Michael Patrick News

Theatre Memphis has decided on its play selection for the 2012-13 season.

ALTAR BOYZ will open on March 2, 2012 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

London. One month after World War II has ended. An important election on the horizon...Welcome to the members-only club 'La Vie En Rose' and its colorful cast of bohemian lovers, losers, soldiers, and dreamers who prepare to repair both country & self. Big, bold, and haunting, Absolute Hell was nearly lost forever until a rediscovery led to a revival & inclusion in The Royal National Theatre's 'Top 100 Plays of The Twentieth Century.' The U.S. premiere comes to The Gift in an ensemble-packed production.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events. For more information, follow the links below, or go to www.joespub.com.

London. One month after World War II has ended. An important election on the horizon...Welcome to the members-only club 'La Vie En Rose' and its colorful cast of bohemian lovers, losers, soldiers, and dreamers who prepare to repair both country & self. Big, bold, and haunting, Absolute Hell was nearly lost forever until a rediscovery led to a revival & inclusion in The Royal National Theatre's 'Top 100 Plays of The Twentieth Century.' The U.S. premiere comes to The Gift in an ensemble-packed production.

The Chicago Theater Beat (formerly the Chicago Theater Blog) today announced the nominees for the 1st Annual Chicago Theater Critics' Beat Awards. The Beat Awards provide an opportunity for Chicago's critics to give recognition to outstanding achievements in Chicago's theatre community and the artists involved.

Actors Kristin Kreuk and Austin Basis are among those who will be appearing in upcoming network pilots next season. The following is a list of pilots currently in development along with descriptions and casting details.

ALTAR BOYZ will open on March 2, 2012 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Jackalope Theatre Company has announced the final play of its 2011-2012 season, The Last Duck, by Lucas Neff, directed by guest artist, Marti Lyons. March 22nd- April 15th at the Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N Western Ave, Thursdays - Sundays at 7:00pm.

Victory Gardens Theater presents a night of improv with Natural Gas, featuring Michael Patrick Thornton as part of Crip Slam, a component of Victory Gardens Access Project. The performance is Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:30PMin the Richard Christiansen Theater at the Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Victory Gardens Theater presents a night of improv with Natural Gas, featuring Michael Patrick Thornton as part of Crip Slam, a component of Victory Gardens Access Project. The performance is Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:30PMin the Richard Christiansen Theater at the Victory Gardens Biograph, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Restaurant has many weekly and one-night-only events coming up in 2012.

The Gift will produce a festival of short pieces written specifically for The Gift by artists whose work they have produced over the past ten years--ten World Premieres by Ensemble Members Maggie Andersen, Jenny Connell, Andrew Hinderaker, William Nedved, Natural Gas and guest playwrights Eric Bogosian, Caitlin Montanye Parrish, David Rabe, JT Rogers and Craig Wright. We are ecstatic about kicking off our 10th Anniversary season in such a monumental fashion.

The Gift will produce a festival of short pieces written specifically for The Gift by artists whose work they have produced over the past ten years--ten World Premieres by Ensemble Members Maggie Andersen, Jenny Connell, Andrew Hinderaker, William Nedved, Natural Gas and guest playwrights Eric Bogosian, Caitlin Montanye Parrish, David Rabe, JT Rogers and Craig Wright. We are ecstatic about kicking off our 10th Anniversary season in such a monumental fashion.

Terry Horan presents Displays of Affection on Fridays at 9:00pm, December 16th - January 13th, at the Live Bait Theatre, 3914 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL

White Plains Performing Arts Center is pleased to continue our acclaimed new concert series with SOUNDS OF THE SEASON, featuring holiday favorites presented by some of the finest vocalists from Broadway and the New York cabaret communities.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Gift Theatre announces a season of thrilling new work including two world premieres, one American premiere, and one Chicago premiere.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2011 season. The winners will be honored at the 2012 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.