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Loomer, Shinn Featured On 'Working In The Theater' Panel 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2009

On Sunday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m., Lisa Loomer (Distracted) and Christopher Shinn (Hedda Gabler) will be featured on American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' playwright panel alongside Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw), Stephen Adly Guirgis (Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train), & Tina Howe (Chasing Manet). The program, moderated by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, will air on CUNY TV beginning Sunday, March 8, 2009 (with additional airings March 13, 14 and 15 - check local listings). It will be also be available for viewing and for download as a podcast at www.americantheatrewing.org beginning March 11, 2009.

Start of a Special Series for Women's History Month
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 8, 2009

BWW's conversations with 'women who run the show' commence with Angelina Fiordellisi, artistic director of the Cherry Lane Theatre.

Passing Strange Star Rebecca Naomi Jones Joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones, most recently seen at The Vineyard Theatre in WIG OUT! and on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning PASSING STRANGE, is set to join the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY on Saturday, March 7 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) where the hit play's New York premiere runs through March 15, presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group. Steven Cosson directs.

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Saturday, March 7 at 3pm -- after appearing the previous night with Stew, Heidi Rodewald and other original PASSING STRANGE cast members in a one-night-only concert as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Series. Presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group, THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY is directed Steven Cosson.

Loomer, Shinn Featured On 'Working In The Theater' Panel 3/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 6, 2009

On Sunday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m., Lisa Loomer (Distracted) and Christopher Shinn (Hedda Gabler) will be featured on American Theatre Wing's 'Working in the Theatre' playwright panel alongside Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw), Stephen Adly Guirgis (Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train), & Tina Howe (Chasing Manet). The program, moderated by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, will air on CUNY TV beginning Sunday, March 8, 2009 (with additional airings March 13, 14 and 15 - check local listings). It will be also be available for viewing and for download as a podcast at www.americantheatrewing.org beginning March 11, 2009.

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY 3/7
by Eddie Varley - Mar 6, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones joins the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) on Saturday, March 7 at 3pm -- after appearing the previous night with Stew, Heidi Rodewald and other original PASSING STRANGE cast members in a one-night-only concert as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Series. Presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group, THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY is directed Steven Cosson.

Theatre Wing To Air Special 'Horton Foote's America' on CUNY TV 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2009

The American Theatre Wing has announced that, in honor of the late playwright Horton Foote, they will air a special episode of their popular 'Working in the Theater' series titled 'Horton Foote's America.'

HEDDA's Mary-Louise Parker Featured On Leonard Lopate 3/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 5, 2009

Mary-Louise Parker, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's HEDDA GABLER, will be featured on WNYC's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' on Friday, March 6th from 12:00PM-12:30PM on 93.9FM and AM 820. Mary-Louise will also appear on NY1's 'On Stage' this weekend beginning Saturday, March 7th on channel 1.

Theatre Wing To Air Special 'Horton Foote's America' on CUNY TV 3/6
by Eddie Varley - Mar 5, 2009

The American Theatre Wing has announced that, in honor of the late playwright Horton Foote, they will air a special episode of their popular 'Working in the Theater' series titled 'Horton Foote's America.'

Hatcher's Killer Comedy MURDERERS Runs 3/13-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2009

Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher's MURDERERS, takes the mainstage as Asolo Rep's ninth production this season - the fifth to open in repertory for 2009. The offbeat, killer comedy opens on March 13 and continues through May 23, 2009. Tickets are available through the Asolo Rep box office at (941) 351-8000, toll-free at (800) 361-8388, as well as online at www.asolo.org.

The StageFARM Names Evan Cabnet As Associate Artist
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 2, 2009

the stageFARM (Alex Kilgore, Artistic Director and Carrie Shaltz, Founder / Executive Director) has announced they have named Evan Cabnet as an associate artist. Cabnet most recently co-directed the stageFARM's 2008 series of short plays, SPIN with Alex Kilgore.

The StageFARM Names Evan Cabnet As Associate Artist
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 2, 2009

the stageFARM (Alex Kilgore, Artistic Director and Carrie Shaltz, Founder / Executive Director) has announced they have named Evan Cabnet as an associate artist. Cabnet most recently co-directed the stageFARM's 2008 series of short plays, SPIN with Alex Kilgore.

92Y Adds Cerveris/Shinn And 'Hair: Let the Sun Shine In' 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2009

TICKETS/INFO | www.92YTribeca.org | 212.601.1000 NEW EVENTS BEING ADDED! Visit www.92YTRIBECA.org for the latest updates Mon, Mar 2, 7 pm, $15 MICHAEL CERVERIS + CHRISTOPHER SHINN DISCUSS BROADWAY'S HEDDA GABLER Two of the creative forces behind the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway production of Hedda Gabler

Cerveris & Shinn Discuss Broadway's HEDDA GABLER 3/2 At 92Y
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2009

Two of the creative forces behind the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway production of Hedda Gabler - Tony? Award-winning actor Michael Cerveris, who stars as Jorgen Tesman, and Obie-Award-winning playwright Christopher Shinn, who adapted Henrik Ibsen's script - discuss the legendary play and the current incarnation making waves on Broadway. They are joined by the New York Post's new chief theater critic, Elisabeth Vincentelli.

Cerveris & Shinn Discuss Broadway's HEDDA GABLER 3/2 At 92Y
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 27, 2009

Two of the creative forces behind the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway production of Hedda Gabler - Tony? Award-winning actor Michael Cerveris, who stars as Jorgen Tesman, and Obie-Award-winning playwright Christopher Shinn, who adapted Henrik Ibsen's script - discuss the legendary play and the current incarnation making waves on Broadway. They are joined by the New York Post's new chief theater critic, Elisabeth Vincentelli.

Passing Strange Star Rebecca Naomi Jones Joins THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY March 7
by Robert Diamond - Feb 26, 2009

Rebecca Naomi Jones, most recently seen at The Vineyard Theatre in WIG OUT! and on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning PASSING STRANGE, is set to join the cast of The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY on Saturday, March 7 at The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) where the hit play's New York premiere runs through March 15, presented by The Vineyard Theatre, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group. Steven Cosson directs.

MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM Arrives At 92YTribeca 2/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2009

TICKETS/INFO | www.92YTribeca.org | 212.601.1000 *THIS WED* Feb 25, 7:30 pm, $10 advance / $15 door THE MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM The long-running Manhattan Monologue Slam, formerly of the Zipper Factory and Bowery Poet's Club, comes to its new home at 92YTribeca for a night of electrifying theater.

The Civilians' THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY Opens 2/22
by Eddie Varley - Feb 22, 2009

The Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) will present the New York premiere of The Civilians' newest work This Beautiful City, in a co-production with Los Angeles' Center Theatre Group, with previews set to begin February 3 prior to its official press opening February 22. Steven Cosson directs.

92Y Adds Cerveris/Shinn And 'Hair: Let the Sun Shine In' 3/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 20, 2009

TICKETS/INFO | www.92YTribeca.org | 212.601.1000 NEW EVENTS BEING ADDED! Visit www.92YTRIBECA.org for the latest updates Mon, Mar 2, 7 pm, $15 MICHAEL CERVERIS + CHRISTOPHER SHINN DISCUSS BROADWAY'S HEDDA GABLER Two of the creative forces behind the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway production of Hedda Gabler

Matthew Modine Stars as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird at Hartford Stage
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2009

One of the most beloved and influential stories of our time is coming to life at Hartford Stage. Emmy-nominated actor Matthew Modine will make his Hartford Stage debut as Atticus Finch in the eagerly anticipated stage adaptation of Harper Lee?s classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.

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