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Date of Death: April 21, 1910 (74)

Birth Place: Florida, MO, USA

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14th Annual LES Festival Brings Celebs, Artists, Poets Together From 5/22-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009


THE 14th ANNUAL LOWER EAST SIDE (LES) FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS will bring together under one roof in just three days over 100 performing arts organizations, local and international celebrities, independent artists, poets, puppeteers, film makers and many others -- all of whom reside, work or have their roots in the culturally diverse, willfully anarchistic Lower East Side -- for New York City's most diverse FREE 3-day festival, from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue, between E. 9th and 10th Sts.) in Manhattan.

PETER PAN, IS HE DEAD? & More Set For Beck Center's 2009-2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009


The Beck Center for the Arts is proud to announce its 2009/2010 professional theater season featuring many crowd favorites and laughs on the Mackey Main Stage.

38 National Awardees Announced For 41st Annual KCACTF, Held 4/14-4/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced 38 national awardees at the 41st annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), April 14-18, 2009. The students from universities and colleges from across the United States secured their places at the national festival and the opportunity to earn awards, scholarships, and fellowships through their success at regional festivals in January and February 2009.

Water Tower Theatre Announces 2009-10 Season With Comedies & Regional Premieres
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009


WaterTower Theatre (WTT) and Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin are proud to announce the 2009-2010 season for WTT's Main Stage Series. WTT's thirteenth season promises to entertain and engage audiences with rousing musicals, classic dramas, side-splitting comedies and highly anticipated regional premieres.

WaterTower Theatre Announces 2009-2010 Season
by Charlie Piane - Apr 22, 2009


WaterTower Theatre (WTT) and Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin are proud to announce the 2009-2010 season for WTT's Main Stage Series. WTT's thirteenth season promises to entertain and engage audiences with rousing musicals, classic dramas, side-splitting comedies and highly anticipated regional premieres. The season will consist of six fully-staged productions as well as the highly successful Out of the Loop Fringe Festival.

Big River & More Set For Arvada Center Calendar Of Events In Summer 2009
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2009


Arvada Center Summer Calendar of Events, June - August 2009 (All events, unless otherwise stated, take place at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003)

Project Shaw Presents THE INCA OF PERUSALEM & 2 Other Shaw One Acts 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2009


Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW 'The INCA of PERUSALEM' with Two Other Extremely Rare and Tantalizing One-Acts! 'ARTHUR AND THE ACETONE' & 'INTERLUDE AT THE PLAYOUSE' by George Bernard Shaw. Monday · APRIL 20

Invited Shows & Short Play Festival Set For KCACTF 4/14-18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces four invited productions and the Short Play Festival as part of the 41st annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), April 14-18, 2009. Selected participants from eight regional festivals held in January and February at colleges and universities across the country are invited to showcase their talents at the nation's center for the performing arts, to be considered for scholarships and awards and to participate in master classes with some of the best artists in their field.

MMT Announces Their Great, Big, Surprising 10th Anniversary Season 2009-2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009


The Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) celebrates a major milestone as it announces the lineup for its 10th full season of productions. Dubbed its 'Great, Big, Surprising 10th Anniversary Season', MMT has put together a slate of 2009-2010 productions that are sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Project Shaw Presents THE INCA OF PERUSALEM & 2 Other Shaw One Acts 4/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009


Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW 'The INCA of PERUSALEM' with Two Other Extremely Rare and Tantalizing One-Acts! 'ARTHUR AND THE ACETONE' & 'INTERLUDE AT THE PLAYOUSE' by George Bernard Shaw. Monday · APRIL 20

Mark Twain's IS HE DEAD? Comes To The Long Beach Performing Arts Center 5/1-5/24
by Reynard Loki - Apr 2, 2009


The West Coast premiere of a newly discovered comedy by the master of American humor is next up at International City Theatre. ICT artistic director Shashin Desai directs Is He Dead?, adapted by David Ives from a play by Mark Twain that remained unpublished and unproduced for over 100 years. The four-week run takes place at ICT's home in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, May 1 through May 24. Low-priced previews begin April 28.

