David Lindsay-Abaire News

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play Benedum Center, for one week only, Tuesday, March 15, through Sunday, March 20, 2011. Tickets ($22-$68) and are available at the Box Office at Theater Square, online at pgharts.org and charge by phone at 412-456-6666. Groups of 10+ may call 412-471-6930. SHREK THE MUSICAL is a presentation of the PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh series, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

Green Beetle Productions is thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK!) production of PLAY DATES, written by Sam Wolfson (Jewtopia), directed by Jennifer Chambers and produced by Kristen Lee Kelly is EXTENDING through SUNDAY, APRIL 17 at THEATRE ASYLUM, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

Cabaret Theatre is proud to announce its first show of the spring semester: Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire.

GOOD PEOPLE's Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire and actor Tate Donovan will appear on tomorrow's edition of MSNBC's "The Dylan Ratigan Show" to discuss the world premiere play which is now in previews at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of GOOD PEOPLE, a new American play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan began performances February 8th in preparation for a Thursday, March 3 opening night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play at The Fox Theatre, for one week only, April 26-May 1, 2011, as part of the Broadway Across America - Atlanta 2010-2011 season.

Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests for the upcoming sessions of After Words, the popular discussion panels held after selected Saturday matinees at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The latest offering will focus on GOOD PEOPLE, the world premiere play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, which begins previews tomorrow, Tuesday, February 8.

An entirely new musical, SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the Dreamworks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren't only found in fairy tales. Hear from SHREK stars Eric Peterson and Haven Burton in the video below!

Animals talk, sing and do complicated choreography in the kingdom of Lucky Duck, which runs Feb. 11-27 on South Coast Repertory's Julianne Argyros Stage.

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) presents The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony starring John Lithgow, based on the book by E.B. White, adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman, with music by Jason Robert Brown, who will also conduct.

According to People.com, stage and screen star Cynthia Nixon and her fiance Christine Marinoni have welcomed a son to the family. Marinoni delivered Max Ellington Nixon-Marinoni, on February 7. The couple has been engaged since 2009.

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of GOOD PEOPLE, a new American play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan begins performances today in preparation for a Thursday, March 3 opening night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests for the upcoming sessions of After Words, the popular discussion panels held after selected Saturday matinees at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The latest offering will focus on GOOD PEOPLE, the world premiere play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, which begins previews tomorrow, Tuesday, February 8.

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DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that Shrek The Musical with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will close at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre February 6, 2011

Piane Productions is proud to announce its 2011-12 theatrical season. The company will present seven regular season productions, as well as two additional off-season productions. Eight of the nine shows will be presented at the Municipal Auditorium Music Hall or the historic Folly Theater.

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of THE WHIPPING MAN, the acclaimed new play by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, announced today that due to popular demand, the limited engagement has been extended for a third time with tickets now on sale through Sunday, April 10.

Cabaret Theatre is proud to announce its first show of the spring semester: Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire.

DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play DeVos Performance Hall, for one week only, June 21-26, 2011.

The Manhattan Theatre Club New York premiere of THE WHIPPING MAN, the acclaimed new play by Matthew Lopez, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes, announced today that due to popular demand, the limited engagement has been extended again with tickets now on sale through Sunday, March 27. This marks the second extension for THE WHIPPING MAN as the show prepares to open today, Tuesday February 1, at MTC at New York City Center-Stage I (131 West 55th Street).