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Signature Theatre Extends THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE Through April 1
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 29, 2012


The production will now play through Sunday, April 1 and is the inaugural production in The End Stage Theatre at the company's new home The Pershing Square Signature Center.

Signature Theatre Company Extends THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE Through 4/1
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 29, 2012


Signature Theatre Company has just announced a one-week extension for EDWARD ALBEE'S THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE, directed by David Esbjornson. The production will now play through Sunday, April 1 and is the inaugural production in The End Stage Theatre at the company's new home The Pershing Square Signature Center. The production will open on Monday, March 5. Tickets during the extension week are $75 each. Signature announced yesterday that Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE has also been extended, and will now play in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre through March 25.

Signature's HURT VILLAGE Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2012


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) has announced that performances begin tonight for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Performances Begin Tonight for Signature Theatre's LADY FROM DUBUQUE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2012


Performances begin tonight for EDWARD ALBEE'S THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE, directed by David Esbjornson at Signature Theatre. The production runs February 14 - March 25, 2012 with a March 5 opening night and is the inaugural production in The End Stage Theatre at the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues).

Theatre for a New Audience Presents THE BROKEN HEART
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


The Broken Heart, a 1629 tragic-comic play written by John Ford (Tis Pity She's a Whore), directed by Selina Cartmell in her American debut is Theatre for a New Audience's fourth production of the 2011 - 2012 theatre season.

Signature Theatre Adds Kenneth Lonergan’s MEDIEVAL PLAY to 2012 Lineup
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2012


Signature Theatre just announced that the company will produce the world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's new play MEDIEVAL PLAY, which Lonergan will also direct. The production runs May 15 - June 24, 2012 with a June 7 opening night in The End Stage Theatre at the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Casting will be announced at a later date.

Signature's HURT VILLAGE Begins Performances Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 7, 2012


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) has announced that performances begin tonight for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Marsha Stephanie Blake, Amari Cheatom Lead Signature's HURT VILLAGE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2012


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce initial casting for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Signature Center Opening Gala To Honor Edward Norton Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2012


Signature Theatre has announced that the Signature Center Opening Gala Celebration will take place on Monday, January 30th and will be a first look at the Company's new home, the Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center.

Signature Center Opening Gala To Honor Edward Norton 1/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012


Signature Theatre has announced that the Signature Center Opening Gala Celebration will take place on Monday, January 30th and will be a first look at the Company's new home, the Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center.

Theatre for a New Audience Presents THE BROKEN HEART
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 23, 2012


The Broken Heart, a 1629 tragic-comic play written by John Ford (Tis Pity She's a Whore), directed by Selina Cartmell in her American debut is Theatre for a New Audience's fourth production of the 2011 - 2012 theatre season.

BWW Reviews: Kathleen Turner Replicates the Excessively Open Political Wit of Molly Ivins
by Don Grigware - Jan 17, 2012


Red Hot Patriot written by Margaret Engel & Allison Engel directed by David Esbjornson @ the Geffen Playhouse through February 12

Catherine Curtin, Peter Francis James, et al. Join Signature Theatre's THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2012


Signature Theatre has just announced the full cast joining previously announced star Tony Award-winner Jane Alexander in EDWARD ALBEE'S THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE, directed by David Esbjornson. The production runs February 14 - March 25, 2012 with a March 5 opening night and is the inaugural production in The End Stage Theatre at the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues).

Marsha Stephanie Blake, Amari Cheatom Lead Signature's HURT VILLAGE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2011


Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce initial casting for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Whoopi Goldberg to Host QUILT Benefit Tonight; Anthony Rapp, Nikki M. James, et al. to Perform
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2011


Created stitch by loving stitch, The AIDS Memorial Quilt remains an uplifting symbol of hope and a stirring memorial to lives cut short from the ongoing disease, which has become a major staple of our generation. On the heels of World AIDS Day, a new star-studded theatrical gala will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the 25th Anniversary of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.

James Earl Jones Receives Honorary Academy Award
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2011


Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley joined Vanessa Redgrave presented, onstage at the Wyndham's Theatre, an Honorary Academy Award® to James Earl Jones. Filmed footage of the presentation, which was made after the curtain call for the critically acclaimed production of Driving Miss Daisy, was shown at the Awards dinner in Los Angeles.

Jane Alexander to Lead Signature Theatre's LADY FROM DUBUQUE
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2011


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin), announced a change to the theatre's Legacy Program for the inaugural season at the Company's new home, Signature Center: the theatre will produce Albee's 1977 play, The Lady from Dubuque, in a new production featuring Tony Award winner Jane Alexander and directed by David Esbjornson. The world premiere of Edward Albee's Laying an Egg will be produced in a future season.

Whoopi Goldberg to Host QUILT Benefit; Anthony Rapp, Nikki M. James, et al. to Perform
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2011


Created stitch by loving stitch, The AIDS Memorial Quilt remains an uplifting symbol of hope and a stirring memorial to lives cut short from the ongoing disease, which has become a major staple of our generation. On the heels of World AIDS Day, a new star-studded theatrical gala will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the 25th Anniversary of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.

Review Roundup: West End's DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2011


Two-time Tony Award® winner James Earl Jones (Hoke Coleburn), Tony and Oscar® winner Vanessa Redgrave (Daisy Werthan) and four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines (Boolie Werthan) will star in the critically acclaimed production of Driving Miss Daisy, at the Wyndham's Theatre from 26 September until 17 December, with press night on 5 October. The play, written by Alfred Uhry and directed by David Esbjornson, enjoyed a record breaking sell-out run on Broadway until 9 April this year. Design is by John Lee Beatty, costumes by Jane Greenwood, lighting is by Peter Kaczorowski , music by Mark Bennett and sound by Christopher Cronin. Driving Miss Daisy is being produced in the West End by Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich.

Photo Coverage: Edward Norton, Edward Albee, et al. Announce Signature Theatre Company's New Season!
by Peter James Zielinski - Sep 29, 2011


Signature Theatre Company announced yesterday seven productions for its inaugural 2012 season at Signature Center, the company's new Frank Gehry-designed permanent home opening in February 2012. Signature Center will allow the Company to expand its programming, introduce new initiatives, and build audiences. Featuring three intimate theatres, a Studio Theatre, rehearsal studio and a shared lobby with café and bookstore, Signature Center will be both a theatre community hub and a neighborhood destination.

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