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Date of Death: November 02, 1950 (94)

Birth Place: Dublin, IRELAND

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Patti LuPone and Laurie Metcalf to Lead David Mamet's THE ANARCHIST on Broadway; Opening Set for Fall 2012
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2011


Producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced that the American premiere of THE ANARCHIST, the new play about politics, money, religion and sex, written and directed by DAVID MAMET. The production will star two-time Tony Award winner PATTI LUPONE, who has previously appeared in Mamet's The Woods, All Men are Whores, The Blue Hour, The Water Engine, Edmond and The Old Neighborhood and three-time Emmy Award winner LAURIE METCALF, who was nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for her performance in Mamet's November. THE ANARCHIST, which marks the sixth collaboration between Richards, Frankel and Mamet, will open on Broadway in Fall 2012.

Shaw Festival Ends 50th Season With Increase in Attendance
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 2, 2011


The Shaw Festival witnessed a growth in attendance during its milestone 50th season, which also included an increase in the number of people who came to The Shaw to see the plays by its namesake.

REBECCA to Play Broadhurst Theatre Opening April 2012; Sierra Boggess Now Confirmed to Star!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 2, 2011


Producers Ben Sprecher, Louise Forlenza, The Shubert Organization, Peter Bezemes, Tony Fusco, Larry Feinman, Nanda Anand and Peter Bogyo by special arrangement with/and based on the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien GmbH production, announced that the new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, Love Never Dies, Master Class and as Christine in last month's 25th Anniversary Concert of The Phantom of the Opera in London) will play the lead role of 'I'. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.

Project Shaw Presents PASSION, POISON AND PETRIFACTION & PRESS CUTTINGS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 31, 2011


Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents two short comedies by George Bernard Shaw - PASSION POISON AND PETRIFACTION and PRESS CUTTINGS -- on Monday, November 21 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

BWW Reviews: Actor’s Nightmare, With Wisecracks: Barrymore at The Rep
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Oct 31, 2011


The big reason for the audience's enjoyment, however, is the performance of Nigel Reed as Barrymore, who absolutely inhabits the legendary old ham's persona, grandiose and gross and catty and orotund. A strong physical resemblance to the man does not hurt either.

CANDIDA Plays The Heritage Center 10/28-11/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2011


CANDIDA: George Bernard Shaw's enchanting comedy takes to the Heritage Center stage.

New York City Center Announces 2011-12 Season, Kicks Off 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a star-studded gala on October 25.

CANDIDA Plays The Heritage Center 10/28-11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2011


CANDIDA: George Bernard Shaw's enchanting comedy takes to the Heritage Center stage.

Stage West Announces 2011-12 Season, Begins With ARMS AND THE MAN
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2011


Stage West announces its lineup for the 33rd season! The new season offers a uniquely entertaining mix of plays, ranging from Shaw to Stoppard, and including the winner of Stage West's 2010 Texas Playwriting Competition.

Stage West To Present Arms and the Man 10/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2011


George Bernard Shaw's pointed and charming classic Arms and the Man will begin the 2011-2012 season for Fort Worth's Stage West on Thursday, October 20.

Photo Coverage: Judith Ivey, Charles Busch, et al. in SUPER SHAW 2011!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 18, 2011


SUPER SHAW 2011, a lively and irreverent evening of George Bernard Shaw, took place yesterday at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produced and directed SUPER SHAW 2011, which presented Charles Busch as Eliza Doolittle, Judith Ivey as Saint Joan, Alison Fraser as Cleopatra, and others in scenes from PYGMALION, CANDIDA, MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA, ARMS AND THE MAN, MAJOR BARBARA, THE APPLE CART and more.

SUPER SHAW To Feature Charles Busch, Judith Ivey, Alison Fraser, 10/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2011


Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW presents SUPER SHAW 2011, a lively and irreverent evening of George Bernard Shaw, on Monday, October 17 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan.

West Coast Premiere of Daisy Foote's BHUTAN Set for 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2011


Multi-award winning Rogue Machine today announced their eighth WEST COAST PREMIERE production in only their third season.

NEW THEATRE Announces Its 26th Anniversary Season
by Beau Higgins - Oct 14, 2011


This season's theme of 'family' is kicked off with the Bard's triumphant family history, Henry V, adapted and directed by Ronald Mangravite, running August 26 - September 11, 2011. Henry V, the final play about the reigning family crown, chronicles King Henry V's war with France over land and titles. As part of the National New Play Network's Continued Life for New Plays Fund and in conjunction with Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival in Kentucky and Actor's Express Theatre in Atlanta, New Theatre presents the rolling World Premiere of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by recent Yale Playwrighting graduate A. Rey Pamatmat and directed by THE NEW's Artistic Director, Ricky J. Martinez, running October 14 - 30, 2011.

Stage West To Present Arms and the Man 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2011


George Bernard Shaw's pointed and charming classic Arms and the Man will begin the 2011-2012 season for Fort Worth's Stage West on Thursday, October 20.

MY FAIR LADY Opens at Flynn Center
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2011


MY FAIR LADY opens at Flynn's Mainstage tonight at 8 PM.

Abingdon Theatre Company's BLAME IT ON BECKETT Begins Previews 10/7
by Carly Rosemore - Oct 7, 2011


Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced 63 new American plays in its 18-year history - launches its 2011-2012 Season with the world premiere of BLAME IT ON BECKETT, a new comedy by John Morogiello, author of the recent Abingdon hit ENGAGING SHAW, set to begin previews October 7, prior to its official press opening October 16, at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Jackob G. Hofmann directs.

The Pearl Theatre Company Announces RICHARD II Cast
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 7, 2011


THE PEARL THEATRE COMPANY (J.R. Sullivan, Artistic Director) has announced the company for Shakespeare's drama, RICHARD II. The production, beginning November 8 at New York City Center Stage II, will be directed by J.R. Sullivan and features Sean McNall as Richard II. The twelve member cast features both members of The Resident Acting Company and guest artists who will portray over 30 characters.

Theater Basel Premieres Begin
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2011


Gerne stelle ich Ihnen die Premieren und den Spielplan des Theater Basel im Oktober 2011 vor

West Coast Premiere of Daisy Foote's BHUTAN Set for 10/16
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 11, 2011


Multi-award winning Rogue Machine today announced their eighth WEST COAST PREMIERE production in only their third season.

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