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Theater at Judson Presents CHRISTMAS RAPPINGS 12/4-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009


The Judson Memorial Church presents the 2009 revival of its wildly popular holiday show, Christmas Rappings, marking the 40th anniversary revival of Al Carmine's musical extravaganza.

Ivey Is Landers In 'THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS' At The Cherry Lane 10/7 - 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


wo-time Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey will portray that great woman of American letters -- letters from readers seeking advice, that is -- when she plays the legendary, trailblazing columnist Ann Landers in David Rambo's play THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS Off-Broadway this fall, starting performances October 7, 2009 at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in New York City. B.J. Jones directs. The production will run through November 29. Opening night TBA.

ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE Parts 2 & 3 Now to Open 12/17 & 1/26
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 25, 2009


Due to conflicts with the Broadway opening night schedule, Signature Theatre Company is announcing new opening night dates for Parts 2 and 3 of Horton Foote's THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE.

Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY Gets Second Extension Thru 1/3
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 23, 2009


Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed production of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY, now playing at Second Stage Theatre, has extended a second time and will now close on January 3, 2010. The show, which is currently extended through December 6, will not be performed December 14 - 20 due to Smith's previous commitment to perform Hymn with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at City Center.

The Nerve Tank to perform 'bauhaus the bauhaus' at The Brooklyn Lyceum October 9 to November 22.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


What was the Utopian ideal of the Bauhaus School, and how does it apply to contemporary society? This is the subject of a multi-disciplinary theater work now being developed by The Nerve Tank, to debut at The Brooklyn Lyceum October 9 to November 22.

VIGIL, Starring Stenborg and Gets, Plays Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre 9/20-11/22, Opens 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Producers Angelo Fraboni and Daryl Roth have announced that the New York premiere of Vigil, written by Morris Panych and directed by Stephen DiMenna, will begin performances Sunday, September 20, at 3pm at the DR2 Theatre, 103 East 15 Street, east of Union Square. The opening is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm.

UH's BEST CHRISTMAS PEAGENT EVER Opens 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


When six of the worst behaved children decide to attend church for the first time, they are wrangled into a holiday program. The event's organizers soon discover that their rowdy new cast members may very well destroy the event.

Second Stage Theatre To Host Post Performance Discussion With Anna Deavere Smith 11/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


Second Stage Theatre will host a post performance discussion with Anna Deavere Smith and three of her interview subjects from Let Me Down Easy following the Friday, November 20 performance.

Shubert Organization, Robert Cole and Federick Zollo Enter into Three Year Agreement
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


Philip J. Smith, Chairman of the Shubert Organization and Robert E. Wankel, President of the Shubert Organization, announced today that they have entered into a development and production agreement with Broadway producers Robert Cole and Frederick Zollo.

Three Week Extension Set For LADY at Cherry Lane, Runs Thru 12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St. in Manhattan) announces a three-week extension - now through December 20, 2009 -- of David Rambo's play THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS starring Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey as the legendary advice columnist Ann Landers Off-Broadway.

Signature Theatre's THE ORPHAN'S HOME CYCLE PART 1: The Story Of A Childhood Opens Tonight 11/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, PART 1: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD, the first part of the world premiere, three part theatrical event by the Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright Horton Foote, opens tonight, Thursday, November 19 at Signature Theatre Company at the Peter Norton Space, 555 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.

UH's BEST CHRISTMAS PEAGENT EVER Opens 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 2009


When six of the worst behaved children decide to attend church for the first time, they are wrangled into a holiday program. The event's organizers soon discover that their rowdy new cast members may very well destroy the event.

Second Stage Theatre Presents Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY 9/15-11/8, Opens 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2009


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) will launch its 31st season this fall with the New York premiere of Anna Deavere Smith's LET ME DOWN EASY. Conceived, written, and performed by Ms. Smith and directed by Leonard Foglia, LET ME DOWN EASY will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 15 and will officially open on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:45pm.

Theater at Judson Presents CHRISTMAS RAPPINGS 12/4-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2009


The Judson Memorial Church presents the 2009 revival of its wildly popular holiday show, Christmas Rappings, marking the 40th anniversary revival of Al Carmine's musical extravaganza.

DelanoCelli Productions' DOWN RANGE Runs Through 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


DelanoCelli Productions presents the World Premiere of Down Range, a raw and touching new play by Jeffrey Skinner exposing how returning soldiers survive the war at home. Performances will be held at Theatre 3, 311 West 43rd Street, 3rd Floor, in New York City through November 14th.

DelanoCelli Productions Presents DOWN RANGE 10/28-11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


DelanoCelli Productions presents the World Premiere of Down Range, a raw and touching new play by Jeffrey Skinner exposing how returning soldiers survive the war at home. Performances will be held at Theatre 3, 311 West 43rd Street, 3rd Floor, in New York City from October 28th-November 14th.

DelanoCelli Productions Presents DOWN RANGE 10/28-11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


DelanoCelli Productions presents the World Premiere of Down Range, a raw and touching new play by Jeffrey Skinner exposing how returning soldiers survive the war at home. Performances will be held at Theatre 3, 311 West 43rd Street, 3rd Floor, in New York City from October 28th-November 14th.

DelanoCelli Productions Presents Veteran's Day DOWN RANGE, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2009


DelanoCelli Productions announced today the Veterans Day performance of Down Range on Wednesday, November 11th will benefit The USO of Metropolitan New York (usonyc.org) with 100% of the ticket and silent auction sales being donated to the organization. The USO, founded in Times Square in 1941 in response to a request by Franklin D. Roosevelt, is an organization dedicated to providing entertainment, recreational and support activities to uniformed military personnel and their families.

DelanoCelli Productions Presents Veteran's Day DOWN RANGE, 11/11
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2009


DelanoCelli Productions announced today the Veterans Day performance of Down Range on Wednesday, November 11th will benefit The USO of Metropolitan New York (usonyc.org) with 100% of the ticket and silent auction sales being donated to the organization. The USO, founded in Times Square in 1941 in response to a request by Franklin D. Roosevelt, is an organization dedicated to providing entertainment, recreational and support activities to uniformed military personnel and their families.

Horton Foote's THE ORPHAN'S HOME CYCLE Featured in The Christian Science Monitor
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2009


Horton Foote's THE ORPHAN HOME CYCLE, currently playing at the Signature Theatre, is featured in the current issue of Christian Science Monitor. The article is titled 'Horton Foote: The playwright's 'Odyssey' for modern times' and is written by Gregory M. Lamb.

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