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A BUTCHER OF DISTINCTION Plays Cock Tavern Theatre, 4/3-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011

Rob Hayes, the 25-year-old award-winning playwright, makes his London debut at The Cock Tavern Theatre with the World Premiere of A BUTCHER OF DISTINCTION, offering a journey in to the bizarre and grotesque world of this young and extraordinarily talented young mind.

Aurora Theatre Company Honors Tennessee Williams With THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE 4/1-5/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2011

In honor of Tennessee Williams' 100th birthday, Aurora Theatre Company continues its 19th season with the playwright's haunting drama THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE. Aurora Theatre Company Artistic Director Tom Ross helms this evocative play featuring Beth Wilmurt, Charles Dean, Marcia Pizzo, and Thomas Gorrebeeck, along with Amy Crumpacker, Ryan Tasker, Leanne Borghesi, and Beth Deitchman.

Publick Theatre Boston Presents 9 CIRCLES 3/17-4/9
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2011

Publick Theatre Boston (http://www.publicktheatre.com), a resident company of the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA), presents the East Coast premiere of 9 Circles, the timely and dazzling new play by Bill Cain (Founder of Boston Shakespeare Company) March 17 - April 9, 2011 at the BCA Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont Street, South End Boston.

Photo Coverage: Roundabout Honors Alec Baldwin at Annual Gala
by Peter James Zielinski - Mar 15, 2011

Atlantic Theater Company presented Can You Spare a Dime?, a Gala Celebration last night Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Alison Fraser Joins Cast of CSC's SCHOOL FOR LIES
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2011

Two-time Tony Award-nominated Alison Fraser has joined the cast of David Ives' new comedy, THE SCHOOL FOR LIES, from the Molière classic The Misanthrope, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie, beginning performances Wednesday, April 13 at Classic Stage Company (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 22. The official press opening is Sunday, May 1 at 2 pm. The cast of THE SCHOOL FOR LIES also feature Mamie Gummer, Jenn Gambatese and Hamish Linklater, as well as Steven Boyer, Frank Harts, Rick Holmes, Hoon Lee and Matthew Maher.

Alec Baldwin To Be Honored During Roundabout's 2011 Spring Gala 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2011

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents its annual 2011 Spring Gala honoring Emmy Award winner Alec Baldwin.

Entertaining Mr. Sloane Opens At City Lit Theater 3/6-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011

"In the 60's, the rooms weren't the only things for rent." Project 891 Theatre Co proudly continues their second season with Entertaining Mr. Sloane by Joe Orton at City Lit Theater.

A BUTCHER OF DISTINCTION Plays Cock Tavern Theatre, 4/3-23
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 5, 2011

Rob Hayes, the 25-year-old award-winning playwright, makes his London debut at The Cock Tavern Theatre with the World Premiere of A BUTCHER OF DISTINCTION, offering a journey in to the bizarre and grotesque world of this young and extraordinarily talented young mind.

Entertaining Mr. Sloane Opens At City Lit Theater 3/6-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2011

"In the 60's, the rooms weren't the only things for rent." Project 891 Theatre Co proudly continues their second season with Entertaining Mr. Sloane by Joe Orton at City Lit Theater.

Spend AN EVENING WITH ALISON FRASER 2/18 at TCAN
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2011

AN EVENING WITH ALISON FRASER will be presented Friday, February 18, 2011 at 8 PM in Natick, MA at TCAN.

Aurora Theatre Company Honors Tennessee Williams With THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE 4/1-5/8
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 16, 2011

In honor of Tennessee Williams' 100th birthday, Aurora Theatre Company continues its 19th season with the playwright's haunting drama THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE. Aurora Theatre Company Artistic Director Tom Ross helms this evocative play featuring Beth Wilmurt, Charles Dean, Marcia Pizzo, and Thomas Gorrebeeck, along with Amy Crumpacker, Ryan Tasker, Leanne Borghesi, and Beth Deitchman.

Alec Baldwin To Be Honored During Roundabout's 2011 Spring Gala 3/14
by Charlie Piane - Feb 11, 2011

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents its annual 2011 Spring Gala honoring Emmy Award winner Alec Baldwin.

AN EVENING WITH ALISON FRASER Set for TCAN
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 5, 2011

AN EVENING WITH ALISON FRASER will be presented Friday, February 18, 2011 at 8 PM in Natick, MA at TCAN.

Alec Baldwin Wins SAG Award for 30 ROCK
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2011

Alec Baldwin haas taken home a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in 30 ROCK.

Birmingham Festival Theatre Presents LOOT 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2011

Birmingham Festival Theatre presents LOOT by Joe Orton. Directed by Mel Christian

Birmingham Festival Theatre Presents LOOT
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2011

Birmingham Festival Theatre presents LOOT by Joe Orton Directed by Mel Christian

Birmingham Festival Theatre Presents LOOT 1/27-29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2011

Birmingham Festival Theatre presents LOOT by Joe Orton. Directed by Mel Christian

Baldwin, Law, Jackman, et al. Set for RISE OF THE GUARDIANS Film
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2011

According to Variety, Stars of the stage and screen Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, and Chris Pine are set to voice animated characeters in the upcoming 3D movie: Rise of the Guardians, The film is expected to be released in November 2012. David Lindsay-Abaire will write te screenplay for the movie, while Peter Ramsey and William Joyce are set to direct.

Birmingham Festival Theatre Presents LOOT 1/27-29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2011

Birmingham Festival Theatre presents LOOT by Joe Orton. Directed by Mel Christian

Publick Theatre Boston Presents 9 CIRCLES 3/17-4/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2011

Publick Theatre Boston (http://www.publicktheatre.com), a resident company of the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA), presents the East Coast premiere of 9 Circles, the timely and dazzling new play by Bill Cain (Founder of Boston Shakespeare Company) March 17 - April 9, 2011 at the BCA Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont Street, South End Boston.

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