Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company concludes its American trilogy with the West Coast Premiere of BETRAYED, winner of the 2008 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. Filled with dignity, humor, and defiance, this provocative theatrical adaptation of journalist George Packer's eye-opening 2007 essay in The New Yorker follows three Iraqi translators who risk their lives to aid the American war effort. BETRAYED plays at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley January 23 through March 1. Robin Stanton (Permanent Collection, The Busy World is Hushed) helms this astonishing play, featuring Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari, Keith Burkland, Denmo Ibrahim, Alex Moggridge, Amir Sharafeh, Khalid Shayota, and James Wagner. For tickets and information ($28-50) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
Lorin Maazel will make his valedictory tour as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic featuring 13 concerts in 9 cities in the United States and Puerto Rico, February 21-March 9, 2009.
The Emelin's family programming this year expands its strong tradition of quality, fun and enriching performing arts events for younger audiences with more shows throughout the season. Super Saturdays: Family Fun highlights include the highly praised black light puppet show, The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's The Very Hungry Caterpillar, celebrated folk singer Tom Chapin, several books brought to life by Theatreworks USA productions, kindie rockers Hot Peas N' Butter, as well as Film Club Jr. in collaboration with the New York International Children's Film Festival.
During an exclusive live online chat with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, Roundabout's Artistic Director Todd Haimes announced plans to bring 'Merrily We Roll Along' to Broadway sometime in 2009/2010.
Son of Thunder Productions and Alternative Advertising are proud to present the new comedy, The Set Up, written and directed by James Lindenberg, featuring Scott Cunningham, Jennifer Danielle, Major Dodge, James Lindenberg, Tracy Weiler, and Tara Westwood.
Janice Baird will sing the role of Isolde in this evening's performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde replacing Deborah Voigt, who is ill. Ms. Baird made her Met debut as Isolde on March 14, substituting for Voigt who withdrew due to illness during Act II.
James Levine conducts, and Ben Heppner sings his first Tristan of the season. Voigt is still scheduled to sing the final performance of the run on Friday, March 28.
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James Macdonald's West End revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross starring Jonathan Pryce and Aidan Gillen has scheduled an extra 'matinee' performance on Friday 11 January 2008 at 5PM.
Jam packed with new stuff this week! CSC goes to jail! New audition notice! TWO Best Bets! Plus news of Laurel Mill, McDaniel College, and Readers Write!
This week: Best Bet: Rep Stage's Mrs. Farnsworth! Spotlighters goes dark! BPF to perform at the Kennedy Center! News of The Wedding Singer and My Fair Lady tours!
Edmund White's US premiere of 'Terre Haute' at San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Center is beautifully uncomfortable and exceptionally performed, putting us in the opposing minds of a terrorist and a novelist.
An outstanding star performance supported by a terrific ensemble of players and directed with great attention to detail, Teatron's production of James Sherman's The God of Isaac is something really special.
* * * * 1/2 (out of five)
Well regarded LA theatre producer and actress/dancer Denise Wisenmeyer, passed away over the weekend of Feb. 11th, at her home in Chatham, IL. She was 53 years old. From all appearances she died peacefully in her sleep. Police found her in bed when they entered her house after family members had tried in vain to reach her.
Brian D'Arcy James and Jenny Powers will be among the stars of 'Say It With Music: The Songs of Irving Berlin,' a concert tribute presented as part of the 92nd St. Y's 'Lyrics and Lyricists' series, taking place March 17th through 19th.
Tony-winner Jonathan Pryce will headline an upcoming London revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which will open in October of 2007 and run through mid-January of 2008
