Frances Goodrich News

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Wendy Kesselman's adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.

Caitlynne Medrek gives an incandescent performance as the title character in Encore Entertainment's engrossing staging of the 1997 version of The Diary of Anne Frank. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Wendy Kesselman's adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.

How important then is this play - now onstage at Nashville Children's Theatre in a stunning production helmed by NCT producing director Scot Copeland - designed for younger audiences? Frankly, its impact is immeasurable, but it most certainly presents the story of young diarist Anne Frank in such a way that younger audiences should never be able to forget the Holocaust, nor should they ever question the reality of those dark days in the human experience.

Virginia Stage Company will produce the world premiere of SCKBSTD, A New Musical by Bruce Hornsby as part of its 2010-2011 season, VSC Artistic Director Chris Hanna announced today. The production will be part of VSC's American Soil Project, the Company's multi-year new play development project that explores the cultural fabric of southeastern Virginia.

Rehearsals are under way for the Nashville Children's Theatre production of The Diary of Anne Frank, the award-winning drama by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, opening January 19. Tia Shearer stars in the title role, with other characters played by Evelyn Blythe, Rona Carter, Jamie Farmer-Oneida, Henry Haggard, Peter Vann, Samuel Whited, Holly Wooten and Bobby Wyckoff.

The Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble proudly presents the retelling of a classic American film radio-style, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, on the Studio Stage at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

Fell's Point Corner Theatre's holiday production tries hard, but it cannot recreate the magic of Capra's film.

The Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble proudly presents the retelling of a classic American film radio-style, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, on the Studio Stage at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

The Noble Fool Theatricals Youth Ensemble proudly presents the retelling of a classic American film radio-style, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, on the Studio Stage at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; box office 630-584-6342).

Bay Street Theatre's new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, kicked off with THE DIARY OF Anne Frank, playing now through November 21. The show runs weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm. All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues. Tickets are $10 and $15.

Bay Street Theatre is thrilled to announce the premiere production of its new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, which kicks off with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, playing November 9-21. The show will run weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm. All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues. Tickets are $10 and $15.

The Bay Street Theatre has a big November in store as the winter season kicks in here on the East End. From literature brought to life on stage, to a visit from Parent's Choice favorite Hot Peas ‘N Butter, Bay Street is sure to keep you warm this season!

Bay Street Theatre is thrilled to announce the premiere production of its new educational program, LITERATURE LIVE!, which kicks off with THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, playing November 9-21. The show will run weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups) and Saturday evenings at 7pm.

Noble Fool Theatricals, the premier professional theater in the Fox Valley area, announces a calendar-year series for 2010, including the heartfelt family comedy, Over the Tavern, February 4 - March 28, 2010; the Tony Award-Winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, April 22 - June 13, 2010; the cleverly hilarious who-dun-it, Red Herring, September 2 - October 24, 2010; and concluding with the radio-style retelling of a holiday favorite, It's a Wonderful Life; A Live Radio Play, November 5 - December 26, 2010. This four-show subscription series will be produced by Noble Fool Theatricals and presented at Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; telephone 630-584-6342).

Variety reports that Disney Studios has acquired the motion picture rights to a new rendition of 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' to be written and directed by David Mamet. Mamet will also serve as producer with Andrew Braunsberg.

Intiman Theatre opens its 2008 season with The Diary of Anne Frank, dramatized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett and directed by Sari Ketter. Intiman performs at the Intiman Playhouse, Seattle Center.

Intiman Theatre announces the schedule of performances for its 36th season in 2008, with 'The Diary of Anne Frank,' 'Namaste Man,' 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' 'The Little Dog Laughed' and 'All The King's Men.'

City Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce an all-star reading of Anne Frank, the controversial 1955 theatrical adaptation of the famous story by acclaimed novelist and playwright Meyer Levin

WHO: Towson University's Department of Theatre Arts WHAT: The Diary of Anne Frank WHEN: Through October 21; Weds - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 2PM WHERE: Towson University Center for the Arts Main Stage HOW MUCH: $13 general, $7 students/seniors. $25 booster tickets available - $13 ticket + $12 contribution toward student scholarships INFORMATION: www.towson.edu