Carey Perloff News

Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES Now On Stage In Stratford

by A.A. Cristi — April 24, 2019

The wit of Noel Coward is at its cheekiest in his exquisite romantic comedy, Private Lives, now on stage at the Avon Theatre.

Arena Stage Announces Holland Taylor's ANN, JITNEY, NEWSIES and More

by Julie Musbach — March 5, 2019

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie announce the 2019/20 lineup for the company's 70th season.

American Conservatory Theater Announces 2019–20 Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 4, 2019

American Conservatory Theatre's new season includes Caryl Churchill's acclaimed play, TOP GIRLS; the world premiere of Kate Attwell's TESTMATCH; Obie Award-winning playwright Will Eno's latest work, WAKEY, WAKEY; Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's shocking and scalpel-sharp dark comedy, GLORIA; Lydia R.

Playwrights Foundation Announces Spring Reading Series

by Rebecca Russo — February 22, 2019

Playwrights Foundation's 6th Rough Reading of the season will be Breakout Session (or Frogorse) by Nikkole Salter, directed by Beth Wood on Monday, March 11 at 7:30 PM, Roble Hall, Stanford University; and Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00PM.

San Diego Theatre Critics Circle: 2018 Craig Noel Awards Announced

by A.A. Cristi — February 12, 2019

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 Craig Noel Awards.

This #RoughReading Unites Bay Area Theatre Leaders Carey Perloff & Tony Taccone!

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2019

The 5th Rough Reading of the season will be Bastiano or The Transfiguration of Raffi by Carey Perloff, directed by Tony Taccone.

BWW 2018 Seattle Critic's Choice Awards (Jay's Picks)

by Jay Irwin — January 11, 2019

Dear Readers, it has been one crazy year with some amazing theater.

The Old Globe, San Diego Rep, and More Receive 2018 Craig Noel Award Nominations - Full List!

by Stephi Wild — January 1, 2019

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominations for its 2018 Craig Noel Awards.

Photo Flash: American Conservatory Theater Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by A.A. Cristi — December 11, 2018

Now in the theater's 42nd year of presenting the holiday classic, this version of A Christmas Carol-adapted by Paul Walsh and Carey Perloff-stays true to the heart of Dickens's timeless story of redemption and brings a playful sensibility to his rich language.

VIDEO: Composer David Coulter Talks A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at Seattle Rep

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2018

Based on the sweeping, internationally best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the tale of the unlikely connection that blossoms between two Afghan women in war-torn Kabul.

COCK (THE COCKFIGHT PLAY) at Dramatic Repertory Company

by Elaine Bard — November 8, 2018

Dramatic Repertory Company (Keith Powell Beyland, Artistic Director) presents the Maine Premiere COCK (the cockfight play) by Mike Bartlett, directed by Keith Powell Beyland & Tess Van Horn, playing November 9 - 18, 2018.

George Street Playhouse Announces Casting For A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2

by A.A. Cristi — November 5, 2018

The hit comedy A Doll's House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath, nominated for eight Tony Awards during its 2017 Broadway run, will premiere at George Street Playhouse's current venue, 103 College Farm Road in New Brunswick, NJ, featuring Kellie Overbey (Broadway's The Coast of Utopia) in the leading role of N

New York Stage & Film's Annual Gala to Honor Patricia Wettig, Ken Olin, And Johanna Pfaelzer

by Julie Musbach — November 5, 2018

New York Stage and Film is thrilled to announce that its annual Winter Gala will honor playwright and Emmy award-winning actress Patricia Wettig (F2M, 'Brothers and Sisters,' 'thirtysomething') and Executive Producer/director/actor Ken Olin ('This Is Us,' 'Alias,' 'Brothers & Sisters,' 'thirtysometh

Photo Flash: A.C.T. Rings In the Holiday Season with A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by A.A. Cristi — October 25, 2018

Featuring a lively cast of dozens, delightful music, gorgeous costumes, and those deliciously spooky ghosts, the Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns as American Conservatory Theater (A.

Stratford Festival Announces Casting For 2019 Season, Including OTHELLO and More

by Stephi Wild — October 16, 2018

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino has announced key casting for the 2019 season, including Michael Blake as Othello and Amelia Sargisson as Desdemona in the season opener, Othello, one of Shakespeare's greatest and best-known tragedies.

BWW Review: Seattle Rep's A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS Shimmers with Tragic Beauty

by Jay Irwin — October 11, 2018

Dear Readers, in the past you may have heard me refer to what I call "theatrical alchemy".

Johanna Pfaelzer Named Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2018

New York Stage and Film announced today that Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer will be stepping down from her longtime leadership position with the organization to become the new Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre beginning September 1, 2019.