Even as its shows reach New York and London, Berkeley Repertory Theatre begins another season of fearless theatre here at home: Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor Mandy Patinkin stars in the world-premiere production of Compulsion on Berkeley Rep's intimate Thrust Stage. Acclaimed director Oskar Eustis returns to the Bay Area with Rinne Groff's latest play, a kaleidoscopic collision of history and culture that combines stellar acting with marvelous marionettes. Compulsion, a world-premiere co-production from Berkeley Rep, The Public Theater, and Yale Repertory Theatre, begins previews on September 13, opens September 16, and closes October 31.
Every once in a while, a band comes along that changes the course of human history. And that band is THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS. This is that Playlist. Puppet Playlist takes talented puppeteers and brilliant musicians and slams them together into an evening of live theater to stir the senses.
John Tartaglia's IMAGINOCEAN, a new family musical adventure, created and written by Emmy and Tony Award nominated actor John Tartaglia, opened at the NEW WORLD STAGES last night, March 31, 2010. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the evening.
Every once in a while, a band comes along that changes the course of human history. And that band is THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS. This is that Playlist. Puppet Playlist takes talented puppeteers and brilliant musicians and slams them together into an evening of live theater to stir the senses.
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of COMPULSION by Rinne Groff, directed by Oskar Eustis, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven) January 29-February 28.
Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of COMPULSION by Rinne Groff, directed by Oskar Eustis, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven) running through February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 4. COMPULSION is a co-production with The Public Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director), THE PUBLIC THEATER (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director), and BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE (Tony Taccone, Artistic Director; Susan Medak, Managing Director) present the world premiere of COMPULSION by Rinne Groff, directed by Oskar Eustis, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven) January 29-February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 4.
Frank Rizzo of the The Hartford Courant recently sat down with Mandy Patinkin for a dinner-interview while the actor was between rehearsals for the world premiere of Rinne Groff's 'Compulsion' at Yale Repertory Theatre. During the interview, published in the Arts Section of Sunday's Hartford Courant and in Rizzo's blog, Patinkin discusses what drew him to tackle the role of Sid Silver, a writer who dedicates himself to bringing the writings of Anne Frank to the stage - a dedication which turns to an obsession.
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of COMPULSION by Rinne Groff, directed by Oskar Eustis, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven) January 29-February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 4.
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of COMPULSION by Rinne Groff, directed by Oskar Eustis, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, New Haven) January 29-February 28. Opening Night is Thursday, February 4.
Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director), who brought to the stage the successful, seven season run of the children's show Maya the Bee, has announced a special, six-performance run of the acclaimed children's jazz puppet show The Cat Who Went to Heaven at The Harlem School of the Arts Theater (647 St. Nicholas Avenue @141st Street). Directed by Will Pomerantz, with music and lyrics by Nancy Harrow (creator of the Maya the Bee production), this delightful show is based on the 1931 Newbery Award-winning children's book by Elizabeth Coatsworth.
Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director), who brought to the stage the successful, seven season run of the children's show Maya the Bee, has announced a special, six-performance run of the acclaimed children's jazz puppet show The Cat Who Went to Heaven at The Harlem School of the Arts Theater (647 St. Nicholas Avenue @141st Street). Directed by Will Pomerantz, with music and lyrics by Nancy Harrow (creator of the Maya the Bee production), this delightful show is based on the 1931 Newbery Award-winning children's book by Elizabeth Coatsworth.
Culture Project Presents The Cat Who Went To Heaven,
Captivating Jazz Puppet Show at The Harlem School of The Arts with Music And Lyrics By Nancy Harrow
Theatreworks USA the leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, is pleased to announce that NBC 'Today' host Matt Lauer will serve as Honorary Chair for the 20th Annual Free Summer Theatre Program. This summer's featured production is THE PLANT THAT ATE DIRTY SOCKS, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis.
Theatreworks USA,the leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, is pleased to announce that NBC 'Today' host Matt Lauer will serve as Honorary Chair for the 20th Annual Free Summer Theatre Program. This summer's featured production is THE PLANT THAT ATE DIRTY SOCKS, a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis.
TheatreworksUSA, the non-profit professional theatre led by Artistic Director Barbara Pasternack and Managing Director Ken Arthur, announced today that Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon ('Sex and the City') will serve as Honorary Chair for the 19th Annual Free Summer Theatre Program.
Arena Stage announces Mabou Mines' Peter & Wendy, the highly anticipated adaptation of J.M. Barrie's story of Peter Pan and Wendy, which magically comes to life this season in the Kreeger Theater, April 27 through June 24, 2007
