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Yale School Presents A Conversation with Edward Albee 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA/YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Dean, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean, Managing Director) announce A CONVERSATION WITH EDWARD ALBEE on Friday, October 22 at 3:00PM, at the Yale University Art Gallery McNeil Lecture Hall (1111 Chapel Street, at York Street).

Juneteenth Blues Cabaret debuts at Nuyorican 11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2010


Fresh off its acclaimed hit August Wilson's Women, Juneteenth Legacy Theatre continues to highlight the African-American female experience with the Juneteenth Blues Cabaret, a tribute to five very special 'Queens of the Blues.'

Yale School Presents A Conversation with Edward Albee 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2010


YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA/YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Dean, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Deputy Dean, Managing Director) announce A CONVERSATION WITH EDWARD ALBEE on Friday, October 22 at 3:00PM, at the Yale University Art Gallery McNeil Lecture Hall (1111 Chapel Street, at York Street).

TRAV'LIN Plays NYMF At The TBG Theatre 10/11-10/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival is pleased to announce the world premiere production of TRAV?LIN by Gary Holmes and Allan Shapiro, with musical direction by John Dipinto and choreographed and directed by Paul Stancato. TRAV'LIN will play a limited engagement at TBG Theatre, (312 West 36th Street, NY, NY 10018). Performances begin Monday, October 11 and continue through Sunday, October 17.

Maria Muldaur Plays the Acorn Theater 10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


Maria Muldaur will play the Acorn Theater on Sunday, October 10 at 4 PM. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.acorntheater.com or by calling 269-756-3879.

Yale Rep Presents A DELICATE BALANCE 10/22-11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 8, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE, directed by James Bundy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) October 22-November 13.

TRAV'LIN Plays NYMF At The TBG Theatre 10/11-10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival is pleased to announce the world premiere production of TRAV?LIN by Gary Holmes and Allan Shapiro, with musical direction by John Dipinto and choreographed and directed by Paul Stancato. TRAV'LIN will play a limited engagement at TBG Theatre, (312 West 36th Street, NY, NY 10018). Performances begin Monday, October 11 and continue through Sunday, October 17.

The Firehouse Theatre Project Closes WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2010


The Firehouse Theatre Project proudly announces the first show of its 2010-11 season, Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', running Sept. 9-Oct. 2.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

True Colors Theatre Presents Gut Bucket Blues 10/1-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce a World Premiere Musical about the life of Bessie Smith written and directed by former Alliance Theatre Associate Artistic Director, David H. Bell.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

BWW Reviews: Kate Dimbleby, I'M A WOMAN, New End Theatre
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 29, 2010


George Dyer reviews the cabaret show

TRAV'LIN Plays NYMF At The TBG Theatre 10/11-10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival is pleased to announce the world premiere production of TRAV?LIN by Gary Holmes and Allan Shapiro, with musical direction by John Dipinto and choreographed and directed by Paul Stancato. TRAV'LIN will play a limited engagement at TBG Theatre, (312 West 36th Street, NY, NY 10018). Performances begin Monday, October 11 and continue through Sunday, October 17.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

The Firehouse Theatre Project Presents WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? 9/9-10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2010


The Firehouse Theatre Project proudly announces the first show of its 2010-11 season, Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', running Sept. 9-Oct. 2.

The Firehouse Theatre Project Presents WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? 9/9-10/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2010


The Firehouse Theatre Project proudly announces the first show of its 2010-11 season, Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', running Sept. 9-Oct. 2.

TRAIN TO 2010, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, et al. Set for Crossroads Theatre Company Season
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 4, 2010


The Crossroads Theatre Company's current season will continue with TRAIN TO 2010, opening on October 13 and running through October 24.

Fraser, O'Hare & Coolidge Open Elling at the Barrymore Nov. 21; Previews Nov. 2
by Rialto Chatter - Sep 2, 2010


As BroadwayWorld previously speculated, Brendan Fraser, who's film career includes The Mummy, G.I. Joe, Encino Man, Journey to the Center of the Earth and other films will make his Broadway debut in the Simon Bent play - Elling, Variety reports. The play, which will begin previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on November 2, will open officially on November 21. The production will also star Denis O'Hare, Jennifer Coolidge, and Richard Easton and will be directed by Dough Hughes and produced by Howard Panter.

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