David Sedaris, internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and National Public Radio humorist, returns by popular demand to the Capitol Center for the Arts tonight, April 12. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris is one of America's pre-eminent humor writers with more than 7 million copies of his books in print.
The Gene Siskel Film Center (GSFC) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) will celebrate one of Hollywood's most talented young actresses when it honors Tony and BAFTA winner and four-time Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson
Following five years of development, including workshop readings in Austin and a staged excerpt at DiverseWorks in Houston, Winifred, by Alva Hascall, will be given its world premiere by Theater LaB Houston (TLH), May 6-22, 2016, at Midtown Arts Center Houston (MATCH).
Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley recently announced the 2016-17 ZACH Theatre Season at an event for ZACH's Trustees, annual donors, and Season Sponsors. ZACH is thrilled to produce Hamilton composer/playwright Lin Manuel Miranda's extraordinary, Tony award winning, Broadway musical In The Heights.
The Human Race Theatre Company is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary as Dayton's premier professional regional theatre company by unveiling an updated company logo and announcing its 2016-2017 season of shows at its home, the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton. The season, with two musicals and four plays, begins September 8, 2016.
Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced KC Rep's 2016-17 season, a diverse mix of cutting edge world premieres and re-imagined American classics.
David Sedaris, internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and National Public Radio humorist, returns by popular demand to the Capitol Center for the Arts on Tuesday, April 12. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris is one of America's pre-eminent humor writers with more than 7 million copies of his books in print.
Writer/performer Isaac Oliver's debut collection of essays, Intimacy Idiot, was hailed as 'hilarious and unsparing' by New York Magazine, 'transcendent' by Entertainment Weekly, 'surprisingly moving' by Kirkus, and named one of NPR's Best Books of 2015. After two sold-out engagements last year, Oliver returns to Joe's Pub for a spring residency and a glass of pink wine, debuting brand-new stories as well as sharing old favorites.
The Arvada Center will begin the New Year with Jeffrey Hatcher's hilarious one-act comedy Mrs. Mannerly directed by Edith Weiss. Mrs. Mannerly will run in the intimate Black Box Theatre January 26 - February 21, 2016. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Talkbacks will be offered Friday, February 5 after the 7:30 p.m. performance, and Wednesday, February 10 after the 1:00 p.m. performance. Please note - this production contains some mature language. To purchase tickets and for additional information go to https://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/mrs-mannerly-2016 or call 720-898-7200. The Arvada Center is located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all of its patrons.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES, a one man show based on great American humorist David Sedaris' essay on his time as a department store Christmas Elf, is back at the Alley Theatre
After 17 successful seasons of SANTALAND, this man is somewhat of an icon in the Atlanta theatre scene. But for the other 10 months out of the year, what does a holiday icon do with his time? Get to know Harold M. Leaver, Atlanta's beloved tax preparing elf.
We talk to some of our favourite theatre folk, including Kerry Ellis, Sabrina Aloueche and Tiffany Graves, about their favourite theatre experiences of 2015!
If you're allergic to shopping malls, excessive commercialism or egg nog, The Ringwald Theatre has the perfect solution to restore a smile to your overburdened holidays. Opening December 17th for an exclusive five-day engagement is the return of the comedic duo of The SantaLand Diaries & Season's Greetings from award-winning humorist David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by acclaimed director Joe Mantello and featuring Joe Bailey and Brandy Joe Plambeck.
Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets, the Castle Craig Players have added a special ENCORE PERFORMANCE of 'THE SANTALAND DIARIES' this Saturday, December 19th at 8pm.
This year we celebrate the 14th anniversary of everyone's favorite mall elf, Crumpet, in THE SANTALAND DIARIES by David Sedaris and adapted to the stage by Joe Mantello. See the show that has become an 'anti-holiday tradition' for San Francisco's audiences and escape the craziness of the holidays with Combined Artform at the Eureka Theatre.
After a wildly successful, eight-month ride, Theater Wit's smash hit Chicago premiere of Joshua Harmon's Bad Jews will end its extended run with its final performance on December 27 at Chicago's Royal George Theatre. Joshua Harmon's smart, funny play about 20-something Jewish cousins grappling with faith, family and identity was a surprise hit for Theater Wit, selling out a nine-week run last spring at the company's Lakeview home before transferring to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.
Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's award-winning professional theatre company, continues its 2015/2016 season with David Sedaris' 'The Santaland Diaries.' Performances are December 11-20, Todays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, at Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Avenue (behind Nine West) in Norwalk, CT. Tickets range from $35-$55 and are available by calling 203.454.3883 or visiting www.musictheatreofct.com
MTC MainStage presents David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES in Norwalk, adapted by Joe Mantello.
An exclusive first look at the Castle Craig Players production of THE SANTALAND DIARIES by David Sedaris, running through December 13th only!
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