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Alliance Repertory Opens It's 11th Season On 10/2 With John Kolvenbach's Offbeat Comedy LOVE SONG
by Reynard Loki - Sep 13, 2009


Love Song - A comedic rhapsody to the power of love in all its forms. An offbeat comedy exploring the chaos of being human, finding one's inner voice and the yearning for everything. Originally produced by Steppenwolf Theatre Co. in Chicago and later in London where it received a 2007 Olivier nomination for Best New Comedy.

New Flying Karamazov Brothers Show FLINGS & EROS Premieres At Merrimack Rep 9/10-10/4, Opens 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009


Music, dance, laughter and juggling combine in the world premiere of Flings & Eros, a new vaudevillian romp by the internationally renowned Flying Karamazov Brothers at Merrimack Repertory Theatre; stage direction by Paul Magid. Performances begin Thursday, September 10 at 7:30PM, with Opening Night on Sunday, September 13 at 7PM, running through October 4. Subscriptions and individual tickets are on sale now.

New Flying Karamazov Brothers Show FLINGS & EROS Premieres At Merrimack Rep 9/10-10/4, Opens 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


Music, dance, laughter and juggling combine in the world premiere of Flings & Eros, a new vaudevillian romp by the internationally renowned Flying Karamazov Brothers at Merrimack Repertory Theatre; stage direction by Paul Magid. Performances begin Thursday, September 10 at 7:30PM, with Opening Night on Sunday, September 13 at 7PM, running through October 4. Subscriptions and individual tickets are on sale now.

New Flying Karamazov Brothers Show FLINGS & EROS Premieres At Merrimack Rep 9/10-10/4, Opens 9/13
by Charlie Piane - Aug 24, 2009


Music, dance, laughter and juggling combine in the world premiere of Flings & Eros, a new vaudevillian romp by the internationally renowned Flying Karamazov Brothers at Merrimack Repertory Theatre; stage direction by Paul Magid. Performances begin Thursday, September 10 at 7:30PM, with Opening Night on Sunday, September 13 at 7PM, running through October 4. Subscriptions and individual tickets are on sale now.

Photo Flash: HIGH FIDELITY Premieres At Route 66 Theatre Company 8/17
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 18, 2009


After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006. The show started previews August 8, 2009; opened Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m.; and will run through October 11, 2009 at the Tony n' Tina's Wedding space at Pipers Alley Theater.

HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL Opens Chicago Premiere at Route 66 Theatre 8/17
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2009


After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

Magic Theatre Announces Their 2009-2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 14, 2009


Magic Theatre, San Francisco's premiere home for new plays, announces its 2009-2010 season of 4 new plays, including 3 world premieres.

HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL Makes Chicago Premiere at Route 66 Theatre, Begins Previews 8/8
by Eddie Varley - Aug 8, 2009


After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

Route 66 Theatre's HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL Makes Chicago Premiere, Previews 8/7
by - Aug 7, 2009


After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

St. Louis Actor's Studio Announces 2009-2010 Season; Includes Works By
by Chris Gibson - Aug 3, 2009


Love and Honor take center stage in St. Louis Actor's Studio third season 2009-10 season includes something for everyone.

Route 66 Theatre's HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL Makes Chicago Premiere, Previews 8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2009


After 17 years, Tony n' Tina are heading on their honeymoon. The Route 66 Theatre Company will present the Chicago premiere of HIGH FIDELITY...THE MUSICAL, in its first major production since its Broadway run in 2006.

Ground Up & Rising Present Special Event For Kolvenbach's 'On An Average Day' 6/19
by Eddie Varley - Jun 19, 2009


Ground Up & Rising announced their upcoming production of On an Average Day at the renowned Byron Carlyle Theater in Miami Beach. On an Average Day is written by Olivier Award-nominated playwright John Kolvenbach and directed by Arturo Fernandez, Producing Artistic Director for Ground Up & Rising.

Ground Up & Rising - 'On An Average Day'
by Beau Higgins - Jun 2, 2009


Ground Up & Rising announced their upcoming production of On an Average Day at the renowned Byron Carlyle Theater in Miami Beach. On an Average Day is written by Olivier Award-nominated playwright John Kolvenbach and directed by Arturo Fernandez, Producing Artistic Director for Ground Up & Rising.

John Kolvenbach's 'On An Average Day' at GableStage
by Beau Higgins - Apr 24, 2009


Two brothers, alienated for years, are reunited and remember their shadowed history; and the mysterious disappearance of their father, in this darkly humorous tale about the nature of redemption.

GOLDFISH, OEDIPUS EL REY Set For The Magic Theater During 2009-2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009


The Magic Theatre announced four new plays for the 2009--2010 season. Goldfish a new play by John Kolvenbach. This is in cooperation with South Coast Rep and will be directed by Loretta Greco. It is an intimate family drama with great heart and humor. The Orange County Register called it 'a small but exquisite triumph'

South Coast Repertory Announces Its April - July 2009 Schedule
by Reynard Loki - Apr 3, 2009


South Coast Repertory recently announced its April - July 2009 schedule.

'The Hate U Gave: The Tupac Shakur Story'
by Beau Higgins - Mar 26, 2009


As part of this collaboration, the ArtSouth venue will host the following Ground Up & Rising productions after The Hate U Gave: The Tupac Shakur Story: - On an Average Day, by John Kolvenbach - Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, by Stephen Adly Guirgis - A Chamber Music & Theatre Collaboration Piece with Project Copernicus - The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh

SCR Announces Cast And Creative Team For GOLDFISH 3/15-4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2009


South Coast Repertory today announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Goldfish, a life-affirming comedy about love lost and found written by John Kolvenbach. Commissioned by SCR and directed by Loretta Greco, Goldfish will run from March 15 through April 5, 2009 on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Low-priced previews are available from March 15 through March 19. Opening night is March 20. Press night is Saturday, March 21 at 7:45 p.m. Tickets to Goldfish may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office.

LOVE SONG Closes 3/14 At The Paragon Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2009


LOVE SONG, an offbeat comedy by John Kolvenbach will close March 14, 2009 The show runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm at the Paragon Theater. It's a thin line between love and delusion. Beane is a recluse, hiding out from life when he's not at work in his tollbooth. His high-strung, high-powered sister Joan and her husband Harry mean well, but Beane just wants to be left alone--that is until Molly breaks into his apartment.

Photo Flash: GOLDFISH At SCR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 13, 2009


GOLDFISH by John Kolvenbach, directed by Loretta Greco is a play about Albert and Lucy, two off-beat college students who connect - to their surprise - in this life-affirming drama about love lost and found. CREATIVE TEAM: Myung Hee Cho (set design), Alex Jaeger (costume design), Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz (lighting design), Michael Hooker (sound design), John Glore (dramaturg) and Julie Haber (stage manager).

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