John Steinbeck News

There's no doubt about who is speaking on the other end of the telephone connection. The voice is deep, rich and mellifluous. It's the envy of any classically trained actor, yet there's incredible humor and intelligence in it. It can only belong to actor Kevin Sorbo.

Tom Wopat and Will Chase have joined the previously announced Laura Osnes in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

CBS News will revive its iconic franchise, PERSON TO PERSON, it was announced today by CBS News Chairman and 60 MINUTES Executive Producer Jeff Fager and David Rhodes, President, CBS News.

People's Light & Theatre will present John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, running February 15 - March 25, 2012 on the Main Stage.

Laura Osnes has been cast as Suzy in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The Encores! presentation marks the first time the musical will be seen on the New York stage since the original production closed in June 1956.

Part of a new, yearlong arts and education initiative in Chicago, a benefit performance of "The People Speak, Live!" produced by Voices of a People's History takes place at Metro, Tuesday, January 31st, 2012. Bringing to life the extraordinary history of ordinary people who made the United States what it is today, the evening pairs Academy Award®-winner Matt Damon with local Chicago talent for dramatic readings and songs of the actual words of rebels, dissenters, and visionaries from America's past--and present.

Olney Theatre Center, a 73-year-old professional, award-winning, year-round theatre, hosts the National Players' as they put on the first productions of their 63rd tour, Of Mice and Men and The Taming of the Shrew.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre begins the New Year with the world-premiere production of Ghost Light, a new play conceived and developed by Jonathan Moscone and Tony Taccone.

More than 100 local and national theatre artists representing more than 40 San Diego theatrical productions at a dozen local theaters will compete for the 2011 Craig Noel Awards on Feb. 6, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle announced today.

CBS News will revive its iconic franchise, PERSON TO PERSON, it was announced today by CBS News Chairman and 60 MINUTES Executive Producer Jeff Fager and David Rhodes, President, CBS News.

Olney Theatre Center, a 73-year-old professional, award-winning, year-round theatre, hosts the National Players' as they put on the first productions of their 63rd tour, Of Mice and Men and The Taming of the Shrew.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre begins the New Year with the world-premiere production of Ghost Light, a new play conceived and developed by Jonathan Moscone and Tony Taccone.

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer, in association with The All For One Theater Festival present Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 1:00pm at THEATRE 80 (80 St. Marks Place, btw. 1st & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003).

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer, in association with The All For One Theater Festival present Iyaba Ibo Mandingo?s unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 1:00pm at THEATRE 80 (80 St. Marks Place, btw. 1st & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003). Tickets are $20 and are available at www.afofest.org.

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer, in association with The All For One Theater Festival present Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 1:00pm at THEATRE 80 (80 St. Marks Place, btw. 1st & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003).

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer, in association with The All For One Theater Festival present Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 1:00pm at THEATRE 80 (80 St. Marks Place, btw. 1st & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003).

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer, in association with The All For One Theater Festival present Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 1:00pm at THEATRE 80 (80 St. Marks Place, btw. 1st & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003).

New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a star-studded gala on October 25.

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer, in association with The All For One Theater Festival present Iyaba Ibo Mandingo?s unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 1:00pm at THEATRE 80 (80 St. Marks Place, btw. 1st & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003). Tickets are $20 and are available at www.afofest.org.

Double Play Connections and Doing Life Productions, Jane Dubin, Executive Producer, in association with The All For One Theater Festival present Iyaba Ibo Mandingo's unFRAMED: A Man in Progress, directed by Brent Buell, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 1:00pm at THEATRE 80 (80 St. Marks Place, btw. 1st & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003).