Darron L. West News

Berkeley Rep's CHINGLISH Heads to Hong Kong, March 1-6, 2013

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2012

Today, even as American Idiot prepares to sail for Europe, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that its upcoming production of Chinglish is headed for Hong Kong.

Tickets Go On Sale Today for GRACE, Starring Paul Rudd and Michael Shannon

by Kelsey Denette — July 20, 2012

Tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Grace, the acclaimed American play written by Award-winning writer Craig Wright (Mistakes Were Made, "Six Feet Under") and directed by Dexter Bullard (Tracy Letts' BUG), are now on sale to the general public, via Telecharge.

Gary Ross Set to Direct PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS Film Adaptation

by Nicole Rosky — July 17, 2012

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hunger Games director Gary Ross will helm an upcoming film adaptation of PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS- the book on which the Tony-winning play is based.

Sarah Ruhl Presents Chamber Version of MELANCHOLY PLAY, Now thru 7/27

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2012

13P, the innovative collective of 13 playwrights, is about to culminate the mission it set forth upon its founding in 2003: to produce one play by each of its members.

CHINGLISH Receives West Coast Premiere at Berkeley Rep This August

by Kelsey Denette — July 17, 2012

The Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season in August with the West Coast premiere of Chinglish.

Photo Flash: First Look at Matthew Saldivar as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER!

by Nicole Rosky — July 16, 2012

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH last week.

Mayor Bloomberg Names July 11 PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Day!

by Nicole Rosky — July 11, 2012

Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play, written by Rick Elice and directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, will celebrate its 100th performance tonight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Photo Coverage: An Emotional and Funny Farewell to Christian Borle from PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

by Jennifer Broski — July 2, 2012

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH on Saturday night.

Tony Award Winner Christian Borle Departs PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Tonight

by Kelsey Denette — June 30, 2012

Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, will depart his role as 'Black Stache' for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH tonight, and taking over the role from tomorrow will be Matt Saldivar.

Christian Borle to Depart PETER AND THE STARCATCHER June 30; STREETCAR's Matthew Saldivar to Takeover as 'Black Stache'

by Robert Diamond — June 18, 2012

Now we can confirm that the recent Tony-winner will be departing the show on June 30th, and taking over the role will be Matt Saldivar, most recently seen on Broadway in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.

TV: Jeff Croiter on His Shining Moment and the Privilege of Building PETER AND THE STARCATCHER from the Ground Up

by Jessica Lewis — June 14, 2012

Jeff Croiter is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 Tony Ceremony - Winners, Shows & More!

by Robert Diamond — June 11, 2012

Tony night was one for the record books and BroadwayWorld.

TV: Best Featured Actor Tony Winner Christian Borle- 'I Just Can't Believe They Called My Name'

by Jessica Lewis — June 11, 2012

Christian Borle is the recipient of this year's Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.

Photo Coverage: Inside the Tonys Winners Room!

by Nicole Rosky — June 11, 2012

The 2012 Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, are underway! The ceremony is being broadcast tonight, June 10, in a live three-hour ceremony from the Beacon Theatre, on the CBS television network.