Paul Sparks News

Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Abbie Spallen's Pumpgirl begins previews at New York City Center Stage II on November 8, officially opening on December 4. Directed by Carolyn Cantor, the production stars Geraldine Hughes (Sinead), Hannah Cabell (Pumpgirl) and Paul Sparks (Hammy).

Manhattan Theatre Club is pleased to announce complete casting for the American premiere production of Pumpgirl by Abbie Spallen. Previews begin November 8 for a December 4 opening at New York City Center - Stage II.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater opens its 13th season with the World Premiere of American Sligo, described as 'a darkly humorous saga about the quintessential American family,' written and directed by Adam Rapp

Playwrights Horizons will host an Off-Broadway Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 4 from 10 AM to 3 PM in Playwrights Horizons' air-conditioned Ford Motor Company Lobby

The Fire Dept announced today the final cast for the launch of 'The Salon Series,' staged readings of new plays that address compelling contemporary issues, on Monday, June 25 at 6:30PM at the National Arts Club.

The Irish Repertory Theatre, led by Artistic Director Charlotte Moore, Managing Director Patrick A. Kelsey, and Producing Director Ciaran O'Reilly, is hosting a New Works Reading Series in support new plays and emerging playwrights.

The Coast of Utopia and Spring Awakening won the top honors at The 52nd Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were presented on Sunday, May 20 at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center!

Beth Leavel and James Naughton announced the nominees for the 2007 Drama Desk Awards this morning at The Friar's Club. The awards will take place on Sunday, May 20th at the F. H. LaGuardia Concert Hall.

Adam Rapp's absurdist quirkfest has its flaws, but Paul Sparks and Heather Goldenhersh are hilarious as would-be lovers in a dangerous world.

We recently sat down with Adam Rapp and discussed his latest work Essential Self-Defense. We also talked writing routines, directors and the midwest in this revealing interview.

Playwrights Horizons and Edge Theater are presenting the world premiere of Essential Self-Defense, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Adam Rapp

Heather Goldenhersh and Paul Sparks will star in Adam Rapp's Essential Self-Defense at Playwrights Horizons

Lili Taylor will appear this Thursday, November 2 at 8:30 at the New Work Now! reading of Itamar Moses's Celebrity Row

The 50th Annual Drama Desk Awards Ceremony took place on Sunday, May 22. The big winners of the night were Doubt and The Light in the Piazza, each of whom received 5 awards. Outstanding Musical however, went to Spamalot.

The Official Drama Desk Cocktail Reception honoring this year's nominees was held on May 3. The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 22.

Spamalot leads the pack with 12 nominations, followed by Light in the Piazza with 11, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with 10. Click in to see all the nominees.