Joan Didion News

American Stage to Open 2013-14 Season with THE BIRDS, 10/2-27

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2013

American Stage Theatre Company is excited to announce their 2013-2014 season opening production, THE BIRDS by the acclaimed Irish Playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer).

Allison Janney Joins A BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER Film

by Movies News Desk — September 6, 2013

Variety reports that Allison Janney has joined Christina Hendricks in Campbell Scott's film adaptation of Joan Didion's A BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER.

BWW Reviews: THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING at the Theater At Monmouth is a Heartbreaking, 'Magical' Performance

by Scott Moreau — July 28, 2013

Shows featuring a solitary performer onstage are a hell of a thing.

Theater at Monmouth Presents THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING, Now thru 8/17

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2013

Rounding out Theater at Monmouth's 2013 summer fare is Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, opening tonight, July 26 at 7:30 p.

Theater at Monmouth Presents THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING, 7/26-8/17

by Ben Peltz — July 19, 2013

Rounding out Theater at Monmouth's 2013 summer fare is Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, opening Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.

President Obama Awards National Medal of the Arts to Tony Kushner, Elaine May & More

by Nicole Rosky — July 10, 2013

Earlier today, President Barack Obama presented the National Medal of Arts in conjunction with the National Humanities Medals.

Neil Patrick Harris, John Benjamin Hickey & More Join American Theatre Wing's Advisory Board

by Tyler Peterson — July 10, 2013

The American Theatre Wing (William Ivey Long, Chairman, Board of Trustees; Heather Hitchens, Executive Director) is pleased to announce new appointments to its Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee.

Tony Kushner, George Lucas and More Among 2012 National Medal of the Arts Honorees; Ceremony Set for Today

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2013

Today, July 10, 2013, President Obama will award the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in the East Room.

Tony Kushner, George Lucas and More Among 2012 National Medal of the Arts Honorees; Ceremony Set for 7/10

by BWW News Desk — July 3, 2013

On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 President Obama will award the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in the East Room.

InDepth InterView: Carolee Carmello Talks NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS, Plus SCANDALOUS, SMASH, TUCK EVERLASTING & More

by Pat Cerasaro — June 15, 2013

Today we are talking to an exceptionally accomplished actress known for her many leading and featured roles in a number of illustrious musical theatre properties - among them, part of the original Broadway casts of FALSETTOS, CITY OF ANGELS, PARADE, LESTAT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SCANDALOUS and many mor

Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks in Maine

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — June 14, 2013

With the start of Memorial Day, hordes of summer visitors flock to Maine for an idyllic summer of sailing, swimming, hiking, kayaking, and reveling in the beauty of the rocky coast, serene lakes and mountains, and pine-scented air.

Julie Shaw, Jacob Aaron Cullum and More Set for Spinning Tree Theatre's HELLO AGAIN, Beg. Tonight

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2013

Spinning Tree Theatre presents the Kansas City premiere of Hello Again, with words and music by Michael John LaChiusa, suggested by the play La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler.

Theater at Monmouth Announces Upcoming Season

by Kelsey Denette — April 26, 2013

Julie Shaw, Jacob Aaron Cullum and More Set for Spinning Tree Theatre's HELLO AGAIN; Full Cast Announced!

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2013