Kerry Kennedy and the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present a one-night-only benefit reading of Ariel Dorfman's play SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER: Voices From Beyond The Dark, adapted from Kerry Kennedy's book of the same name, on Monday, May 3 at 7 p.m. All proceeds from the reading will benefit the relief efforts of Habitat for Humanity in Chile.
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) announced today that the New York premiere of Tony Kushner's THE INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE TO CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM WITH A KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES will be presented in the 2010-2011 season in a co-production between The Public Theater and Signature Theatre Company, in association with the Guthrie Theater. Michael Greif, who directed the world premiere at the Guthrie in April, 2009, will direct the New York premiere, which will play March 22-June 12, 2011 at The Public Theater. Casting will be announced at a later date.
Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) will hold its annual Spring Gala Benefit on Monday evening, May 3rd at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).
Forty-six years after founding South Coast Repertory, David Emmes and Martin Benson have decided it is time to begin the search for their successor. They have greenlighted a detailed leadership transition plan that is set to culminate later in the year with the naming of a new Artistic Director to join the leadership team.
Following critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a three-week extension for the World Premiere of THIS, the new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (Suitcase, [sic]). Directed by Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin ([sic], eight seasons as Artistic Director of Soho Rep), the production opened Wednesday, December 2. Originally set to run through Sunday, December 13, the limited engagement will now play through Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the theater company's Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). This date represents the latest extension possible for the show.
Following critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a three-week extension for the World Premiere of THIS, the new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (Suitcase, [sic]). Directed by Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin ([sic], eight seasons as Artistic Director of Soho Rep), the production opened Wednesday, December 2. Originally set to run through Sunday, December 13, the limited engagement will now play through Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the theater company's Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). This date represents the latest extension possible for the show.
RABBIT HOLE ENSEMBLE, called 'one of the best ensemble performances in town' by nytheatre.com, is pleased to announce the world premiere of CANDIDE AMERICANA by STANTON WOOD, based on Voltaire's classic satire.
RABBIT HOLE ENSEMBLE, called 'one of the best ensemble performances in town' by nytheatre.com, is pleased to announce the world premiere of CANDIDE AMERICANA by STANTON WOOD, based on Voltaire's classic satire.
RABBIT HOLE ENSEMBLE, called 'one of the best ensemble performances in town' by nytheatre.com, is pleased to announce the world premiere of CANDIDE AMERICANA by STANTON WOOD, based on Voltaire's classic satire.
Following a 2009 Drama Desk nomination for Jan Maxwell in last season's Scenes From An Execution by Howard Barker, PTP/NYC, formerly known as The Potomac Theatre Project, in association with Middlebury College, proudly presents its 23rd repertory season, its 3rd consecutive in NY. This season's menu includes the U.S. Premiere of The Europeans, written by Howard Barker and directed by PTP's Co-Artistic Director Richard Romagnoli (Barker's 'American ally'), and Therese Raquin, written by Neal Bell and directed by PTP's Co-Artistic Director Jim Petosa.
Following a 2009 Drama Desk nomination for Jan Maxwell in last season's Scenes From An Execution by Howard Barker, PTP/NYC, formerly known as The Potomac Theatre Project, in association with Middlebury College, proudly presents its 23rd repertory season, its 3rd consecutive in NY.
Following a 2009 Drama Desk nomination for Jan Maxwell in last season's Scenes From An Execution by Howard Barker, PTP/NYC, formerly known as The Potomac Theatre Project, in association with Middlebury College, proudly presents its 23rd repertory season, its 3rd consecutive in NY.
Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is proud to extend a great show for the entire family, Blizzard the Wizard starring storyteller Dan Kitrosser. Blizzard the Wizard is written by Dan Kitrosser and Andrew Davies. Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30 Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). Tickets are $10, reservations can be made by emailing urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131.
Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founder/Artistic Director, Lauren Schmiedel, Managing Director) is proud to extend a great show for the entire family, Blizzard the Wizard starring storyteller Dan Kitrosser. Blizzard the Wizard is written by Dan Kitrosser and Andrew Davies. Urban Stages is located at 259 West 30 Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues). Tickets are $10, reservations can be made by emailing urbanstages@gmail.com or call 212-695-5131.
Producers David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, and Second Stage Theatre have announced that the original musical, Next to Normal, will come to Broadway this spring, direct from its critically-acclaimed engagement at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage, beginning preview performances at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) on Friday, March 27th and officially opening on Wednesday, April 15.
RABBIT HOLE ENSEMBLE is pleased to announce 'SHADOW OF HIMSELF,' the World Premiere of a new play by Obie Award winner NEAL BELL ('On The Bum,' 'Spatter Pattern'). Directed by EDWARD ELEFTERION, the production plays from January 8th through the 31st with an opening scheduled for Friday, January 16th at THE ACCESS THEATER, 380 Broadway.
