Neil LaBute News

Silver Spring Stage's production of Death and the Maiden will close on February 7.

Playwright Neil LaBute returns for the third time in as many years to the Geffen Playhouse's intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis theater, and this time he's bringing along Obie and Golden Globe winner, four-time Oscar and Tony nominee Ed Harris.

St. Louis Actors' Studio, continuing with its third season, examines the art of seduction with Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS. When nerdy college student Adam meets cool graduate art student Evelyn, he is instantly infatuated. As the relationship continues on, however, Evelyn's influence upon Adam changes him drastically. LaBute's disquieting story of seduction, manipulation, and loss of identity analyzes the sacrifices one will make for love.

The Center is honored to present legendary director and actor Joe Mantello in An Evening with Mr. Joe Mantello this Monday, February 8, 2010. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:00 p.m. with the program starting at 7:00 p.m., moderated by New York Magazine Editor at-Large Jesse Green. Mr. Mantello will be joined by The Pride actor Ben Whishaw. For tickets and more information, visit www.gaycenter.org. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center is located at 208 West 13th Street in New York City.

Playwright Neil LaBute returns for the third time in as many years to the Geffen Playhouse's intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis theater, and this time he's bringing along Obie and Golden Globe winner, four-time Oscar and Tony nominee Ed Harris.

Florida Studio Theatre continues its Winter Mainstage Season with Lynn Nottage's 2009 Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama Ruined. This 'Riveting' (Variety Magazine) new drama opens at the Keating Theatre February 3rd and will continue through April 3, 2010.

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Florida Studio Theatre continues its Winter Mainstage Season with Lynn Nottage's 2009 Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama Ruined. This 'Riveting' (Variety Magazine) new drama opens at the Keating Theatre February 3rd and will continue through April 3, 2010.

Following critically acclaimed performances as part of the 2008 Edinburgh International Festival the Barbican brings TR Warszawa to bite with a hard-hitting production of Sarah Kane's final work, 4.48 Psychosis.

Furious Theatre Company presents the first show of its seventh season with the West Coast Premiere of MEN OF TORTUGA, written by Jason Wells and directed by Alexis Chamow.

Nunya Productions announced today that it will present Gina Gionfriddo's acclaimed, prize-winning play U.S. DRAG. The production will be the inaugural outing for the newly-formed theater company. Performances are set to begin on January 27 at American Theatre of Actors' Sargent Theatre (314 W. 54th Street).

MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) today announced that Adam James (Last Chance Harvey) will join the sexy, young cast of The Pride by Alexi Kaye Campbell in the multiple roles of ‘The Doctor,' ‘The Man' and ‘Peter,' under the direction of Joe Mantello (Glengarry Glen Ross, Take Me Out).

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) is pleased to announce another all-star line-up for the company's highly anticipated annual gala, to be held Monday, March 1, 2010 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Silver Spring Stage presents Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Jacy D'Aiutolo and produced by Matt Berman, an award winning political thriller, drawn from the author's native Chile, where roles are reversed between the torture survivor turns the table on her suspected oppressor. Death and the Maiden will perform weekends January 15 to February 7.

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MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced complete casting for the company's third and final production of their 2009-2010 season, Beth Henley's Family Week, directed by Jonathan Demme.

Silver Spring Stage presents Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Jacy D'Aiutolo and produced by Matt Berman, an award winning political thriller, drawn from the author's native Chile, where roles are reversed between the torture survivor turns the table on her suspected oppressor. Death and the Maiden will perform weekends January 15 to February 7.

MCC Theater will present Alexi Kaye Campbell's The Pride, under the direction of Joe Mantello (Glengarry GLen Ross, Take Me Out) in a limited engagement at the Lucille Lortel Theatre from January 27 through March 20. Opening Night is February 16. The show's stars, Hugh Dancy (Adam, Journey's End), Andrea Riseborough (Happy Go Lucky), Ben Whishaw (Bright Star, Brideshead Revisited), and Adam James(Last Chance Harvey) met the press yesterday as they gear up for the start of productions in a few weeks. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you the shots here!

Profiles Theatre continues its 2009-2010 Season with Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs January 8- February 28, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2009-2010 Season with Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs January 8- February 28, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.