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Dallas Theater Center & Goodman Theatre Present 'The Trinity River Plays,' 11/5 - 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2010


Dallas Theater Center and Goodman Theatre proudly present the world premiere of The Trinity River Plays, written by Oak Cliff native Regina Taylor, directed by Ethan McSweeny.

Show Entertainment Presents DIRTY DANCING August-November 2011
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010


'Es war im Sommer '63, alle nannten mich Baby und irgendwie hat mir das gefallen. Es war bevor Präsident Kennedy ermordet wurde, bevor es die Beatles gab und als ich es nicht abwarten konnte, der Friedensbewegung anzugehören.

Dallas Theater Center & Goodman Theatre Present 'The Trinity River Plays,' 11/5 - 12/5
by Leslie Fazin - Oct 29, 2010


Dallas Theater Center and Goodman Theatre proudly present the world premiere of The Trinity River Plays, written by Oak Cliff native Regina Taylor, directed by Ethan McSweeny.

Goodman Theatre Announces Cast for TRINITY RIVER PLAYS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2010


Goodman Theatre and Dallas Theater Center announce the cast for the world-premiere co-production of The Trinity River Plays by Goodman Artistic Associate Regina Taylor. Director Ethan McSweeny makes his Goodman directorial debut with this powerful new trilogy (Jarfly, Rain and Ghoststory) that spans nearly half a century in the life of Iris Sparks and her matriarchal Texas family. Karen Aldridge (The Good Negro, The Cook) leads the ensemble cast of The Trinity River Plays as Iris; stage and screen star Penny Johnson Jerald (The Larry Sanders Show, What's Love Got to Do With It) plays Iris' protective mother Rose; Jacqueline Williams (The Story, The Brother/Sister Plays) is Rose's sister Daisy, Christiana Clark (59E59: Pure Confidence) portrays Iris' rebellious cousin Jasmine; Jefferson A. Russell (The Wire) is Jasmine's stepfather, Ray Earl, in Jarfly, and Iris' ex-husband, Frank, in Rain and Ghoststory; and Samuel Ray Gates (McCarter: The Brother/Sister Plays) is Jack, Iris' love interest, in Ghoststory. The Trinity River Plays runs January 15 - February 20, 2011 in the Goodman's Albert Theatre following an engagement at Dallas Theater Center, November 5 - December 5, 2010.

ATC Announces McSweeny, Clark And More For THE TRINITY RIVER PLAYS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2010


Dallas Theater Center and The Goodman Theatre proudly present the world premiere of The Trinity River Plays, written by Oak Cliff native Regina Taylor, directed by Ethan McSweeny.

Show Entertainment Presents DIRTY DANCING August-November 2011
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


'Es war im Sommer '63, alle nannten mich Baby und irgendwie hat mir das gefallen. Es war bevor Präsident Kennedy ermordet wurde, bevor es die Beatles gab und als ich es nicht abwarten konnte, der Friedensbewegung anzugehören.

Show Entertainment Presents DIRTY DANCING August-November 2011
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jul 12, 2010


'Es war im Sommer '63, alle nannten mich Baby und irgendwie hat mir das gefallen. Es war bevor Präsident Kennedy ermordet wurde, bevor es die Beatles gab und als ich es nicht abwarten konnte, der Friedensbewegung anzugehören.

DIRTY DANCING Set To Play Pantages Theater 5/10-6/28
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2009


The West Coast premiere of the international stage hit DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story On Stage will play the Pantages Theatre for a limited engagement, opening Sunday May 10 and running seven weeks through June 28. There are three lower-priced previews on Friday, May 8 at 8p and Saturday, May 9 at 2PM& 8P. The official press opening is Sunday, May 10 at 6P.

DIRTY DANCING Set To Play Pantages Theater 5/10-6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2009


The West Coast premiere of the international stage hit DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story On Stage will play the Pantages Theatre for a limited engagement, opening Sunday May 10 and running seven weeks through June 28. There are three lower-priced previews on Friday, May 8 at 8p and Saturday, May 9 at 2PM& 8P. The official press opening is Sunday, May 10 at 6P.

'Dirty Dancing' - Dance: 10, Act: 3
by Nancy Grossman - Feb 14, 2009


The Boston Opera House is steamy and rockin' with a supercharged cast of 39, more visual effects than a George Lucas film, and an audience releasing 22 years of pent up lust

Broadway Bound DIRTY DANCING to 'Dance' into the Neil Simon Theatre in 2009?
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2008


Daily Variety is reporting that the international stage hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage could be making itself a home on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre after current resident Hairspray takes its final bow. While no official plans have been confirmed, inside word is that 'Dancing' looks to be eyeing the space for it's Rialto bow. There is no word on an exact date for a Broadway opening, but insiders predict a Fall 2009 start for the film to stage tuner.

Tickets on Sale for East Coast 'Dirty Dancing' Premiere in Boston 10/5
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 5, 2008


The international stage hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will make its Pre-Broadway East Coast premiere at the Boston Opera House for a limited engagement February 7 through March 15, 2009. Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday, October 5th at 10AM. For full ticketing information please go to the end of this release. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is part of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series.

Tickets for East Coast 'Dirty Dancing' Premiere in Boston 10/5
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008


The international stage hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will make its Pre-Broadway East Coast premiere at the Boston Opera House for a limited engagement February 7 through March 15, 2009. Tickets go on sale to the public Sunday, October 5th at 10AM. For full ticketing information please go to the end of this release. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is part of the Lexus Boston Area Dealers Broadway Across America - Boston Series.

'Dirty Dancing' Makes Its Way To Chicago Stage 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2008


Producer Jacobsen Entertainment, in association with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions, of the international hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is pleased to announce principal casting for the upcoming pre-Broadway U.S. premiere.

Dirty Dancing Announces Complete Cast For National Tour
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 4, 2008


Producer Jacobsen Entertainment, in association with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions, of the international hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is pleased to announce full casting for the upcoming pre-Broadway U.S. premiere.

'Dirty Dancing' Announces Principal Casting!
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 30, 2008


'Dirty Dancing' Makes Its Way To Chicago Stage 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2008


Producer Jacobsen Entertainment, in association with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions, of the international hit Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is pleased to announce principal casting for the upcoming pre-Broadway U.S. premiere.

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