Bill Irwin News

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Long Wharf Theatre is pleased to announce the full company for Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield), Michael Mosley (Jim O'Connor).

Intense. Amazing. Life-changing. These are just some of the words that former members of the Powerhouse Theater Training Program, one of the country's leading theater immersion programs, use to describe their experience at Vassar. Now, this nationally-recognized training program entering its 26th season is accepting applications for actors, designers, directors, and writers for the 2010 Powerhouse season.

Tony Award winners John Lithgow and Jennifer Ehle star as MR. & MRS. FITCH in the world premiere comedy from Douglas Carter Beane at Second Stage Theatre. The production marks MR. Beane's return to Second Stage Theatre where his critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated play The Little Dog Laughed premiered in 2005. MR. & MRS. FITCH is directed by Scott Ellis, who also staged the world premiere and Broadway transfer of The Little Dog Laughed. Previews began on January 26 and the show officially opened last night, February 22 and BroadwayWorld was there!

Variety is reporting that veteran actress Kathleen Turner is in talks to return to the stage in the role of a recovering alcoholic nun in Matthew Lombardo's 'High'. .

A classic play gets a Hollywood twist as the University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre presents Moliere's comedy Scapin. Final performance is scheduled for February 14, 2010.

The passionate world of opera comes to life in Philadelphia Theatre Company's world premiere of Terrence McNally's Golden Age. Final performance is slated for February 14.

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of RED HOT PATRIOT: THE KICK-ASS WIT OF MOLLY IVINS by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel. Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for MAURITIUS by Theresa Rebeck. Red Hot Patriot runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.

Back by popular demand, Philadelphia Theatre Company will present Chicago's legendary comedy theatre THE SECOND CITY from July 13 - 25 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

On Wednesday, February 10, BroadwayWorld braved the storm at the Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side to capture the welcoming of the all-new Cirque du Soleil production, Banana Shpeel, which begins preview performances on February 25, 2010.

On Wednesday, February 10, the Beacon Theatre and Upper West Side will roll out the red carpet to welcome the all-new Cirque du Soleil production, BANANA SHPEEL, which begins preview performances on February 25, 2010.

Broadway Stars Perform at PS 166. Want to see Broadway stars perform for less than a third of the price it would cost to see them on Broadway?

New York-based performers Harrington & Kauffman present 'Cabaret Terrarium,' an epic comedy of amnesia and redemption featuring Belgian cabaret singer Gustave and his associate Nhar, the same two characters who starred in the hits 'Hotel California' (1999 NYC Fringe, 2001 HBO Aspen Comedy Festival) and 'Nharcolepsy' (2003 NYC Fringe, international tour). 'Cabaret Terrarium' opens its first multi-week New York run Friday, February 5 at 8:00 pm, at Triskelion Arts in Williamsburg.

On Wednesday, February 10, the Beacon Theatre and Upper West Side will roll out the red carpet to welcome the all-new Cirque du Soleil production, BANANA SHPEEL, which begins preview performances on February 25, 2010.

A classic play gets a Hollywood twist as the University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre presents Moliere's comedy Scapin February 3-14.

Anna Shapiro will return to Broadway for the first time since winning the 2007 Tony Award for her direction of 'August: Osage County' when she directs Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, previewing November 5, 2010 and opening November 14 at a Broadway theatre (to be determined), it has been announced by the show's producers Elizabeth Ireland McCann and Joey Parnes.

THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, PART 3: THE STORY OF A FAMILY, the final part of the world premiere three part theatrical event by the Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright Horton Foote, opened last night at Signature Theatre Company at the Peter Norton Space, 555 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues - and the critics are cheering.

Broadway cast members from Billy Elliot, South Pacific, Frog and Toad and Bye Bye Birdie will perform at a benefit for the children of PS 166 on Monday, February 8th, at 7pm in the school's auditorium.

Due to conflicts with the Broadway opening night schedule, Signature Theatre Company is announcing new opening night dates for Parts 2 and 3 of Horton Foote's THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie now playing at the Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) on Broadway will give a final performance on January 24th, 2010.

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Bye Bye Birdie will play its final performance on Sunday, January 24th at 2:00 PM.