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David Cromer Leaves OUR TOWN as Stage Manager, 1/3; Kunken Begins 1/5
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


David Cromer, original director of this incarnation of Our Town as well as the Chicago one at the Hypocrites Theater, will return to stage manage for a few weeks at the end of the year.

David Cromer Returns to OUR TOWN as Stage Manager, 12/22-1/3
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2009


David Cromer, original director of this incarnation of Our Town as well as the Chicago one at the Hypocrites Theater, will return to stage manage for a few weeks at the end of the year.

Barrow Street Theatre's OUR TOWN Becomes Longest Running Production of the Show
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 21, 2009


A current production of OUR TOWN playing at the Barrow Street Theatre has recently become the longest running production in the show's history, surpassing the Broadway's record of 337 performances. After opening February 26th of this year, OUR TOWN received critical acclaim and has remained open to sell-out audiences.

OUR TOWN NY Production Makes History 12/16
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2009


The critically acclaimed David Cromer production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town now on stage at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street), will make theater history when performance #337 makes this staging the longest-running Our Town in the 71-year worldwide history of the classic play.

David Cromer Returns to OUR TOWN as Stage Manager, 12/22-1/3
by Aimee Savoth - Dec 15, 2009


David Cromer, original director of this incarnation of Our Town as well as the Chicago one at the Hypocrites Theater, will return to stage manage for a few weeks at the end of the year.

OUR TOWN NY Production Makes History 12/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2009


The critically acclaimed David Cromer production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town now on stage at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street), will make theater history when performance #337 makes this staging the longest-running Our Town in the 71-year worldwide history of the classic play.

A. Tappan Wilder To Host OUR TOWN Talk-back Following 10/17 Matinee
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2009


A. Tappan Wilder, nephew of famed playwright Thornton Wilder and literary executor, and cast members of the critically acclaimed (Lucille Lortel Award-winning) production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town will host a ‘talk-back' following the Saturday afternoon performance at 2:30 p.m. on October 17th at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

A. Tappan Wilder To Host OUR TOWN Talk-back Following 10/17 Matinee
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2009


A. Tappan Wilder, nephew of famed playwright Thornton Wilder and literary executor, and cast members of the critically acclaimed (Lucille Lortel Award-winning) production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town will host a ‘talk-back' following the Saturday afternoon performance at 2:30 p.m. on October 17th at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

Harner To Replace Cromer In Off-Bdwy's OUR TOWN 8/25, Bennett, Dame, Schultz & Beiler To Join
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2009


The producers of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town, have announced that Obie Award-winner Jason Butler Harner will assume the central role of 'Stage Manager' in David Cromer's staging of Wilder's timeless play. Beginning Tuesday, August 25th, Mr. Harner will succeed Mr. Cromer who departs the company to begin rehearsals for his Broadway directorial debut this fall with Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound.

Harner To Replace Cromer In Off-Bdwy's OUR TOWN 8/25, Bennett, Dame, Schultz & Beiler To Join
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


The producers of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town, have announced that Obie Award-winner Jason Butler Harner will assume the central role of 'Stage Manager' in David Cromer's staging of Wilder's timeless play. Beginning Tuesday, August 25th, Mr. Harner will succeed Mr. Cromer who departs the company to begin rehearsals for his Broadway directorial debut this fall with Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound.

Off-Broadway's 'Our Town' Extends At The Barrow Street Theatre, Now Through 1/31/2010
by Charlie Piane - Jul 17, 2009


Due to popular demand, the producers of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, Thornton Wilder's timeless play Our Town, with staging by David Cromer, have announced the sale of a new block of tickets through January 31, 2010.

Cromer To Return To OUR TOWN At Barrow Street Theatre 6/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2009


Obie and Lucille Lortel Award winner David Cromer returns to the central role of ?Stage Manager' in his critically-acclaimed staging of Thornton Wilder's timeless play Our Town on Friday 6/19 (to honor a prior commitment, Mr. Comer departed the company May 1st for a 5-week hiatus). Scott Parkinson, who assumed the role during his absence, gives his final performance June 18th. Mr. Cromer will continue in the role through August 16th and will make his Broadway directorial debut when rehearsals begin for the Broadway revival productions of Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound, shortly thereafter.

