Broadway To Dim Lights Tonight in Memory of Sam Cohn
by Eddie Varley
- May 7, 2009
A co-founder of International Creative Management, he was the talent agent for some of Hollywood and Broadway's top actors, writers, playwrights and directors. His engineering of deals for them made him the most powerful talent broker in theatre and film for decades. A true New Yorker, he supported his clients' theatrical projects with rare passion and commitment.
Legendary Talent Agent Sam Cohn Dies at 79
by Eddie Varley
- May 6, 2009
Sam Cohn, a powerful talent agent for some of Hollywood and Broadway's biggest stars as well as a pantheon of directors, writers and playwrights, has died. He was 79.
CAPA Announces Their 2009 Summer Movie Series Line-up Of Classics & Cult Faves
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 5, 2009
CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 39th anniversary with a lineup of classics, cult favorites, and most beloved films. The 2009 series will run July 17 - August 30, at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), and is made possible through the generous support of National City, now a part of PNC.
CRT Presents Original Adaptation Of ICARUS 3/26-4/5
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 5, 2009
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present an original adaptation by Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush of the legendary myth of Icarus, March 26 - April 5 in the Studio Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.
Inge's American Drama PICNIC Opens 4/2 At Stoneham Theater
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 2, 2009
Picnic, by William Inge, will open Thursday, April 2 at Stoneham Theatre. The classic American drama, set in a small Kansas town in the early 1950s, tells the story of Madge and Alan, a sweet young couple and Hal, the ex-football star and drifter who awakens Madge's true desires and shakes up the community. Most of the story takes place around a Labor Day picnic.
Picnic was first produced on Broadway in 1953 with actor Paul Newman has Hal Carter. Inge received the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the work.
Photo Flash: Chenoweth Charms At Westport Country Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 31, 2009
Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Award winner for 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and Tony Award nominee for originating the role of Glinda the Good Witch in 'Wicked,' performed her Benefit Concert at Westport Country Playhouse (Mark Lamos, artistic director, Michael Ross, managing director) on March 28th instead of the original date of February 7th, 8 p.m
Chenoweth's Westport County Benefit Concert Presented 3/28
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 28, 2009
Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth, Tony Award winner for 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown,' and Tony Award nominee for originating the role of Glinda the Good Witch in 'Wicked,' will now perform her Benefit Concert at Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) on March 28th instead of the original date of February 7th, 8 p.m.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Joins Neighborhood Playhouse 09 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 27, 2009
Artistic Director, Brady Schwind announced today that Tennessee William's 1955 Pulitzer Prize winning classic, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF will join the Neighborhood Playhouse's 2009 season. The production runs July 9 - 26. Reserved tickets are $22-28 and are available by calling 1.800.595.4849 or online at www.neighborhoodplayhouse.net
CRT Presents Original Adaptation Of ICARUS 3/26-4/5
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 25, 2009
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present an original adaptation by Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush of the legendary myth of Icarus, March 26 - April 5 in the Studio Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.
Photo Flash: DOUBT, A PARABLE
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 23, 2009
DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since it began its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.
Inge's American Drama PICNIC Opens 4/2 At Stoneham Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 20, 2009
Picnic, by William Inge, will open Thursday, April 2 at Stoneham Theatre. The classic American drama, set in a small Kansas town in the early 1950s, tells the story of Madge and Alan, a sweet young couple and Hal, the ex-football star and drifter who awakens Madge's true desires and shakes up the community. Most of the story takes place around a Labor Day picnic.
Picnic was first produced on Broadway in 1953 with actor Paul Newman has Hal Carter. Inge received the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the work.
DOUBT, A PARABLE Comes To Loft Theater 3/19 - 4/5
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 19, 2009
DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award as just plain Doubt. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.
Kennedy Appointed As Westport's Associate Artistic Director
by Reynard Loki
- Mar 17, 2009
Westport Country Playhouse announces the appointment of David Kennedy as associate artistic director. He will join recently appointed Mark Lamos, artistic director, and Michael Ross, managing director, in guiding programming and production for the historic theater now entering its 79th season.
Applications Now Being Accepted For 2009 Woodward Internship
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 5, 2009
Applications for the 2009 Woodward Internship and Apprentice Programs at Westport Country Playhouse are now being accepted, according to Debra Baron, WCP director of education.
'We are looking for interns nationwide and apprentices locally who are multi-talented and true team players,' said Ms. Baron. 'Internships and apprenticeships serve as a springboard to young people interested in theater.'
Photo Flash: DOUBT, A Parable At The Loft Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 5, 2009
DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award as just plain Doubt. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.
DOUBT, A PARABLE Comes To Loft Theater 3/19 - 4/5
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 4, 2009
DOUBT, A Parable, has a new, expanded title since its Broadway run, but it's the same riveting drama that gathered a Pulitzer Prize and Best Play Tony Award as just plain Doubt. And the upcoming Human Race Theatre Company production will provide even more emotional intensity, thanks to the intimacy of the 219-seat Loft Theatre.
'AntiGravity' To Perform at Obama's Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.
by Robert Diamond
- Jan 16, 2009
On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, the acclaimed aerial performance troupe AntiGravity will appear as one of the featured performances in the first-ever 'Neighborhood Inaugural Ball,' hosted by President Barack Obama.
Starting at 8 p.m. (ET), live coverage of the event will be nationally televised on the ABC special 'The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration,' anchored by Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos. The premiere event of inauguration evening, the ball will include the President and First Lady's first dance of the night, President Obama's initial speech of the evening, and performances and appearances by many of the nation's top recording artists and stars, including two performances from the internationally celebrated AntiGravity troupe at 9:15 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.
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