The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey rings in the holiday season with a timeless production of A Child's Christmas in Wales, based on the classic story by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and adapted for the stage by Jeremy Brooks and Adrian Mitchell. The festive show is being revived for the first time since it last appeared on the STNJ stage in 2003, featuring Greg Jackson in the role of Dylan Thomas. Performances begin November 30 and run through January 1 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue in Madison. Tickets to this musical celebration can be purchased by calling the Box Office 973-408-5600 or online at ShakespeareNJ.org.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey rings in the holiday season with a timeless production of A Child's Christmas in Wales, based on the classic story by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and adapted for the stage by Jeremy Brooks and Adrian Mitchell. The festive show is being revived for the first time since it last appeared on the STNJ stage in 2003, featuring Greg Jackson in the role of Dylan Thomas. Performances begin November 30 and run through January 1 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Avenue in Madison. Tickets to this musical celebration can be purchased by calling the Box Office 973-408-5600 or online at ShakespeareNJ.org.
Sometimes the words we speak become a secret code for what we really feel. Shortly before an audition for her first professional Shakespeare play, gifted and entitled young actor Anna arrives in a college rehearsal hall expecting help from brilliant, bitter acting instructor Curt. When their work together leads to professional success but personal misery, they must decide whether or not to break their Shakespeare code and uncover how they really feel about each other.
The Michigan Premiere of native Michigander Richard Strand's comedy about mothers and daughters, The Realization of Emily Linder, will have its Champagne Celebration on the Opening Night of the 60th 'Diamond' Anniversary season of the Detroit Repertory Theatre on Thursday, November 03, 2016 at 8:30 PM. Guests are invited to join the cast and crew in a champagne toast in the elegant Gilda Snowden Lobby Gallery of the Rep after the show.
The critically acclaimed NJ Rep production of BUTLER, written by Richard Strand and directed by directed by Joseph Discher is adding Sunday evening performances for its final weeks at 59E59 Theaters.
BUTLER, inspired by controversial Civil War General Benjamin Butler, premiered last night as part of the 5A Season at 59E59 Theaters and Broadwayworld was there and at the after party at Le Cirque
The compelling and entertaining Civil War comedic-drama 'Butler' is now onstage at 59E59 Theatre through August 28th. This superb play is written by Richard Stand, directed by Joseph Discher and presented by New Jersey Repertory Company.
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to open the 2016/2017 5A Season with New Jersey Repertory Company (Artistic Director SuzAnne Barabas, Executive Producer Gabor Barabas) and the NYC premiere of BUTLER, directed by by Richard Strand, directed by Joseph Discher.
59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of shows for the 2016 Summer Season. Ticket prices range from $12 - $70 ($10 - $49 for 59E59 Members). Tickets for the summer season go on sale to 59E59 Members on June 2 at Noon, and to the general public on June 6 at Noon. Shows in the previously announced 5A Season are on sale now. Tickets are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or by visiting www.59e59.org.
If Major General Benjamin Franklin Butler hadn't been a lawyer, he might have tried his hand at psychotherapy, particularly talk therapy. His hyper-focus on word choice and the meaning behind said choices is the first impression we get of this Civil War leader in BUTLER, now playing through April 17 at Northlight Theatre in Skokie.
59E59 Theaters has announced the lineup of shows for the 2016/2017 5A Season. A 5A Season Subscription is available for $175 (during previews) or $245(post-opening) and includes a ticket to each show in the season as well as a 59E59 Membership (a $59.59 value). Subscriptions to the 5A Season go on sale on Monday, March 7 at Noon. Single tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). Single tickets for the 5A Season are available to 59E59 Members during a special Member Pre-Sale beginning on Monday, May 2 at Noon. Single tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 9 at Noon. Tickets and subscriptions are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or by visiting www.59e59.org.
Florida Studio Theatre hosts a special Pay What You Can Night of the Mainstage hit, Butler by Richard Strand. The performance will be held on February 27 at 8pm in the Keating Theatre.
On Saturday, February 13, 2016, the Detroit Repertory Theatre welcomes the public to an evening of comedy, music, romance, sweets and champagne at the Board of Trustees' annual 'RED NIGHT' benefit beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and include the hilarious, critically acclaimed play BUTLER, unlimited Champagne, hors d'oeuvres, the 'Irma Wertz Patron of the Year' Award, and exciting packages to be auctioned off. Call 313-868-1347 for RED NIGHT reservations and information. Proceeds from the evening will go to operational support of the Rep. The Detroit Repertory Theatre is located at 13103 Woodrow Wilson in the HEART of the City of Detroit, 48238. More information may be found at detroitreptheatre.com
?Peninsula Players Theatre will present a reading of "The Who & The What" by Ayad Akhtar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, at Bjorklunden at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor at 7p.m., Monday, February 1. This play reading is produced with support from and in conjunction with Door County Reads and its exploration of Akhtar's novel "American Dervish." Join the Players reading of a fierce and funny new play about family, faith and what happens when the two disagree. Admission is free.
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, launches its 41st Season tonight, January 22.
The Michigan Premiere production of BUTLER by native Michiganian Richard Strand will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 8:30pm at the Detroit Repertory Theatre. As is tradition on Opening Nights at the Detroit Repertory Theatre, a Champagne Afterglow will be held in the Lobby Gallery following the performance with the cast and crew of the production.
Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Regional Premiere of Butler opening January 7, 2016 on the Frank and Katrina Basile Stage. This production runs through February 7, with Dale McFadden serving as director.
