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Interview: Hoffman, Carignan, And Rittberger talk about different versions A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Ohio Theatre, Riffe Center
by Paul Batterson - Nov 20, 2023


Like Ebenezer Scrooge, a quarter mile stretch of East State Street in downtown Columbus will be haunted by the ghosts of three different versions of Charles Dickens’ tale, A CHRISTMAS CAROL between Nov. 24 and Dec. 23. Each one of them will feature different ways of presenting the tale without changing the meaning.

C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE to be Presented at The Kauffman Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2021


Fellowship for Performing Arts will return to live theatrical performances in Kansas City on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. with the hit national tour of C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce. This acclaimed production shows Lewis “at his imaginative best,” as described by the Dallas Morning News. 

Fellowship for Performing Arts Presents THE GREAT DIVORCE Featuring Joel Rainwater, Jonathan Hadley and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020


Fellowship for Performing Arts will bring the New York and national tour cast of THE GREAT DIVORCE online in a virtual presentation featuring Joel Rainwater (The Lion King), Jonathan Hadley (Jersey Boys), Carol Halstead (Gore Vidal's The Best Man) and Tom Souhrada (Mary Poppins, Kinky Boots).

Casting has Been Announced for C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE at Theatre Three at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019


Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today complete casting for the return of FPA's C.S. LEWIS' THE GREAT DIVORCE. Performances will take place at Theatre Three at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036). Tickets are on sale now at www.FPAtheatre.com.

SHADOW OF HEROES Plays Through December 9 at Metropolitan Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Nov 20, 2018


Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse brings Robert Ardrey's documentary play to the stage for its first New York revival.  The limited run, closing December 9, 2018, plays at the Playhouse home at 220 E 4th Street.  Alex Roe directs.

Metropolitan Playhouse Revives Robert Ardrey Drama SHADOW OF HEROES
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2018


Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse brings Robert Ardrey's documentary play to the stage for its first New York revival.  The limited run from November 9 to December 9, 2018, will be at the Playhouse home at 220 E 4th Street.  Alex Roe directs.

Immersive DRUNKLE VANYA Extends Again at Russian Samovar
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017


'Drunkle Vanya,' Three Day Hangover's refreshing adaptation of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya,' is extending again at Russian Samovar, 256 West 52nd Street, now through Saturday April 15.

Immersive DRUNKLE VANYA Extends Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017


'Drunkle Vanya,' Three Day Hangover's daring adaptation of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya,' is extending at Russian Samovar, 256 West 52nd Street, through March 4.  The six-character interactive and immersive production, in which the audience literally melts into the furniture of the decadently appointed Tolstoy Lounge, started an 8-week run on November 10, found its footing, and has now added eight more weeks through March 4.   Adapted and directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, and produced by Three Day Hangover, with Roman Gambourg, Darren Sussman, and Misha von Shats, 'Drunkle Vanya' will open officially on Friday February 3 at 7:30pm.

Three Day Hangover Slings Back the Vodka with DRUNKLE VANYA, Beginning Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2016


Three Day Hangover is slinging back the vodka in their latest booze-filled theatrical extravaganza. They've partnered with Tolstoy's Lounge, a brand-new midtown hot spot inspired by the works of Leo Tolstoy and other luminaries, affectionately known as Tolstoy's boys.

Three Day Hangover Will Sling Back the Vodka with DRUNKLE VANYA Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2016


Three Day Hangover is slinging back the vodka in their latest booze-filled theatrical extravaganza. They've partnered with Tolstoy's Lounge, a brand-new midtown hot spot inspired by the works of Leo Tolstoy and other luminaries, affectionately known as Tolstoy's boys.

Photo Flash: A GREAT DIVORCE Cast Celebrates Opening Night!
by Nora Dominick - Dec 4, 2015


Fellowship For Performing Arts kicks off this season with the New York premiere of C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis and adapted for the stage by McLean and Brian Watkins, with previews beginning Nov. 13, 2015, and an opening night set for Dec. 3, 2015

New York Premiere of C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE Opens Tonight at The Pearl
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2015


Fellowship For Performing Arts presents the New York premiere of C.S. LEWIS' THE GREAT DIVORCE, the first show in its inaugural 2015/2016 New York season at The Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street). Based on the novel by C.S. Lewis and adapted for the stage by FPA Founder and Artistic Director Max McLean and Brian Watkins (My Daughter Keeps Our Hammer), C.S. LEWIS' THE GREAT DIVORCE opens tonight, December 3, 2015 for a strictly limited run through Sunday, January 3, 2016.

FPA Sets Full Cast for the New York Premiere of C.S. LEWIS' THE GREAT DIVORCE
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2015


Fellowship For Performing Arts announced today full casting for the New York premiere of C.S. LEWIS' THE GREAT DIVORCE, the first show in its inaugural 2015/2016 New York season at The Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street).

Photo Flash: First Look at Three Day Hangover's DRUNKLE VANYA
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2014


Three Day Hangover will present NYC's only boozy Chekhov, DRUNKLE VANYA, based on Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, adapted and directed by Lori Wolter Hudson and running now through September 18, 2014 (all performances at 8pm) at The Gin Mill, 442 Amsterdam Avenue, (bet. 81st and 82nd Streets), New York, NY 10024. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Reviews: DRUNKLE VANYA by Three Day Hangover, Don't Miss It!
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 9, 2014


Three Day Hangover is now performing 'Drunkle Vanya' an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya.' Adapted and directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, the show is a wholly entertaining piece of theater.

Three Day Hangover's DRUNKLE VANYA Runs Now thru 9/18 at The Gin Mill
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2014


Three Day Hangover is thrilled to be bringing boozy Chekhov to New York City with Drunkle Vanya, adapted by Lori Wolter Hudson from Anton Chekhov's classic Uncle Vanya. The second full production of their 2014 Season, Drunkle Vanya will be staged at The Gin Mill, 442 Amsterdam Avenue (bet. West 81st and 82nd Streets) in NYC from today, September 4-18, 2014.

National Tour of C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE Comes to Cullen Theater This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2014


Max McLean, Artistic Director of Fellowship for Performing Arts, announces that C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE will be presented at the Cullen Theater at Wortham Center, 501 Texas Avenue in Houston, tonight, August 15 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 16 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This journey to Heaven and Hell is a provocative exploration of human nature, featuring vivid characters drawn with Lewis' trademark wit.

Three Day Hangover's DRUNKLE VANYA to Run 9/4-18 at The Gin Mill
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2014


Three Day Hangover is thrilled to be bringing boozy Chekhov to New York City with Drunkle Vanya, adapted by Lori Wolter Hudson from Anton Chekhov's classic Uncle Vanya. The second full production of their 2014 Season, Drunkle Vanya will be staged at The Gin Mill, 442 Amsterdam Avenue (bet. West 81st and 82nd Streets) in NYC from September 4-18, 2014.

C.S. Lewis's THE GREAT DIVORCE Plays the Irvine Barclay Theatre, Now thru 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2014


Max McLean, Artistic Director of Fellowship for Performing Arts, announces that C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE will be presented at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine, from tonight, July 17 through Sunday, July 20. This journey to Heaven and Hell is a provocative exploration of human nature, featuring vivid characters drawn with Lewis' trademark wit.

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