Michael Wilson News

To coincide with the ongoing presidential campaign, the Huntington Theatre Company will stage the American premiere of Now or Later, Christopher Shinn's timely political drama about our freedoms. Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle Award winner Michael Wilson, who recently helmed the acclaimed Broadway production of Gore Vidal's presidential drama The Best Man, directs the new production.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced a two week extension of the American Premiere of Nick Payne's If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet, directed by Michael Longhurst. The limited run, which was originally scheduled to run through November 25 only, will take a 12 day break before resuming performances on December 8 and play two additional weeks through December 23.

Anyone who follows the theater scene in New York realizes that hardly a year goes by when actor Darren Pettie isn't appearing on Broadway, Off Broadway or regional theater. He's also been seen on television in "Mad Men", "Pan Am", "Castle", "Gossip Girl", "Brothers and Sisters" and a host of other shows. Not only is he one of New York's busiest actors, he's one of its finest, too. Take, for example, his performance two seasons ago in THE MILK TRAIN DOESN'T STOP HERE ANYMORE. As the enigmatic Christopher Flanders, Pettie was required to utter the single syllable word "Boom" to emulate the crashing of the waves upon the rocks surrounding Italy's Divina Costiera. Other actors in the role have faltered here, but Pettie imbued the line with authority and conviction that were never apparent in previous incarnations of the work. "Thanks," responds the actor via telephone. "There were some nights that I was very self conscious about that line."

The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Huntington Theatre Company announce that they are collaborating on a new series called Stage & Screen to explore the depictions of shared themes in upcoming Huntington productions and acclaimed films. Throughout the 2012-2013 season, Huntington artists will appear at the Coolidge to discuss the films that inspire and impact their work and the different ways in which film and theater can enlighten and inform audiences.

Roundabout Theatre Company's national tour of the 2011 Tony Award winning Anything Goes, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall and starring critically acclaimed Broadway actress Rachel York as "Reno Sweeney," will open on Friday, October 5th at Cleveland's PlayhouseSquare as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Anything Goes is the winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival.

One of the most popular and influential films in the history of cinema returns to the silver screen with "Lawrence of Arabia 50th Anniversary Event: Digitally Restored" today, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. local time, with special matinees in select theaters.

The Horton Foote Prizes, named in honor of the legendary writer, were established in 2010 to award excellence in American Theater. Presented last night, the first Horton Foote Prize was awarded to Ruined by Lynn Nottage for Outstanding New American Play and Middletown by Will Eno for Promising New American Play.This year's recipients are David Lindsay-Abaire's GOOD PEOPLE for Outstanding New American Play, along with Naomi Wallace's THE LIQUID PLAIN for Promising New American Play. Check out photos from this year's celebration below!

The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Huntington Theatre Company announce that they are collaborating on a new series called Stage & Screen to explore the depictions of shared themes in upcoming Huntington productions and acclaimed films. Throughout the 2012-2013 season, Huntington artists will appear at the Coolidge to discuss the films that inspire and impact their work and the different ways in which film and theater can enlighten and inform audiences.

If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet's Jake Gyllenhaal will appear on TBS's "Conan" tonight, September 27th between 11:00PM-12:00AM on channel 8.

If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet's Jake Gyllenhaal will appear on TBS's "Conan" this Thursday, September 27th between 11:00PM-12:00AM on channel 8.

A Grammy Award-winning bassist and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Edgar Meyer's unparalleled technique and musicianship in combination with his gift for composition have established him as one of the finest artists of his generation. After a stunning 2009 performance with Bela Fleck and Zakir Hussain, Meyer returns to Texas Performing Arts in an intimate solo performance featuring classical music, jazz, bluegrass, and some of his own compositions tonight September 22, 2012.

If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet's Jake Gyllenhaal will appear on ABC's "Live! with Kelly and Michael" tomorrow, Thursday, September 20th between 9:00AM-10:00AM on channel 7.

To coincide with the ongoing presidential campaign, the Huntington Theatre Company will stage the American premiere of Now or Later, Christopher Shinn's timely political drama about our freedoms. Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle Award winner Michael Wilson, who recently helmed the acclaimed Broadway production of Gore Vidal's presidential drama The Best Man, directs the new production.

IF THERE IS I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET's Jake Gyllenhaal will be a live guest on NBC's 'Today Show' tomorrow, Friday, September 14, 2012, between 8 and 9 a.m.

The limited engagement of the Tony-nominated revival of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN gave its final performance today, Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN began previews on Broadway on March 6, 2012, and opened on April 1, 2012. Upon closing, the show will have played 209 performances. The critically-acclaimed revival about dirty tricks and double-dealing at a political convention recouped its investment just as the 2012 Republican National Convention began. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a flashback of images, video and important moments from THE BEST MAN's run on Broadway!

One of the most popular and influential films in the history of cinema returns to the silver screen with "Lawrence of Arabia 50th Anniversary Event: Digitally Restored" on Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. local time, with special matinees in select theaters.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has just announced a new production of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Talley's Folly, directed by Michael Wilson, will complete the 2012-2013 theatrical season.

Playing for one week only, August 28 - September 2 is the Barn's exciting 66th season finale RAUNCH AND ROLL. This exciting new format, part drama, part rock concert features book by Brendan Ragotzy, music by Troy Benton, Grammy Award-winner Richard Marx, Fee Waybill (of The Tubes) and Gary Cherone (of Van Halen, Extreme). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek of the production below.

Be a part of history as a brand new work hits the Barn Theatre stage. Playing for one week only, tonight, August 28 - September 2 is the Barn's exciting 66th season finale RAUNCH AND ROLL. This exciting new format, part drama, part rock concert features book by Brendan Ragotzy, music by Troy Benton, Grammy Award-winner Richard Marx, Fee Waybill (of The Tubes) and Gary Cherone (of Van Halen, Extreme).

Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN, the critically-acclaimed revival about dirty tricks and double-dealing at a political convention, recoups its investment just as the 2012 Republican National Convention begins. The play will conclude its limited engagement at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) right after the 2012 Democratic National Convention on Sunday, September 9, 2012.