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freeFall Theatre Extends ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Through 9/14
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2014

freeFall Theatre's production of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST has officially been extended for two more weeks through September 14. James Oliver (freeFall's MISS JULIE, NBC's Frasier) and award-winning actress Roxanne Fay (Creative Loafing's Best Actress - Best of the Bay 2013) star and Eric Davis directs. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST is the final show of freeFall's 2013/14 Season of Outcasts.

BWW Reviews: Devastating, Exhilarating ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at freeFall
by Peter Nason - Aug 4, 2014

It's unfair to call this version of the beloved classic a mere play; it's so much more than that. It's a total theatrical experience. And it's not to be missed.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Closes freeFall's 2013-14 Season, Now thru 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2014

freeFall Theatre's production of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST will open August 2 for a limited run of only 22 performances. Previews begin tonight, August 1 and the play closes on August 31.

Exeter Northcott Theatre Announces Fall 2014 Season
by Jillian Gaier - Jul 28, 2014

Exeter Northcott Theatre has put its hardworking staff centre stage as it launches its autumn 2014 Season. To celebrate receiving Arts Council funding, the new brochure pays tribute to the fantastic team at the theatre as they make a trip back to the 1940s through the costume store.

Photo Flash: First Look at freeFall Theatre Company's ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
by Louisa Brady - Jul 22, 2014

freeFall Theatre's production of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST will open August 2 for a limited run of only 22 performances. Previews begin on August 1 and the play closes on August 31. Scroll down for production photos!

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST to Close freeFall's 2013-14 Season, 8/1-31
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2014

freeFall Theatre's production of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST will open August 2 for a limited run of only 22 performances. Previews begin on August 1 and the play closes on August 31. James Oliver (freeFall's MISS JULIE, NBC's Frasier) and award-winning actress Roxanne Fay (Creative Loafing's Best Actress - Best of the Bay 2013) star and Eric Davis directs. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST is the final show of freeFall's 2013/14 Season of Outcasts. freeFall's new season begins in the fall with Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS.

Sideshow Theatre Presents STUPID f**kING BIRD,8/16-9/21
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 30, 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 August 16 - September 21, 2014 at Victory Gardens Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.

Boston Court and Circle X to Present Aaron Posner's STUPID F--KING BIRD, Opening Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2014

The Theatre @ Boston Court and Circle X Theatre Co. present Stupid f**king Bird, by Aaron Posner, directed by Michael Michetti. Opening night is Today, June 28, 2014 on the Main Stage at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 North Mentor Avenue.

The Windham Theatre Guild Announces it 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 14, 2014

The WTG is proud to present its 2014-2015 Main Stage Season of six shows. You can save money by purchasing a subscription or flex pass now. You can get all six shows or you can purchase a flex pass and see any four of the six shows. If you have any questions, please call or email us.

Point Park University's The REP Announces 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 12, 2014

The 2014-2015 season of The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, will include two world premieres by Pittsburgh playwrights, a classic by Nobel laureate John Steinbeck and a hilarious comedy about an American singer renowned for her lack of rhythm, tone and especially an ability to sing.

Boston Court and Circle X to Present Aaron Posner's STUPID F--KING BIRD, Opening 6/28
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 4, 2014

The Theatre @ Boston Court and Circle X Theatre Co. present Stupid f**king Bird, by Aaron Posner, directed by Michael Michetti. Opening night is Saturday, June 28, 2014 on the Main Stage at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 North Mentor Avenue.

A.R.T.'s THE TEMPEST, Helmed by Aaron Posner and Teller, Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2014

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director and William Russo, Managing Director; presents the last production of its 2013/14 Season, THE TEMPEST, adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus.

BWW Reviews: Enjoy a Hilarious, Cock-Eyed Norway at Washington Stage Guild's ELLING
by Andrew White - Apr 29, 2014

When we think of Norway, "laugh riot" is usually the last thing that comes to mind. The Washington Stage Guild's premiere production of Elling may be slow going at first, but it revs up to give you an amusing slice of life in modern-day Oslo. It's a very funny place indeed. This Elling is a classic comedy in the Odd Couple mode. Think: Neil Simon meets Sigmund Freud, with a healthy dose of Ken Kesey thrown in.

A.R.T.'s THE TEMPEST Plays the Smith Center, Now thru 4/13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2014

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of THE TEMPEST, produced by the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at The Smith Center in Las Vegas today, April 5-13, 2014. The Smith Center's first ever co-production, THE TEMPEST is adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus. THE TEMPEST will perform at The Smith Center's Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park in a 500-seat climate controlled tent before moving to Cambridge, MA to begin performances at A.R.T.

Tom Nelis Stars in, Aaron Posner and Teller Direct A.R.T.'s THE TEMPEST, Beg. Tonight in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2014

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director and William Russo, Managing Director, presents the last production of its 2013/14 Season, THE TEMPEST, adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus.

Apollinaire Theatre Presents STUPID F**KING BIRD, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2014

In this irreverent, contemporary, and wickedly funny 'sort of adaptation' of Chekhov's The Seagull, award-winning playwright Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all.

BWW Reviews: EPAC's ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST is Intense Portrayal of Instututional Insanity
by Marakay Rogers - Mar 27, 2014

Tim Riggs directs a fine cast in Ken Kesey's classic story of misplaced power and control in a mental instutution

Tom Nelis to Star in, Aaron Posner and Teller to Direct A.R.T.'s THE TEMPEST; Cast & Creatives Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2014

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director and William Russo, Managing Director; announced today the company for the last production of its 2013/14 Season, THE TEMPEST, adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus.

Apollinaire Theatre Company to Present STUPID F**KING BIRD, 3/28-4/6
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2014

In this irreverent, contemporary, and wickedly funny 'sort of adaptation' of Chekhov's The Seagull, award-winning playwright Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true meaning of it all.

February Shows Kick Des Moines into Gear
by Brooke Bridenstine - Feb 3, 2014

No matter what the groundhog said on February 2nd, February will kick start an early spring with shows of every variety setting up shop in Des Moines.

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