Bertolt Brecht News

Warehouse Theatre Presents Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, Beginning Today

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2016

Warehouse Theatre continues its 2016 Season today with Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner and directed by Kristofer Green.

BWW Review: ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2016: THE WEILL FILE Delves Into The Genius Of Kurt Weill

by Barry Lenny — June 15, 2016

A glorious exploration of the life and music of Kurt Weill.

BWW Review: ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2016, ROBYN ARCHER - DANCING ON THE VOLCANO Goes To The Heart Of Cabaret

by Barry Lenny — June 12, 2016

Once again, Archer played to a full house of very enthusiastic and appreciative cabaret lovers.

Photo Flash: Jesse Eisenberg's THE SPOILS Opens at Trafalgar Studios

by Tyler Peterson — June 7, 2016

Last night, Jesse Eisenberg's THE SPOILS recently had its press night at Trafalgar Studios.

Jesse Eisenberg's THE SPOILS Opens in the West End

by Marianka Swain — June 3, 2016

Last night, Jesse Eisenberg's THE SPOILS had its press night at Trafalgar Studios.

BWW Review: Irondale Ensemble Powers Through 4 Shakespeare Greats in 1599

by Charles Quittner — May 26, 2016

Irondale Ensemble's 1599 tackles one of William Shakespeare's finest years with incredibly acted hour long adaptations of Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like it, and Hamlet.

Quintessence Theatre Group Sets 2016-17 Season

by Tyler Peterson — May 26, 2016

Quintessence Theatre, Philadelphia's only all-classical repertory theatre, announces its seventh season of progressive classics.

Are London Critics Spoiled? Is The National Theatre Taking Revenge?

by Michael Dale — May 25, 2016

More discussion on the issue of limiting critics to one comp ticket instead of two.

PlayCo to Present Christopher Chen's CAUGHT, 8/17-9/18

by Tyler Peterson — May 23, 2016

The Play Company (PlayCo), led by Founding Producer Kate Loewald and Executive Producer Lauren Weigel, closes its 15th Anniversary season with the New York premiere of Caught (August 17-September 18).

MARX IN SOHO, SPRING AWAKENING and More Set for Spotlighters Theatre's 55th Season

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2016

This season holds a wealth of 'theatre magic' for you! A little frightening, and a lot of fun! Spotlighters tackles a variety of genres, and takes our audiences on some dark travels into the world of politics, feuding families and neighbors, gossipy friends, crime, murder and Dungeon & Dragons.

London's National Theatre Will Limit Critics To Just One Press Comp

by Michael Dale — May 20, 2016

The long-time tradition of offering two press comps to reviewers will be discontinued in August.

BWW Review: Poetic and Powerful SILLAGE an Extraordinary Theatrical Experience

by David Fick — May 16, 2016

Penny Youngleson's new play accomplishes its enlightenment through a domestic scenario without ever becoming didactic or patronising; that it does so by using a powerful, unique and pliable central metaphor makes SILLAGE all the more remarkable.

Warehouse Theatre to Present Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA

by Tyler Peterson — May 13, 2016

Warehouse Theatre is pleased to announce the next production in its 2016 Season, Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner and directed by Kristofer Green.

LA Chamber Orchestra Announces 2016-17 Season

by Tyler Peterson — May 10, 2016

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), one of the nation's premier orchestras as well as a leader in presenting wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous commissions, announces its 2016-17 season, its final under the leadership of esteemed Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, who steps down at the end of the

Tony Kushner Calls Toronto UJA's Disassociation With His Appearance 'McCarthyism'

by Michael Dale — May 9, 2016

Though he opposes the policy, Kushner serves on the board of an organization that supports sanctions against Israel.

Print Room at the Coronet to Stage UK Premiere of HAIM - IN THE LIGHT OF A VIOLIN

by Tyler Peterson — May 5, 2016

With Deathwatch currently running in the theatre and Beckett in London due to open on the 17 May, The Print Room at the Coronet today announces the UK premiere of Haim - In The Light Of A Violin, written and directed by Gerald Garutti, in a new translation by Christopher Hampton.