Norman Corwin News

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) has announced that it will extend Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, which brings to life the great Lincoln/Douglas debates of 1858 and the private drama behind the scenes - until July 19, 2009. Vincent Dowling directs.

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) will continue its 21st Season with Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, dealing with the Lincoln/Douglas debates . Previews begin on Friday, May 15, 2009. The production will open on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Vincent Dowling will direct.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the 5th annual First Look Repertory of New Work, featuring three developmental productions of new plays presented in rotation and accompanied by a series of events around the development of new work. First Look Repertory of New Work runs July 22 - August 9, 2009 in The Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted St. All tickets are $20.

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) will continue its 21st Season with Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, dealing with the Lincoln/Douglas debates . Previews begin on Friday, May 15, 2009. The production will open on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Vincent Dowling will direct.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the 5th annual First Look Repertory of New Work, featuring three developmental productions of new plays presented in rotation and accompanied by a series of events around the development of new work. First Look Repertory of New Work runs July 22 - August 9, 2009 in The Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted St. All tickets are $20.

Ford's Theatre Society Director Paul Tetreault announced the Society's 2009-2010 season, a lineup that includes 'Black Pearl Sings!,' a new production of 'A Christmas Carol,' Norman Corwin's 'The Rivalry,' originally read as part of the Living Lincoln series, and the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors.' In addition to the mainstage season, the Society will present political comedian Mark Russell from February 17 to 20, 2010.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to announce the lineup for First Look Repertory of New Work 2009, the 5th annual program featuring three developmental productions of new plays presented in rotation and accompanied by a series of readings, lectures and events focused on the development of new work. First Look Repertory of New Work runs in The Merle Reskin Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted St., July 22 - August 9, 2009.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is excited to announce its 2009-2010 Subscription Season, exploring the theme of belief. Season subscriptions go on-sale to the public on Tuesday, February 3 at 11 a.m. Steppenwolf ensemble members currently confirmed for the 2009-2010 Season include: Alana Arenas, Kate Arrington, Ian Barford, Frank Galati, Jon Michael Hill, Francis Guinan, Tina Landau, Tracy Letts, Amy Morton, William Petersen, Rondi Reed, Anna D. Shapiro, Eric Simonson and Alan Wilder. Additional casting to be announced.

Join L.A. Theatre Works for a pre-election day broadcast of a rare and timely revival of 'The Rivalry' by Norman Corwin starring David Strathairn and Paul Giamatti. The LATW-recorded production, which includes an interview with the two stars, is set to air on public radio stations around the country, as well as on XM Satellite radio, throughout the weekend as follows.

Joining previously announced David Strathairn as Abraham Lincoln and Paul Giamatti as Stephen A. Douglas in Corwin's stage adaptation of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates are Lily Rabe (as Douglas's wife, Adele) and James Gleason.

Joining previously announced David Strathairn as Abraham Lincoln and Paul Giamatti as Stephen A. Douglas in Corwin's stage adaptation of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates are Lily Rabe (as Douglas's wife, Adele) and James Gleason.

Jump-starting L.A. Theatre Works' 2008-09 season, David Strathairn and Paul Giamatti star as Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, rivals for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois. Eric Simonson, 2006 Academy Award winner for his documentary The Golden Age of Norman Corwin, directs a rare and timely revival of Corwin's The Rivalry about the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates.

L.A. Theatre Works announced a 2008-09 season of ten plays that represent an array of theatrical genres.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2007-2008 Season with Carter's Way, written and directed by Oscar-winning ensemble member Eric Simonson, with original jazz music by Darrell Leonard. The production, featuring ensemble members Robert Breuler, K. Todd Freeman, Ora Jones and James Vincent Meredith, with Anne Adams, Calvin Dutton, Curtis M. Jackson, Keith Kupferer, Danny McCarthy and Michael Pogue, runs February 28 - April 27, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. The press opening is Saturday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Thomas Schumacher, President, Disney Theatrical Productions, has written a new book, HOW DOES THE SHOW GO ON? an INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATER. Designed to give kids a backstage look, the book, written with author Jeff Kurtti, explores the world behind the scenes, in a fun and educational way.

The limited Off-Broadway engagement of The Lady Swims Today concludes this Sunday, October 21. Robert Funaro ('The Sopranos') leads the cast of The Lady Swims Today, a new play by H.G. Brown, directed by Stephen Sunderlin at the TADA Theater (15 West 28 Street, between Broadway & Fifth Ave.) Also featured in the cast are Kelli K. Barnett, Vivienne Leheny, Jack Rodgerson, Rob Sheridan, Gordon Silva, and Kate Udall.

Robert Funaro leads the cast of The Lady Swims Today, a new play by H.G. Brown, directed by Stephen Sunderlin. Performances began September 13 at the TADA Theater, 15 West 28 Street (between Broadway & Fifth Ave.) The official opening night is Sunday, September 23.

Robert Funaro will lead the cast of The Lady Swims Today, a new play by H.G. Brown, directed by Stephen Sunderlin. Off-Broadway performances begin Thursday, September 13 at the TADA Theatre, 15 West 28 Street

'Sopranos' stars Robert Funaro, Maureen Van Zandt and Suzanne DiDonna lead the cast of H.G. Brown's crime caper, THE LADY SWIMS TODAY, in a special limited engagement at The Richmond Shepard Theatre (309 E. 26th St. at 2nd Ave.), February 7th - 18th, 2007.

The 78th Annual Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 5, 2006. It was Hollywood's biggest night of the year, but with the worlds of stage and screen colliding more often by the day - how could we resist bringing you photo coverage of the night? We couldn't!