Cromer To Return To OUR TOWN At Barrow Street Theatre 6/19
by Charlie Piane - Jun 16, 2009


Obie and Lucille Lortel Award winner David Cromer returns to the central role of ?Stage Manager' in his critically-acclaimed staging of Thornton Wilder's timeless play Our Town on Friday 6/19 (to honor a prior commitment, Mr. Comer departed the company May 1st for a 5-week hiatus). Scott Parkinson, who assumed the role during his absence, gives his final performance June 18th. Mr. Cromer will continue in the role through August 16th and will make his Broadway directorial debut when rehearsals begin for the Broadway revival productions of Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound, shortly thereafter.

A. Tappan Wilder & OUR TOWN Cast Members Read Letters By Thorton Wilder 5/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009


A. Tappan Wilder, nephew of famed playwright Thornton Wilder and literary executor, and cast members of the critically acclaimed (Lucille Lortel Award-winning) production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town will read selected letters written by Wilder and answer audience questions following tomorrow evening's (Tuesday) 7:30 p.m. performance at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

TV: The Battery's Down - 'KEEP IT CAMPY' Music Video
by Eddie Varley - May 7, 2009


'The Battery's Down,' the hit online television series, returned for a second season last month. Filmed in a style similar to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' or 'The Office,' 'The Battery's Down' chronicles The Life of young actor Jake Wilson in New York City. Each twenty-minute, two-part episode will premiere at 12:01AM the first of every month.

Janney, Chase, Goodwin & More Guest on THE BATTERY'S DOWN Episode 11 on 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2009


The hit online television series, The Battery's Down, will premiere Episode 11, 'Bad Bad News,' on Friday, May 1 at Midnight on YouTube and their official website. The show is filmed in a style similar to Curb Your Enthusiasm and chronicles the life of young actor Jake Wilson in New York City. Each twenty-minute, two-part episode will premiere at Midnight on the first of every month and feature a slew of Broadway guest stars.

Parkinson Joins Off-Bdwy's 'OUR TOWN' During Cromer Hiatus Starting 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2009


The producers of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town staged by Obie award-winner David Cromer, have announced that Scott Parkinson will temporarily assume the central role of 'Stage Manager' in this staging of Wilder's timeless play beginning Friday, May 1st. Mr. Comer departs the company for a 5-week hiatus to honor a prior commitment with plans to return in mid-June.

Janney, Chase, Goodwin & More Guest on THE BATTERY'S DOWN Episode 11 on 5/1
by Eddie Varley - Apr 29, 2009


The hit online television series, The Battery's Down, will premiere Episode 11, 'Bad Bad News,' on Friday, May 1 at Midnight on YouTube and their official website. The show is filmed in a style similar to Curb Your Enthusiasm and chronicles the life of young actor Jake Wilson in New York City. Each twenty-minute, two-part episode will premiere at Midnight on the first of every month and feature a slew of Broadway guest stars.

Parkinson Joins Off-Bdwy's 'OUR TOWN' During Cromer Hiatus Starting 5/1
by Eddie Varley - Apr 28, 2009


The producers of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town staged by Obie award-winner David Cromer, have announced that Scott Parkinson will temporarily assume the central role of 'Stage Manager' in this staging of Wilder's timeless play beginning Friday, May 1st. Mr. Comer departs the company for a 5-week hiatus to honor a prior commitment with plans to return in mid-June.

TV: The Cast of the New Musical 'ROLLER COASTER HIGHWAY' Meets the Press!
by Eddie Varley - Apr 24, 2009


The cast and crew of the 'rock and rolling' new musical ROLLER COASTER HIGHWAY met the press at New York City's Chelsea Studios and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

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