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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's SLIPPING in LA

New York's Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announces the Los Angeles premiere of the critically-acclaimed play Slipping, written and directed by Daniel Talbott, which will begin previews Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Elephant Stages' Lillian Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The five-week limited engagement is scheduled to open Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 7:00pm and run through Sunday, May 5, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Twitter Watch: Shia LaBeouf Tweets More Baldwin ORPHANS Emails!

It was announced late last month that due to creative differences, the producers of Orphans and Shia LaBeouf would part ways and he would not continue with the production. LaBeouf revealed additional details on why he dropped out of the production via Twitter, including emails with Alec Baldwin, Tom Sturridge and more. Now he's posted even more emails from the on-going saga that imply that Baldwin was unprepared for rehearsals.

Alec Baldwin Responds to Shia LaBeouf's ORPHANS Tweets

It was announced late last month that due to creative differences, the producers of Orphans and Shia LaBeouf would part ways and he would not continue with the production. LaBeouf revealed additional details on why he dropped out of the production via Twitter, including emails with Alec Baldwin, Tom Sturridge and more. Vulture asked Baldwin to respond to a particular tweet from LaBeouf: 'The theater belongs not to the great but to the brash.' Check out Baldwin's response below:

Photo Coverage: Opening Night at Jesse Eisenberg's THE REVISIONIST Off-Broadway - Arrivals!

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's production of the world premiere of Jesse Eisenberg's The Revisionist, starring Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Kip Fagan, has been extended for three weeks though Sunday, April 21, at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. The Revisionist opened on February 28, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special night. Check out photos from the arrivals below!

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's First LA Production SLIPPING to Begin Previews, 4/4

New York's Rattlestick Playwrights Theater announces the Los Angeles premiere of the critically-acclaimed play Slipping, written and directed by Daniel Talbott, which will begin previews Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Elephant Stages' Lillian Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The five-week limited engagement is scheduled to open Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 7:00pm and run through Sunday, May 5, 2013.

Alec Baldwin to Talk ORPHANS on Tonight's LATE SHOW

Alec Baldwin, now in rehearsals for Broadway's ORPHANS, will be a guest on "The Late Show with David Letterman" tonight Monday February 25. "Late Show" airs at 11:35 PM on CBS.

Ben Foster to Replace Shia LaBeouf as 'Treat' in Broadway-Bound ORPHANS

The producers of the Broadway production of ORPHANS, Lyle Kessler's play, directed by Daniel Sullivan, announced today that Ben Foster will join the cast immediately in the role of "Treat." Producers Frederick Zollo and Robert Cole said, "We are delighted that Ben will join Alec Baldwin and Tom Sturridge when rehearsals commence at ORPHANS tomorrow morning. He is an extraordinarily gifted actor."

Shia LaBeouf Backs Out of ORPHANS Due to 'Creative Differences'

Due to creative differences, the producers of ORPHANS and Shia LaBeouf will be parting ways and he will not be continuing with the production. An announcement on the replacement for the role of 'Treat' will be made shortly.

ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin and Shia LaBeouf, Opens Box Office Today

The Schoenfeld Theatre box office opens today, February 19 at 10:00 AM for Lyle Kessler's ORPHANS, starring Alec Baldwin, Shia LaBeouf and Tom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan. The Schoenfeld Theatre is located at 236 West 45th Street. This production will begin performances on March 19 and open on Sunday April 7, 2013.

ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin and Shia LaBeouf, to Open Box Office 2/19

The Schoenfeld Theatre box office opens Tuesday, February 19 at 10:00 AM for Lyle Kessler's ORPHANS, starring Alec Baldwin, Shia LaBeouf and Tom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan. The Schoenfeld Theatre is located at 236 West 45th Street. This production will begin performances on March 19 and open on Sunday April 7, 2013.

Up On The Marquee: ORPHANS

ORPHANS will begin performances on March 19 and open on April 7 2013 at the Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), marking the first Broadway staging of the play. Alec Baldwin and Shia LaBeouf star in Lyle Kessler's play, directed by Daniel Sullivan and produced by Frederick Zollo and Robert Cole. Tom Sturridge will also be making his Broadway debut in ORPHANS. See ORPHANS' Broadway marquee below!

Photo Flash: The Amoralists' COLLISION Opens at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Collision runs Off-Broadway from January 10 - February 17, 2013 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, located at 224 Waverly Place between Perry & West 11th Streets in New York City. Previews begin January 10 for a January 22 opening. Performances are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, and Sundays at 5pm. There is no performance on Sun 2/3. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased online at http://CollisionThePlay.com or by calling 1-866-811-4111. A limited amount of $20 tickets are available for audience members under 30 and students. The running time is 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission. For more information visit http://CollisionThePlay.com.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Amoralists' COLLISION at Rattlestick

The Amoralists Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Collision, written by Lyle Kessler and directed by David Fofi. Collision runs Off-Broadway from January 10 - February 17, 2013 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, located at 224 Waverly Place between Perry & West 11th Streets in New York City. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Katselas Theatre Company and Rogue Machine's DIRTY FILTHY Adds Performance to Weekly Schedule

The Katselas Theatre Company and Rogue Machine will present an extended run of the current hit, DIRTY FILTHY LOVE STORY (CRITIC'S CHOICE-LA Times). The popular Skylight Theatre is the new venue for the show as Rogue Machine and The Katselas Theatre Company prepare for their 2013 season. Due to overwhelming demand, this production will now have four performances a week, beginning January 18th.

Photo Flash: The Amoralists' COLLISION Opens at Rattlestick Tonight

The Amoralists Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Collision, written by Lyle Kessler and directed by David Fofi; the New York Premiere of Rantoul and Die, written and directed by Mark Roberts; and the World Premiere of The Cheaters Club, written by Derek Ahonen. Collision runs Off-Broadway from tonight, January 10 - February 17, 2013 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, located at 224 Waverly Place between Perry & West 11th Streets in New York City. Meet the cast in the photos below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of The Amoralists' COLLISION at Rattlestick

The Amoralists Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Collision, written by Lyle Kessler and directed by David Fofi; the New York Premiere of Rantoul and Die, written and directed by Mark Roberts; and the World Premiere of The Cheaters Club, written by Derek Ahonen. Collision runs Off-Broadway from January 10 - February 17, 2013 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, located at 224 Waverly Place between Perry & West 11th Streets in New York City. Meet the cast in the photos below!

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