Reed Birney News

MATILDA's Alexa Shae Niziak Joins THE MOTHER OF INVENTION at Abingdon

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company welcomes Alexa Shae Niziak (Matilda, A Christmas Story) to the cast of THE MOTHER OF INVENTION on Tuesday, February 21.

James Lecesne's THE MOTHER OF INVENTION Opens Tonight at Abingdon

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company presents the world premiere of THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, a new play by Academy Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award-winner James Lecesne (The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, Word of Mouth, Trevor).

SITI Company's John Cage-Inspired Play CHESS MATCH NO. 5 Headed to Abingdon This Spring

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company, under the artistic direction of Tony Speciale, presents the world premiere of CHESS MATCH NO.

Rubicon Theatre Company Presents Free Reading of THE THREE SISTERS BRONTE

by A.A. Cristi — January 30, 2017

Award-winning playwright Arlene Hutton's newest play THE THREE SISTERS BRONTË receives a FREE staged reading at Rubicon Theatre Company on February 6 at 7:00 p.

Tracy Letts's MAN FROM NEBRASKA Begins Tonight at Second Stage Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2017

Second Stage Theatre presents the New York premiere production of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts' play, MAN FROM NEBRASKA, directed by David Cromer.

Tracy Letts's MAN FROM NEBRASKA Begins Previews Tomorrow at Second Stage Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 25, 2017

A friendly reminder! Second Stage Theatre's New York premiere production of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts' play, MAN FROM NEBRASKA, begins preview tomorrow, January 26 at the Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd Street).

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the 32 Annual Artios Awards!

by Jessica Fallon Gordon — January 20, 2017

Just yesterday, host Michael Urie was joined by Emmy® Award winners Danny DeVito, Sam Waterston and Margo Martingale, Tony® winner Jayne Houdyshell, and many more at the NYC Artios Awards.

Hillary & Bill Clinton Met with Thunderous Applause at THE HUMANS Final Matinee Performance

by Caryn Robbins — January 16, 2017

Yesterday, the power couple showed their love for theater once again when they arrived at the final matinee performance of the Tony winning play THE HUMANS.

Award-Winning Producer Jerry Arrow Passes Away Age 78

by Julie Musbach — January 7, 2017

Jerry Arrow, 78, the prominent Broadway producer of Albert Innaurato's 'Gemini' and Lanford Wilson's Tony-award winning 'Fifth Of July,' passed away Saturday January 7, 2017.

Winter/Spring 2017 Events Announced at SOPAC

by A.A. Cristi — January 5, 2017

South Orange Performing Arts Center has released its lineup for the first half of 2017.

Jason O'Connell's THE DORK KNIGHT Flies Batman to Abingdon Tonight

by BWW News Desk — January 6, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company kicks off 2017 with a limited engagement of THE DORK KNIGHT, a new play written and performed by Jason O'Connell (star of Bedlam's recent Off-Broadway hit Sense and Sensibility) about his complicated relationship with the Caped Crusader.

Tony-Winning Thanksgiving Family Drama THE HUMANS Becomes Top-Grossing Play of 2016

by BWW News Desk — January 4, 2017

The most acclaimed, celebrated, and awarded American play in recent memory, The Humans, was also the top-grossing play of 2016 with box office receipts totaling $23,004,513.

Concetta Tomei and Dale Soules to Lead James Lecesne's THE MOTHER OF INVENTION at Abingdon

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2017

Concetta Tomei, best known for her roles on TV's China Beach and Providence and on stage in The Elephant Man (opposite David Bowie) and Sarah Ruhl's The Clean House, leads the cast of Abingdon Theatre Company's world premiere of THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, a new play by Academy Award, Drama Desk Award

2016 Flashback: A Year's Worth of Advice from Your Favorite Stars

by A.A. Cristi — January 2, 2017

At the end of every 'backstage' interview, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge asks his guest, 'What is the best bit of advice that you've been given, either personally or professionally, that you still live by?'

Happy Trails! Bid Farewell to the Broadway Shows Closing in Early 2017

by BWW Special Coverage — December 31, 2016

There is still time to catch the Broadway shows closing in early 2017 - check out which shows are closing soon, and be sure to see them while you still can!

Abingdon Theatre Company Continues Ghostlight Reading Series with TALL SKINNY CRUEL CRUEL BOYS

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2016

Abingdon Theatre Company continues its Ghostlight Reading Series with TALL SKINNY CRUEL CRUEL BOYS by Caroline V.

Jason O'Connell's THE DORK KNIGHT to Bring Batman to Abingdon

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2016