John Smith News

Repertory Philippines (Rep) and the City of Makati present Ray Cooney's 1983 farce RUN FOR YOUR WIFE at OnStage (Greenbelt 1, Makati City) now through Sunday, May 3. It's Rep's third time (the first one was in 1986; the second, 2001) to stage the show, directed by Miguel Faustmann.

Kudos to George Villas for mastering Neil LaBute's extremely word-heavy monologues-the opening 20 minutes and the what-seemed-much-longer closing one. But Villas' Smith's long involved diatribes might be easier digested presented by a pivotal character more sympathetic and grounded.

Actor, playwright and poet Justin Karcher spoke to BWW about Buffalo, New York's poetry scene.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

Gather your Princess posse, pop a bottle of champagne and raise your glass to some nostalgic girl power with a side of romance.

Gather your Princess posse, pop a bottle of champagne and raise your glass to some nostalgic girl power with a side of romance.

LAS VEGAS, NV - Historic pride and natural beauty: Williamsburg seems to have the best of both as millions of travelers visit the city every year for its timeless attractions and verdant landscape. Colonial remnants of buildings, museums, hotels and even taverns are favorites of locals and vacationers alike, with Revolutionary reenactments and interpretations spanning the hillsides and battlefields. Take to the waters with Old World schooners, sailing with the Virginian breezes that were once experienced by legendary figures like George Washington and John Smith. Come visit Williamsburg, create priceless memories and become a part of true American history.

CYT-North Idaho is busy readying its winter offering, The Legend of Pocahontas, opening at the S.A. Kroc Community Theater (1765 W. Golf Course Road in Coeur d'Alene). The full scale musical runs tonight, February 27 - March 8. This production has an original score written by Jon Lorenz of San Diego, with book by Lorenz and co-writer, Robb Beus.

On 5 March 2015, kykNET will roll out the blue carpet for the fifth Fiestas, a glamorous awards event where the role players and talent in the Afrikaans arts are honoured. This event will, for the second time, be broadcast live on kykNET, DStv Channel 144.

CYT-North Idaho is busy readying its winter offering, The Legend of Pocahontas, opening at the S.A. Kroc Community Theater (1765 W. Golf Course Road in Coeur d'Alene). The full scale musical runs February 27 - March 8. This production has an original score written by Jon Lorenz of San Diego, with book by Lorenz and co-writer, Robb Beus.

The Garden Theatre is pleased to announce the 2015 StarLite Film Festival, February 26 - March 1, 2015, brought to you by the City of Winter Garden, West Orange Times & Observer, CenturyLink, Odyssey Creative, ProductionHUB and Pilars Martini.

THE MARLOWE Studio, Canterbury, continues to prove itself as Kent's home of new writing, gigs, comedy and contemporary theatre.

If you think your life is complicated, put yourself in John Smith's shoes for a moment. John, the taxi driver from MY VROU SE MAN SE VROU has two wives - and now, two families! In MY BOETIE SE SUSSIE SE OU, it is 18 years later and John still keeps his two families in different parts of London.

In South Coast Repertory's excellent new production of Matthew Lopez's captivating play THE WHIPPING MAN---now playing at the Tony Award-winning Costa Mesa theater through January 25---an internal, theological tug-of-war is brewing just as the Civil War has come to an end. The absorbing, character-driven drama presents the uneasy return of an injured war veteran back to his family's home where two of his father's slaves---now free men under the law---have remained. The homecoming coincides with the Jewish holiday of Passover, which all three celebrate inside the war-torn ruins of this once grand Southern mansion.

Amazon Studios today announced its first pilot season of 2015 is now available on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany.

Amazon Studios previously announced it will debut its first pilot season of 2015 today, January 15 on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany.

Amazon Studios today announced it will debut its first pilot season of 2015 on Thursday, January 15 on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany. Seven drama and comedy pilots will premiere

In 'Winter Light' Yara Arts Group will perform a World Music Theater piece that includes the Koliadnyky, an ensemble of winter song singers from Kryvorivnia (Ukraine); scenes from the crisis in Ukraine today, and an 18th century Baroque Nativity folk opera staged by Yara artists. La MaMa E.T.C. will present the piece this weekend, December 27-28 in its Ellen Stewart Theater, 66 East Fourth Street (in Manhattan's East Village).

2014 was a powerhouse year for theater in the Ocean State. BroadwayWorld Rhode Island is pleased to feature some of the exceptional performers and artists who made this year a most memorable one on local stages.

Gallery Players presents Ray Cooney's Run For Your Wife - the fourth production in Gallery's 48th season - in what promises to be an intimate, exhilarating romp. Perfect for the post-holiday season.