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Directors, Music Directors And Prelim Casts Announced for 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2009

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the directors, music directors and preliminary casts for the eight musicals being presented as 45-minute staged readings for its 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

San Diego REPertory Theatre Kicks Off The 2009-2010 Season With LONG STORY SHORT 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2009

SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the whirlwind musical LONG STORY SHORT. Written by BRENDAN MILBURN and VALERIE VIGODA of the band GROOVELILY, this audacious musical takes audiences on a beautiful journey through one couple's 50 year relationship.

San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces FInal Dates and Casting for 2009-2010 Season
by Yosi Merves - Aug 27, 2009

San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces Final Dates And Casting For The 2009-2010 Season: LONG STORY SHORT October 3 - November 1, 2009; THE SEAFARER - November 14 - December 13, 2009; boom - January 9 - 31, 2010; CULTURE CLASH IN AMERICCA - February 18 - March 7, 2010; A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO - March 21 - April 11, 2010; THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) - June 11-20, 2010; and THE 17th ANNUAL LIPINSKY FAMILY SAN DIEGO JEWISH ARTS FESTIVAL - June 1 - 22, 2010

TheatreWorks Appoints Meredith McDonough As Director Of New Works
by Reynard Loki - May 2, 2009

TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, has announced that Meredith McDonough will fill the role of Director of New Works. She replaces Kent Nicholson, who left in late 2008 to become the Director of Musical Theatre Development at Playwrights Horizons. An ideal candidate, McDonough has been actively developing new works for the past ten years at theatres including Actors Theatre of Louisville, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Round House Theatre, The Public Theatre, LABryinth Theatre Company, Ars Nova, Women?s Project and Productions, New Georges, and the Drama League. She spent two years as the New Works Program Director at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, and three seasons as a resident director at Actors Theatre of Louisville, famed for its annual Humana Festival of New American Plays. She has personally directed over twenty world premiere plays and musicals. McDonough holds an M.F.A. in Directing from University of California, San Diego, and a B.S. in Performance Studies from Northwestern University.

Photo Flash: Playwrights Horizons' 2009 Annual Spring Gala
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009

Titled 'I can see so far...' , this year's Spring Gala Benefit for the Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director), was held on Monday evening, April 27th at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).

Clark & Groff Among Talent at Playwrights Horizons Spring Gala 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will hold its annual Spring Gala Benefit on Monday evening, April 27th at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).

Clark, LaChanze, Wong & Groff to Perform at Playrights Horizons Gala April 27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will hold its annual Spring Gala Benefit on Monday evening, April 27th at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).

Haas, Faber, McElroy Added To Spring Gala Benefit 4/27 At Gustavino's
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2009

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced additional performers for its annual Spring Gala Benefit 'I can see so far...' on Monday evening, April 27th at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).

Groff, Ebersole Join Second Round of Auction Specials for Playwrights Horizons Spring Gala Benefit
by Eddie Varley - Apr 14, 2009

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced details for a second round of major items for their special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit. Bidding for the auction, which already features an exceptionally eclectic array of items and unique opportunities, is currently underway at www.playwrightshorizons.cmarket.com.

Playwrights Horizons Auctions Celebrity Events, Memorabilia & More Beginning 4/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2009

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced details for a special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit.

TheaterWorks Receives 24 Bay Area Critics Circle Nominations
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009

The Bay Area Critics Circle nominations are in and TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, garnered 24 nominations for the company's 2008 productions. With nearly 10,000 subscribers and 100,000 patrons per year, TheatreWorks has captured a national reputation for artistic innovation and integrity

Clark & Groff Among Talent at Playwrights Horizons Spring Gala 4/27
by Eddie Varley - Mar 3, 2009

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will hold its annual Spring Gala Benefit on Monday evening, April 27th at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).

Clark, LaChanze, Wong & Groff to Perform at Playrights Horizons Gala April 27
by Robert Diamond - Mar 2, 2009

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will hold its annual Spring Gala Benefit on Monday evening, April 27th at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).

TheaterWorks' Ken Nicholson Leaves 'New Works Director' Post
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 5, 2008

TheatreWorks has announced that Kent Nicholson will be leaving his post as Director of New Works to become the Director of Musical Theatre Development at Playwrights Horizons. He will be transitioning into the position as a job share until March of 2009, where he is replacing the recently departed Christie Evangalisto. His position there was cemented by the Mellon Foundation's recent $2 million grant to Playwrights Horizons to establish collaborations with regional theatres to develop new musicals, an area in which Nicholson has excelled for TheatreWorks, where he has led the charge, establishing the New Works Festival and Writers Retreat programs as sources for the development of works of national importance.

TIGER Theatricals to Produce New Play Readings Featuring Diaz, Stanek and More
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2008

TIGER Theatricals www.tigertheatricals.com and The Bravitas Group are producing a FREE weekend of New Play Readings at LUNA STAGE.

TIGER Theatricals to Produce New Play Readings Featuring Diaz, Stanek and More
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 27, 2008

TIGER Theatricals www.tigertheatricals.com and The Bravitas Group are producing a FREE weekend of New Play Readings at LUNA STAGE.

Photo Flash: ThetareWorks Presents West Coast Premiere of 'Grey Gardens'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 12, 2008

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, proudly presents the first post-Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning and scandalously delicious musical GREY GARDENS.

TheatreWorks Presents West Coast Premiere of Grey Gardens
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 26, 2008

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, proudly presents the first post-Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning and scandalously delicious musical GREY GARDENS.

TheatreWorks Presents 'Grey Gardens'
by Victoria Myers - Jul 25, 2008

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, proudly presents the first post-Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning and scandalously delicious musical GREY GARDENS.

Diana Son's 'Satellites' at Aurora Theatre Begins Jan.25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2008

Aurora Theatre Company proudly presents the West Coast Premiere of Diana Son's recent Off-Broadway hit Satellites. Kent Nicholson directs. Satellites plays January 25 through March 2 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.

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