John Gray News

Playwright Michael Patrick Flanagan Smith focuses on the last thoughts of Woody Guthrie in his new play with music, 'Woody Guthrie Dreams,' directed by Isabel Milenski, that will be presented by Theater for the New City from September 8 to October 1, 2011.

Playwright Michael Patrick Flanagan Smith focuses on the last thoughts of Woody Guthrie in his new play with music, 'Woody Guthrie Dreams,' directed by Isabel Milenski, that will be presented by Theater for the New City from September 8 to October 1, 2011.

The Chicago classic THE FRONT PAGE by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, directed by Nick Bowling, will close on July 17 at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

TimeLine Theatre will host some of Chicago's top news reporters, each who have been covering the recent Blagojevich trial, for a timely post-show discussion titled Exclusive! Chicago's Top Reporters on The Front Page: Same Story, Different Century. This newly-added special event will be on Sunday, July 10, immediately following the 2 p.m. matinee of TimeLine's hit production of The Front Page, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's classic comedy about Windy City politics and journalism in the 1920s.

TimeLine Theatre will host some of Chicago's top news reporters, each who have been covering the recent Blagojevich trial, for a timely post-show discussion titled Exclusive! Chicago's Top Reporters on The Front Page: Same Story, Different Century. This newly-added special event will be on Sunday, July 10, immediately following the 2 p.m. matinee of TimeLine's hit production of The Front Page, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's classic comedy about Windy City politics and journalism in the 1920s.

Theatre 20, a new musical theatre company in Toronto, today announced an exciting three-concert series for 2011, to be held at the Panasonic Theatre.

In response to strong ticket demand and with the initial 9-week run already substantially sold out, TimeLine Theatre Company announces a 5-week extension of its critically acclaimed revival of the Chicago classic The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, directed by Nick Bowling.

The Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) announces its 2011-2012 season, and a return to repertory theatre, and a continuation of last season's professional partnerships.

TimeLine Theatre Company presents The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, April 16 - June 12, 2011 (previews April 12 through April 15) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago. Press Opening performances are Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m.

Theatre 20, a new musical theatre company in Toronto, today announced an exciting three-concert series for 2011, to be held at the Panasonic Theatre.

Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, today announced the Festival's 2011 programs. The fifth edition of Luminato's annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, fashion, film, and more takes place from June 10-19, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TimeLine Theatre Company presents The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, April 16 - June 12, 2011 (previews April 12 through April 15) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago. Press Opening performances are Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m.

Soulpepper Theatre Company presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Montreal from February 13 - March 6, 2011. The production stars its creators, John Gray and Eric Peterson, and will be directed by Soulpepper founding member Ted Dykstra.

Soulpepper Theatre Company presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary from January 18 - January 22, 2011 and Montreal from February 13 - March 6, 2011. The production stars its creators, John Gray and Eric Peterson, and will be directed by Soulpepper founding member Ted Dykstra.

Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, today announced the Festival's 2011 theatre and dance program. The art of storytelling is woven throughout Luminato 2011, as the curatorial vision for the Festival sees old stories revived and reinvented in contemporary interpretations.

The popular 25th annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary's International Festival of the Arts continues today thru January 30, 2011 at various venues throughout Calgary, and features a collection of the boldest and the brightest artists from the realms of theatre, dance, comedy and music. More information and tickets can be found at www.hprodeo.ca and by calling 403-294-9494.

Soulpepper Theatre Company presents BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR in Calgary from January 18 - January 22, 2011 and Montreal from February 13 - March 6, 2011. The production stars its creators, John Gray and Eric Peterson, and will be directed by Soulpepper founding member Ted Dykstra.

Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, today announced the Festival's 2011 theatre and dance program. The art of storytelling is woven throughout Luminato 2011, as the curatorial vision for the Festival sees old stories revived and reinvented in contemporary interpretations.

Today, Curator Michael Green announced the 2011 line up for the 25th annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary's International Festival of the Arts. The popular festival runs January 6 to 30, 2011 at various venues throughout Calgary and will feature a collection of the boldest and the brightest artists from the realms of theatre, dance, comedy, music and visual arts.

Curator Michael Green is delighted to announce the 2011 line up for the 25th annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary's International Festival of the Arts.