David Sedaris News

Tickets are now on sale for one of today's most compelling humor writers, David Sedaris, coming to The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall on April 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, announced today plans to publish the latest Olivia title from Ian Falconer, Olivia and the Fairy Princesses.

Zoetic Stage and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly present the world premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown's CAPTIVA, a funny dark comedy about weathering family, Now through November 20, 2011, in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). Following Zoetic Stage's highly acclaimed 2010 debut of South Beach Babylon, this new production launches the company's adventurous 2011-12 season as part of the Arsht Center's Theater Up Close season.

As the 2011-2012 season moves into the holiday season, the League of Chicago Theatres continues to support the Chicago theater community, including the creation of promotional materials for the holiday season.

New Village Arts continues its holiday tradition with Joe Mantello's adaptation of David Sedaris' highly acclaimed The Santaland Diaries, directed by Ensemble Member Samuel Sherman and starring NVA Ensemble and Actors Equity Member Daren Scott. The Santaland Diaries follows one out of work actor who decides to become a Macy's elf to pay the holiday bills.

Zoetic Stage and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly present the world premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown's CAPTIVA, a funny dark comedy about weathering family, November 3 - 20, 2011, in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). Following Zoetic Stage's highly acclaimed 2010 debut of South Beach Babylon, this new production launches the company's adventurous 2011-12 season as part of the Arsht Center's Theater Up Close season.

Tennessee Rep Offers Holiday Favorite The Santaland Diaries, with Matt Chiorini returning to Nashville to Don the Ears of the Elf.

Individual tickets for all 26 shows in the inaugural season of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will go on sale November 18, 2011 at 8 a.m. Shows include everything from music and dance, to comedy and Broadway productions. With prices as low as $24 per ticket, the diverse selection of shows offers something for everybody to enjoy at an accessible price point.

Victoria Theatre Association will present David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor, for one night only at the Victoria Theatre, Thursday, October 27th at 7:30pm.

This season, along with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, which runs on the Hubbard Stage, the Alley Theatre will once again present a second holiday production, David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage.

Florida Repertory Theatre announced its 2011-12 Season, opening Oct. 25 with the farce, Neil Simon's Rumors. Florida Rep's 2011-12 line-up boasts a record ten plays, seven in the Historic Arcade and three in its NEW 85-seat Studio, and features some of the funniest plays from the world's greatest comic minds, plus both the 2009 and 2010 Tony-Winning BEST PLAYS.

Zoetic Stage and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly present the world premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown's CAPTIVA, a funny dark comedy about weathering family, November 3 - 20, 2011, in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). Following Zoetic Stage's highly acclaimed 2010 debut of South Beach Babylon, this new production launches the company's adventurous 2011-12 season as part of the Arsht Center's Theater Up Close season.

Hollywood's newest holiday tradition, The Blank Theatre's production of 'The Santaland Diaries' by David Sedaris, this year will star Paolo Andino and once again be directed by Michael Matthews. 'Santaland' begins preview performances on Saturday, November 19, and opening night is set for Saturday, November 26 at 8:00 at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood.

One of America's pre-eminent humor writers, David Sedaris is the author of the bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and When You Were Engulfed in Flames, and a regular National Public Radio contributor.

Nothing says 'holiday spirit' like temper tantrums and sozzled Santas! Open Stage mixes up their offerings this holiday season with very adult fare in David Sedaris' wickedly funny THE SANTALAND DIARIES, playing November 25th - December 17th. Open Stage regular and staff member Stuart Landon will don the green velvet elf costume and take on the one-man show. Open Stage presents this new holiday offering as part of its Subscription Series at The Angino Family Theatre. The comedy opens (of course) on Black Friday.

Nothing says 'holiday spirit' like temper tantrums and sozzled Santas! Open Stage mixes up their offerings this holiday season with very adult fare in David Sedaris' wickedly funny THE SANTALAND DIARIES, playing November 25th - December 17th. Open Stage regular and staff member Stuart Landon will don the green velvet elf costume and take on the one-man show. Open Stage presents this new holiday offering as part of its Subscription Series at The Angino Family Theatre. The comedy opens (of course) on Black Friday.

Florida Repertory Theatre announced its 2011-12 Season, opening Oct. 25 with the farce, Neil Simon's Rumors. Florida Rep's 2011-12 line-up boasts a record ten plays, seven in the Historic Arcade and three in its NEW 85-seat Studio, and features some of the funniest plays from the world's greatest comic minds, plus both the 2009 and 2010 Tony-Winning BEST PLAYS.

Zoetic Stage and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly present the world premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown's CAPTIVA, a funny dark comedy about weathering family, November 3 - 20, 2011, in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff Ballet Opera House). Following Zoetic Stage's highly acclaimed 2010 debut of South Beach Babylon, this new production launches the company's adventurous 2011-12 season as part of the Arsht Center's Theater Up Close season.

Horizon Theatre will be producing two holiday shows this year: The Santaland Diaries and Madeline's Christmas.

Victoria Theatre Association will present David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor, for one night only at the Victoria Theatre, Thursday, October 27th at 7:30pm.