MTC Presents MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBLERLEY
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 26, 2016
Marin Theatre Company decks the halls-and stage-this holiday season with Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,by Playwright in Residence Lauren Gunderson, and MTC's former Director of New Play Development Margot Melcon. This light-hearted continuance of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice picks up two years after the end of Austen's tale, with the focus this time on middle sister Mary Bennet, now a talented and confident young woman who comes into her own with curiosity and wit while visiting the Darcy household at Pemberley for the winter holiday.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Announces Powerful 2017 Season
by Rebecca Russo
- Oct 24, 2016
Artistic Director Davis McCallum and Managing Director Kate Liberman of Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) have announced an innovative slate of productions - including two new plays - for the Festival's 2017 summer season, running in repertory June 8 through September 4.
Northlight Theatre Continues 2016-17 Season with The World Premiere of MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS IN PEMBERLEY
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 20, 2016
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the World Premiere of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Jessica Thebus, runs November 10 - December 18, 2016 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press opening is scheduled for Friday, November 18 at 8 pm.
Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Opens at Cal State Fullerton on November 4
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 18, 2016
Cal State Fullerton's production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Jon Jory, is directed by Professor Mark Ramont and runs November 4-20, 2016 in the Young Theatre on campus. Adaptor Jon Jory was the longtime producing director of Actors Theatre of Louisville who helped form the Humana Festival of New American Plays that produced several notable plays such as "The Gin Games" by Donald L. Colburn, "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley and "Dinner with Friends" by Donald Margulies. In 2000, Mr. Jory's successful career led him to be inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.
Photo Flash: New Shots of The Hypocrites' Chicago Premiere of YOU ON THE MOORS NOW
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 3, 2016
The Hypocrites launch their 2016-17 season with the Chicago premiere of YOU ON THE MOORS NOW, Jaclyn Backhaus's comical mash-up of mythology and 19th century literary heroines, directed by Devon de Mayo. YOU ON THE MOORS NOW will play now through October 30, 2016 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. BroadwayWorld has a fresh look at the cast in action below!
MATILDA: THE ALOGONQUIN CAT For Cat Lovers and Literary-History Fans Of All Ages
by Molly Tracy
- Oct 2, 2016
The lineage of 'The Algonquin Cat' dates back to 1932, when a stray cat wandered into The Algonquin Hotel in New York City and was adopted by the hotelier. Now a new illustrated children's book 'Matilda, The Algonquin Cat' (Wyatt-MacKenzie, OCT 2016) illuminates the daily routine of Manhattan's most celebrated feline concierge, while paying homage to The Algonquin Hotel's long-held tradition of hosting authors, journalists, and actors, most notably the 'Algonquin Round Table.'
ArtWeek Boston 2016 Announces Talkbacks, Forums, Sneak Peeks and More
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 30, 2016
ArtWeek, an award-winning creative festival, will host more than 180 events this season, including many partnering with local theater companies. ArtWeek will run from September 30 - October 9 in more than 50 neighborhoods and towns across Eastern Massachusetts.
BWW Review: The Engeman's 1776
by Melissa Giordano
- Sep 28, 2016
In seeing the Tony winning Sherman Edwards/Peter Stone musical 1776, we get an interesting account of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration Of Independence. It is actually uncanny - and kind of funny - how this story still resonates today; petty arguing amongst congress and how divided 'leaders' can be are emphasized in this production. Obviously we've come far since then but, at the same time, it seems not far at all.
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