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Date of Death: November 02, 1950 (94)

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Writers' Theater Celebrates Successful 2009/10 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2010


Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn Lipuma lead the staff, board and artists in celebration as the theatre closes its 2009/10 Season and enters the arresting 2010/11 Season. Significant achievements were met both artistically and fiscally, including increasing national recognition for the theatre and its productions.

BWW Interviews: VERITAS' Sam Underwood
by Joseph F. Panarello - Aug 16, 2010


The last time Sam Underwood appeared on stage he was completely naked. He was playing Alan Strang in the much lauded production of Peter Schaffer's EQUUS at East Hampton (NY)'s John Drew Theatre. Those who are familiar with the play know that it culminates in a 20 minute nude scene for the actor playing the tormented young Strang. How then would the actor be recognized when he walked into a restaurant in New York City fully clothed?

CINDERALLA Closes 8/15 at the South Coast Repertory Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2010


The South Coast Repertory Theater has announced its upcoming schedule for August through November, 2010.

Sell a Door's PHILANDERER Plays Greenwich Playhouse, Closes August 15
by Elisabeth Nebeker - Aug 15, 2010


Sell a Door Theatre Company brings George Bernard Shaw's comedy about adult immaturity PHILANDERER to Greenwich Playhouse July 20 through August 15. Show times are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 4pm. Tickets are £12, £10 (concs.) and are available by phone 020 8858 9256 and email boxoffice@galleontheatre.co.uk.

ABQ Theatre Guild Announces September Events, Include CANDIDA & CHICAGO
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 14, 2010


The Albuquerque Theatre Guild has announced its September 2010 Performance Calendar. More theatrical performances take place every weekend here in Albuquerque than in any other U.S. city of its size.

AGE OF AROUSAL Opens at Canadian Shaw Festival Today, 8/13
by Michelle Wong - Aug 13, 2010


Linda Griffiths' play 'Age of Arousal', directed by Jackie Maxwell, opens at the Canadian Shaw Festival's Court House Theatre on August 13. Previews for the play started on July 23. The play is booked until October 10.

Lyonne, Birney et al. Lead TIGERS BE STILL For Roundabout; Opens 10/6
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 12, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced the full cast for Tigers Be Still, a new play by Kim Rosenstock, directed by Sam Gold. Tigers Be Still will feature Reed Birney (Joseph), Halley Feiffer (Sherry), Natasha Lyonne (Grace), John Magaro (Zack).

South Coast Rep Announces Upcoming Events And Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2010


South Coast Repertory was founded in the belief that theatre is an artform with a unique power to illuminate the human experience. We commit ourselves to exploring the most urgent human and social issues of our time, and to merging literature, design and performance in ways that test the bounds of theatre's artistic possibilities.

Theatre Lovett Presents The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly, Begins Oct 4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 11, 2010


The Ark on Tour with Theatre Lovett Acclaimed production for young audiences takes to the road this autumn. The Ark, in association with Theatre Lovett, presents The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly

Ed Asner Stars in FDR at The Cleveland Play House 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2010


The Cleveland Play House and the Theatre Guild, Inc. present Ed Asner in a solo performance of FDR as part of Heritage Week at The Cleveland Play House.

Gilpin, Horton, Houdyshell Set For Roundabout's THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company for the upcoming New York premiere of The Language Archive, a new play by Julia Cho, directed by Mark Brokaw. The cast will include Betty Gilpin (Emma), John Horton (Resten), Jayne Houdyshell (Alta), Matt Letscher (George) & Heidi Schreck (Mary).

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Mrs. Warren's Profession
by Walter McBride - Aug 7, 2010


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession are now on sale. The show's cast met the press on Friday, and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

South Coast Rep Adds World Premiere COMPLETENESS to 2010-11 Season
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 5, 2010


South Coast Repertory has added the world premiere production of Itamar Moses' romantic comedy Completeness to its 2010-2011 season. The play delighted audiences during its reading at SCR's Pacific Playwright's Festival earlier this year under the direction of Pam MacKinnon, who will also direct this production.

Roundabout Appoints Theresa Rebeck as Associate Artist, Announces New Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce an expansion of their initiatives currently in place to support theater artists and develop new work.

Roundabout Names Rebeck Associate Artist; Announces DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY and More for 201-2011
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 4, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced an expansion of their initiatives currently in place to support theater artists and develop new work.

Main Street Theater Announces Their Upcoming Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2010


The Doctor's Dilemma plays MAIN STREET THEATER - RICE VILLAGE

VTA Screens 'My Fair Lady' Through Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


One of films most famous and beloved musicals, My Fair Lady, will be presented on the big screen as part of Victoria Theatre Association's 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series at the historic Victoria Theatre in Dayton for three performances, July 30 -August 1.

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's ARMS AND THE MAN Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its summer season with George Bernard Shaw's comedy Arms and the Man. Arms and the Man begins performances on July 7 and continues through August 1.

SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS Ends Run At Shakespeare Theatre of NJ
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues its popular annual summer tradition of family theatre under the stars with a new translation/adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's comedy The Servant of Two Masters. Performances begin on June 23 and continue through August 1. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays at 8:15pm at the outdoor amphitheatre on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road in Morris Township.

Shakespeare in the Park Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, in repertory June 9-August 1.

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