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Date of Death: June 21, 2003 (81)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Darrell Hammond Set for Bay Street Theatre Benefit, 4/3
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2011


Bay Street Theatre is already starting to celebrate its 20th Season. The first Mainstage production of 2011 will be TRU, with Darrell Hammond staring as Truman Capote. The show runs May 31 - June 26. To start the 20th Season, Bay Street is pleased to announce a very special event on April 3, with all proceeds helping to support Bay Street's 20th Season. The event celebrates the East End's own Truman Capote. Beginning at 11:30 am, enjoy a fabulous 'Breakfast at Tiffany's brunch' at The American Hotel with special guest 'Saturday Night Lives' Darrell Hammond. Following the brunch the fun continues at the Bay Street with a champagne toast, live piano music, and a raffle with the chance for ticket buyers to this event to win a Tiffany & Co. sterling silver necklace. Plus there will be other additional raffles at the event. At 1:30 pm the film BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S will be shown on the big screen. The cost for all of this fun is $125. A $50 ticket is also available for the champagne toast, chance to win the sterling silver necklace and the film; the fun with this ticket begins at 12:30 pm at Bay Street. PLUS, come dressed as Audrey Hepburn or Holly Golightly and you may win the prize for best costume!

Bay Street Theatre Hosts Brunch And Screening Of BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2011


Bay Street Theatre is already starting to celebrate its 20th Season.

INTO THE WOODS, SEVEN YEAR ITCH & More Set for New Village Arts' 10th Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011


New Village Arts, Carlsbad's award-winning, professional theatre is very proud to announce its Tenth Season. This will be NVA's biggest season ever, with eight full productions, NVA's first musical and two local premieres. Over the past nine seasons, NVA has established itself as one of the most important mid-sized theatres in San Diego, producing over 40 highly acclaimed productions, including a world-premiere holiday show, multiple regional and local premieres, unforgettable American and world classics, the intense work of Sam Shepard and the popular FREE Shakespeare in the Park. New Village Arts honors that history in Season 10 and introduces some exciting new traditions for North County, by selecting shows that honor the history of the company, recognize the amazing current growth and give an intriguing glimpse into the future. All of the plays take us on an adventure - into growing up, learning about love and loss and celebrating the power of the human soul.

INTO THE WOODS, SEVEN YEAR ITCH & More Set for New Village Arts' 10th Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


New Village Arts, Carlsbad's award-winning, professional theatre is very proud to announce its Tenth Season. This will be NVA's biggest season ever, with eight full productions, NVA's first musical and two local premieres. Over the past nine seasons, NVA has established itself as one of the most important mid-sized theatres in San Diego, producing over 40 highly acclaimed productions, including a world-premiere holiday show, multiple regional and local premieres, unforgettable American and world classics, the intense work of Sam Shepard and the popular FREE Shakespeare in the Park. New Village Arts honors that history in Season 10 and introduces some exciting new traditions for North County, by selecting shows that honor the history of the company, recognize the amazing current growth and give an intriguing glimpse into the future. All of the plays take us on an adventure - into growing up, learning about love and loss and celebrating the power of the human soul.

INTO THE WOODS, SEVEN YEAR ITCH & More Set for New Village Arts' 10th Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


New Village Arts, Carlsbad's award-winning, professional theatre is very proud to announce its Tenth Season. This will be NVA's biggest season ever, with eight full productions, NVA's first musical and two local premieres. Over the past nine seasons, NVA has established itself as one of the most important mid-sized theatres in San Diego, producing over 40 highly acclaimed productions, including a world-premiere holiday show, multiple regional and local premieres, unforgettable American and world classics, the intense work of Sam Shepard and the popular FREE Shakespeare in the Park. New Village Arts honors that history in Season 10 and introduces some exciting new traditions for North County, by selecting shows that honor the history of the company, recognize the amazing current growth and give an intriguing glimpse into the future. All of the plays take us on an adventure - into growing up, learning about love and loss and celebrating the power of the human soul.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens NVA's Season 10, Closes 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010


New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.

