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'All My Sons' - Still Awesome After All These Years
by Nancy Grossman - Jan 21, 2010

The Huntington Theatre Company presents another in its series of American stories by American writers for its 28th season. Arthur Miller's 1947 Tony Award-winning play 'All My Sons' aims a powerful lens at one family's quest for the American Dream and the repercussions of mixing politics and profit. David Esbjornson directs a gifted cast with Karen MacDonald and Will Lyman at the fore.

Huntington Theatre Co. Begins 2010 With ALL MY SONS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with the Tony Award-winning classic All My Sons, Arthur Miller's powerful story of family relationships, personal responsibility, and the quest for the American Dream.

Huntington Theatre Co. Begins 2010 With ALL MY SONS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2009

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with the Tony Award-winning classic All My Sons, Arthur Miller's powerful story of family relationships, personal responsibility, and the quest for the American Dream.

SUPERIOR DONUTS' Michael McKean Honored with 2 Grammy Nods
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 3, 2009

Spinal Tap, the heavy metal rock band led by SUPERIOR DONUTS' Michael McKean, has received two 2010 Grammy Award nominations, in the categories of 'Best Comedy Album' and 'Best Recording Package.'

SUPERIOR DONUTS to Play Last Performance on January 3
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2009

The critically acclaimed Broadway production of Steppenwolf's SUPERIOR DONUTS is announcing its limited run through January 3rd, 2010 only. Tickets are currently on sale through Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel & Kelli O'Hara Set for NYMF's 2009 'Best of Fest,' 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009

NYMF has just announced the winners of their Best of Fest awards. Set to perform at this year's gala are the casts of the winning shows, as well as Sh-K-Boom's own Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, and Kelli O'Hara. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6:30pm at the Edison Ballroom.

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES With Selma Blair& Brad Fleischer Runs 10/16-11/15 At Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009

The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries features Selma Blair (Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Storytelling, Legally Blonde, NBC's Kath & Kim) playing Kayleen and Brad Fleischer (Center Theatre Group's premiere of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Broadway's Coram Boy, Off Broadway's Streamers) playing Doug.

SUPERIOR DONUTS Host 'Superior Night,' 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2009

From superior namesakes to superior pastry chefs to superior audiences, Superior Donuts will be filled with 'superior companies' for the first ever Superior Donuts' 'Superior Night on Broadway' on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 pm at The Music Box Theatre. Superior Donuts has invited 'Superior' companies and donut shops/cafes from all over the tri-state area to attend the show and meet the cast following the show.

SUPERIOR DONUTS Host 'Superior Night,' 11/10
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 3, 2009

From superior namesakes to superior pastry chefs to superior audiences, Superior Donuts will be filled with 'superior companies' for the first ever Superior Donuts' 'Superior Night on Broadway' on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 pm at The Music Box Theatre. Superior Donuts has invited 'Superior' companies and donut shops/cafes from all over the tri-state area to attend the show and meet the cast following the show.

ORPHEUS X Makes Its NY Premiere 12/2 At The Duke On 42nd Street
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009

The New York premiere of Orpheus X, with original music and text by 2007 Pulitzer Finalist Rinde Eckert, video by Denise Marika and directed by Robert Woodruff, draws from several literary and poetic sources, including the Sixth Century Greek poet Ibyous and the Roman poets Virgil and Ovid. Messrs.

Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel & Kelli O'Hara Set for NYMF's 2009 'Best of Fest,' 11/22
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 30, 2009

NYMF has just announced the winners of their Best of Fest awards. Set to perform at this year's gala are the casts of the winning shows, as well as Sh-K-Boom's own Sherie Rene Scott, Alice Ripley, Gavin Creel, and Kelli O'Hara. The event will take place on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6:30pm at the Edison Ballroom.

Photo Flash: Alley Theatre Presents GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009

The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries features Selma Blair (Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Storytelling, Legally Blonde, NBC's Kath & Kim) playing Kayleen and Brad Fleischer (Center Theatre Group's premiere of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Broadway's Coram Boy, Off Broadway's Streamers) playing Doug.

Jeff Award Winners Announced; HISTORY BOYS Dominate
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 20, 2009

Yesterday evening marked the 41st annual Jeff Equity Awards Ceremony, honoring productions and production companies for excellence in Chicago-area theater. The ceremony took place at at the Skokie's North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

Jeff Awards Nominations Announced, Goodman Theatre Leads With 17 Noms, Ceremony 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009

The Jeff Awards have announced 179 nominations in 35 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions which opened between August 1, 2008, and July 31, 2009.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES With Selma Blair& Brad Fleischer Runs 10/16-11/15 At Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009

The world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) Gruesome Playground Injuries features Selma Blair (Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Storytelling, Legally Blonde, NBC's Kath & Kim) playing Kayleen and Brad Fleischer (Center Theatre Group's premiere of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Broadway's Coram Boy, Off Broadway's Streamers) playing Doug.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Extensions for F#@KING UP EVERYTHING and SING, BUT DON'T TELL
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm

New York Musical Theatre Festival Adds More Extensions: MO FAYA, ACADEMY And CROSS THAT RIVER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2009

The New York Musical Theatre Festival, now in its sixth year, has premiered more than 175 new musicals since 2004. The largest musical theatre event in America, NYMF has been hailed as 'the Sundance of Musical Theatre,' and is widely regarded as the key source for new material and talent discovery.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces More Extensions: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical and Gay Bride of Frankenstein
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances this week: R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical - Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11pm Gay Bride of Frankenstein - Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11pm

2009 Henry Hewes Design Award Nominees Announced, SHREK Leads with 5 Noms
by Eddie Varley - Oct 5, 2009

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has nominated 60 theater artists for recognition of their outstanding work in 46 productions presented during the 2008-2009 New York theater season. The awards will be presented at a luncheon to be held late this fall.

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