Michael Frayn News

Directed by Linda Piccone and featuring a cast of 9 Bay Area actors, NOISES OFF runs for 10 in-person performances January 17-February 2, 2025 at the Lucie Stern Theater, located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for Noises Off, written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Michael Frayn and directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

Noises Off By Michael Frayn is now playing at Lyric Stage. This comedy brimming with slamming doors, wardrobe malfunctions, and flying sardines makes a perfect holiday outing for friends and family. Get a first look at the trailer here!

Robert Bathurst will once again star in the immersive production of Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, performed in his favourite Soho haunt, the legendary Coach and Horses pub.

What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at Lyric Stage Boston?

As embodied by Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi in the revival of GODOT at the Geffen Playhouse, Vladimir and Estragon are a formidable pair. Beckett’s play about the unknowable darkness of the human condition has - go figure! - long been catnip for comedians, and you get why Wilson and Mandvi would want a whack at them.

Legacy Theatre in Branford has revealed its 2025 Mainstage season, celebrating its 5th anniversary with a diverse lineup including Sweeney Todd and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre will celebrate its 70th birthday in 2025 with a year of entertainment. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

What did our critic think of COPENHAGEN at Sterling Stage Austin?

Copenhagen by Michael Frayn is a gripping, thought-provoking drama that delves into the mysterious 1941 meeting between two of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century: physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.

Lyric Stage Boston rings in the holidays with the gift of laughter, outrageous characters, and meaningful time spent with loved ones at Noises Off. Performances begin Friday, November 15 and run through Sunday December 22.  

Cloverdale Playhouse will present NOISES OFF, a comedy by Michael Frayn, directed by Mike Winkelman.

What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at The Alley Theatre?

​​​​​​​Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to open its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro (August: Osage County, The Minutes), presented in a co-production with Geffen Playhouse.

THE OLD GLOBE announced the upcoming production of NOISES OFF, a classic farce by Michael Frayn. The play will run from November 15 to December 20, 2024, featuring a talented cast and creative team.

All new video clips have been released from Alley Theatre's production of Noises Off, by Michael Frayn and directed by Brandon Weinbrenner. Watch the video here!

Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

 Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens its 49th season with a revival of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off, directed by Tony Award-winning ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, presented in a co-production with Geffen Playhouse. Watch an all new clip from the show here!

Stratford East has announced the appointment of Lisa Spirling as their new Artistic Director and joint CEO. Spirling, who has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre503 since 2016, takes up the role in spring 2025, taking over from Nadia Fall.

TRIPLE ESPRESSO will return for the holiday season, bringing its signature blend of comedy, music, and magic back to the stage at Plymouth Playhouse. The all-star cast will feature all three original actors and creators, Michael Pearce Donley as Hugh Butternut, Bob Stromberg as Bobby Bean, and Bill Arnold as Buzz Maxwell. Learn how to purchase tickets.