Laughter, romance and adventure are in store for audiences during the upcoming 2010 season at Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York. The nonprofit professional theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Joe Brancato and Executive Director Andrew M. Horn, today announced the four plays selected for the theatre's 33rd season.
David Niven (1910-1983) was an actor of such diverse talents and charm that he is often categorized using clichéd phrases like 'urbane light comedian' or 'leading man.' These descriptions are indeed accurate, but one does not survive before the camera for a half-century on charm alone. The problem-if you can call it that-is that Niven made it all look too easy. Like Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, he took everything in stride, unflappably and (seemingly) effortlessly playing his part, always prepared for whatever came his way. He was, after all, originally a military man by profession. He then chose to 'bum' around America, eventually winding up in Hollywood. Just as his film career began to blossom, he was one of the first to answer Britain's call when World War II broke out, serving on active duty for the duration and rising to the rank of colonel. He even made two propaganda films during brief leaves, including The Way Ahead, which is included in this series. After making his return in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's masterpiece A Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven), he resumed a glorious career in film, theater, television, and writing with his typical debonair insouciance. This series aims to recapture some of the special glory that was David Niven.
The Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theater will present four productions between now and April including AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS and A RAISIN IN THE SUN.
Adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS will be presented by the Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theatre February 23rd to March 14th.
The Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theater will present four productions between now and April including AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS and A RAISIN IN THE SUN.
Around the World in 80 Days, Jules Verne's classic novel of adventure and intrigue, written and directed by Laura Eason and staged by Heidi Stillman, will close at the Rep's Spencer Theatre on February 14.
Adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS will be presented by the Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theatre February 23rd to March 14th.
The Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theater will present four productions between now and April including AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS and A RAISIN IN THE SUN.
Following the extraordinary success of its world premiere of A Christmas Story, The Musical! and Moises Kaufman's direction of Into the Woods, Kansas City Rep continues its season of high-voltage productions with Lookingglass Theatre's presentation of Around the World in 80 Days, Jules Verne's classic novel of adventure and intrigue, written and directed by Laura Eason and staged by Heidi Stillman. The show comes to life at the Rep's Spencer Theatre January 22-February 14.
Following the extraordinary success of its world premiere of A Christmas Story, The Musical! and Moises Kaufman's direction of Into the Woods, Kansas City Rep continues its season of high-voltage productions with Lookingglass Theatre's presentation of Around the World in 80 Days, Jules Verne's classic novel of adventure and intrigue, written and directed by Laura Eason and staged by Heidi Stillman. The show comes to life at the Rep's Spencer Theatre January 22-February 14.
Chuck Tobin, producing artistic director of the Saint Michael's Playhouse professional summer theater, just announced the 63rd Playhouse season to run from June 15 to August 7, 2010, with four productions: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, June 15-25; AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, June 29-July 10; BLITHE SPIRIT, July 13-25, and ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE, July 27- August 7.
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) presents the second play in its 2009-2010 season, a new modern adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless Romeo and Juliet in //romeo&juliet/ running October 20 through November 8 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk.
Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit presents Around the World in 80 Days, adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne, playing now through November 8 at the Balzer Theatre.
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) presents the second play in its 2009-2010 season, a new modern adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless Romeo and Juliet in //romeo&juliet/ running October 20 through November 8 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk.
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) presents the second play in its 2009-2010 season, a new modern adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless Romeo and Juliet in //romeo&juliet/ running October 20 through November 8 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk.
Atlanta's Theatrical Outfit presents Around the World in 80 Days, adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne, playing now through November 8 at the Balzer Theatre.
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) presents the second play in its 2009-2010 season, a new modern adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless Romeo and Juliet in //romeo&juliet/ running October 20 through November 8 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk.
Triad Stage opens its 2009-2010 Season - 'A Season Together' - with Picnic, William Inge's portrait of life in the American heartland. The greatest risk is love. It's a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down. Picnic runs September 6 through 27, 2009. Opening Night is Friday, September 11.
Triad Stage opens its 2009-2010 Season - 'A Season Together' - with Picnic, William Inge's portrait of life in the American heartland. The greatest risk is love. It's a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down. Picnic runs September 6 through 27, 2009. Opening Night is Friday, September 11.
Triad Stage opens its 2009-2010 Season - 'A Season Together' - with Picnic, William Inge's portrait of life in the American heartland. The greatest risk is love. It's a peaceful time for a quiet Kansas town in the early 1950s and summer is drawing to a close with the excitement of the annual Labor Day picnic. But the sudden arrival of Hal Carter, a handsome young drifter, stirs the emotions of a group of neighbors as he develops an instant attraction with Madge, one of the most beautiful girls in town. As Hal hides deep insecurities with grand shows of bravado, Madge is torn between her heart and her head in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama where passions turn one small community upside down. Picnic runs September 6 through 27, 2009. Opening Night is Friday, September 11.
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