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THE NERD Premieres 5/4 At South Bend Civic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2018


South Bend Civic Theatre is proud to present the premiere of Larry Shue's " The Nerd " on May 4th, 2018, directed by Leigh Taylor.

HFC Theater Arts Announces 2018-2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2018


After hiring additional faculty and opening a new black box studio theater, Henry Ford Theater Arts Announces its 2018-2019 season. HFC's 67th season consists of 6 productions with themes and subjects as varied as life itself.

Kavinoky Theatre Presents THE FOREIGNER
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2018


The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, completes its 38th season with its production of The Foreigner by Larry Shue.

BWW Previews: COMEDIC FARCE THE FOREIGNER COMING TO Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 9, 2018


COMEDIC FARCE THE FOREIGNER COMING TO Carrollwood Players Theatre

Riverbank Theatre Presents THE NERD
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2018


Reality crushes Willum's expectations when he finally meets his war hero, Rick Steadman. For years, Willum touted the man who saved his life to his friends, Tansy and Axel. When Rick suddenly arrives on his doorstep for a visit, Willum soon discovers Rick is a bumbling oaf with no social sense or tact who wreaks havoc with Willum's life and sanity. How long can Willum tolerate Rick's obnoxious habits and tambourine practice before he cracks and schemes to out-nerd his guest?

Hilarious, Star-Studded Cast Set For THE NERD At George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018


George Street Playhouse, today announced Ann Harada (TV's Smash), Colin Hanlon (TV's Modern Family, Broadway's Falsettos), Kate Reinders (Broadway's Wicked and Something Rotten), Zach Shaffer (TV's Six Feet Under, Broadway's A View From the Bridge) and Stephen Wallem (Showtime's Nurse Jackie), will join the previously announced Jonathan Kite (TV's 2 Broke Girls) in Larry Shue's The Nerd, on stage April 24 - May 20, 2018. Hayden Bercy (National Tour, A Christmas Story, The Musical) rounds out the cast as 8-year-old Thor Waldgrave.

Jonathan Kite to Lead Cast of THE NERD At George Street Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018


George Street Playhouse, located at 103 College Farm Road in New Brunswick, today announced Jonathan Kite (TV's 2 Broke Girls) will play the titular role in Larry Shue's The Nerd, on stage April 24 - May 20, 2018. Kevin Cahoon, who has appeared in many Broadway productions, including The Wedding Singer and The Lion King, will direct the popular comedy, which closes out GSP's mainstage season.

Comic Gem THE FOREIGNER Opens Up In Austin 3/22
by Julie Musbach - Mar 14, 2018


'THE FOREIGNER' by Larry Shue is called 'one of the funniest plays of the 20th century!' and 'a comic gem from start to finish!' Come see The Lakeway Players production where you can bring in food, beverages, and alcohol and watch the play at a table with friends!

Lakeway Players Presents THE FOREIGNER
by Julie Musbach - Mar 7, 2018


Directed by Linda Dobbs (Director of the 2016 hit, "Ghost of a Chance"), The Lakeway Players are pleased to announce their spring show "The Foreigner", a comedy by Larry Shue, and winner of two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards. You may have been lucky enough to see the play on Broadway with Matthew Broderick as Charlie, and we firmly believe you'll be as pleased, if not more, to see the fabulous Max Green as Charlie Baker on the Lakeway Activity Center Stage. Max comes to us from Bard College in New York, and has been seen here on stage at Zach Theater, St. Stephen's Episcopal School, and Doctuh Mistuh Productions.

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Steven Rogers
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Feb 5, 2018


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, 'Podcast Verite,' is unfiltered, raw, honest and uniquely funny.

Little Fish Theatre Announces Stunning 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2018


Little Fish Theatre has announced the eleven productions which will comprise the company's stunning 2018 Season.

George Street Playhouse Has The Perfect Gifts For Family, Friends And Colleagues
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2017


In addition to tickets to one of four remaining productions this season, George Street Playhouse offers the following options to get for your special someone:

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Dec. 3
by Audition Roundup - Dec 3, 2017


Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, December 3, 2017 for productions in your area and around the country.

Little Fish Theatre Announces Stunning 2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2017


Little Fish Theatre has announced the eleven productions which will comprise the company's stunning 2018 Season.

Arvada Opens Black Box Season with THE FOREIGNER, Performances Added
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2017


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has opened the 2017 2018 Black Box season with The Foreigner, directed by Geoffrey Kent. The Foreigner, by Larry Shue, earned two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production when first produced in 1984. The play, a farce filled with comic surprise, has become a staple of both professional and amateur theatre. The 2017 2018 Arvada Center Theatre Season is sponsored by Lutheran Medical Center.

BWW Previews: Dogstar Theater Presents THE FOREIGNER at Center Stage Theater
by Maggie Yates - Oct 19, 2017


The Foreigner, Larry Shue's battle-of-the-hillbillies farce, brings slapstick situation comedy to Center Stage Theater October 20 22. Produced by Dogstar Theater Company, who introduced themselves to Santa Barbara with last spring's charming rendition of Last Train to Nibroc, The Foreigner spins stereotypic Americana into a physical comedy-based battle between good and evil.

The Arvada Center Opens The 2017�"18 Black Box Season With THE FOREIGNER
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the 2017 2018 Black Box season with The Foreigner, directed by Geoffrey Kent, on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Utah Shakespeare Festival Announces Slate of Eight Talented Directors for 2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2017


Utah Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Brian Vaughn recently announced a slate of eight highly-creative, talented, and experienced directors for the Festival's 2018 season. Many have directed at the Festival before, but some will be new to Festival audiences.

Tickets on Sale for George Street Playhouse's 2017-18 Season, Featuring AN ACT OF GOD, THE NERD and More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


George Street Playhouse today announced that all tickets are now on sale for its 2017-18 mainstage season at its new, interim home at 103 College Farm Road in New Brunswick, N.J. The five-play season opens with an updated version of the off-Broadway hit musical, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, running October 10 - November 12, 2017.

A CHORUS LINE, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and More Set for The Arvada Center's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


The Arvada Center has announced its 2017-18 season, a diverse line-up of plays and musicals. The three musical and four play season includes two regional premiere plays performed in repertory, as well as the return of one of the Arvada Center's most highly-requested musicals. The season also marks the second-year of the Black Box Repertory Theatre, a company of actors, who will perform three of the Black Box Theatre's four plays in repertory.

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