INTO THE WOODS, SEVEN YEAR ITCH & More Set for New Village Arts' 10th Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010


New Village Arts, Carlsbad's award-winning, professional theatre is very proud to announce its Tenth Season. This will be NVA's biggest season ever, with eight full productions, NVA's first musical and two local premieres. Over the past nine seasons, NVA has established itself as one of the most important mid-sized theatres in San Diego, producing over 40 highly acclaimed productions, including a world-premiere holiday show, multiple regional and local premieres, unforgettable American and world classics, the intense work of Sam Shepard and the popular FREE Shakespeare in the Park. New Village Arts honors that history in Season 10 and introduces some exciting new traditions for North County, by selecting shows that honor the history of the company, recognize the amazing current growth and give an intriguing glimpse into the future. All of the plays take us on an adventure - into growing up, learning about love and loss and celebrating the power of the human soul.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens NVA's Season 10, Opens 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2010


New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens New Village Arts' 10th Season, 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2010


New Village Arts, Carlsbad's award-winning, professional theatre is very proud to announce its Tenth Season. This will be NVA's biggest season ever, with eight full productions, NVA's first musical and two local premieres. Over the past nine seasons, NVA has established itself as one of the most important mid-sized theatres in San Diego, producing over 40 highly acclaimed productions, including a world-premiere holiday show, multiple regional and local premieres, unforgettable American and world classics, the intense work of Sam Shepard and the popular FREE Shakespeare in the Park. New Village Arts honors that history in Season 10 and introduces some exciting new traditions for North County, by selecting shows that honor the history of the company, recognize the amazing current growth and give an intriguing glimpse into the future. All of the plays take us on an adventure - into growing up, learning about love and loss and celebrating the power of the human soul.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens NVA's Season 10, Opens 7/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010


New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Presents GOODBYE CHARLIE 6/3-12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2010


Prescott Fine Arts Association presents GOODBYE CHARLIE, by George Axelrod, June 3-12, 2010, directed by veteran PFAA director, Randy Faulkner.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Presents GOODBYE CHARLIE 6/3-12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2010


Prescott Fine Arts Association presents GOODBYE CHARLIE, by George Axelrod, June 3-12, 2010, directed by veteran PFAA director, Randy Faulkner.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Presents GOODBYE CHARLIE 6/3-12
by Charlie Piane - May 4, 2010


Prescott Fine Arts Association presents GOODBYE CHARLIE, by George Axelrod, June 3-12, 2010, directed by veteran PFAA director, Randy Faulkner.

INTO THE WOODS, SEVEN YEAR ITCH & More Set for New Village Arts' 10th Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2010


New Village Arts, Carlsbad's award-winning, professional theatre is very proud to announce its Tenth Season. This will be NVA's biggest season ever, with eight full productions, NVA's first musical and two local premieres. Over the past nine seasons, NVA has established itself as one of the most important mid-sized theatres in San Diego, producing over 40 highly acclaimed productions, including a world-premiere holiday show, multiple regional and local premieres, unforgettable American and world classics, the intense work of Sam Shepard and the popular FREE Shakespeare in the Park. New Village Arts honors that history in Season 10 and introduces some exciting new traditions for North County, by selecting shows that honor the history of the company, recognize the amazing current growth and give an intriguing glimpse into the future. All of the plays take us on an adventure - into growing up, learning about love and loss and celebrating the power of the human soul.

American Century Theate's WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER? Closes 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010


The American Century Theater's production of 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?', will close on February 6.

American Century Theate Set to Stage WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER?, 1/15-2/6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


The American Century Theater rings in the New Year with the glitz, glamour, and wit of George Axelrod's 1955 comedy, 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?', running from January 15 to February 6.

BWW Blog: A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres �" January, 2010 Offerings
by Joel Markowitz - Dec 23, 2009


As we celebrate Christmas and await the New Year, here's a new audio interpretation of 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry, written and recorded by local DC actors and designers who make up The Audible Group. It is Christmas Eve, 1935. In a small apartment in the H Street NE neighborhood of Washington, DC where James and Della Young, a young couple who, though rich in love, but down to their last pennies, still manage to give each other the perfect gift. It will fill you - from head to mistletoe - with the holiday spirit. Listen here

American Century Theate Set to Stage WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER?, 1/15-2/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2009


The American Century Theater rings in the New Year with the glitz, glamour, and wit of George Axelrod's 1955 comedy, 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?', running from January 15 to February 6.

American Century Theater?s 2009-10 Season Announced, Includes Viet Nam Women, Stalag 17 & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 17, 2009


The range of 20th Century American theater is remarkable, and for its 15th theatrical season Arlington's American Century Theater (TACT) has selected four rarely seen masterpieces and a World Premiere that span more than 50 years and countless human experiences, dilemmas, and emotions.

BLITHE SPIRIT to Play at Shubert Starting 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2009


The producers of Blithe Spirit are pleased to announce the show will play The Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday, January 26, 2009 with the first performance on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

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