Jan Buttram News

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced 65 new American plays in its 18-year history - concludes its 2011-2012 Season with the world premiere of LIFELINE, a new play by Frank Tangredi, winner of the 2008 Christopher Brian Wolk Award, set to begin previews March 9, prior to its official press opening March 18, at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Jules Ochoa, who recently helmed HOW I FELL IN LOVE and PHANTOM KILLER, directs. In LIFELINE, when good-hearted Pete rents his basement to depressed, unstable Ken, there seems to be potential for a wonderful friendship. But, as he delves into Ken's world, Pete uncovers problems that might not be solved with a game of poker and a six-pack.

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced 64 new American plays in its 18-year history - continues its 2011-2012 Season with the world premiere of LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, a new play by Jan Buttram, Artistic Director of Abingdon Theatre Company and author of the recent hit PHANTOM KILLER, set to begin previews February 3, prior to its official press opening February 12, at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Jan Buttram's LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, a new play about a slave auctioneer and the one man who can save his life, with performances beginning Friday, February 3. Directed by Kate Bushmann the Off-Broadway production co-stars Peter Brouwer and Leopold Lowe.

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced 64 new American plays in its 18-year history - continues its 2011-2012 Season with the world premiere of LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, a new play by Jan Buttram, Artistic Director of Abingdon Theatre Company and author of the recent hit PHANTOM KILLER, set to begin previews February 3, prior to its official press opening February 12, at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced 64 new American plays in its 18-year history - continues its 2011-2012 Season with the world premiere of LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, a new play by Jan Buttram, Artistic Director of Abingdon Theatre Company and author of the recent hit PHANTOM KILLER, set to begin previews February 3, prior to its official press opening February 12, at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

On Tuesday, rehearsals began for the world premiere of Jan Buttram's LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, set to begin previews February 3, prior to its official press opening February 12, at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced 64 new American plays in its 18-year history - continues its 2011-2012 Season with the world premiere of LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, a new play by Jan Buttram, Artistic Director of Abingdon Theatre Company and author of the recent hit PHANTOM KILLER, set to begin previews February 3, prior to its official press opening February 12, at the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Abingdon Theatre Company, in an ongoing effort to recognize excellence in playwriting, established the Christopher Brian Wolk Award to be presented annually to an American writer of a full-length play not produced in New York City.

Sunday Series at Abingdon will present a one-night benefit performance of Hell's Belles, a hilarious musical revue -- you don't need to go all the way to Hell for a devilish good time - just to West 36th Street. Proceeds will benefit not-for-profit Abingdon Theatre's programming.

Abingdon Theatre Company, in an ongoing effort to recognize excellence in playwriting, established the Christopher Brian Wolk Award to be presented annually to an American writer of a full-length play not produced in New York City.

Sunday Series at Abingdon will present a one-night benefit performance of Hell's Belles, a hilarious musical revue -- you don't need to go all the way to Hell for a devilish good time - just to West 36th Street. Proceeds will benefit not-for-profit Abingdon Theatre's programming.

The fabulous Lypsinka, Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming (CABARET, 'The Good Wife'), and Tony nominees Alison Fraser (SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE) and Andrew Rannells (BOOK OF MORMON) all made appearances at Abingdon Theatre Company's 19th Annual Benefit Gala yesterday, October 24 at Espace, honoring Charles Busch, Julie Halston and Timothy P. Speiss. Beth Leavel, a Tony winner for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE emceed the gala. Carl Andress, who helmed Busch's THE DIVINE SISTER, THE THIRD STORY, DIE MOMMIE DIE! and SHANGHAI MOON, directed.

The fabulous Lypsinka, Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming (CABARET, 'The Good Wife'), and Tony nominees Alison Fraser (SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE) and Andrew Rannells (BOOK OF MORMON) are set to appear at Abingdon Theatre Company's 19th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, October 24 at Espace, honoring Charles Busch, Julie Halston and Timothy P. Speiss. Beth Leavel, a Tony winner for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will emcee the gala. Carl Andress, who helmed Busch's THE DIVINE SISTER, THE THIRD STORY, DIE MOMMIE DIE! and SHANGHAI MOON, directs.

The fabulous Lypsinka, Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming (CABARET, 'The Good Wife'), and Tony nominees Alison Fraser (SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE) and Andrew Rannells (BOOK OF MORMON) are set to appear at Abingdon Theatre Company's 19th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, October 24 at Espace, honoring Charles Busch, Julie Halston and Timothy P. Speiss. Beth Leavel, a Tony winner for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE will emcee the gala. Carl Andress, who helmed Busch's THE DIVINE SISTER, THE THIRD STORY, DIE MOMMIE DIE! and SHANGHAI MOON, directs.

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 60 new American plays in its 18-year history - launches its 2011-2012 Season of three world premieres, beginning tonight with BLAME IT ON BECKETT by John Morogiello, author of the recent Abingdon hit ENGAGING SHAW, set to begin previews October 7, prior to its official press opening October 16, at the Abingdon Theatre Complex's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street), directed by Jackob G. Hofmann.

Join Miss Linda Simpson and Mr. Murray Hill, two of Downtown's wittiest and side-splittingly funny Bingo Callers and Drag Legends, for an evening totally dedicated to America's favorite sit-down sport- BINGO! - as part of HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 tonight at Theatre 80 St Marks (80 St Marks Place).

The fabulous Lypsinka, Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming (CABARET, 'The Good Wife'), and Tony nominees Alison Fraser (SECRET GARDEN, ROMANCE/ROMANCE) and Andrew Rannells (BOOK OF MORMON) are set to appear at Abingdon Theatre Company's 19th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, October 24 at Espace (635 West 42nd Street), honoring Charles Busch, Julie Halston and Timothy P. Speiss

HOWL! Arts Project, The Actors Fund and Abingdon Theatre Company are set to present a reading of LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, a new play by Abingdon Theatre Company's Artistic Director Jan Buttram (PHANTOM KILLER), as part of HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 on Monday, October 3 at 7:00 PM at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place). Kate Bushmann directs.

HOWL! Arts Project, The Actors Fund and Abingdon Theatre Company are set to present a reading of LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, a new play by Abingdon Theatre Company's Artistic Director Jan Buttram (PHANTOM KILLER), as part of HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 on Monday, October 3 at 7:00 PM at Theatre 80 (80 St. Marks Place). Kate Bushmann directs.

Join Miss Linda Simpson and Mr. Murray Hill, two of Downtown's wittiest and side-splittingly funny Bingo Callers and Drag Legends, for an evening totally dedicated to America's favorite sit-down sport- BINGO! - as part of HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2011 on Thursday, October 6 at Theatre 80 St Marks (80 St Marks Place).