Moss Hart News

She was the most beautiful woman in the ancient world, and the most reviled. A pragmatic ruler who believed in keeping both friends and enemies within arm's length, yet she was hated by her subjects who felt she gave away too much and scarified her country's national identity.

Jolted in the night, San Francisco's East Bay residents attempted to shield themselves from shattering windows as the sky blazed. 320 people were killed, 400 more were injured, and everything within a one mile radius was destroyed in a flash.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is pleased to announce details for the 2009-10 CCM Mainstage Series of drama, musical theater and opera productions. Brimming with 20th-century American classics along with a British operatic tragedy, the series features six fully-staged works, with performances taking place Oct. 29, 2009 through May 16, 2010.

She was the most beautiful woman in the ancient world, and the most reviled. A pragmatic ruler who believed in keeping both friends and enemies within arm's length, yet she was hated by her subjects who felt she gave away too much and scarified her country's national identity.

Florida Repertory Theatre announces general auditions for Equity Performers and Local Professionals for roles in its 12th season. Auditions will be held at the Arcade Theatre on Monday, May 11 (2pm-7pm) and Tuesday, May 12 (10am-3pm).

GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. Good Theater presents a staged reading of the play on Wednesday April 29, 7:00 pm and Tuesday May 5, 7:00 pm. The reading is free, but donations are appreciated. Reservations are suggested.

Lakewood Theatre Company will celebrate its 57th anniversary season with six productions beginning July 10, 2009. Season tickets for the 2009-2010 season are on sale now and prices range from $140.00 - $150.00. Performances for the new season will be Thursday -Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM and some Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

The Brandywiners, Ltd. has launched production of its summer show, CAMELOT Come join the cast and visit a land where legends are made CAMELOT* the land of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. You?ll be swept away by stories of love and chivalry, of loyalty and intrigue.

Moss Hart and the Golden Age of Broadway a lecture sponsored by Good Theater. The 45-minute lecture, presented by Good Theater's Artistic Director Brian P. Allen, is free to the public. It is offered in conjunction with Good Theater's production of Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart.

Good Theater is pleased to announce the shows for its 2009-2010 season which will mark the company's eighth anniversary. The season features three Maine premieres, including two recent Broadway hits, an award winning musical, and one classic comedy. Good Theater is the professional company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 congress Street, on Munjoy Hill in Portland.

Good Theater is pleased to announce its final production of the 2008-2009 season, Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart. This 1948 classic comedy will play at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, on Munjoy Hill, in Portland, April 16 - May 10.

Greg MacKellan, artistic director of 42nd Street Moon, and Stephanie Rhoads, producing director, today announced details of the upcoming 2009-10 season of uncommon musical theater. The offering has been called 'Forget Your Troubles' and as Rhoads explains: 'In this time of turmoil and uncertainly, we hope that 42nd Street Moon will be a place to experience the sweet joy that a visit to vintage Broadway musicals can offer.'

GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE by Moss Hart and George Kaufman. Good Theater presents a staged reading of the play on Wednesday April 29, 7:00 pm and Tuesday May 5, 7:00 pm. The reading is free, but donations are appreciated. Reservations are suggested.

Moss Hart and the Golden Age of Broadway a lecture sponsored by Good Theater. The 45-minute lecture, presented by Good Theater's Artistic Director Brian P. Allen, is free to the public. It is offered in conjunction with Good Theater's production of Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart.

Ravinia Festival Chairperson Pamela B. Strobel and President and CEO Welz Kauffman today announced details of the 2009 season of music theater and dance events.

2nd Story Theatre announces two classic Pulitzer Prize-winning comedies for its 2009 summer series, from July 8 - September 6. The snappy 'You Can't Take It with You' by Kaufman and Hart breaks out on July 8 and runs through August 2, followed by the magical 'Harvey' by Mary Chase, from August 12 through September 6.

Good Theater is pleased to announce its final production of the 2008-2009 season, Light Up the Sky by Moss Hart. This 1948 classic comedy will play at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, on Munjoy Hill, in Portland, April 16 - May 10.

The Brandywiners, Ltd. has launched production of its summer show, CAMELOT Come join the cast and visit a land where legends are made CAMELOT* the land of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. You?ll be swept away by stories of love and chivalry, of loyalty and intrigue.

Tony Winner John Rando returns to Houston's Alley Theatre to direct Two-time Tony Nominee Josie de Guzman as Maggie Cutler, Theatre World Award Winner James Black as Sheridan Whiteside and Alley Company Member Elizabeth Heflin as Lorraine Sheldon in Kaufman and Hart's classic comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner, beginning performances on February 20 on the Alley's Hubbard Stage.

Tony Winner John Rando returns to Houston's Alley Theatre to direct Two-time Tony Nominee Josie de Guzman as Maggie Cutler, Theatre World Award Winner James Black as Sheridan Whiteside and Alley Company Member Elizabeth Heflin as Lorraine Sheldon in Kaufman and Hart's classic comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner, beginning performances on February 20 on the Alley's Hubbard Stage.