Obie Winner David Drake Directs NY Premiere of THE WEIGHT OF WATER, Now thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk
- May 12, 2013
Nine days after Hurricane Katrina, two rescue workers wash up on the doorstep of a woman by the name of Pearl Haynes, wreaking more havoc than any force of nature can conjure. As these lives collide, all of the faith that she can muster and all of the Bible that Pearl can quote can no longer distance her from her haunted past.
Rob McClure Headlines Walnut's 204th Anniversary Gala
by Kelsey Denette
- Apr 22, 2013
Walnut Street Theatre has announced that it will honor Albert A. Giagnacova, an avid Walnut Street Theatre supporter and a member of its Board of Trustees, with the 2013 Edwin Forrest Award at its landmark 204th Anniversary Gala.
Obie Winner David Drake directs The New York Premiere of THE WEIGHT OF WATER, 5/12-5/16
by Samantha Vega
- Apr 3, 2013
Nine days after Hurricane Katrina, two rescue workers wash up on the doorstep of a woman by the name of Pearl Haynes, wreaking more havoc than any force of nature can conjure. As these lives collide, all of the faith that she can muster and all of the Bible that Pearl can quote can no longer distance her from her haunted past.
Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents PTC@Play, Now thru 3/3
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 18, 2013
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents PTC@Play, a two-week festival of new work today, February 18-March 3 at PTC's home at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets). The festival will feature staged readings of four new plays by both established and emerging playwrights, a new play with music in development starring Tony and Barrymore Award winner Forrest McClendon as African American vaudeville legend Bert Williams, and an evening of short plays, FuturePhilly@Play, by seven emerging playwrights. Each playwright will be in-residence at PTC for their reading, and every reading will conclude with a reception where audiences and artists can meet. All events are free with curtain time at 7:30 PM. A highlight of PTC@Play will be the February 18th announcement of the winner of the Terrence McNally New Play Award, a $10,000 cash prize given annually to recognize a new play that celebrates the transformative power of art.
Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents PTC@Play, 2/18-3/3
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 23, 2013
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents PTC@Play, a two-week festival of new work on February 18-March 3 at PTC's home at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets). The festival will feature staged readings of four new plays by both established and emerging playwrights, a new play with music in development starring Tony and Barrymore Award winner Forrest McClendon as African American vaudeville legend Bert Williams, and an evening of short plays, FuturePhilly@Play, by seven emerging playwrights. Each playwright will be in-residence at PTC for their reading, and every reading will conclude with a reception where audiences and artists can meet. All events are free with curtain time at 7:30 PM. A highlight of PTC@Play will be the February 18th announcement of the winner of the Terrence McNally New Play Award, a $10,000 cash prize given annually to recognize a new play that celebrates the transformative power of art.
11th Hour Theatre Company Presents PASSING STRANGE, 11/19-21
by Kelsey Denette
- Jan 9, 2013
11th Hour Theatre Company continues its new NEXT STEP concert series with a concert version of Passing Strange with music by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, and book and lyrics by Stew on Saturday, January 19-21 at Off-Broad Street Theatre (1636 Sansom Street). Directed by Michael Philip O'Brien with music direction by Alex Bechtel , this fourth-wall shattering, genre-bending musical features 2011 Tony Award nominee Forrest McClendon and 11th Hour favorite Carl Clemons-Hopkins as well as Demetria Bailey,Adrienne Brown, Erin Fleming, Nichalas Parker, and Candace Thomas. This show marks McClendon's return to 11th Hour since winning the 2009 Barrymore for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for its production of Avenue X.
marie-claire Brings Jazz Act to the Metropolitan Room Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 25, 2012
Italian-trained opera singer marie-claire is bringing her new jazz act to New York's Metropolitan Room with Murray Wall on bass, Dwayne Clemons on trumpet, Sam Raderman on guitar, Luc Decker on drums and Nial Djuliarso on piano.
Nashville Improv Comedy Theater Welcomes HarmoNIC and Infinite Jest Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 17, 2012
Tonight, November 17th promises to be a decadent night of improv to remember! Back by popular request the team HarmoNIC will be performing an entire improvised Broadway Musical that will take you on an emotional journey though improvised song & story, along with the cast of Infinite Jest who will be bringing back their popular improvised Shakespearean play! We also will be performing games and scenic short form throughout the night. Featuring our high energy and fresh take on improv this will be a night to remember.
marie-claire Brings Jazz Act to the Metropolitan Room, 11/25
by Sierra Fox
- Nov 13, 2012
Italian-trained opera singer marie-claire is bringing her new jazz act to New York's Metropolitan Room with Murray Wall on bass, Dwayne Clemons on trumpet, Sam Raderman on guitar, Luc Decker on drums and Nial Djuliarso on piano.
MTV2 Greenlights Reworked WILD 'N OUT, to Premiere in 2013
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 12, 2012
MTV2, MTV's sibling network, today announced a deal with comedian, actor and host Nick Cannon and his NCredible Entertainment to reimagine the successful sketch comedy and improv series "Nick Cannon Present's Wild 'N Out" specifically for the MTV2 audience. Due to popular demand, the improv comedy show is set to debut in 2013 and embark on a search for the next generation of comedic stars, while bringing back some familiar faces from past seasons. Aspiring comedians can head to http://NCredible.com for casting and open audition information.
LES MISERABLES Comes to the National Theatre in December
by Kelsey Denette
- Nov 9, 2012
Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of LES MISERABLES has been announced for the back-by-popular-demand Washington engagement at The National Theatre, beginning December 13 for three weeks only. The all-new production of LES MISERABLES features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.
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