Christopher Ashley News

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, will open Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

The Atlanta Journal is reporting that Jane Fonda is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital following knee replacement surgery on her left leg.

Jane Fonda, star of the recent Broadway production 33 Variations, has taken to her blog to graciously speak about her Tony loss and the experience of returning to the stage.

La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Restoration, written by and starring award-winning playwright/actress Claudia Shear (Dirty Blonde, Blown Sideways Through Life), directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley. Commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse, Restoration runs in the Mandell Weiss Forum June 23 - July 19 (press opening: Sunday, June 28 at 7:00 pm).

La Jolla Playhouse presents Dogugaeshi June 10-14, 2009 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse. The first Edge Series production of the 2009/2010 season, Dogugaeshi is an intimate, abstract work inspired by Japanese puppet theater, created and performed by Obie Award-winning puppeteer Basil Twist. Blending centuries of tradition with his own inimitable style, Twist mesmerizes audiences with a powerful voyage through historical and contemporary Japan.

The critically acclaimed production of Moisés Kaufman's 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda ended its limited run on, Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). BroadwayWorld's cameras caught the stars as they left the theatre after the final performance.

The critically acclaimed production of Moisés Kaufman's 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda ended its limited run on, Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to cheer on the cast one last time!

The critically acclaimed production of Moisés Kaufman's 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda will end its limited run tonight, Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at the EuGene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street).

Variety reports that the Broadway-bound musical MEMPHIS has nabbed the Shubert Theater for its fall run, with a group sales announcement indicating the show will begin previews on September 23rd, 2009. The official announcement about a theatre location or for exact preview and opening dates has been made as of yet.

Producer David Binder announced today that the critically acclaimed production of Moisés Kaufman's 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda will end its run on Thursday, May 21st, 2009.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fifth and final production of its 2008 - 2009 season, the Los Angeles premiere of the Off-Broadway, Smash-Hit Musical Thriller, NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, (based on the novel by William Goldman) and co-directed by West Hyler and Shelley Butler.

The Drama League is pleased to announce that Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director for The Public Theater, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for The 2009 Directors Project Symposium on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play Tony Award Nominee, Jane Fonda -- was honored with her very own caricature unveiling at the world famous Broadway eatery, Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street) on Tuesday, May 12th.

Producer David Binder announced today that the critically acclaimed production of Moisés Kaufman's 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda will end its run on Thursday, May 21st, 2009.

In anticipation of its upcoming production Groundswell, The New Group proudly presents 'Creative Producing: A Conversation with Hal Prince.' This ONE NIGHT ONLY special event takes place Monday, April 27 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 and may be arranged through Ticket Central at www.ticketcentral.com or (212) 279-4200. This event is free to New Group subscribers.

The Drama League is pleased to announce that Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director for The Public Theater, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for The 2009 Directors Project Symposium on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

The Board of Trustees of La Jolla Playhouse announces the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg as the Playhouse's new Managing Director. A veteran producer in both the not-for-profit and commercial theatre worlds, Rosenberg will begin full time duties on May 4, 2009.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fifth and final production of its 2008 ? 2009 season, the Los Angeles premiere of the Off-Broadway, Smash-Hit Musical Thriller, No Way to Treat a Lady, book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, (based on the novel by William Goldman) and co-directed by West Hyler and Shelley Butler. No Way to Treat a Lady will preview on Wednesday, April 15; Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the fifth and final production of its 2008 - 2009 season, the Los Angeles premiere of the Off-Broadway, Smash-Hit Musical Thriller, NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY, book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, (based on the novel by William Goldman) and co-directed by West Hyler and Shelley Butler.