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John Goodman & David Strathairn Join WAITING FOR GODOT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce John Goodman (Pozzo) and David Strathairn (Lucky) will join Bill Irwin (Vladimir) and Nathan Lane (Estragon) in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony? award winner Anthony Page.

Epic Presents 2 Shakespeare Plays With HS Students 12/11,18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2008


New York's OBIE Award-winning Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Founding producer/Artistic Director), and Epic's After School Shakespeare Program (Melissa Friedman, Founding Executive Director of Education), in conjunction with Chelsea High School and Automotive High School, will present productions of two classic Shakespeare plays featuring the students from each school: the Automotive High School production of Romeo and Juliet sponsored by Lanc?me for three performances, beginning December 11th; and the Chelsea High School production of The Winter's Tale, made possible by support from the Meringoff Family Foundation, for four performances beginning December 18th. All performances will take place at the East 13th Street Theater (136 East 13th Street).

Epic Presents 2 Shakespeare Plays With HS Students 12/11,18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 5, 2008


New York's OBIE Award-winning Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Founding producer/Artistic Director), and Epic's After School Shakespeare Program (Melissa Friedman, Founding Executive Director of Education), in conjunction with Chelsea High School and Automotive High School, will present productions of two classic Shakespeare plays featuring the students from each school: the Automotive High School production of Romeo and Juliet sponsored by Lanc?me for three performances, beginning December 11th; and the Chelsea High School production of The Winter's Tale, made possible by support from the Meringoff Family Foundation, for four performances beginning December 18th. All performances will take place at the East 13th Street Theater (136 East 13th Street).

Lineup Of Films Announced For 25th Sundance Film Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2008


Sundance Institute announced today the lineup of films selected to screen in the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions for the 25th Sundance Film Festival. In addition to the four Competition categories, the Festival presents films in five out-of-competition sections to be announced tomorrow. The 2009 Sundance Film Festival runs January 15-25 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah.

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick to Be Honored at NEW YORK STAGE & FILM Gala 11/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2008


New York Stage and Film (SAF) looks ahead to their upcoming 25th anniversary with their annual winter gala on November 10th at 6:30pm at Capitale (130 Bowery between Broom and Grand Streets). Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and Douglas Harmon will be honored for their ongoing commitment to live performance and support of SAF.

Photo Coverage: Epic Theater Ensemble Celebrates FIRST VOTE '08
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 4, 2008


On Monday, November 3rd, 2008 Epic Theater Ensemble, in partnership with John Jay College of Criminal Justice, hosted a one-night only special event to benefit Epic's innovative, civic-minded in-school and after-school education programs.

Irwin, Kushner and LaBute Join FIRST VOTE Fundraiser 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2008


Epic Theater Ensemble brings out the vote on Election Eve with 'First Vote '08,' a one-night only special event to benefit Epic's innovative, civic-minded in-school and after-school education programs.

Epic Theatre Ensemble Gets Out the Vote With First Vote '08 on 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2008


Epic Theater Ensemble, in partnership with John Jay College of Criminal Justice, will host a one-night only special event to benefit Epic's innovative, civic-minded in-school and after-school education programs. Some of today's top writers and performers will honor a large group of First Time Voters with an evening of satirical, scandalous, and inspiring short plays, songs, sketches, and toasts

L.A. Theatre Works Announces Special Broadcast of THE RIVALRY
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 31, 2008


Join L.A. Theatre Works for a pre-election day broadcast of a rare and timely revival of 'The Rivalry' by Norman Corwin starring David Strathairn and Paul Giamatti. The LATW-recorded production, which includes an interview with the two stars, is set to air on public radio stations around the country, as well as on XM Satellite radio, throughout the weekend as follows.

Irwin, Kushner and LaBute Join FIRST VOTE Fundraiser 11/3
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 27, 2008


Epic Theater Ensemble brings out the vote on Election Eve with 'First Vote '08,' a one-night only special event to benefit Epic's innovative, civic-minded in-school and after-school education programs.

Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick to Be Honored at NEW YORK STAGE & FILM Gala 11/10
by Reynard Loki - Oct 22, 2008


New York Stage and Film (SAF) looks ahead to their upcoming 25th anniversary with their annual winter gala on November 10th at 6:30pm at Capitale (130 Bowery between Broom and Grand Streets). Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and Douglas Harmon will be honored for their ongoing commitment to live performance and support of SAF.

Strathairn and Giamatti Open Theatre Works' Season With 'Rivalry' 10/15
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 15, 2008


Joining previously announced David Strathairn as Abraham Lincoln and Paul Giamatti as Stephen A. Douglas in Corwin's stage adaptation of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates are Lily Rabe (as Douglas's wife, Adele) and James Gleason.

Lily Rabe and James Gleason Join Cast of LATW's 'The Rivalry'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 8, 2008


Joining previously announced David Strathairn as Abraham Lincoln and Paul Giamatti as Stephen A. Douglas in Corwin's stage adaptation of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates are Lily Rabe (as Douglas's wife, Adele) and James Gleason.

Strathairn and Giamatti Open Theatre Works' Season With 'Rivalry'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


Jump-starting L.A. Theatre Works' 2008-09 season, David Strathairn and Paul Giamatti star as Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, rivals for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois. Eric Simonson, 2006 Academy Award winner for his documentary The Golden Age of Norman Corwin, directs a rare and timely revival of Corwin's The Rivalry about the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates.

Epic Theatre Ensemble Gets Out the Vote With First Vote '08 on 11/3
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


Epic Theater Ensemble, in partnership with John Jay College of Criminal Justice, will host a one-night only special event to benefit Epic's innovative, civic-minded in-school and after-school education programs. Some of today's top writers and performers will honor a large group of First Time Voters with an evening of satirical, scandalous, and inspiring short plays, songs, sketches, and toasts

Giamatti, Harris, Dreyfuss, Ruffalo and More Part of LATW Season
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


L.A. Theatre Works announced a 2008-09 season of ten plays that represent an array of theatrical genres.

NYMF To Present Children's Musical 'Max and the Truffle Pig'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 29, 2008


THE NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL and KIM VASQUEZ/ GRAYLADY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. present NYMF's only Children's musical this year, MAX AND THE TRUFFLE PIG

Sarah Nina Hayon Joins Cast of 'Kidstuff'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 25, 2008


Drama Desk nominee Sarah Nina Hayon (Rearviewmirror) has joined the cast of Partial Comfort Productions ('nami, Battle of the Bards) World Premiere of KIDSTUFF by Edith Freni.

Ars Nova Presents Free Reading of 'Bombs In Your Mouth' 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2008


Ars Nova will present a FREE reading of BOMBS IN YOUR MOUTH by Corey Patrick, directed by Evan Cabnet, as part of the Out Loud series. The cast will feature Dan Eric Gold, Jennifer Mudge, and Cara Greene.

Ars Nova Presents Free Reading of 'Bombs In Your Mouth' 8/25
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 22, 2008


Ars Nova will present a FREE reading of BOMBS IN YOUR MOUTH by Corey Patrick, directed by Evan Cabnet, as part of the Out Loud series. The cast will feature Dan Eric Gold, Jennifer Mudge, and Cara Greene.

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