Manhattan Class Company News

On Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m., actor and playwright Yisrael Campbell will perform his hilarious one-man show Circumcise Me, directed by Sam Gold, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. A Q&A session with Mr. Campbell will follow the performance. Lauded by The New York Times, The New Yorker, and others, Circumcise Me is the story of an Orthodox-convert who began life as Roman Catholic Christopher Campbell. His journey from misspent, alcoholic youth to his conversion to Judaism - not once but three times - is poignant, provocative, and powerfully witty.

Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

The November-December public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced.

Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere Kennedy Center production of Locomotion which runs October 23-31, 2010 in the Family Theater. Co-commissioned with the Orlando Repertory Theatre, Newbery Honor Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson adapts her book Locomotion into a family play. Locomotion is directed by Jennifer L. Nelson and the production is recommended for audiences aged nine and up.

The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere Kennedy Center production of Locomotion which runs October 23-31, 2010 in the Family Theater. Co-commissioned with the Orlando Repertory Theatre, Newbery Honor Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson adapts her book Locomotion into a family play. Locomotion is directed by Jennifer L. Nelson and the production is recommended for audiences aged nine and up.

Circle Theatre is getting into the Halloween spirit with its production of Bright Ideas, a dark comedy written by Eric Coble. Preview performances are Thursday, October 21; Friday, October 22; and Saturday, October 23 (matinee). The production officially opens Saturday evening, October 23, at 8:00pm, followed by a post-show party with the cast and crew.

Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Imagining Heschel, a new play by Colin Greer, directed by Larry Moss, who was last represented Off-Broadway by his acclaimed production of Syringa Tree. The two-character play will feature actors Richard Dreyfuss and Rinde Eckert. Performances begin at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) on Thursday, November 4th, 2010, and continue through Sunday, November 28th, 2010, for 20 performances only. An official opening night is set for Monday, November 8, 2010.

Circle Theatre is getting into the Halloween spirit with its production of Bright Ideas, a dark comedy written by Eric Coble. Preview performances are Thursday, October 21; Friday, October 22; and Saturday, October 23 (matinee). The production officially opens Saturday evening, October 23, at 8:00pm, followed by a post-show party with the cast and crew.

The November-December public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced.

Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that talks are under way for Philip Seymour Hoffman to star in a Broadway revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, to be directed by Mike Nichols. He also reports that Linda Emond is said to be the top choice to play Loman's wife, Linda in the production which is aiming for 2011.

BROKE WIDE OPEN is written and performed by Rock WILK. The show is directed by and developed with Tamilla Woodard and presented as a workshop production from SEPTEMBER 9 -26 @ The Medicine Show Theatre

The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere Kennedy Center production of Locomotion which runs October 23-31, 2010 in the Family Theater. Co-commissioned with the Orlando Repertory Theatre, Newbery Honor Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson adapts her book Locomotion into a family play. Locomotion is directed by Jennifer L. Nelson and the production is recommended for audiences aged nine and up.

BROKE WIDE OPEN is written and performed by Rock WILK. The show is directed by and developed with Tamilla Woodard and presented as a workshop production from SEPTEMBER 9 -26 @ The Medicine Show Theatre

INTAR (Eduardo Machado, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) today announced the appointment of Louis D. Moreno as their new Artistic Director effective immediately.

BROKE WIDE OPEN is written and performed by Rock WILK. The show is directed by and developed with Tamilla Woodard and presented as a workshop production from SEPTEMBER 9 -26 @ The Medicine Show Theatre

The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, in repertory June 9-August 1.

Acclaimed Dustbowl Drama Returns DECADE AT A GLANCE July 10 & 11 at Teatro IATI. After acclaimed productions in New York and New Orleans this spring, Teatro IATI's Performing Arts Marathon 2010 will present a return engagement of DECADE AT A GLANCE, created, directed, and choreographed by Joan Evans.

Acclaimed Dustbowl Drama Returns DECADE AT A GLANCE July 10 & 11 at Teatro IATI. After acclaimed productions in New York and New Orleans this spring, Teatro IATI's Performing Arts Marathon 2010 will present a return engagement of DECADE AT A GLANCE, created, directed, and choreographed by Joan Evans.

DUSK RINGS A BELL, starring Kate Walsh ('Private Practice,' 'Grey's Anatomy') and Paul Sparks (Broadway's HEDDA GABLER) began previews Wednesday, May 19; and officially opened Thursday, May 27; it played a limited engagement and will close on Sunday, June 20 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16 Street).