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Over 100 Theatres To Premiere 'Laramie Project' Epiologue 10/12, New Online Community Launched
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 2009


The creators of the highly acclaimed play The Laramie Project, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center, over 100 other theaters across the country on October 12, 2009.

Tickets to Colman Domingo's A BOY AND HIS SOUL at Vineyard Go On Sale Today 8/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2009


Tickets to the Off-Broadway premiere of A BOY AND HIS SOUL -- a new play written and performed by Colman Domingo (PASSING STRANGE, Logo Network's 'The Big Gay Sketch Show') will be available for purchase - both at the Vineyard Theatre Box Office (108 East 15th Street) and online at www.VineyardTheatre.org - beginning today (Wednesday, August 26).

Who Wants Cake? Presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER At The Ringwald 10/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2009


Who Wants Cake? is deeply honored to be bringing the Tectonic Theater Project's THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER to Detroit as one of the 100 theatres across the nation that are sponsoring staged readings of the work on the 11th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard.

Barrington Stage Company Announces New Season, Including THE FANTASTICKS And THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 20, 2009


Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison Jr., have announced its fall 2009 season productions of The Fantasticks, a staged reading of The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later (An Epilogue), and the return of Golden Globe winner Amanda McBroom.

Vineyard Theatre Presents Colman Domingo In His A BOY AND HIS SOUL 9/9-10/18
by Charlie Piane - Aug 20, 2009


The Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre (AVENUE Q and [title of show]) will open its 2009-10 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of A BOY AND HIS SOUL -- a new play written and performed by Colman Domingo (PASSING STRANGE, Logo Network's 'The Big Gay Sketch Show') set to begin previews September 9, prior to officially opening on September 24 at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) in Manhattan.

Over 100 Theatres To Premiere 'Laramie Project' Epiologue 10/12, New Online Community Launched
by Charlie Piane - Aug 18, 2009


The creators of the highly acclaimed play The Laramie Project, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center, over 100 other theaters across the country on October 12, 2009.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Joins Theatres Nationwide To Present Reading Of THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER 10/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2009


Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, NC will join 99 other theatres nationwide to simultaneously present the world premiere staged reading of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later by Moises Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Stephen Belber of the Tectonic Theatre Project of New York City.

GRACELAND Makes Its World Premiere At The Profiles Theatre 5/22-6/28
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2009


Profiles Theatre concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with the World premiere of the comedy/drama Graceland by Ellen Fairey, directed by Matt Miller. The production runs May 22-June 28, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

GRACELAND Makes Its World Premiere At The Profiles Theatre 5/22-6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009


Profiles Theatre concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with the World premiere of the comedy/drama Graceland by Ellen Fairey, directed by Matt Miller. The production runs May 22-June 28, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

Profiles Theatre's Midwest premiere of 'Great Falls'
by Chicago News Desk - Jan 1, 2009


Profiles Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed new comedy-drama Great Falls by Lee Blessing, directed by Profiles Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs January 15 - March 1, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway.

Profiles Theatre's Midwest premiere of 'Great Falls'
by Steve Leary - Dec 20, 2008


Profiles Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed new comedy-drama Great Falls by Lee Blessing, directed by Profiles Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs January 15 - March 1, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway.

'THE DEVIL'S MUSIC' Opens at New Brunswick Playhouse 3/3
by Reynard Loki - Oct 23, 2008


Angelo Parra's The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith will be performed at the New Brunswick Playhouse, running March 3?29. Miche Braden, who portrayed Bessie Smith in the previous productions of the play, will recreate the title role once more.

'Men of Tortuga' Opens Profiles Theatre Season Oct 9th
by Steve Leary - Oct 5, 2008


Profiles Theatre opens its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed comedy-drama Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs October 9-December 7, 2008, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. Men of Tortuga will play for a limited engagement at Profiles through December 7, 2008 only and will not extend. The press opening is Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 8:00 p.m.

Arena Stage to Present Kornbluth in 'Citizen Josh'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


Arena Stage welcomes Josh Kornbluth, writer/performer of Red Diaper Baby and Love & Taxes, in his hilarious and provocative one-man show Citizen Josh. A Jonathan Reinis Production, Citizen Josh is written and performed by Kornbluth in collaboration with Arena's Associate Artistic Director David Dower.

Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells: Oct 9th at Profiles
by Steve Leary - Sep 16, 2008


Profiles Theatre opens its 20th Anniversary Season with the acclaimed comedy-drama Men of Tortuga by Jason Wells, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs October 9-December 7, 2008, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. Men of Tortuga will play for a limited engagement at Profiles through December 7, 2008 only and will not extend.

Michael Thomas Newberry New Executive Director @ ATC
by Steve Leary - Aug 21, 2008


American Theater Company proudly announces Michael Thomas Newberry as its Executive Director. Newberry joins Artistic Director PJ Paparelli for his first full season as ATC embarks upon its ambitious Season 24, which includes an expanded mainstage season, new Ensemble Members and a bold new logo designed by Noble.

Berkeley Rep Announces 'Page to Stage' Conversations Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2008


Every year, Bay Area audiences see guests engaged in conversation at Berkeley Repertory Theatre - and the tradition continues in 2008 with Page to Stage. Today, the Tony Award-winning theatre announced the speakers for this year's free events.

Review: 'Three Seconds' Makes the Shot
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jan 17, 2007


The SF Playhouse continues its 4th season with a pleasantly funny and touching West Coast premiere, 'Three Seconds in the Key' by Deb Margolin, brimming with creative word- and sport-play.

Three Seconds in the Key at SF Playhouse Begins Jan.10
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jan 5, 2007


The SF Playhouse is pleased to announce the West Coast Premiere of Deb Margolin's 'Three Seconds in the Key,' directed by Leigh Fondakowski beginning Jan. 10, opening Jan. 13, running through Feb. 17.

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