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Celia Keenan-Bolger, Betty Gilpin & More Set for Sweet Chaos Theater Project's Premiere Benefit Reading
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2015

Brown University alumni Rebecca Bellingham and Katharine Powell Roman have founded a theater company, Sweet Chaos Theater Project, dedicated to producing new plays about family where every ticket sold helps a family.  

PODCAST: JOHN And THE FLICK's Annie Baker Talks of Survival Jobs, Pandering and Not Being Influenced by Harold Pinter
by Michael Dale - Sep 1, 2015

'I beat myself up in private over being overly accessible and conventional.'

Sweet Chaos Theater Project to Present TIPPING POINTS at Symphony Space, 9/28
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2015

Sweet Chaos Theater Project is launching their first show with Tipping Points at Symphony Space on Monday, September 28, 7 PM. 

Abrons Arts Center Sets 2015-16 Season of Theatre, Dance & More
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 10, 2015

On February 12, 1915, the Abrons Arts Center's Henry Street Settlement Playhouse opened its doors on the Lower East Side. Since that day, it has remained a vital cultural resource, providing audiences with artistically bold work while offering artists opportunities to dynamically grow. Since becoming Abrons Director in 2006, Jay Wegman has done much more than maintain 'one of the last standing locations for avant-garde performance downtown' (The New York Times, 2009). He has created an arts venue that is unique on the city's cultural landscape, presenting an international mix of cutting-edge performing and visual artists, both established and emerging, from across the country and around the world, as well as from New York City.

Annie Baker's THE FLICK Extends Through January at Barrow Street
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2015

Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize and Obie Award-winning drama, THE FLICK, which has been playing to packed houses since opening in May at the Barrow Street Theatre, has extended its run through Sunday, January 10, 2016.

4th Atlanta One-Minute Play Festival Set for 6/8-9
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2015

The One-Minute Play Festival (Dominic D'Andrea, Producing Artistic Director & Caitlin Wees, Associate Producer) and Actor's Express (Freddie Ashley, Artistic Director & Alex Scollon, Managing Director) have created a dynamic partnership for The 4th Atlanta One-minute Play Festival with part of the proceeds to benefit artist residency and educational programing.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of THE FLICK at The Barrow Street Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 19, 2015

Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Flick, returns to Off-Broadway this month, directed once again by Sam Gold and featuring Alex Hanna, Louisa Krause, Matthew Maher, and Aaron Clifton Moten, reprising their acclaimed performances. Previews began on May 5 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street, corner of Seventh Avenue), and the show will play a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, August 30. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

Annie Baker's THE FLICK Opens Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015

Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Flick, returns to Off-Broadway this month, directed once again by Sam Gold and featuring Alex Hanna, Louisa Krause, Matthew Maher, and Aaron Clifton Moten, reprising their acclaimed performances. Previews began on May 5, with opening night set for tonight, May 18 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street, corner of Seventh Avenue), and the show will play a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, August 30.

Pulitzer Prize Winner THE FLICK Returns Off-Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2015

Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Flick, returns to Off-Broadway this month, directed once again by Sam Gold and featuring Alex Hanna, Louisa Krause, Matthew Maher, and Aaron Clifton Moten, reprising their acclaimed performances. Previews begin tonight, May 5, with opening night set for Monday, May 18 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street, corner of Seventh Avenue), and the show will play a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, August 30.

Pulitzer Prize Winner THE FLICK Sets New Opening Night at Barrow Street Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2015

Previews begin tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5) for playwright Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Flick.  The production returns to Off-Broadway in May, directed once again by Sam Gold and featuring Alex Hanna, Louisa Krause, Matthew Maher, and Aaron Clifton Moten, reprising their acclaimed performances.  Opening night is Monday, May 18 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street, corner of Seventh Avenue), and the show will play a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, August 30.

5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Set for the Den Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015

The One-Minute Play Festival (Dominic D'Andrea, Producing Artistic Director and Caitlin Wees, Associate Producer) in association with The Den Theatre, is pleased to present the 5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL playing two nights only tonight, April 29 and tomorrow, April 30, 2015 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

CBS Announces 2014-2015 Season Finale Storylines!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015

CBS announced today the storylines for its 2014-2015 season finales, featuring dramatic conclusions, big reveals and a couple of weddings.

5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Set for the Den Theatre, 4/29-30
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015

The One-Minute Play Festival (Dominic D'Andrea, Producing Artistic Director and Caitlin Wees, Associate Producer) in association with The Den Theatre, is pleased to present the 5th Annual CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL playing two nights only Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets, priced at $20, are currently available at 1mpf.brownpapertickets.com.

The One-Minute Play Festival and Luna Stage Present 5th NEW JERSEY ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 4, 2015

The One-Minute Play Festival (Dominic D'Andrea, Producing Artistic Director & Caitlin Wees, Associate Producer) and Luna Stage have created a dynamic partnership for The 5th New Jersey One-minute Play Festival with part of the proceeds to benefit new play programming at Luna Stage.

INTAR to Premiere Octavio Solis' SE LLAMA CRISTINA Off-Broadway Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2015

INTAR continues its acclaimed 2014 - '15 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of Se Llama Cristina by Octavio Solis, beginning today, April 3rd, and continuing through May 3rd only. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 13th.

Tickets Go On Sale Today for Barrow Street Theatre's THE FLICK
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2015

Tickets go on sale today (Monday, March 30) for playwright Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Flick. The production returns to Off-Broadway in May, directed once again by Sam Gold and featuring Alex Hanna, Louisa Krause, Matthew Maher, and Aaron Clifton Moten, reprising their acclaimed performances. Previews begin Tuesday, May 5 for a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, August 30. Opening night is Thursday, May 28 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street, corner of Seventh Avenue).

INTAR to Stage Off-Broadway Premiere of SE LLAMA CRISTINA
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2015

INTAR continues its acclaimed 2014 - '15 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of Se Llama Cristina by Octavio Solis, beginning April 3rd and continuing through May 3rd only. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 13th.

Guthrie Theater Welcomes New Artistic Director
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2015

The Guthrie Theater announced today that Joseph Haj will become its eighth artistic director in July 2015, succeeding Joe Dowling. The announcement by Board Chair Lee Skold and Search Committee Chair Patricia Simmons ends an extensive year-long search.

BWW Reviews: Sun's NO CHILD Simply Superlative at Next Act
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Feb 5, 2015

A dynamic feminine duo illuminates Next Act Theatre this winter. The company's Midwest Premiere of Nilaja Sun's No Child transports the audience to the Bronx, New York under tjhe direction of Mary MacDonald Kerr and inspired by actor Marti Gobel. Inside the 'high risk' Malcolm X High School, teaching artist Sun attempts to resurrect her students' live and their futures.. Students 'who need a miracle a day,' she tries to encourage success by enciing them to produce and act in a historical play about convicts, Our Country's Good, all to be accomplished in a mere six weeks.

Select Seats Still Available For ITLP Benefit Reading With Tonya Pinkins & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 28, 2015

Select seats are still on sale for this exciting charity benefit reading!

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