Robert Smyth News

The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia's 2011 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre took place on Wednesday, October 3, 2011! The nominees were selected by an independent committee of 66 voters who each saw 8 of the 147 shows nominated this year. Four additional awards-Excellence in Theatre Education and Community Service Award, the Ted and Stevie Wolf Award for New Approaches to Collaborations, Brown Martin Philadelphia Award and the F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Philadelphia Theatre Artist-will also be distributed at the ceremony.

The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia's 2011 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre are tonight! The nominees were selected by an independent committee of 66 voters who each saw 8 of the 147 shows nominated this year. Four additional awards-Excellence in Theatre Education and Community Service Award, the Ted and Stevie Wolf Award for New Approaches to Collaborations, Brown Martin Philadelphia Award and the F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Philadelphia Theatre Artist-will also be distributed at the ceremony.

The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia today announced 121 nominations in 23 categories for the 2011 Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre. The nominees were selected by an independent committee of 66 voters who each saw 8 of the 147 shows nominated this year. Four additional awards-Excellence in Theatre Education and Community Service Award, the Ted and Stevie Wolf Award for New Approaches to Collaborations, Brown Martin Philadelphia Award and the F. Otto Haas Award for an Emerging Philadelphia Theatre Artist-will also be distributed at the ceremony.

The National Puppetry Conference is proud to announce the 21st annual Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Hands down, the best venue in which to collaborate, experiment, explore and develop your ideas and talents relating to puppet theatre, the National Puppetry Conference is open to puppeteers, theatre designers, actors, musicians, directors, artists, producers, playwrights and students. The Pre-Conference intensive workshops run from June 8th to the 10th with the full Conference beginning June 11th and culminating with public performances June 18th and 19th.

Thanks to the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, February has been named New Play Month. To celebrate its commitment to the development of new works, Plays & Players (P&P) is gearing up for not one but three months of activities.

Looking for a truly unique holiday gift this year? How about a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), which holds the spotlight for three and a half weeks next spring (April 7 to May 1), has you covered, with a slate of unprecedented programming featuring virtually every artistic genre, targeted to the young and young-at-heart alike. Today, with an eye towards making this year's gift-giving season the easiest yet, festival organizers announce a full menu of special ticket packages sure to please everyone on your list. Additionally, PIFA Holiday Ticket Packages are discounted 10% when bought together vs. single ticket prices. Any or all of the Ten Holiday Ticket Packages, each including 3 diverse programs, can be purchased online at www.pifa.org, or at the Kimmel Center Box office, and the newly re-designed PIFA website provides easy access to detailed information on all PIFA partner organizations and events.

Looking for a truly unique holiday gift this year? How about a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), which holds the spotlight for three and a half weeks next spring (April 7 to May 1), has you covered, with a slate of unprecedented programming featuring virtually every artistic genre, targeted to the young and young-at-heart alike.

The Metropolitan Room hosts Manhattan's most exciting 'American Idol' style competition. The third annual 'Metrostar Talent Challenge' Trials begin July 12, 2010 with a grand finale on August 30th, 2010.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced details of the upcoming 20th Anniversary Season of its National Puppetry Conference, which will take place June 9 through 20, once again under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam Arciero. This year's Conference, drawing participants from around the world, will represent the largest gathering of puppet theater artists in its history.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced details of the upcoming 20th Anniversary Season of its National Puppetry Conference, which will take place June 9 through 20, once again under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam Arciero. This year's Conference, drawing participants from around the world, will represent the largest gathering of puppet theater artists in its history.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced details of the upcoming 20th Anniversary Season of its National Puppetry Conference, which will take place June 9 through 20, once again under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam Arciero. This year's Conference, drawing participants from around the world, will represent the largest gathering of puppet theater artists in its history.

The Patté Awards highlight the best productions, performers and designers in the San Diego community.

Lamb's Players Theatre has extended its run of the popular musical Godspell. The production, currently playing at the Horton Grand Theatre, will now be performed through November 22. Written by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, the musical is directed by Lamb's Players' Producing Artistic Director, Robert Smyth.

Lamb's Players Theatre is closing its 2009 Season with Tim Slover's historical drama, Joyful Noise. Directed by Robert Smyth and Deborah Gilmour Smyth, the show will play October 9 - November 22.

Lamb's Players Theatre is closing its 2009 Season with Tim Slover's historical drama, Joyful Noise. Directed by Robert Smyth and Deborah Gilmour Smyth, the show will play October 9 - November 22.

Lamb's Players Theatre is celebrating the last days of summer with Leaving Iowa by Tim Clue and Spike Manton. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Deborah Gilmour Smyth, this hilarious and touching comedy will make its San Diego debut at Lamb's Players Theatre from August 7 - September 20, 2009 with a media opening on August 14.

Lamb's Players Theatre is celebrating the last days of summer with Leaving Iowa by Tim Clue and Spike Manton. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Deborah Gilmour Smyth, this hilarious and touching comedy will make its San Diego debut at Lamb's Players Theatre from August 7 - September 20, 2009 with a media opening on August 14.

Lamb's Players Theatre has extended its run of the popular musical Godspell. The production, currently playing at the Horton Grand Theatre, will now be performed through November 22. Written by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, the musical is directed by Lamb's Players' Producing Artistic Director, Robert Smyth.

Lamb's Players Theatre is celebrating the last days of summer with Leaving Iowa by Tim Clue and Spike Manton. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Deborah Gilmour Smyth, this hilarious and touching comedy will make its San Diego debut at Lamb's Players Theatre from August 7 - September 20, 2009 with a media opening on August 14.

Producing Artistic Director Robert Smyth has announced Lamb's Players Theatre's 2010 Coronado Season. The lineup will begin in February with AN INSPECTOR CALLS, J.B. Priestley's compelling tale of human connection and moral responsibility.