David Ives News

Freeport Players presents Cabin Fiver, five comedies by contemporary playwrights David Ives, David Auburn, Seth Kramer, Mary Gallagher, and Christopher Durang.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, is offering four productions in the Nutmeg Summer Series between May 27 and July 4, 2010 - its first full summer season since 2002.

Casting has been announced for the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of THE LIAR. The comedy, originally by Corneille, has been adapted by David Ives and will play the Lansburgh Theatre from April 6, 2010 through May 23, 2010.

Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that Tony Award-winning Walter Bobbie is taking over the direction of Golden Age at The Kennedy Center, running March 12 - April 4. Bobbie, who is currently represented in New York City with the Off-Broadway hit by David Ives Venus in Fur, will replace Austin Pendleton.

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that Tony Award-winning Walter Bobbie is taking over the direction of Golden Age at The Kennedy Center, running March 12 - April 4. Bobbie, who is currently represented in New York City with the Off-Broadway hit by David Ives Venus in Fur, will replace Austin Pendleton.

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the second production of their 5th Anniversary season with the US Premiere of G.B.S., written by Jason Hall, directed by Jay Rohloff.

Classic Stage Company's critically-acclaimed production of VENUS IN FUR, a new play by David Ives, directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Nina Arianda and Wes Bentley, will play its final performance on March 28 at CSC (136 East 13th Street).

Cinnabar Theater presents Mark Twain's 'Is He Dead?' adapted by David Ives. Set in Paris in 1846, a talented, but struggling landscape painter, is convinced by his bohemian friends that faking his own death will inflate the value of his art. The artist disappears only to reappear as his imaginary twin sister.

Founded in 1973, Four County Players is Central Virginia's longest continuously-operating community theater. For more than 35 years, the players have delighted audiences with a full range of theater experiences.

BLACK PEARL SINGS, a musical journey by Frank Higgins, is set to play at Atlanta's Horizon Theatre from March 26th to April 25th.

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel. Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs through April 18, 2010.

For something that's lain dormant more than a century while gathering dust in archives, Mark Twain's Is He Dead? has a remarkably sprightly step.

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the second production of their 5th Anniversary season with the US Premiere of G.B.S., written by Jason Hall, directed by Jay Rohloff.

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the second production of their 5th Anniversary season with the US Premiere of G.B.S., written by Jason Hall, directed by Jay Rohloff. Performances will begin on Saturday, March, 20; opening Sunday, March 28 at 2PM and will run through April 10, 2010 at the Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel.  Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.

The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the second production of their 5th Anniversary season with the US Premiere of G.B.S., written by Jason Hall, directed by Jay Rohloff.

CoHo Productions began with a world premiere play written by a then-local playwright, Gary Cole, and directed by Robert Holden. Our first play was nominated for a Drammy award. Since then, CoHo Productions has used its unique co-production model to champion 6 additional world premieres, several Portland or northwest premieres, and sustained the highest quality of performance on stage and behind the scenes in earning 16 Drammy awards for its co-productions. Our 2010-2011 season continues that tradition of blending high quality production, new works and top local talent.

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that Tony Award-winning Walter Bobbie is taking over the direction of Golden Age at The Kennedy Center, running March 12 - April 4. Bobbie, who is currently represented in New York City with the Off-Broadway hit by David Ives Venus in Fur, will replace Austin Pendleton.

Casting has been announced for the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of THE LIAR. The comedy, originally by Corneille, has been adapted by David Ives and will play the Lansburgh Theatre from April 6, 2010 through May 23, 2010.