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Date of Death: June 30, 1984 (79)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Hudson Theatre Works Presents Lilian Hellman's LITTLE FOXES
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2023


Hudson Theatre Works is starting its 10th season of plays by women playwrights with “The Little Foxes,” by Lillian Hellman.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins Inaugural Pinnacle Commission From South Coast Repertory and Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


South Coast Repertory and Playwrights Horizons have announced that playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has been awarded the first Pinnacle Commission.

Cast & Creative Team Announced for BORN WITH TEETH at The Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023


The Guthrie Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the presentation of the Alley Theatre’s Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams, directed by Rob Melrose. Born With Teeth will play March 4 – April 2 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

Mint Theater to Stream Archival Recordings of PHILIP GOES FORTH & DAYS TO COME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023


Mint Theater Company will present the on-demand streaming of two archival recordings in honor of Mint's latest production at NY City Center Stage II, the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries ever: Becomes a Woman.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023


An adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express will be brought to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center stage by Jefferson Performing Arts Society from March 10 through 19, Fridays through Sundays.

Producer Julian Schlossberg's Memoir TRY NOT TO HOLD IT AGAINST ME Now in its 2nd Printing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023


Try Not to Hold It Against Me: A Producer’s Life, the new memoir from legendary stage and screen producer Julian Schlossberg is now available on Amazon and where books are sold. Within days of its January 31 release, the book entered its 2nd printing.

Photos: Go Inside the Book Release Julian Schlossberg's TRY NOT TO HOLD IT AGAINST ME: A PRODUCERS LIFE
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 1, 2023


See photos from the book release of Julian Schlossberg's Try Not to Hold It Against Me: A Producer’s Life!

PRIVATE LIVES and More Announced For Donmar Warehouse's 30th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023


Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the next two shows in the Donmar's 30th birthday season, along with lead casting for the previously announced Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal.

New Memoir From Legendary Producer Julian Schlossberg, TRY NOT TO HOLD IT AGAINST ME, Will Be Released This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023


​​​​​​​Try Not to Hold It Against Me: A Producer's Life is the new memoir from legendary stage and screen producer Julian Schlossberg. Published by Beaufort Books, Try Not to Hold It Against Me will be released January 31, 2023.

Patti LuPone is Hitting the Road With New Tour, DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023


Patti LuPone is hitting the road with her new tour Don't Monkey With Broadway! Check out the full list of dates and find out how to get tickets here!

Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

Review Roundup: WATCH ON THE RHINE at The Donmar Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023


Read the reviews for Lillian Hellman's masterpiece political thriller Watch on the Rhine at Donmar Warehouse.

Review: WATCH ON THE RHINE, Donmar Warehouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 12, 2023


Lillian Hellman’s play is a time capsule of American non-interventionism under the guise of a comedy of manners that suddenly becomes a historical thriller.

Video Flashback: Patti LuPone and Howard McGillin Sing 'You're The Top' From ANYTHING GOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2022


Watch a video of Patti LuPone and Howard McGillin singing 'You're The Top' from Anything Goes!

Patti LuPone Joins AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS on Disney+
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022


Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone is joining the cast of the WandaVision spinoff series Agatha: Coven of Chaos on Disney+. See who else is starring in the show!

South Coast Repertory Presents The Theatrical Event Of The Season: VOICES OF AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022


South Coast Repertory Artistic Director David Ivers described “Voices of America” as “an experience nobody's ever had before.” Managing Director Paula Tomei called it “adventurous theatre.” And the rotating repertory of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes and Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins—fits both descriptions as they explore shared themes of family, history and legacy.

Feature: New Jersey Editor Marina Kennedy's Top 10 Picks for 2023
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 20, 2022


The Garden State has proven that great theatre shines bright from north to south. We are looking forward to bringing you all the news of productions that promise to please in 2023. Check out ten of our picks and be sure to look for some of your own!

HEX, ORLANDO and MANDELA Feature in our Top Ten Shows for December
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 1, 2022


From Emma Corrin's return to the stage, a Disney success coming to London for the first time and some suitably festive treats, December brings a wealth of fantastic shows to London.

Jessica Hecht to Join Laura Linney in the World Premiere of SUMMER, 1976
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022


Tony Award & Emmy Award Nominee Jessica Hecht will join Tony Award & Academy Award nominee Laura Linney in Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Summer, 1976 written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For WATCH ON THE RHINE at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022


All new rehearsal photos have been released for Lillian Hellman’s masterpiece political thriller Watch on the Rhine. The cast includes Kate Duchêne (Anise), Caitlin FitzGerald (Sara Muller) and Patricia Hodge (Fanny Farrelly), with John Light (Teck de Brancovis), Carlyss Peer (Marthe de Brancovis), Geoffrey Streatfeild (David Farrelly), Mark Waschke (Kurt Muller) and David Webber (Joseph).

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