David Rasche News

Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, as anyone who has ever committed suicide will tell you, is a comedy.  Maybe not as reflective a comedy as set designer Santo Loquasto's mirrored floor would suggest, but Russian director Vlachesalv Dolgachev's new production at Classic Stage Company neatly balances the humorous with the somber and, despite a few stumbles along the way, turns out to be a rather enjoyable and swift-moving three hours and fifteen minutes.

Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer)postponed the first preview of Nick Whitby's TO BE OR NOT TO BE. First preview now tonight, 9/13

Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) has postponed the first preview and opening night of Nick Whitby's TO BE OR NOT TO BE.

Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) is pleased to announce full casting for their upcoming world premiere production of Nick Whitby's 'To Be or Not To Be.' The play, based on the 1942 motion picture of the same name will be directed by three-time Tony Award nominee Casey Nicholaw ('The Drowsy Chaperone,' 'Monty Python's Spamalot').

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) has announced a change in casting for the New York premiere of A Body of Water by Lee Blessing. Golden Globe winner Christine Lahti will assume the role of Avis, and Tony Award-winner Michael Cristofer will assume the role of Moss.

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has issued a mayoral proclamation declaring today, September 4, 2008 to be 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Day.'

Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) has postponed the first preview of Nick Whitby's TO BE OR NOT TO BE.

David Rasche has joined the cast of MTC's TO BE OR NOT TO BE in the role of 'Josef.'

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) has announced complete casting for its 24th season New York premiere of A Body of Water by Lee Blessing. Maria Mileaf (Going to St. Ives) returns to Primary Stages to direct the three-member cast that features Margaret Colin (Old Acquaintance) as Avis, Laura Odeh (The Rivals) as Wren and David Rasche (Getting and Spending, Speed-the-Plow) as Moss.

Andy Anselmo's Singers Forum is proud to announce that its 12th annual Andy Anselmo Achievement Awards Gala will celebrate the non-profit foundation's 30th anniversary as New York's leading institution dedicated to the development and appreciation of the vocal arts through vocal training, performance and community service.

The York Theatre Company presents It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

The York Theatre Company will present It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances

On Monday, May 21, 2007, The American Place Theatre hosted a once-in-a-lifetime benefit event: 'Wynn, Place & Show: A Celebration of Wynn Handman's 85th Birthday and the 45th Anniversary of The American Place Theatre.'

Four Broadway stars will take part in a free reading of Ken Levine's Upfronts and Personal on February 12th at 7:30 PM at CAP21's The Shop

The Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of Paul Rudnick's Regrets Only has been extended by popular demand until Sunday, January 28 at New York City Center - Stage I

More stars - including Hunter Foster, David Hyde Pierce and Lili Taylor - are set to play 'The Father' in the hit Off-Broadway play an oak tree

Tony-nominee Mary Testa will step in for Jackie Hoffman during the Off-Broadway run of Paul Rudnick's Regrets Only, presented by Manhattan Theatre Club

Michael Cerveris, Marin Ireland, Mike Myers and Peter Dinklage are among the performers set to play 'The Father' in the hit Off-Broadway play an oak tree.

Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Paul Rudnick's Regrets Only opened on Sunday, November 19th at New York City Center - Stage I after beginning previews on October 19th

Paul Rudnick, the author of the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Regrets Only, will appear on 'Theater Talk' this Friday, November 17