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DRIVING MISS DAISY Extends Tour Through April 2013
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012


Driving Miss Daisy, currently on tour until December 2012, will extend its national tour to April 2013 due to popular demand. The critically acclaimed production, presented by Julian Stoneman Associates, in association with Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, follows sell-out runs on Broadway and in the West End. Driving Miss Daisy is the Pulitzer prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry and this production stars Gwen Taylor as Daisy Werthan, Don Warrington as Hoke Coleburn and Ian Porter as Boolie Werthan.

DEAD ACCOUNTS, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes, Begins Performances Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 5, 2012


Previews begin tonight for two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. DEAD ACCOUNTS also stars Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell.

DEAD ACCOUNTS Begins Performances on Broadway Today, November 5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new Broadway comedy, begins previews tonight, November 5 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). The show will open on Thursday, November 29.

DEAD ACCOUNTS Announces Student Rush Policy
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new Broadway comedy beginning previews Monday, November 5 for a Thursday, November 29 opening at the Music Box Theatre, announces its student rush policy.

DEAD ACCOUNTS' Judy Greer to Appear on The Late Show With David Letterman Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 1, 2012


DEAD ACCOUNTS star Judy Greer will appear tonight on "The Late Show with David Letterman" (airing locally at 11:35 PM on WCBS-2). Greer is currently is rehearsals for DEAD ACCOUNTS which begins previews Monday, November 5 and will open Thursday, November 29 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

DEAD ACCOUNTS Pushes First Preview to November 5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2012


Due to Hurricane Sandy, DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new Broadway comedy, will now begin previews on Monday, November 5 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). The delay of one performance will not impact the previously announced opening of Thursday, November 29.

BWW Reviews: AN ILIAD is a Masterpiece in Storytelling at Berkeley Rep
by Linda Hodges - Oct 23, 2012


Playing now through November 18th at Berkeley Repertory Theatre 'An Iliad' is a masterpiece of storytelling genius; an edge-of-your-seat, dramatic tour-de-force replete with capricious gods and glorious Greeks; Trojans and their lady fair, Helen of Troy and lives that were lost for really no reason at all. And it's all done by one man.

Photo Flash: First Look at Gwen Taylor and Don Warrington in DRIVING MISS DAISY UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2012


Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs on Broadway and in the West End, Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer prize winning play, DRIVING MISS DAISY, starring Gwen Taylor as Daisy Werthan, Don Warrington as Hoke Coleburn and Ian Porter as Boolie Werthan launched its national tour from 10 October 2012. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Obie-Winner Lisa Peterson Unleashes AN ILIAD at Berkeley Rep, 10/12-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2012


This October, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, an ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family - An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who's seen too much. Two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson directs a stunning show that stars Henry Woronicz, who masterfully captures the grief and glory of the battle for Troy.

Photo Flash: DRIVING MISS DAISY Embarks on National Tour Today, October 10!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2012


Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs on Broadway and in the West End, Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer prize winning play, DRIVING MISS DAISY, starring Gwen Taylor as Daisy Werthan, Don Warrington as Hoke Coleburn and Ian Porter as Boolie Werthan will go on a national tour from today, 10 October 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Katie Holmes and Norbert Leo Butz Talk DEAD ACCOUNTS With Entertainment Weekly!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 9, 2012


Rehearsals began last week for Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell.

Gwen Taylor, Don Warrington & Ian Porter Set for Alfred Uhry's DRIVING MISS DAISY UK Tour, Opening Oct 8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2012


Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs on Broadway and in the West End, Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer prize winning play, DRIVING MISS DAISY, starring Gwen Taylor as Daisy Werthan, Don Warrington as Hoke Coleburn and Ian Porter as Boolie Werthan will go on a national tour from today, 8 October 2012.

Rehearsals Begin Today for DEAD ACCOUNTS; David Rockwell, Catherine Zuber and More Join Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2012


Rehearsals begin today for Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes in DEAD ACCOUNTS, the new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien also starring Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, and two-time Tony Award nominee Jayne Houdyshell.

Photo Flash: DRIVING MISS DAISY to Embark on National Tour, Kicks Off October 10!
by Patrick Nugent - Sep 28, 2012


Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs on Broadway and in the West End, Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer prize winning play, DRIVING MISS DAISY, starring Gwen Taylor as Daisy Werthan, Don Warrington as Hoke Coleburn and Ian Porter as Boolie Werthan will go on a national tour from 10 October 2012.

Obie-Winner Lisa Peterson Unleashes AN ILIAD at Berkeley Rep, 10/12-11/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2012


This October, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, an ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family - An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who's seen too much. Two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson directs a stunning show that stars Henry Woronicz, who masterfully captures the grief and glory of the battle for Troy.

Photo Flash: First Look at Henry Woronicz and More in La Jolla's AN ILIAD
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2012


La Jolla Playhouse presents An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of The Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the "Poet," with Brian Ellingsen as the "Musician" and runs now through September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.

Photo Flash: First Look at Henry Woronicz in AN ILIAD at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2012


La Jolla Playhouse presents An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of The Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the "Poet," with Brian Ellingsen as the "Musician" and runs now through September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum. Get a first look Woronicz and more on stage below!

Angela Lansbury & James Earl Jones-Led DRIVING MISS DAISY to Open in Brisbane This February
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2012


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones will lead an Australian premiere of DRIVING MISS DAISY next winter. According to Courier Mail, the show is set to open at the Playhouse Theatre at QPAC on February 5.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Takes Broadway Bows Today, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2012


The acclaimed Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by Emily Man, takes its final Broadway bows on its original closing date, today, July 22, 2012. The show is aiming to open on London's West End this fall.

Photo Flash: STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Gets AEA's Diversity Award
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2012


The Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire was awarded the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2011-2012 Season from Actors' Equity Association (AEA) on Tuesday. The show, produced by Front Row Productions (Stephen Byrd, Alia Jones-Harvey), received the honor at a presentation at Equity headquarters. Christine Toy Johnson and Julia Breanetta Simpson (AEA Co-chairs Eastern Regional Equal Employment Opportunity Committee) presented the award, which turns the spotlight onto those doing exemplary work to promote the goals of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in theatre. Check out photos from the big event below!

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