NPR humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris took the stage at Berkeley Repertory Theatre to workshop stories from his upcoming book in front of a live audience. The author of wildly popular works such as Me Talk Pretty One Day, Naked, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Sedaris appeared nightly on Berkeley Rep's intimate Thrust Stage from June 14 through June 20, 2010, with a special matinee at 2 PM that Sunday. Participate in the creation of the next hilarious and heartwarming work from this beloved author! Tickets for this workshop are $35 - half-price for anyone under 30 years of age. Following an exclusive presale period for Berkeley Rep's donors and subscribers, seats go on sale to the public today.
In August 2009, Arena Stage announced the formation of a new groundbreaking initiative created for the advancement of America's new play development sector-The American Voices New Play Institute.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the Split Knuckle Theatre Production of Endurance, playing June 24-27 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.
Next June, NPR humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris will take the stage at Berkeley Repertory Theatre to workshop stories from his upcoming book in front of a live audience. The author of wildly popular works such as Me Talk Pretty One Day, Naked, and When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Sedaris will appear nightly on Berkeley Rep's intimate Thrust Stage from June 14 through June 20, 2010, with a special matinee at 2 PM that Sunday. Participate in the creation of the next hilarious and heartwarming work from this beloved author! Tickets for this workshop are $35 - half-price for anyone under 30 years of age. Following an exclusive presale period for Berkeley Rep's donors and subscribers, seats go on sale to the public today.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes back best-selling author and NPR humorist David Sedaris for eight performances only in An Evening with David Sedaris: June 8 - 13, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. David Sedaris will be reading selections from his soon-to-be-released book Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, due out in October
The Ross Valley Players takes a bow and celebrates its 80th Anniversary in June. The theater company has planned a special anniversary event Sunday, June 27, 2010 featuring buffet, wine and beverages, entertainment, raffle and silent auction. Tickets are available at $28.80 per person.
Author David Maraniss, whose 1999 book 'When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi' is the basis for the upcoming Broadway play LOMBARDI, has expressed his surprise that his work was so quickly made into a Broadway play.
Producers Tony Ponturo and Fran Kirmser today announced additional casting as well as the creative team for LOMBARDI, coming to Broadway's Circle in the Square this fall (previews begin September 23, opening night is October 21). The cast will feature Judith Light as Marie Lombardi, Keith Nobbs as Michael McCormick, Bill Dawes as Paul Hornung, Robert Christopher Riley as Dave Robinson and Chris Sullivan as Jim Taylor.
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of Matthew Lopez's The Whipping Man. The Civil War drama is directed by Giovanna Sardelli and will run in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre through June 13. Opening night is May 13 at 8:00 p.m. Single tickets are currently on sale andcan be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office.
With the Gospel according to Hallmark reminding us to remember our Mothers this past Sunday here on the California Central Coast and elsewhere, a goodly number of theatre productions and assorted other live performances are readily available and waiting to offer you the gift of quality entertainment.
Can a techno-phobe like this really connect with Seattle audiences? Apparently so -and the proof is in the long lines, capacity crowds and countless sold out appearances over the past few years; not to mention the plethora of locally produced Sedaris plays like Seattle Public Theatre's annual SantaLand Diaries.
Drama Desk nominees received their official Nomination Certificates at a cocktail reception on Thursday, May 6 at Churrascaria Plataforma, New York's authentic Brazilian Steak House, 346 West 49th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues). BroadwayWorld.com was there to share the event with you!
A Spring Open House will be held at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the school's downtown facility at 38 Main Street in Franklin. The community is invited to meet the faculty, tour the facility and learn about the school's programs in Music, Dance and Drama. FSPA'S classes are designed for all ages and levels of ability.
The acclaimed 24th Street Theatre presents its annual Saturday Explorer Series, designed to bring cutting-edge performance artists to young audiences. The weekly afternoon series offers a great opportunity for parents to share first-class art with their kids. This year, 24th Street Theatre explores music and dance from around the world: sometimes whimsical; sometimes provocative; always excellent! The featured ensembles include:
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
A Spring Open House will be held at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the school's downtown facility at 38 Main Street in Franklin. The community is invited to meet the faculty, tour the facility and learn about the school's programs in Music, Dance and Drama. FSPA'S classes are designed for all ages and levels of ability.
With May Day behind us on the California Central Coast, there are a number of theatre productions and live performance offerings just waiting to bring a smile to your face, or possibly a tear to your eyes.
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