Wilson (Oklahoma!, The Full Monty).
Bill Kenwright and Marla Rubin announce that they will present the Almeida Theatre production of FESTEN, the hugely successful London play about a family with a dark secret, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 W. 45th St.), with performances beginning Thursday, March 23. Larry Bryggman, Michael Hayden, Ali MacGraw and Julianna Margulies have been cast in the Broadway production. Directed by Rufus Norris, in a dramatization by David Eldridge from the Danish 1998 film, FESTEN will have its official press opening on Sunday, April 9.
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Felicity Huffman, Dame Judi Dench and Cynthia Nixon are among the actors nominated for SAG Awards, which will be presented on January 29th
In the third in a series of Women's History Month profiles, Nugent talks about producing hits and flops, getting backers, making movies and leveling the playing field for women in theater.
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