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Palos Verdes Performing Arts continues its 33rd season with the comedy, THE NERD, tonight, January 22, through January 31 at the Norris Theatre on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Larry Shue's inventive, side-splitting farce about a socially inept nerd has been called one of the funniest plays ever written.
Palos Verdes Performing Arts continues its 33rd season with the comedy, THE NERD, January 22-31 at the Norris Theatre on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Larry Shue's inventive, side-splitting farce about a socially inept nerd has been called one of the funniest plays ever written.
Lambs Players will present Larry Shue's THE NERD, now through February 21. Check out photos from the show below!
Lamb's Players presents THE NERD by Larry Shue, running from tonight, January 8th, through February 14th at Lamb's Players Theatre, Coronado.
WILLUM CUBBERT is given a surprise visit by a fellow ex-GI named RICK, who saved his life in Vietnam, but whom he has never met. To WILLUM's dismay, RICK is a nerd, whose bizarre behavior throws his long-suffering host's life for a loop. To maintain his sanity, WILLUM must now concoct an equally bizarre plan to get his unpleasant houseguest to leave.
Hale Center Theater Orem is pleased to announce its 2016 Season.
WILLUM CUBBERT is given a surprise visit by a fellow ex-GI named RICK, who saved his life in Vietnam, but whom he has never met. To WILLUM's dismay, RICK is a nerd, whose bizarre behavior throws his long-suffering host's life for a loop. To maintain his sanity, WILLUM must now concoct an equally bizarre plan to get his unpleasant houseguest to leave.
Artistic Director Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce its production of the award winning drama AMERICAN BUFFALO by David Mamet.
Lamb's Players announced casting for their upcoming production of THE NERD by Larry Shue, running from January 8th - February 14th at Lamb's Players Theatre, Coronado.
Believe it or not, Mark Hamill has appeared in more Broadway shows than STAR WARS movies.
Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.
Recent Broadway hits Mamma Mia! and The Little Mermaid - along with the 23rd year of the downhome-flavored Smoke on the Mountain - are among the highlights of the 2016 season at Crossville's Cumberland County Playhouse, which was announced during a Wednesday morning press conference at the Playhouse in the midst of its 50th anniversary season.
Whatever type of entertainment escape audiences are looking for, Cumberland County Playhouse's 2016 Season offers something for everyone. From a magical chocolate factory to an underwater kingdom, to a romantic Greek island - and a dozen other locales - the Playhouse's new season promises to be its most exciting yet. 'We're thrilled to announce next year's lineup,' said Associate Producing Director Bryce McDonald. 'It's filled with some of the biggest titles to have appeared on Broadway in recent years. We've also secured the rights to new titles by the authors of some of the Playhouse's biggest hits, along with bringing back the perennial favorites, Smoke on the Mountain and A Sanders Family Christmas.'
Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.
Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.
Next on the Main Stage, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's drama, The Diary of Anne Frank, adapted by Wendy Kesselman and directed by Joseph Discher. Nearly 75 years ago in the Netherlands, a young girl received a diary for her 13th birthday. Today, Anne Frank's humor, strength, and innate goodness continue to shine forth from her words to inspire readers and audiences of all ages. The powerful story of her family's will to survive comes to unforgettable life for a new generation in this adaptation of the Pulitzer, Tony, and NY Drama Critic's Circle Award-winning play.
The Duluth Playhouse will present THE FOREIGNER, a comedic farce by Larry Shue, originally performed at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, running September 17-27, 2015.
Center Stage is proud to present the first of this season's free Staged Reading series, The Nerd by Larry Shue. Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979, The Nerd centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved has life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. However, Rick's awkward manner and inappropriate behavior throw the occasion into shambles. It turns out that Rick is a stupid nerd who overstays his welcome with a vengeance.
Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.
Back by popular demand! HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH retakes The Underground's stage tomorrow night through Saturday. After a sold-out engagement last season, this special event is in partnership and celebration with Duluth Superior Pride. Alec Schroeder and Tonya Porter are back reprising their roles as Hedwig and Yitzhak, respectively, and they have a few new tricks to show off. The 2014 production also won the Best Local Play honor in the Northland Reader.
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