ELIZABETH AND EDWARD Burlesque Pagent Opens 4/2 At Gorilla
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2009


ELIZABETH AND EDWARD By Aubrey Hampton makes its world premiere April 2-19, 2009 Part Pageant, Part Burlesque! A new play by Gorilla Theatre founder Aubrey Hampton, Elizabeth and Edward romps through Elizabethan England and beyond. Marlowe, Bacon, and the man we call 'Shakespeare' meet Queen Elizabeth I, Edward DeVere - and even Chaplin, Freud and Mark Twain!

Bill Cosby Awarded The Mark Twain Prize For American Humor 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2009


Bill Cosby has been awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Kennedy Center will present the comedian with this award on October 26th at the Center's concert hall. Along with the accompanying festivities, the award ceremony will be filmed for later broadcast on PBS.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Opens at the Jungle 3/29
by Eddie Varley - Mar 29, 2009


When is anyone morally sanctioned to take another's life? Is redemption possible for anyone who has committed the sin of murder? These questions lie at the heart of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment-the classic, celebrated Russian novel of motive and murder, perhaps the greatest and most insightful crime story ever written. Thrillingly adapted for only three actors, this absorbing and highly theatrical drama will unfold in a heart-stopping 90 minutes at the Jungle Theater, March 27 - May 3.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Brings Its Drama To The Jungle 3/27-5/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2009


When is anyone morally sanctioned to take another's life? Is redemption possible for anyone who has committed the sin of murder? These questions lie at the heart of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment-the classic, celebrated Russian novel of motive and murder, perhaps the greatest and most insightful crime story ever written. Thrillingly adapted for only three actors, this absorbing and highly theatrical drama will unfold in a heart-stopping 90 minutes at the Jungle Theater, March 27 - May 3.

THE WITCHES, Friday Night Flicks Set For Crown Center In '09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2009


Crown Center Schedule of Events April - December 2009 Through April 19 Backwards In High Heels American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 3. This biographical musical dances through the extraordinary life of Ginger Rogers. The evening glides and swirls through such memorable standards as 'Fascinating Rhythm,' 'Change Partners,' 'Embraceable You,' 'A Fine Romance' and 'We're in the Money.' A wonderful tribute, a wonderful evening of music and dance! A Kansas City premiere. 816-842-9999 or AHTKC.com.

THE PUNCH BROTHERS Play At The Phillips Center 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2009


Composer, singer and mandolin player Chris Thile and The Punch Brothers bring their unique sound - a creative fusion of bluegrass, jazz and classical music - to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Invited Shows & Short Play Festival Set For KCACTF 4/14-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2009


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces four invited productions and the Short Play Festival as part of the 41st annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), April 14-18, 2009. Selected participants from eight regional festivals held in January and February at colleges and universities across the country are invited to showcase their talents at the nation's center for the performing arts, to be considered for scholarships and awards and to participate in master classes with some of the best artists in their field.

Hal Holbrook Stars In MARK TWAIN TONIGHT 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2009


Hal Holbrook in 'Mark Twain Tonight' Saturday, March 21 - 7:30pm A LIVING, BREATHING, AMERICAN MASTERPIECE! The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain. It is, quite simply, one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theatre. Nearly 50 years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theatre and introduced the world to a man they'd never forget. The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain. (Mark Twain biography attached).

ELIZABETH AND EDWARD Burlesque Pagent Opens 4/2 At Gorilla
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 20, 2009


ELIZABETH AND EDWARD By Aubrey Hampton makes its world premiere April 2-19, 2009 Part Pageant, Part Burlesque! A new play by Gorilla Theatre founder Aubrey Hampton, Elizabeth and Edward romps through Elizabethan England and beyond. Marlowe, Bacon, and the man we call 'Shakespeare' meet Queen Elizabeth I, Edward DeVere - and even Chaplin, Freud and Mark Twain!

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