Shakespeare's Sister Company Set for WNYE 91.5 FM Radio, 9/5
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 1, 2013
Shakespeare's Sister Company artistic director, Kris Lundberg, speaks with Anthoula Katsimatides on Anthoula's radio program 'Color Your Life' premiering Thursday, September 5th at 7pm EST on WNYE 91.5 FM about SSC's five year anniversary production of 'Romeo & Juliet', which speaks to today's economic climate and furthering women's rights. William Shakespeare's epic tragedy will be set in the roaring 1920's of Chicago when gang rivalries arose over power struggles within the underworld culture.
BWW Interviews: Baz Luhrmann Passionate About GATSBY, Plans for STRICTLY BALLROOM On Broadway
by Matthew Allen
- Aug 26, 2013
In a free-wheeling conversation with BroadwayWorld, Baz Luhrmann spoke passionately about adapting the “unfilmable” classic (and what critics thought of his efforts), the best review he received, and his new project, a stage musical adaptation of his 1992 film STRICTLY BALLROOM. I spoke to Luhrmann shortly after he found out that China was going to allow the release of THE GREAT GATSBY in the country, and just hours before he boarded a flight to Beijing opening.
Photo Coverage: Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad & More Meet Fans at ROMEO & JULIET Stage Door Following First Preview
by Walter McBride
- Aug 25, 2013
Preview performances began last night, Saturday August 24, for the new Broadway production of Shakespeare's timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET starring international film star Orlando Bloom, making his Broadway debut opposite two-time Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad. The play's opening night is set for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand as the cast made their first stage door exit, only to be greeted by a mass of fans - check out photos below!
Shakespeare's Sister Launches Indiegogo Campaign for All-Female ROMEO AND JULIET Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 24, 2013
Shakespeare's Sister Company launches their fifth season with an indiegogo campaign dedicated to their anniversary production of 'Romeo & Juliet'. William Shakespeare's epic tragedy will be set in the roaring 1920's of Chicago when gang rivalries arose over power struggles within the underworld culture. We will perform 'Romeo and Juliet' in a New York City theater, which was originally a prohibition era speakeasy where jazz great, John Coltrane, and legendary singer, Frank Sinatra had performed.
STAGE TUBE: Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad Talk ROMEO & JULIET on GMA
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 22, 2013
International film star Orlando Bloom will make his Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, as Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers in a new Broadway production of the timeless love story ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux. In anticipation of opening night, slated for Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the duo stopped by GOOD MORNING AMERICA today. Check out their interview below!
Three Day Hangover Extends THE HAMLET PROJECT: SUMMER IN THE CITY Through 8/26
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 19, 2013
After a sold out two-week run and rave reviews from The New York Times and the New York Post, Three Day Hangover is extending The HAMLET Project: Summer in the City with two additional performances on Sunday, August 25th and Monday, August 26th at 8pm. A Shakespeare drinking theatrical event performed in a bar with audience participation and booze, Beth Gardiner directs a cast of nine, including Greg Beam*, Matt Bradley*, Jose Cagigal, David Hudson*, Paul Kite*, Kim McKean*, Lloyd Mulvey*, Emily Trask*, and Erika Weinheimer. The two additional performances will be staged at Harley's Smokeshack, 356 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10036. Plus, stay tuned-in for show dates for Three Day Hangover's The R+J Experience: Star-Cross'd Death Match, a Romeo & Juliet drinking theatrical smackdown to be held at a Midtown bar September 18-27, 2013.
SBCT Kids4Kids Presents I HATE SHAKESPEARE, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 16, 2013
Performances for I Hate Shakespeare are in SBCT's Warner Studio Theatre Fridays and Saturdays, today, August 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:00 PM and Sundays August 18 and 25 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are currently on sale at $10 or 4 for $32.
Rumer Willis Joins Cast of FOR THE RECORD: BAZ LUHRMANN, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 15, 2013
Los Angeles's hit series 'For The Record' brings movies to life as never seen before and is celebrating its third anniversary by reinventing one of the audience's favorite shows, 'For The Record: Baz Luhrmann.' This new adaptation at Rockwell: Table & Stage will intertwine the tales of the star-crossed lovers from 'Romeo + Juliet,' 'Strictly Ballroom,' 'Moulin Rouge,' and 'The Great Gatsby' in a stunning 360-degree live theatrical concert experience. For The Record: Baz Luhrmann begins previews tonight, August 15 and officially opens Thursday, August 22, 2013.
Rumer Willis Joins Cast of FOR THE RECORD: BAZ LUHRMANN, Beg. 8/15
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 7, 2013
Los Angeles's hit series “For The Record” brings movies to life as never seen before and is celebrating its third anniversary by reinventing one of the audience's favorite shows, “For The Record: Baz Luhrmann.” This new adaptation at Rockwell: Table & Stage will intertwine the tales of the star-crossed lovers from “Romeo + Juliet,” “Strictly Ballroom,” “Moulin Rouge,” and “The Great Gatsby” in a stunning 360-degree live theatrical concert experience. For The Record: Baz Luhrmann begins previews Thursday, August 15 and officially opens Thursday, August 22, 2013.
She&Her Productions Calls For Volunteers For ROMEO AND JULIET, Sept 2013
by Kristin Salaky
- Aug 5, 2013
The next She&Her production, Romeo & Juliet, opens Friday, September 13. The show will run 2 weeks, closing on Sunday, September 22. This is your official call to volunteer! Remember, when you volunteer you have the opportunity to see the show for free! All performances will begin at 8:00 pm., except the Sunday matinees, which begin at 2:00 pm.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Kicks Off Free 2013 Shakespeare in the Park Tour Today
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 3, 2013
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents the 2013 FREE Shakespeare in the Park Tour sponsored by Kroger. CSC will present 20 performances of their touring productions of 'Romeo & Juliet' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area at local community parks and venues. These performances are FREE and open to the public.
William Hurt, T.R. Knight & Daphne Rubin-Vega Join Elizabeth Olsen in CSC's ROMEO & JULIET; Finn Wittrock Exits Production
by Nicole Rosky
- Jul 31, 2013
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today additional casting for its upcoming production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet starring Elizabeth Olsen as Juliet. Academy Award winner William Hurt will play the role of Friar Laurence; Emmy Award nominee T.R. Knight has been cast as Mercutio and Tony Award nominee Daphne Rubin-Vega as the Nurse. CSC also announced that Finn Wittrock, previously announced to co-star as Romeo, has withdrawn from the production due to a film offer. A new Romeo and complete casting will be announced shortly. CSC's Romeo & Juliet, which begins performances Friday, September 27, will be directed by Tea Alagi? (Jackie). The official opening night is Wednesday, October 16. Romeo & Juliet will play a limited engagement through Sunday, November 3. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 5 at 12pm.
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