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BWW Reviews: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Soars to Complex Heights
by Brian Rivera - Apr 17, 2015

The weather was gorgeous, the traffic was more 'meh' than usual, and I was able to not only find a parking spot in Long Island City, but also successfully parallel park in said parking spot. Living in the suburbs of Long Island my entire life, this was a pretty big deal: leading up to my arrival at the Chain Theatre for Variations Theatre Group's production of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' by Dale Wasserman - based on the novel by Ken Kesey, which also inspired the five-time Academy Award-winning film.

BWW Reviews: CUCKOO'S NEST Offers A Light at the End of Repression's Tunnel
by Herbert Paine - Apr 7, 2015

Cathy Dresbach and Matt Zimmerer are the fire and ice of this stirring and well-staged and finely cast production by Theater Works of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

Charles Randolph-Wright's BORN FOR THIS, TIGER STYLE! & More Will Premiere in 2015-16 Season for Atlanta's Alliance Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2015

Atlanta's nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre and Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth are pleased to announce the 2015/16 Season for the Alliance Stage, Hertz Stage, Theatre for Youth and Families, and Theatre for the Very Young series. The 47th season includes five world premieres, a musical by BeBe Winans and Charles Randolph-Wright, a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, a literary classic featuring an all-Atlanta cast, and exceptional productions for youth and families.

Variations Theatre Group to Present ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Chain Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2015

Variations Theatre Group will present Dale Wasserman's ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, opening on April 10, 2015 at The Chain Theatre.

Emily Skinner, Steve Kazee, 'LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD' and More Set for Rockwell Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015

Los Feliz is raining shows and show tunes this March at ROCKWELL Table and Stage, L.A.'s premier spot for extraordinary entertainment and sensational dining experiences (for before, during or after the shows!) - where you can have a great lunch or dinner on our outside patio, enjoy specialty cocktails and see some of the best entertainment Los Angeles has to offer!

San Francisco Playhouse Continues Season with STUPID F**KING BIRD
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2015

San Francisco Playhouse continues its twelfth season with the regional premiere of Aaron Posner's Stupid f**king Bird-irreverently based on Anton Chekov's The Seagull-directed by Susi Damilano.

Hole in the Wall Theater Stages ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Now thru 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2014

The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is proud to announce the second production of its 2014-2015 season, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Dale Wasserman and based on the book by Ken Kesey . It will be performed tonight, October 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8:00p.m. at HITW, located on 116 Main Street, New Britain, CT. Tickets are $20.00 (general admission) and $15.00 (students and seniors). They can be purchased at the door and online at www.hitw.org. The November 6th show will be our Pay What You Can performance. Cuckoo's Nest is under the direction of Jim Williams (Plainville).

Michael John Casey, Maggie Donnelly & More to Star in THE GIFT OF NOTHING at Kennedy Center; Aaron Posner to Direct
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2014

The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere production of The Gift of Nothing from November 22 to December 28, 2014 in the Family Theater.

Hole in the Wall Theater to Stage ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, 10/31-11/15
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2014

The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT will present the second production of its 2014-2015 season, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Dale Wasserman and based on the book by Ken Kesey . It will be performed on October 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8:00p.m. at HITW, located on 116 Main Street, New Britain, CT. Tickets are $20.00 (general admission) and $15.00 (students and seniors). They can be purchased at the door and online at www.hitw.org. The November 6th show will be our Pay What You Can performance. Cuckoo's Nest is under the direction of Jim Williams (Plainville).

Hole in the Wall Theater to Stage ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, 10/31-11/15
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2014

The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT is proud to announce the second production of its 2014-2015 season, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Dale Wasserman and based on the book by Ken Kesey . It will be performed on October 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8:00p.m. at HITW, located on 116 Main Street, New Britain, CT. Tickets are $20.00 (general admission) and $15.00 (students and seniors). They can be purchased at the door and online at www.hitw.org. The November 6th show will be our Pay What You Can performance. Cuckoo's Nest is under the direction of Jim Williams (Plainville).

The Grove Theatre Opens ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014

The Grove Theatre announces the opening of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest tonight, September 12th at 7:29 pm and runs on weekends through September 28th.

'Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi to Star in INSIDE THE MIND OF LEONARDO IN 3D
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2014

Submarine Deluxe announced today that the company is acquiring the U.S. rights to Julian Jones' INSIDE THE MIND OF LEONARDO in 3D.

Fottsbarn Theatre Returns to Exeter Northcott with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2014

Footsbarn Travelling Theatre return to the Exeter Northcott Theatre in September with an imaginative take on Ken Kesey's One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, today 11-13 Sept.

The REP Opens 2014-15 Season with OF MICE AND MEN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2014

The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, opens its 2014-2015 season with Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck's timeless and heartwrenching tale of two migrant workers in the Great Depression.

The NOLA Project Presents ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Now thru 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2014

As the first of five productions in its 10th anniversary season, local independent theatre company, The NOLA Project, will present the stage adaptation of the classic story, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Based on the seminal 1960s novel by Ken Kesey, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' left an indelible mark on the literature, theatre, and film of our time.

Fottsbarn Theatre Return to Exeter Northcott with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Sept 11-13
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 1, 2014

Footsbarn Travelling Theatre return to the Exeter Northcott Theatre in September with an imaginative take on Ken Kesey's One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, 11-13 Sept.

The NOLA Project to Present ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, 9/4-21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2014

As the first of five productions in its 10th anniversary season, local independent theatre company, The NOLA Project, will present the stage adaptation of the classic story, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Based on the seminal 1960s novel by Ken Kesey, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' left an indelible mark on the literature, theatre, and film of our time.

The REP to Open 2014-15 Season with OF MICE AND MEN, 9/4-21
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 20, 2014

The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, opens its 2014-2015 season with Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck's timeless and heartwrenching tale of two migrant workers in the Great Depression.

Sideshow Theatre Presents STUPID f**kING BIRD, Now thru 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2014

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to launch its 2014/15 season with the Midwest premiere of STUPID f**kING BIRD, Aaron Posner's comic spin on Chekhov's The Seagull, directed by Artistic Director Jonathan L. Green, playing today, August 16 - September 21, 2014 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.

The Grove Theatre to Open ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014

The Grove Theatre announces the opening of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest on Friday, September 12th at 7:29 pm and runs on weekends through September 28th.

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