Oscar Wilde News

A concert presentation of the 1997 semi-autobiographical Off-Broadway cult hit musical, The Last Session, featuring the creators and original cast members from the GLAAD Media Award and L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award winning New York and Los Angeles productions, will be presented on Wednesday, June 23, at 8pm, at the Theatre at St. Clement's, as a benefit for their food pantry and free veterinary clinic.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) presentstheir Eleventh Anniversary Season LAUNCH PARTY on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at Sweet Caroline's, 322 W. 45th Street, NYC.

The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), is pleased to announce a two week extension of Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie now through Sunday, June 13, 2010.

Kentwood Players continues its 60th Anniversary Season with Oscar Wilde's immortal classic 'The Importance of Being Earnest' from May 7 to June 12, 2010 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, at the Westchester Playhouse located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester.

In a clever mix of fact and fiction, SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY has the beautiful British actress Lillie Langtry (Virginia Burke) seeking help from the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes (Steve Hendrickson) in a discreet matter involving blackmail, some missing jewels and the Royal Family.

Marin Shakespeare Company Presents TRAVESTIES 7/2-8/15

In a clever mix of fact and fiction, SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY has the beautiful British actress Lillie Langtry (Virginia Burke) seeking help from the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes (Steve Hendrickson) in a discreet matter involving blackmail, some missing jewels and the Royal Family.

In a magical tour-de-force, Simon Callow tracks down the real William Shakespeare in the world premiere of 'SHAKESPEARE - THE MAN FROM STRATFORD', a new comedy by Shakespeare scholar Jonathan Bate, which brings to life both the man and the unforgettable characters, who have since conquered the world's stages.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the third show in their 2010 season, a new adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's classic THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN, translated by Eric Bentley with original music by Elizabeth Swados (Runaways), musical direction by Dean Mora and directed by Charles Otte (The Devil with Boobs).

In a clever mix of fact and fiction, SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY has the beautiful British actress Lillie Langtry (Virginia Burke) seeking help from the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes (Steve Hendrickson) in a discreet matter involving blackmail, some missing jewels and the Royal Family.

Since first arriving in Nashville, David McGinnis has kept busy on various stages around town -- his first onstage role in Music City was in La Cage Aux Folles, a show I directed for Circle Players more than 10 years ago -- either performing roles or serving in a technical capacity, most likely designing the lighting plan for a new production. And with his 40th birthday fast approaching (the big day is Friday, June 4), he found time to sit down and answer our questions to give us a glimpse of his 'Life in the Theatre.' Read and enjoy...

The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, New York's premiere eco-friendly/socially-conscious theatre festival, is proud to announce this years line-up which include new works, musicals, adaptations, one-acts, solo shows and more.

The Irish Repertory Theatre will present a rare concert performance of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe's BRIGADOON for its 2010 Annual Benefit Gala. The concert will be directed by Charlotte Moore and choreographed by Barry McNabb. This event is one night only: Monday, June 14 at the Shubert Theatre. Matthew Broderick (THE PRODUCERS) is set to host.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) presentstheir Eleventh Anniversary Season LAUNCH PARTY on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at Sweet Caroline's, 322 W. 45th Street, NYC.

Streamlined, gender-bending versions of classic plays are the name of the game in a five-week summer theater festival from the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company. Longtime fans of the company's all-female explorations of classic texts will be intrigued to discover this festival's inclusion of male actors - although not always in the roles one might expect.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the third show in their 2010 season, a new adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's classic THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN, translated by Eric Bentley with original music by Elizabeth Swados (Runaways), musical direction by Dean Mora and directed by Charles Otte (The Devil with Boobs).

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the third show in their 2010 season, a new adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's classic THE GOOD WOMAN OF SETZUAN, translated by Eric Bentley with original music by Elizabeth Swados (Runaways), musical direction by Dean Mora and directed by Charles Otte (The Devil with Boobs).

Southwest Shakespeare Co. announces a 17th season filled with cherished favorites and rarely produced gems.