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Cornell University, Theatre Communications Group and the Consulate General of the Philippines cordially invite media coverage for the 50th annual presentation of the George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism, this country?s highest award for dramatic criticism and one of the most distinguished awards in the American theatre.
The heads of the English departments of Cornell, Princeton, and Yale Universities have chosen Randy Gener, Senior Editor of American Theatre magazine, to receive the annual George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism. The honor is reserved for 'the American who has written the best piece of drama criticism during the theatrical year (July 1 to June 30), whether it is an article, an essay, treatise or book.'
The Village Voice, the nation's first and largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced the judges for the 54th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards. The Voice's chief theater critic, Michael Feingold, will again chair the Obie Awards committee. Joining him will be Voice critic Alexis Soloski and six guest judges: Eric Grode, New York Sun; Andy Probst, AmericanTheaterWeb.com (also a frequent Voice contributor); Eisa Davis, actress-playwright, Obie Award winner for her performance last year in 'Passing Strange'; Ty Jones, actor-playwright, 2003 Obie Award winner for his performance in 'The Blacks' (Classical Theatre of Harlem); Moises Kaufman, playwright-director, 2004 Obie Award winner for his direction of 'I Am My Own Wife'; Chay Yew, playwright-director, 2007 Obie Award winner for his direction of 'Durango' (Public Theater). Mr. Propst will also serve as secretary to the committee.
The Village Voice, the nation's first and largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced the judges for the 54th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards.
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Mara Manus) announced today that post-show discussions will follow performances of THE FEVER CHART: THREE VISIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST by Naomi Wallace on Tuesday, April 29 and Sunday, May 11. Both discussions will immediately follow performances of THE FEVER CHART and no additional tickets are necessary.
Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce guests and dates for After Words, the popular discussion series at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street).
Metropolitan Playhouse will present the long-awaited New York Premiere of Year One of the Empire by award-winning theater critic Elinor Fuchs and historian Joyce Antler. Directed by Alex Roe, performances begin February 29 at The Metropolitan Playhouse.
The Best Plays Theatre Yearbook series editor Jeffrey Eric Jenkins announced today that next year's edition will see a variety of personnel changes.
The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today the new Obie Chairman and judges panel for the 2006-2007 52nd Annual Village Voice Obie Awards
Beginning on June 14, readers of The Village Voice will find more theatre coverage with a newly expanded theatre section
Honky-Tonk Parade, New Yorker critic John Lahr's book of theatre and entertainment profiles, will be released in stores on November 1st
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