Billie Joe Armstrong's THESE PAPER BULLETS, SEX WITH STRANGERS, BIG SKY Premiere and More Set for the Geffen's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 7, 2015
Geffen Playhouse announces its coming landmark season which underscores the two decades of world-class theater the not-for-profit organization has produced since its 1995 opening. Artistic Director Randall Arney's selections feature some of theater's most established artists: Tony, Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winner John Patrick Shanley; four Pulitzer Prize finalists Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, Rolin Jones, Rajiv Joseph, and Sarah Ruhl; multi-Grammy Award winner Billie Joe Armstrong; House of Cards writer Laura Eason, and much produced playwright Bess Wohl (American Hero, Pretty Filthy).
Aasif Mandvi Hosts MCC's 2015 MISCAST Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 30, 2015
MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) presents its annual gala,Miscast 2015 Gala, to be held Monday, March 30, 2015 at The Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center (311 West 34th Street). Miscast 2015 will honor two bold and fearless women: Emmy® & Golden Globe® nominated stage and screen actress Sarah Paulson and Tony® Award-winning producer Fran Weissler.
THESE PAPER BULLETS!, Featuring Music by Billie Joe Armstrong, to Open Geffen Playhouse's 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 27, 2015
Geffen Playhouse announces the West Coast premiere of THESE PAPER BULLETS! A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing to open the 2015/2016 Geffen Playhouse season in the Gil Cates Theater. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Emmy Award nominated writer Rolin Jones (Friday Night Lights, Boardwalk Empire) with songs by Grammy Award winner Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong and staged by Jackson Gay. THESE PAPER BULLETS! was commissioned by Yale Repertory Theatre where it premiered in 2014.
Photos: THE HEIDI CHRONICLES' Opening Night Red Carpet!
by Walter McBride
- Mar 20, 2015
The first Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Wendy Wasserstein play The Heidi Chronicles officially opened last night, March 19, 2015, at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for all the festivities and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!
Ridgefield Playhouse to Host Comedy & Screenwriting Workshops in February
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 22, 2015
Want to learn how to polish your comedy routine or write a saleable screenplay? Comedian Christine O'Leary is back with her wildly popular 8-week Comedy Writing Workshop at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning February 2 thru March 23. Katie Torpey's Screenwriting workshop is back on Thursdays starting February 19 thru April 9, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. This workshop is sponsored by HamletHub.
MCC Theater Sets All-Star Lineup for 2015 MISCAST GALA: Uzo Aduba, Laura Benanti, Jeremy Jordan & More!
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 21, 2015
MCC THEATER has announced the all-star lineup of performers set for their annual Miscast gala, including: Uzo Aduba, recent Emmy Award winner for "Orange is the New Black"; Tony Award winners Laura Benanti, Linda Lavin and Jessie Mueller; Tony Award nominees Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Fitzgerald, Joshua Henry, Jeremy Jordan and Ramin Karimloo; and stage and screen stars Ana Gasteyer and Cheyenne Jackson.
Drama League to Honor CBS' THE GOOD WIFE at Annual Gala
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 6, 2015
The Drama League will recognize the CBS Television series "The Good Wife" as its 2015 Arts Ally in recognition of Executive Producers Robert and Michelle King and Casting Director Mark Saks, whose enthusiastic support of the Broadway community and its artists have immeasurably benefited both the television and theater industries.
Jim Gaffigan Brings THE WHITE BREAD TOUR to Morrison Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 3, 2014
JIM GAFFIGAN: THE WHITE BREAD TOUR will play the Morrison Center tonight, October 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Tickets: $49.75 & $39.75 Price does not include applicable fees. Tickets available at: Morrison Center Box Office, online at MorrisonCenter.com or call (208) 426-1110. Public On Sale: Today, August 1 at 10:00 AM
Billy Porter's WHILE I YET LIVE Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 24, 2014
Primary Stages in association with Susan Dietz (Fela!, Mothers and Sons), presents the world premiere of While I Yet Live by the Tony-winning star of Kinky Boots and Angels in America, Billy Porter, and directed by Tony Award nominee Sheryl Kaller (Mothers and Sons, Next Fall, Adrift in Macao). While I Yet Live plays a limited, six-week engagement, tonight, September 24, through October 31 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street - a NEW 42ND STREET project (229 West 42nd Street). Opening night is Sunday, October 12 at 5PM.
Chris Noth and Fritz Weaver Join LINCOLN'S FAVORITE SHAKESPEARE Benefit Performance in MA Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 14, 2014
Acclaimed actors Chris Noth and Fritz Weaver join the cast of Lincoln's Favorite Shakespeare with John Douglas Thompson and Kathleen Chalfant. Tonight, August 14 at 4pm at the Fitzpatrick Main Stage, this noted quartet of actors are donating their performances to the event and will present scenes and soliloquies known and loved by Abraham Lincoln from the canon of Shakespeare with a reception immediately following at Chesterwood.
Jim Gaffigan to Bring THE WHITE BREAD TOUR to Morrison Center, 10/3
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 29, 2014
JIM GAFFIGAN: THE WHITE BREAD TOUR will play the Morrison Center on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Tickets: $49.75 & $39.75 Price does not include applicable fees. Tickets available at: Morrison Center Box Office, online at MorrisonCenter.com or call (208) 426-1110. Public On Sale: Friday, August 1 at 10:00 AM
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