My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Get John Simon Alerts

John Simon News

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's CYRANO Misses by a Nose
by Bill Kamberger - Jun 19, 2009

Edmond Rostand's CYRANO DE BERGERAC is a theatrical paradox. The notoriously picky John Simon called it 'not a great play, merely a perfect one.' Be that as it may, companies mounting the show usually find that though this play is very hard to ruin, it's also nearly impossible to get completely right.

Project Shaw Hosts THE SIMPLETON OF THE UNEXPECTED ISLES, THE SIX OF CALAIS 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2009

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 39th presentation.

Project Shaw Hosts THE SIMPLETON OF THE UNEXPECTED ISLES, THE SIX OF CALAIS 6/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 39th presentation.

Project Shaw Gives 37th Presentation, THE MAN OF DESTINY 5/18 At Players Club
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2009

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of the four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 37th presentation. Shaw's rarely performed comedies, THE MAN OF DESTINY and THE GLIMPSE OF REALITY will be performed on Monday, MAY 18th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. DAVID STALLER is producer and director.

BILLY ELLIOT, RUINED & More Win at Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Robert Diamond - May 4, 2009

Ruined, by Lynn Nottage, today won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award (NYDCC) for Best Play of the 2008-2009 season. The Best Musical award was given to Billy Elliot, music by Elton John, and book and lyrics by Lee Hall. The award for Best Foreign Play was given to Black Watch by Gregory Burke. The selections were made at the 74th annual voting meeting of the organization today at the offices of Time Out New York in Manhattan.

Broadway Blog - Double Review Roundup: 9 to 5 and Waiting for Godot
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, May 1, 2009.

Broadway Blogs - Let The Sun Shine In On Tom O'Horgan and More...
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Thursday, April 30, 2009.

Project Shaw Gives 37th Presentation, THE MAN OF DESTINY 5/18 At Players Club
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2009

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of the four-year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 37th presentation. Shaw's rarely performed comedies, THE MAN OF DESTINY and THE GLIMPSE OF REALITY will be performed on Monday, MAY 18th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. DAVID STALLER is producer and director.

Broadway Blogs - Starry GUYS & DOLLS at the Bowl and More...
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Thursday, April 23, 2009.

Photo Coverage: PROJECT SHAW at the Players Club
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 22, 2009

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. The group recently gave the 37th presentation. The rarely performed comedies by George Bernard Shaw were presented on Monday, APRIL 20th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller was producer and director.

African Dance/Spoken Word Piece ONE SHOT: Rhapsody In Black & White Opens 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2009

The August Wilson Center for African American Culture and the Pittsburgh Dance Council proudly co-present One Shot: Rhapsody in Black & White by Ronald K. Brown/Evidence on Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8 p.m. at the Byham Theater.

Broadway Blogs - Review Roundup: MARY STUART and More...
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, April 20, 2009.

Project Shaw Presents Three Of Shaws One Act Plays 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2009

PROJECT SHAW, now in its third of its four year series, continues tackling every play George Bernard Shaw ever wrote. This will be its 37th presentation. These rarely performed comedies by George Bernard Shaw will be performed on Monday, APRIL 20th at 7pm at the Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South. David Staller is producer and director.

FLAMINGO COURT Brings South Florida To NY 4/18-10/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009

The annual migration North is happening a little earlier this year as South Florida returns to New York in Flamingo Court. Written by Luigi Creatore and directed by directed by Steven Yuhasz, Flamingo Court will play at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) beginning April 18 through September 6, 2009. Tickets are $25-$65 and can be purchased at the Box Office or through Telecharge by calling 212.239.6200 or at www.telecharge.com.

FLAMINGO COURT Brings South Florida To New World Stages, Begins 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009

FLAMINGO COURT, Written by Luigi Creatore and directed by Steven Yuhasz Begins performances on April 18 (tickets on sale through September 6, 2009) Performances Schedule: Wednesday at 2PM; Saturday at 2PM & 7PM and Sunday at 3PM New World Stages is located at 340 West 50th Street

FLAMINGO COURT Returns to New World Stages 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009

The 'annual migration North' is happening a little earlier this year as South Florida returns to New York in Flamingo Court. Written by Luigi Creatore and directed by directed by Steven Yuhasz, Flamingo Court will play at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) beginning April 18 through September 6, 2009.

Broadway Blogs - Review Roundup: Joe Turner's Come and Gone and More...
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Friday, April 17, 2009.

Indiana University's Prof Osamu James Nakagawa Set As Guggenheim Fellow
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009

Indiana University Associate Professor Osamu James Nakagawa was confirmed as a Guggenheim Fellow last week. Fellows were announced Tuesday, April 7. This marks the 85th year for the annual competition, established to honor 'stellar achievement and exceptional promise for continued accomplishment' to add to the 'educational, literary, artistic and scientific power of this country, and also to provide for the cause of better international understanding,' according to the organization's mission statement.

FLAMINGO COURT Brings South Florida To New World Stages, Begins 4/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 10, 2009

FLAMINGO COURT, Written by Luigi Creatore and directed by Steven Yuhasz Begins performances on April 18 (tickets on sale through September 6, 2009) Performances Schedule: Wednesday at 2PM; Saturday at 2PM & 7PM and Sunday at 3PM New World Stages is located at 340 West 50th Street

Broadway Blogs - Review Roundup: Irena's Vow and More...
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2009

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Monday, March 30, 2009.

  …        44       …    

Get John Simon Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos