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Date of Death: March 13, 1999 (86)

Birth Place: Rochester, NY, USA

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Saint Sebastian Players Announce 39th Season; OUR TOWN, CHARLEY'S AUNT, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2019


The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) announce the company's 2019-20 season, featuring classic works by American and British playwrights. Performances take place at SSP's home on the lower level of St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

BWW Review: BORN YESTERDAY at Studio Playhouse
by Gina Zenyuch - Mar 31, 2019


Montclair New Jersey's Studio Players presents Garson Kanin's Born Yesterday at Studio Playhouse.

Xoregos Performing Company Presents Play By Famed Hollywood Screenwriter
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2019


The Xoregos Performing Company is presenting a new play at Theater for the New City by Arnold Schulman, a playwright and screenwriter who has been nominated for two Academy Awards and written for Broadway.

Theater for the New City Presents SIGN IN THE SIX O'CLOCK SKY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2019


The Xoregos Performing Company is presenting a new play at Theater for the New City by Arnold Schulman, a playwright and screenwriter who has been nominated for two Academy Awards and written for Broadway. Schulman's Sign in the Six O'Clock Sky debuts at Theater for the New City March 14 and runs through March 31. Shela Xoregos directs the production. Tickets are $18 and $15 for seniors and students.

Xoregos Performing Company Presents Play By Famed Hollywood Screenwriter
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2019


The Xoregos Performing Company is presenting a new play at Theater for the New City by Arnold Schulman, a playwright and screenwriter who has been nominated for two Academy Awards and written for Broadway.

The Catastrophic Theatre and the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance Presents WAKEY, WAKEY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2019


In an unprecedented partnership, The Catastrophic Theatre and the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance will co-present a visiting production of WAKEY, WAKEY, created by Hyde Park Theatre (HPT) in Austin, TX. HPT Artistic Director Ken Webster directs the show and stars as Guy alongside co-star Rebecca Robinson. Playwright Will Eno will be in residence in Houston during the first weekend of performances. WAKEY, WAKEY is presented in a very limited run at the Jos Quintero Theatre at the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance. The play opens January 24th and runs through February 3rd. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at catastrophictheatre.com or by calling 713-522-2723. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

University Of Houston And The Catastrophic Theatre Present WAKEY, WAKEY
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2019


In an unprecedented partnership, The Catastrophic Theatre and the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance will co-present a visiting production of WAKEY, WAKEY, created by Hyde Park Theatre (HPT) in Austin, TX. HPT Artistic Director Ken Webster directs the show and stars as Guy alongside co-star Rebecca Robinson. Playwright Will Eno will be in residence in Houston during the first weekend of performances. WAKEY, WAKEY is presented in a very limited run at the Jose Quintero Theatre at the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance. The play opens January 24th and runs through February 3rd. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at catastrophictheatre.com or by calling 713-522-2723. Performances are Todays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

University Of Houston And The Catastrophic Theatre Present WAKEY, WAKEY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2019


In an unprecedented partnership, The Catastrophic Theatre and the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance will co-present a visiting production of WAKEY, WAKEY, created by Hyde Park Theatre (HPT) in Austin, TX. HPT Artistic Director Ken Webster directs the show and stars as Guy alongside co-star Rebecca Robinson. Playwright Will Eno will be in residence in Houston during the first weekend of performances. WAKEY, WAKEY is presented in a very limited run at the Jose Quintero Theatre at the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance. The play opens January 24th and runs through February 3rd. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at catastrophictheatre.com or by calling 713-522-2723. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

CRT Announces 2019 Summer Season Productions
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018


Cortland Repertory Theatre, one of New York State's longest running professional summer theatres, has announced their 48th annual season for the summer of 2019. All six mainstage shows will make their CRT debuts.

BWW Review: BORN YESTERDAY at Ford's Theatre
by Mina Radman - Sep 29, 2018


The most remarkable part of Ford Theatre's production of 'Born Yesterday' may not be the superb performances or the sharp-tongued humor, but the unsettling realization that this 1946 comedy feels much like present-day Washington, D.C.

Photo Flash: BORN YESTERDAY Comes to Ford's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2018


In this sharp-edged satire, opportunistic tycoon Harry Brock arrives in Washington with his naive girlfriend, Billie Dawn, to game the political system.

BRING A GUN...THE LONG NIGHT OF LOUISE BROOKS Gets NYC Reading, Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2018


A woman in her 70s tells her tale of the roaring 20s in this reading of Sondra Lee's and Jim Piazza's new play about a night in Hollywood you will never forget! 

BRING A GUN...THE LONG NIGHT OF LOUISE BROOKS Gets NYC Reading, 9/25
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018


A woman in her 70s tells her tale of the roaring 20s in this reading of Sondra Lee's and Jim Piazza's new play about a night in Hollywood you will never forget! 

Kimberly Gilbert Leads Ford's BORN YESTERDAY
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2018


Ford's Theatre Society announceS full casting and design team for a new production of Garson Kanin's 1940s screwball comedy, Born Yesterday.

LIVING ON LOVE Opens At Peninsula Players Theatre, Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2018


Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the regional premiere of "Living on Love," a new romantic comedy by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play "Peccadillo" by Garson Kanin.  The delightful "Living on Love" opens at Door County's theatrical icon on Today, August 25 and performs through September 2 and is a glamorous, hilarious romp through the world of music, marriage, celebrity and love!

Patricia Skalka to Host Pre-Show Seminar for LIVING ON LOVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2018


Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of the Midwest premiere of a new Broadway comedy "Living on Love," will host author Patricia Skalka. Skalka will present in a free pre-show seminar on the process and challenges of ghostwriting in the theater Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to performances of "Living on Love" are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.

LIVING ON LOVE Opens At Peninsula Players Theatre, 8/15
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2018


Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the regional premiere of "Living on Love," a new romantic comedy by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play "Peccadillo" by Garson Kanin.  The delightful "Living on Love" opens at Door County's theatrical icon on Wednesday, August 25 and performs through September 2 and is a glamorous, hilarious romp through the world of music, marriage, celebrity and love!

Peninsula Players Theatre Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2018


Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of the musical comedy "The Drowsy Chaperone," will host artist Matt Crowle today, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. Crowle will speak about his process as director and choreographer. Tickets to performances are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.

Peninsula Players Theatre Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2018


Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of the musical comedy "The Drowsy Chaperone," will host artist Matt Crowle on Friday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. Crowle will speak about his process as director and choreographer. Tickets to performances are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.

VTA Kicks Off Cool Films Series With Hepburn-Tracy Rom-Com ADAM'S RIB
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2018


Victoria Theatre Association kicks off the popular 2018-2019 Summer Cool Films Series with the Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy classic, ADAM'S RIB. Show times are July 6-7 at 7 p.m. and July 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $6; passbooks of 10 tickets are $39. To purchase, visit Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. Call 937-228-3630, (toll-free) 888-228-3630 or purchase online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

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