Family life is changing, and playwright Patricia Cotter knows all about it. In a smart and funny play about blended families, desire, motherhood, class and sexual politics, Cotter's comedy, "The Surrogate" examines just how much we can ask of our friends, our parents and our spouses, and whether we'll get any of our important life decisions right in this new age.
Famed Groundlings Theatre in LA alumna - which gave birth to such SNL actors as Phil Hartman, Lorraine Newman, and the Pee Wee Herman phenomenon - and Emmy Award winning author, Patricia Cotter, brings her unique sense of comedy and contemporary issues to Centenary Stage Company with the World Premiere of The Surrogate February 17 through March 5 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center (LPAC).
Family life is changing, and playwright Patricia Cotter knows all about it. In a smart and funny play about blended families, desire, motherhood, class and sexual politics, Cotter's comedy, "The Surrogate" examines just how much we can ask of our friends, our parents and our spouses, and whether we'll get any of our important life decisions right in this new age.
Before Loretta and before Dolly, there was Patsy - Patsy Cline, whose hits like 'Crazy' and 'Sweet Dreams' heralded the cross-over of country music and pop. This summer, Shadow Lawn Stage, the professional theatre in residence at Monmouth University, will present Ted Swindley's ode to her: Always, Patsy Cline. The show will run for two weeks only, on the Monmouth campus, July 6 through July 16.
The summer season opens in Ivoryton with the US professional premier of one of the UK's most popular shows, Calendar Girls. Adapted by Tim Firth from his smash hit Miramax film of the same name, it is based on an inspiring true story that is both poignant and hilarious.
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception.
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
Victorian London awaits at Playhouse on Park! Under the direction of Jerry Winters, a dynamic eight-member cast presents Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Audience members will be enchanted and romanced from start to finish with mystique, folly and playful deception.
Rosendorf One Productions will present three world-premiere, commercial Off-Broadway productions by up-and-coming playwright - and New York native - Christopher B. Latro, beginning with the new dark comedy 'Absolution' set to start performances December 1 prior to an official press opening of December 10 at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast at the first day of rehearsals below!
Rosendorf One Productions will present three world-premiere, commercial Off-Broadway productions by up-and-coming playwright - and New York native - Christopher B. Latro, beginning with the new dark comedy "Absolution" set to begin performances December 1 prior to an official press opening of December 10 at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the opening of the area premiere of Ken Ludwig's contemporary comedy The Fox on the Fairway (July 2 - 12, 2014). Performances begin on the Playhouse stage today, July 2. Performances are evenings 7/2, 7/3, 7/5, and 7/8 - 7/12 (8pm curtain), and Saturday matinees 7/5, 7/12, (2pm curtain). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the opening of the area premiere of Ken Ludwig's contemporary comedy The Fox on the Fairway (July 2 - 12, 2014). Performances begin on the Playhouse stage on Wednesday, July 2. Performances are evenings 7/2, 7/3, 7/5, and 7/8 - 7/12 (8pm curtain), and Saturday matinees 7/5, 7/12, (2pm curtain). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!
Metropolitan area audiences will enjoy 'A View of the Mountains' now onstage at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch. Written by Lee Blessing and directed by Evan Bergman, a family reunion becomes an uncomfortable, yet comical meeting as political and personal tensions surface.
New Jersey Repertory Company's season of premieres continues with Pulitzer Prize and Tony-nominated playwright Lee Blessing's sequel to his Cold War play, 'A Walk in the Woods'.
The world premiere of Lee Blessing's 'A View of the Mountains' is set to open Saturday, April 26, 2014 at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch and will run through May 25, 2104.
New Jersey Repertory Company's season of premieres continues with Pulitzer Prize and Tony-nominated playwright Lee Blessing's sequel to his Cold War play, 'A Walk in the Woods'.
For its ninth season, the Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company (NNE Rep) will present Henrik Ibsen's powerful drama, Hedda Gabler. The Ibsen classic will run for seven performances, tonight, May 30 through June 8, in the Sawyer Center Theater at Colby-Sawyer College in New London.
For its ninth season, the Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company (NNE Rep) presents Henrik Ibsen's powerful drama, Hedda Gabler* on the Sawyer Center stage at Colby-Sawyer College.