Hartley News

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) welcomes Ramona Quimby, the world's most lovable third-grader, to its stage in a fast-paced, funny and touching new production, directed by Clinton Turner Davis.

Theatre-goers are in for a treat this coming April, when The Un-Common Theatre Co. presents its premier spring musical: 'Les Misérables - School Edition' at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro.

Theatre-goers are in for a treat this coming April, when The Un-Common Theatre Co. presents its premier spring musical: 'Les Misérables - School Edition' at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro. Originally adapted from Victor Hugo's timeless novel, 'Les Misérables - School Edition' introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions.

Washington National Opera, under the leadership of General Director Plácido Domingo, opens its monumental production of Siegfried, running for five performances, May 2 to 17 at the Kennedy Center Opera House.

The West Coast premiere of a newly discovered comedy by the master of American humor is next up at International City Theatre. ICT artistic director Shashin Desai directs Is He Dead?, adapted by David Ives from a play by Mark Twain that remained unpublished and unproduced for over 100 years. The four-week run takes place at ICT's home in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, May 1 through May 24. Low-priced previews begin April 28.

Stageworks Theatre proudly presents the second Longjohns Florida Playwright winner staged reading of the 2009 season, 'Radio Ball', written by Lauren Kettler and directed by Karla Hartley. 'Radio Ball' tells the story of a college baseball pitcher on the cusp of professional success. An offer to join the major leagues conjures up a voice from his adolescent past, a Japanese-American girl who also yearned to be a professional baseball player.

GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 29 of this year's 41 media categories at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by IBM and Prudential at New York's Marriott Marquis on Saturday night, March 28th. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to catch all the starry excitement!

GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 29 of this year's 41 media categories at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by IBM and Prudential at New York's Marriott Marquis on Saturday night.

The Menier Chocolate Factory's sell out production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music is to transfer to the West End for a strictly limited run. Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production will transfer to the Garrick Theatre from 28 March, with press night on Tuesday 7 April and is booking until 25 July 2009. A Little Night Music is produced in the West End by David Babani for Chocolate Factory Productions, Andrew Fell and Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer for Nimax Theatres.

Playhouse on the Green, Bridgeport's not-for-profit community theater, presents a reading of the new musical Bebopman on Sunday, April 26 at 7PM at Playhouse on the Green, as part of the 'Page to Stage' New Play Reading Series. Bebopman traces the life of Wilton musician Tony LaVorgna.

Passion, piety, and the enticement of power sparks a once in a lifetime historic event. Based on the enduring account of a young scholar's rise to the papacy, and brought to life by the original producer of HAIR on Broadway, this musical extravaganza unleashes one of the most controversial stories in the history of mankind. A cast of 26 professionals, an award winning team, and live music create this stunning premiere, for a limited run at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood.

Green Country Area Theaters Announces their updates for 3/17/2009 www.theatrenorth.net 'Joann's Struggling Soul' By Dr. Rodney L. Clark March 13-14 & 19-20 Helmerich Theatre at Cassia Hall, 2520 S. Yorktown, in Tulsa

Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, is proud to announce four World Premieres for its 2009/2010 Season. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street.

Washington National Opera, under the leadership of General Director Placido Domingo, opens its monumental production of Siegfried, running for five performances, May 2 to 17 at the Kennedy Center Opera House. In this new production, a company premiere conducted by Michael Gittler, acclaimed director Francesca Zambello sets Wagner's tale within the context of the American experience.

Theatre-goers are in for a treat this coming April, when The Un-Common Theatre Co. presents its premier spring musical: 'Les Mis?rables - School Edition' at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro.

South Coast Repertory's Artistic Directors, David Emmes and Martin Benson, today announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Richard Greenberg's Our Mother's Brief Affair, about two adult siblings who reunite to tend to their elderly mother and their astonishment to learn about her long-ago love affair. Commissioned by SCR and directed by Pam MacKinnon, Our Mother's Brief Affair will run from April 3 through May 3 on the Segerstrom Stage. Low-priced previews are available from April 3 through April 9. Opening night is April 10. Press night is Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets to Our Mother's Brief Affair may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office.

The Menier Chocolate Factory's sell out production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music is coming to the West End for a strictly limited run. Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production will transfer to the Garrick Theatre from 28 March, with press night on Tuesday 7 April and is booking until 25 July 2009.

Emmy and Tony Award Winner Christine Baranski Guest Stars as Victoria Hartley on ABC's UGLY BETTY 'A Mother of a Problem' - Betty meets Matt's mother (guest star Christine Baranski) but things don't go as she expects. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina gets creative to solve a cash flow problem, Daniel deals with the latest wrinkle in his relationship with Molly, and the Suarez family conspire to set Hilda up with Archie (guest star Ralph Macchio), the promising city councilman from Queens, on ABC's 'Ugly Betty,' THURSDAY, MARCH 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The Menier Chocolate Factory's sell out production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's A Little Night Music is to transfer to the West End for a strictly limited run. Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production will transfer to the Garrick Theatre from 28 March, with press night on Tuesday 7 April and is booking until 25 July 2009. A Little Night Music is produced in the West End by David Babani for Chocolate Factory Productions, Andrew Fell and Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer for Nimax Theatres.

Washington Street Players present Bernard Slade's Same Time, Next Year Bernard Slade's Broadway play, Same Time, Next Year is about George, a married New Jersey accountant and Doris, a housewife. The two accidentally meet in a California country inn in 1951. The two have an affair, which they continue for the next 25 years, meeting only once a year for a weekend getaway at the same hotel; funny, charming, touching. A must see!!