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Profiles Theatre Concludes 22nd Season With Fifty Words 5/13-6/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 25, 2011

Profiles Theatre concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the Midwest premiere of Fifty Words by Michael Weller, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus.

Kaufman, LaBute, McLeod Among Plays In Standing On Ceremony
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2011

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays - A funny, provocative evening of new plays by award-winning playwrights starring a rotating celebrity cast to benefit marriage equality.

ANGELS IN AMERICA Closes 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2011

After a number of extensions, the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif at the Signature Theatre will close on April 24.

Vs. Theatre Company presents Los Angeles premiere of Neil Labute's The Mercy Seat at [Inside] the Ford
by Amber Cassell - Apr 24, 2011

What if you were suddenly faced with the now-or-never chance to leave your spouse for your lover, no messy strings attached? Would you take it? Michelle Clunie (Queer as Folk) and Vs. Theatre Company artistic director Johnny Clark star in the Los Angeles premiere of The Mercy Seat, Neil LaBute's caustically funny examination of opportunism in the wake of tragedy. Ron Klier directs a six-week run, opening March 19 at [Inside] the Ford. Pay-what-you-can previews take place on March 17 and 18.

Boulder Ensemble Presents An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2011

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company presents An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf By Michael Hollinger

La MaMa Presents HOLY CRAP !! April 28-May 15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011

Europe's Most Controversial Play Makes U.S. Premiere La MaMa Presents a Ronald Rand Production "WE COULDN'T CALL IT WHAT WE WANTED TO CALL IT, SO WE CALLED IT HOLY CRAP !!" ** starring Tony Award nominee Stephen Mo Hanan ** April 28 - May 15 at La MaMa

BWW Reviews: 10 X 10: A Box of Treats at FPCT
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Apr 20, 2011

The effect is a bit like opening a sampler of candies; while enjoying one treat, you're looking forward to the next, and the next, and the next …

Kaufman, LaBute, McLeod Among Plays In Standing On Ceremony
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 18, 2011

Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays - A funny, provocative evening of new plays by award-winning playwrights starring a rotating celebrity cast to benefit marriage equality.

Richardson, Smith Lead MCC Theater's SIDE EFFECTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 18, 2011

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that Joely Richardson and Cotter Smith will star in the third and final production of the company's 25th Anniversary Season, Side Effects by Michael Weller.

Joely Richardson, Cotter Smith to Star in MCC's SIDE EFFECTS
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2011

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that Joely Richardson and Cotter Smith will star in the third and final production of the company's 25th Anniversary Season, Side Effects by Michael Weller. As previously announced, David Auburn (author of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Broadway smash Proof) will direct this world premiere production. Performances of this two-person play begin at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) on June 2, 2011 with an official opening night set for Sunday, June 19, 2011. Please note that these dates reflect a different schedule than the one previously announced for this production.

Hamptons International Film Fest Hosts 11th annual Screenwriters’ Lab
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2011

The Hamptons International Film Festival will host its 11th annual Screenwriters' Lab co-sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation April 15 - 17 in East Hampton, NY.

Hamptons International Film Fest Hosts 11th annual Screenwriters’ Lab
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2011

The Hamptons International Film Festival will host its 11th annual Screenwriters' Lab co-sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation April 15 - 17 in East Hampton, NY.

Alliance Repertory Theatre Co. Presents REASONS TO BE PRETTY 4/15-30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2011

Alliance Repertory Theatre Co. Presents Neil LaBute's Tony Nominated Best Play "reasons to be pretty"

Jackson to Play THE MOUNTAINTOP Without Berry; Previews Begin Sept. 22 at Bernard Jacobs Theater
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 14, 2011

Katori Hall's The Mountaintop will hit Broadway this fall, however, with only one of it's previously announced stars. Samuel L. Jackson will open the play as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his Broadway debut, however the team is in search of a new Camae, as Halle Berry has departed the piece due to child custody issues.'

Photo Flash: Independent Drama Society's EURYDICE
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2011

From April 22-30, the Independent Drama Society completes its 2010-2011 season, a season of love and loathing, with EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Artistic Director Lindsay Eagle (The Shape of Things).

Diana Sheehan, James Crawford Lead WaterTower Theatre's SHOOTING STAR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2011

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for Shooting Star which will be performed on the Main Stage May 27 - June 26, 2011.

Profiles Theatre Presents BEHANDING IN SPOKANE, BREAK OF NOON, et al.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2011

According to the Chicago Tribune, Profiles Theatre will presents the Chicago premiere of A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE. The show, which will open in September, will be directed by Rick Snyder. Also a part of Profiles' 2011-12 season are Neil LaBute's THE BREAK OF NOON, BACHELORETTE, and ASSISTED LIVING.

Profiles Theatre's REASONS TO BE PRETTY Closes 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011

Profiles Theatre announces the extension of reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. Due to box office demand, the production will now close on April 10.

Rogue Machine Presents of SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Thru 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2011

Multi-award winning company Rogue Machine adds another inimitable WORLD PREMIERE production to their season.

Independent Drama Society Presents EURYDICE April 22-30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2011

From April 22-30, the Independent Drama Society completes its 2010-2011 season, a season of love and loathing, with EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Artistic Director Lindsay Eagle (The Shape of Things).

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