Charles Randolph-Wright News

Following his acclaimed run of Emergency in 2008, Obie and Ovation Award winner Daniel Beaty returns to the Geffen Playhosue with his new show Through the Night, which runs in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater from March 16 to April 4. Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Through the Night is a new piece on family, community and the power of possibility.

Obie Award winner Daniel Beaty returns to Crossroads with the story of six interconnected African-American males ranging from ten to sixty-one per decade - as they and the people who love and support them venture through the night of events that changes these characters' lives forever. With a blend of drama, humor, poetry and music, Daniel Beaty inhabits each character through a seamless transformation in his body language, voice and emotional intention that credibly brings each character to life. 'Through the Night' will run from February 11 to 21.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of George Gershwin's enduring masterpiece, a new production of Porgy and Bess has been mounted-with full approval of the Gershwin estate-by veteran opera producer Michael Capasso (General Director of New York's vibrant Dicapo Opera). Featuring a stellar cast, live orchestra, and brand new sets, costumes, and lighting, this groundbreaking opera weaves a tale of prejudice, love, and tragedy. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz into the classical art of opera, Gershwin considered Porgy & Bess his finest work with songs such as 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Columbus resident and OSU graduate Eric McKeever will be performing the role of Jake for the national tour which runs through June.

The Gershwins' beloved opera Porgy and Bess - recognized as an American masterpiece - plays the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2009-10 Season of Classic Nights Out.

Obie Award winner Daniel Beaty returns to Crossroads with the story of six interconnected African-American males ranging from ten to sixty-one per decade - as they and the people who love and support them venture through the night of events that changes these characters' lives forever. With a blend of drama, humor, poetry and music, Daniel Beaty inhabits each character through a seamless transformation in his body language, voice and emotional intention that credibly brings each character to life. 'Through the Night' will run from February 11 to 21.

Pasadena Playhouse announced today that LAUGHING MATTERS, a world premiere musical featuring a book and lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart (author of the international best-selling novel 'Beaches'), music by Mike Stoller (Smokey Joe's Café) and Artie Butler (Feelin' Alright by Joe Cocker), and directed by Leonard Foglia (Broadway's Thurgood starring Laurence Fishburne), will be the final production of the 2009 Season.

Broadway veteran Stephen Collins will appear alongside JoBeth Williams on the December 3rd episode of ABC's 'Private Practice.' The actors will portray the father of actor Kate Walsh's character, Dr. Addison Montgomery. Collins will appear as the husband of actress JoBeth Williams.

Broadway veteran Stephen Collins will appear alongside JoBeth Williams on the December 3rd episode of ABC's 'Private Practice.' The actors will portray the father of actor Kate Walsh's character, Dr. Addison Montgomery. Collins will appear as the husband of actress JoBeth Williams.

A new musical about a runaway slave who becomes one of America's first Black Cowboys will debut this fall when CROSS THAT RIVER is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Patricia Harris, starting October 12, 2009 at TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street - 3rd Floor) in New York City.

Arena Stage presents The Quality of Life, written by playwright and Emmy Award-winner Jane Anderson and directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker). In this 'magnetic work of theater' (San Francisco Chronicle) filled with compassion, honesty and humor, we find two couples dealing very differently with devastation.

A new musical about a runaway slave who becomes one of America's first Black Cowboys will debut this fall when CROSS THAT RIVER is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Patricia Harris, starting October 12, 2009 at TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street - 3rd Floor) in New York City.

Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director, Stephen Eich, Executive Director, Tom Ware, Producing Director) today announced full casting for the West Coast Premiere of THE NIGHT IS A CHILD, a new play by Charles Randolph-Wright. Sheldon Epps (Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director), who directed Pasadena Playhouse's production of Ray Charles Live!, directs a cast of six led by JoBeth Williams (The Big Chill and Poltergeist). Preview performances begin August 28 with the official press opening set for Friday, September 4 at Pasadena Playhouse (39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena).

Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director, Stephen Eich, Executive Director, Tom Ware, Producing Director) today announced full casting for the West Coast Premiere of THE NIGHT IS A CHILD, a new play by Charles Randolph-Wright. Sheldon Epps (Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director), who directed Pasadena Playhouse's production of Ray Charles Live!, directs a cast of six led by JoBeth Williams (The Big Chill and Poltergeist). Preview performances begin August 28 with the official press opening set for Friday, September 4 at Pasadena Playhouse (39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena).

Pasadena Playhouse presents CONVERSATION WITH SERGIO MIELNICZENKO on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. ? 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Playhouse?s Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Pasadena Playhouse?s CONVERSATIONS WITH? series continues in celebration of the West Coast premiere of The Night Is A Child, a new play by Charles Randolph-Wright. The Night Is A Child is the tale of one mother's search for understanding as she follows her heart to Brazil, where she finds healing and hope in the freeing rhythm of Samba. Learn about the origins and deeper meaning of Samba from one of the world?s leading experts in Brazilian music, Sergio Mielniczenko.

Star of stage, television and film Maurice Hines makes a special, week long visit to D.C. this October to lead two FREE master classes and hold an open dance audition to kick off work as the choreographer and lead performer in Arena Stage's musical revue Sophisticated Ladies, running April 15 - May 30, 2010 at the Lincoln Theatre.

Pasadena Playhouse presents CONVERSATION WITH SERGIO MIELNICZENKO on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. ? 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Playhouse?s Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Pasadena Playhouse?s CONVERSATIONS WITH? series continues in celebration of the West Coast premiere of The Night Is A Child, a new play by Charles Randolph-Wright. The Night Is A Child is the tale of one mother's search for understanding as she follows her heart to Brazil, where she finds healing and hope in the freeing rhythm of Samba. Learn about the origins and deeper meaning of Samba from one of the world?s leading experts in Brazilian music, Sergio Mielniczenko.

Arena Stage presents The Quality of Life, written by playwright and Emmy Award-winner Jane Anderson and directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker). In this 'magnetic work of theater' (San Francisco Chronicle) filled with compassion, honesty and humor, we find two couples dealing very differently with devastation.

In preparation for the opening of the theater's renovated complex in Southwest D.C., Arena Stage has undertaken ARENA RESTAGED-a two-year festival of American voices. Part Two will continue the remarkable exploration of American work and provide the theater with necessary time to move into the new Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in time for the Fall 2010 opening.

Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director, Stephen Eich, Executive Director, Tom Ware, Producing Director) today announced full casting for the West Coast Premiere of THE NIGHT IS A CHILD, a new play by Charles Randolph-Wright. Sheldon Epps (Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director), who directed Pasadena Playhouse's production of Ray Charles Live!, directs a cast of six led by JoBeth Williams (The Big Chill and Poltergeist). Preview performances begin August 28 with the official press opening set for Friday, September 4 at Pasadena Playhouse (39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena).