John Ahlin News

Pittsburgh Public Theater starts 2010 with two beloved yet completely different plays, both directed by Ted Pappas.

In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

Exploding onto the cultural landscape, the previously unknown playwright David Mamet established his place as a seismic force in theater with American Buffalo. TheaterWorks presents this raw, urgent and hilarious classic in an all-new production featuring audience favorite Andrew Benator (Lobby Hero, Proof, The SantaLand Diaries), John Ahlin (The Lonesome West and The Seafarer) and newcomer Zachary Spicer.

In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme. But along the way they make virtually every mistake imaginable and their outlandishly bad planning, stupidity and ego ultimately make for just about the most poorly concocted heist of all time.

In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

Exploding onto the cultural landscape, the previously unknown playwright David Mamet established his place as a seismic force in theater with American Buffalo. TheaterWorks presents this raw, urgent and hilarious classic in an all-new production featuring audience favorite Andrew Benator (Lobby Hero, Proof, The SantaLand Diaries), John Ahlin (The Lonesome West and The Seafarer) and newcomer Zachary Spicer.

In the raw, urgent, riotous 'American Buffalo', three small-time crooks plot to steal a priceless coin collection. Strategizing from the confines of a pathetic Chicago junk shop, the would-be masterminds each try to control the logistics of their ill-fated scheme.

Single tickets for Pittsburgh Public Theater's big season-opener, Ella, go on sale Tues., Aug. 4 at 10 am. This hit bio-musical about the life and songs of Ella Fitzgerald runs Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 at the O'Reilly Theater. Directed by Rob Ruggiero, Ella will be played by Tina Fabrique. Joining her onstage are Harold Dixon as manager Norman Granz and an ensemble of actor/musicians. Single tickets are $40 to $60.

Exploding onto the cultural landscape, the previously unknown playwright David Mamet established his place as a seismic force in theater with American Buffalo. TheaterWorks presents this raw, urgent and hilarious classic in an all-new production featuring audience favorite Andrew Benator (Lobby Hero, Proof, The SantaLand Diaries), John Ahlin (The Lonesome West and The Seafarer) and newcomer Zachary Spicer.

Single tickets for Pittsburgh Public Theater's big season-opener, Ella, go on sale Tues., Aug. 4 at 10 am. This hit bio-musical about the life and songs of Ella Fitzgerald runs Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 at the O'Reilly Theater. Directed by Rob Ruggiero, Ella will be played by Tina Fabrique. Joining her onstage are Harold Dixon as manager Norman Granz and an ensemble of actor/musicians. Single tickets are $40 to $60.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company presented its 15th Annual Celebrity Doodles Auction & Gala on Monday, May 4th, 2009. Each year celebrities donate their artwork, or doodles, that are auctioned off in this annual fundraiser, at which The Barrow Group also honors individuals for their service to the arts and TBG. This year's honorees include Tony Award Winners Nathan Lane and Judith Ivey and arts advocate Jeff Dine.

TheaterWorks, downtown Hartford's home for contemporary drama, opens its 23rd Season with Conor McPherson's Tony Award-nominated The Seafarer, directed by Henry Wishcamper.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey begins its 2008 Season with one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, The Comedy of Errors. The madcap hijinks begin on April 30 and continue through May 18. The Theatre also announced an addition to its early curtain performances.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company (312 West 36th St.) will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of John Ahlin's Gray Area with previews beginning on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The official opening will be on Monday, February 18, 2007. Seth Barrish directs.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company will present the Off-Broadway Premiere of John Ahlin's GRAY AREA with previews beginning on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The official opening will be on Monday, February 18, 2007. Seth Barrish directs.

Network Television Pays Homage to Broadway

WHO: CENTERSTAGE WHAT: Arsenic and Old Lace WHEN: Through October 14. Tuesday - Saturday at 8PM, Saturday at 2PM, Sunday at 2 PM and 7INFORMATION: 410-332-0033 or www.centerstage.org

First of two interviews featuring the stars of CENTERSTAGE's Arsenic and Old Lace, Brynn O'Malley (Broadway's Hairspray) and Ian Kahn (The Importance of Being Earnest. Part I: Meeting Brynn and Ian, and Ian on acting for the stage versus film and TV.

CENTERSTAGE, Everyman Theatre and Rep Stage open their new seasons in the next few weeks. Here is a sneak peek!

The Drama League Awards were held on May 11th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, and its stars gladly took part in a press meet and greet!