Gary Griffin News

The National Theatre is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will return to D.C. for an Easter engagement thru April 24, and will feature special guest star Lil' Mo as the Church Soloist.

Writers' Theatre continues its 2011/12 Season with the World Premiere of The Detective's Wife by Keith Huff, directed by Gary Griffin. The Detective;s Wife runs May 24-July 31, 2011 at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe. The press performances are June 1 & 2, 2011.

THE COLOR PURPLE is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous, GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.

The National Theatre is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will return to D.C. for an Easter engagement April 12 to 24, and will feature special guest star Lil' Mo as the Church Soloist.

Olympia Entertainment is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will play Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 for three performances only.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the final selection for company's 19th season, Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal. The production will be directed by Associate Artistic Director Stuart Carden. The production will close on March 27.

The National Theatre is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will return to D.C. for an Easter engagement April 12 to 24, and will feature special guest star Lil' Mo as the Church Soloist.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage.

PlayhouseSquare is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will play in the Palace Theatre, March 25 & 26 for three performances only.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson announced today CST's 25th Anniversary Season, marking a quarter-century of world-class performance and broad-based educational and family programming.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage.

Annie Baker's Obie Award-winning Circle Mirror Transformation opens Friday at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage. Kyle Hatley directs.

Today, artistic director of the Writers' Theatre, Michael Halberstam, and executive director Kathryn M. Lipuma, announced the theatre's 2010-2011 season.

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage.

Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

Broadway Theatre League is proud to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, will play the Morris Performing Arts Center March 18-19.

Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

The BE Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Ethan Matthews and Director of Artistic Development Clare Drobot, is pleased to present the world premiere of SEX ON SUNDAY (OR HOW TO MAKE A MAN STAY, BEG AND ROLL OVER) by Chisa Hutchinson (She Like Girls, Dirt Rich).

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) rings in the New Year with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It, staged by CST's Associate Artistic Director Gary Griffin. The acting company for Griffin's lush production includes a host of Chicago Shakespeare favorites who have collectively performed over 100 roles at CST. Among the returning cast members are Kate Fry, performing the role of Rosalind in her seventh appearance at CST; Chaon Cross as Celia in her sixth CST appearance; Matt Schwader as Orlando in his ninth appearance; Phillip James Brannon as Touchstone in his fourth appearance; and longtime collaborators Ross Lehman as Jaques and Kevin Gudahl as Duke Senior, who return to CST to perform their respective 13th and 27th roles. Chicago Shakespeare Theater's As You Like It runs now through March 6, 2011, in CST's Courtyard Theater. Tickets are $44-$75 with special discounts available for groups of 10 or more. All patrons receive a 40% parking discount at Navy Pier garages. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Box Office at 312.595.5600 or visit the Theater's website at www.chicagoshakes.com.