Two celebrated figures in the theatre, actress Lisa Kron and playwright Deb Margolin, will be reunited for the first time in twenty years when Six Figures Theatre Company and Purple Man Theater present Ms. Kron in the world premiere of Ms. Margolin's newest work, TIME IS THE MERCY OF ETERNITY -- four short plays about the effects of love, violence, and obsession on the body and soul -- with previews set to begin April 21 prior to its official press opening April 22 at West End Theatre (263 West 86th Street) in Manhattan.
The 2008 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to Judith Thompson for her critically acclaimed play Palace of the End, marking the first time a Canadian writer has received the prestigious playwriting award's highest honor. Thompson received $20,000 and a signed and numbered print by artist Willem de Kooning at a special 30th Anniversary ceremony on Monday, March 10th at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas where Ms. Blackburn first became involved in theatre.
Actor/writer Joanna Rush has been invited to do a scene from her one-woman play, Asking For It, as part of the International Women's Day Event, titled: On the Money: Women Investing in Women, on March 6 at 7PM.
The BMI Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to encouraging musical development, will present a reading of the new musical See Rock City & Other Destinations, Monday, Feb. 11, hosted by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Bock
The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will present the 12th Anniversary Festival from August 8th - 24th, 2008. Applications are available online at www.fringenyc.org and completed applications are due February 14, 2008.
On the heels of a sold-out run at the 2007 New York International Fringe Festival (where it won Outstanding Solo Show), Semi-Permanent returns to New York for a limited engagement at Ace of Clubs beginning Feb.3
Vital Children's Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of its hit production of Pinkalicious, The Musical, with book and lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, music, lyrics and orchestrations by John Gregor, and based on the book 'Pinkalicious' by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. The production is directed by Teresa K. Pond. Featured in the company are Greg Barresi, Erin Wegner Brooks, Molly Gilman, Mathew Pelliccia and Meg Phillips.
American Conservatory Theater announced the casting today for David Mamet's brisk, cutting comedy on the movie business, Speed-the-Plow, directed by Loretta Greco. The cast features 2007 Drama Desk Award-nominee Andrew Polk, Matthew Del Negro ('The Sopranos'), and Jessi Campbell (A.C.T.'s Blackbird). Speed-the-Plow plays A.C.T. January 4 through February 3. Press night is Wednesday, January 9.
Walmartopia, the new musical currently playing Off-Broadway at The Minetta Lane Theatre, will end its current run at the Minetta Lane Theatre after the evening performance on Sunday, December 30th, it was announced today by the show's producers.
Theater Resources Unlimited is pleased to announce the sixth annual TRU Love Benefit honoring producer and friend, Cheryl Wiesenfeld. On Sunday afternoon, November 11 from 1-4PM at the legendary Sardi's, Wiesenfeld will be given the TRU Spirit of Theater Award, which TRU gives each year to a person in the performing arts community who has demonstrated noteworthy generosity and helped nurture young producers.
Passing Strange, an original narrative musical which made its acclaimed and extended engagement at the Public Theatre last summer, will arrive on Broadway in February 8, 2008 at the Belasco Theatre; officially opening February 28, 2008.
Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich's play ...Double Vision, directed by Ari Laura Kreith, sold out all of its performances at the 2007 New York International Fringe Festival and has been invited (along with twelve other shows) to perform in the FringeNYC Encore Series. ...Double Vision will play in rep at The Bleecker Street Theater, 45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette) beginning September 8.
Grease is by no means the best musical ever to play on Broadway, but director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall's revival suggests that it might be the most indestructible one.
FringeNYC presented Overall Excellence Awards at their closing night party. Winners included 'Lights Rise on Grace,' 'I Dig Doug,' 'Catch the Fish,' 'Bash'd,' 'Bukowsical!' and 'Piaf: Love Conquers All.'
The FringeNYC Encore Series announces a lineup of 80 performances in 12 shows in two theatres from August 30 - September 16 at Soho Playhouse & Bleecker Street Theater.
Opening night to actor/writer Joanna Rush's one-woman show, Asking For It, directed by Tony-nominee Lynne Taylor-Corbett, as part of the New York International Fringe Festival occurred Tuesday, August 14 at 7:30PM at the Cherry Lane Theatre
