Horton Foote News

Curt Dempster, Founding Director of E.S.T., Dies at 71

by BWW News Desk — January 19, 2007

Curt Dempster, Founding Artistic Director of Ensemble Studio Theatre, was found dead at his home in New York City today (January 19, 2007).

BroadwayWorld.com Daylight Savings Time Book Report

by Naomi Plume — March 7, 2007

Click in for reviews of Avenue Q: The Book, The Audrey Hepburn Treasures, Mamma Mia! How Can I Resist You?, The Alchemy of Theatre, We Bombed in New London, Somewhere: The Life of Jerome Robbins, Stop The Show, In Their Company: Portraits of American Playwrights, Fantasia: Life is Not a Fairy Tale a

Westport Country Playhouse Appoints New Managing Director

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2006

Jodi Schoenbrun Carter will join Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, CT, as managing director effective December 10th.

Julie Harris Honored at Starry Primary Stages Gala, 11/6

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2006

Julie Harris, one of America's most beloved leading ladies, will be honored at Primary Stages 22nd Anniversary Gala Benefit in The Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green on Monday evening, November 6th at 6:30pm

Signature Theatre Company to Lose its Executive Director

by BWW News Desk — September 28, 2006

Signature Theatre Company announced today that Executive Director Kathryn Lipuma would be leaving her position at the end of the 'August Wilson Series' in the spring

Dallas Theatre League Announces Rabin Award Nominations

by Joseph Melnicoff — September 26, 2006

The Dallas Theatre League Announces the nominees for the 2006 Leon Rabin Awards.

Roberts, Smith, Strathairn to Read Short Stories in CT

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 2006

Tony Roberts, Lois Smith and David Strathairn will read short fiction in 'Selected Shorts,' a live version of the renowned National Public Radio show of the same name, on Tuesday, September 19, 7:30 p.

Trip to Bountiful Plays Actors Theatre of SF

by Eugene Lovendusky — August 18, 2006

The Actors Theatre of San Francisco proudly presents Horton Foote's acclaimed play, The Trip to Bountiful, through September 9.

Laura Dennis at ACT Young Conservatory

by Eugene Lovendusky — August 14, 2006

American Conservatory Theater's Young Conservatory will open its 2006-07 season with Horton Foote's unflinching coming-of-age drama 'Laura Dennis,' running August 18 through 27 at the Zeum Theater.

ACT Single Tickets On Sale August 6

by Eugene Lovendusky — August 2, 2006

Single tickets for all of ACT's 2006-07 subscription and non-subscription Geary Theater and Zeum Theater productions will be available to the public beginning on August 6 at noon.

Complete Casting Announced for Wilson's Seven Guitars

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2006

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.

Signature Theatre Co. Names Associate Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — June 22, 2006

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announced today that Beth Whitaker has been promoted to Associate Artistic Director after seven years with the company.

Casting Announced for Seven Guitars; Opens Wilson Tribute

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2006

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.

Photo Coverage: Drama Desk Award Winners

by Linda Lenzi — May 23, 2006

After the Drama Desk Awards on May 21st, the proud winners and nominees gathered in the press room of Lincoln Center's LaGuardia Concert Hall and posed for the BroadwayWorld camera!

Photo Coverage: Drama Desk Awards

by Walter McBride — May 23, 2006

The 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards were presented on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 9:00 PM, at the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center, and BroadwayWorld was there!

'06 Drama Desks - History Boys and Drowsy Chaperone Win Big!

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2006

The 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards were presented on Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 9:00 PM, at the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center.

EST Announces Rapp, Guirgis, and Ives for Marathon 2006

by BWW News Desk — May 11, 2006

ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (Curt Dempster, Founder/Artistic Director) will present MARATHON 2006, E.

Albee Honored 5/8; Foote, Guare, Horowitz Discuss Clurman

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2006

On May 8th, Edward Albee will receive the Harold Clurman Lifetime Achievement Award at the Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts, while he, Horton Foote, John Guare and Israel Horowitz will also discuss Clurman that evening

Photo Coverage: 2006 Lucille Lortel Awards

by Walter McBride — May 3, 2006

The 21st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Oustanding Achievement Off-Broawday were presented on Monday, May 1st at New World Stages (formerly Dodger Stages, 340 West 50th Street) at 7 PM.

2006 Lortel Award Winners; Trip to Bountiful Leads Pack

by BWW News Desk — May 2, 2006

THE LEAGUE OF OFF-BROADWAY THEATRES AND PRODUCERS has announced that THE 21st ANNUAL LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OFF-BROADWAY were presented on Monday, May 1st at New World Stages (formerly Dodger Stages, 340 West 50th Street) at 7 PM.