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Review - Come Back To The 39 Steps, Little Sheba, Little Sheba
by Michael Dale - Jan 25, 2008


During a quiet moment midway through Act I of last Saturday night's performance of Come Back, Little Sheba, an annoyed (and annoying) man seated in the orchestra section was loudly heard complaining, 'I'm waiting for something to happen.'

Sterling's Upstairs Announces March Line-Up, with Gavigan
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2008


Sterling's Upstairs in Studio City, CA is pleased to announce its March, 2008 roster of headliners Nick Palance, Jennifer Cetrone, Tricia Kelly and Kelly Meyersfield, and Jenna Gavigan.

Merkerson of 'Sheba' on WNYC Leonard Lopate Show Feb.22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2008


S. Epatha Merkerson, currently appearing in Manhattan Theatre Club's critically acclaimed production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a guest on WNYC's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' tomorrow, Friday, February 22 (12:40 - 1:00 PM).

S. Epatha Merkerson on 'The Today Show' on Feb.15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


S. Epatha Merkerson, currently appearing in Manhattan Theatre Club's critically acclaimed production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a guest on NBC's 'The Today Show' this Friday, February 15 in the 9 AM hour.

Ruby Dee to Receive Chairman's Award at NAACP Image Awards
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2008


It was recently announced that stage/screen actress Ruby Dee will receive the Chairman's Award at the 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards, which will be bestowed on Thursday, February 14 in Los Angeles and broadcast on FOX Television, according to Variety.

Zoe Kazan: Ingénue In-Charge
by Eugene Lovendusky - Feb 6, 2008


Budding actress Zoe Kazan has found a polished balance between her role as an independent woman 'now' and the guidelines of being a girl 'then.' Zoe Kazan discusses her Broadway debut and the effects of her character on William Inge's classic tale of marriage, alcohol and the social standards of the 1950s.

Merkerson of 'Little Sheba' Visits 'The View' January 29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2008


Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson, who recently opened to rave reviews in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a featured guest on ABC's 'The View' tomorrow, January 29. 'The View' airs locally on WABC (Channel 7) at 11 AM. Check local listings for airings outside the tri-state area.

Photo Coverage: 'Come Back, Little Sheba' Opening Night Bows & Party
by Walter McBride - Jan 25, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's 'Come Back, Little Sheba' officially opened on January 24 at Biltmore Theatre. The production is directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Michael Pressman. The Opening Night After Party was held at Planet Hollywood.

Photo Coverage: 'Come Back, Little Sheba' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Jan 25, 2008


Dozens of stars from stage and screen attended the official opening night of Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba on January 24 at Biltmore Theatre.

'Come Back, Little Sheba' with Merkerson Jan.24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba opens tonight, January 24 at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Photo Flash: Come Back, Little Sheba
by BWW - Jan 14, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will officially open Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

'Come Back, Little Sheba' Begins Previews Jan.3 at MTC
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2008


Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will begin performances tomorrow, January 3 in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Photo Coverage: 'Come Back, Little Sheba' MTC Press Rehearsal
by Walter McBride - Dec 6, 2007


Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba held a press-rehearsal on Wednesday, December 5, in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

'Come Back, Little Sheba' Begins Rehearsals 11/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2007


Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba starts rehearsals tomorrow in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Anderson, Kanouse, Smith & Wehle Join Merkerson in 'Sheba'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2007


Kevin Anderson, Lyle Kanouse, Zoe Kazan, Brian J. Smith, Brenda Wehle and Matthew J. Williamson join S. Epatha Merkerson in 'Come Back, Little Sheba' at the Biltmore Theatre, beginning January 3.

Marsha Mason in Conversation with NY Women in Film & TV
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2007


Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe Award winning actress Marsha Mason, starring in A Feminine Ending at Playwrights Horizons, will be hosted by the New York Women in Film and Television for an evening entitled 'Conversations With…' on Monday October 22.

Merkerson to Star on Bway in 'Come Back, Little Sheba'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2007


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced its upcoming Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will be directed by Michael Pressman and will star Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winner and Tony Award nominee S. Epatha Merkerson.

Photo Coverage: 'Little Sheba' Opens at Kirk Douglas
by James Sims - Jun 25, 2007


The Center Theatre Group's production of Come Back, Little Sheba opened June 24 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in downtown Culver City, which is staring S. Epatha Merkerson and Alan Rosenberg in the William Inge classic...

Rosenberg Replaces Davison in L.A. 'Little Sheba'
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2007


Variety.com reports that SAG President Alan Rosenberg (Broadway's Lost in Yonkers, TV's 'CSI,' film Last Temptation of Christ) will be starring opposite Tony-nominee S. Epatha Merkerson (TV's 'Law & Order,' Broadway's The Piano Lesson) in Center Theater Group's production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba.

Kirk Douglas Announces 'Little Sheba' Cast
by James Sims - May 22, 2007


Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre has announced that Screen Actors Guild president Alan Rosenberg will replace previously announced Bruce Davison in the final production of their 2006-2007 season, Come Back, Little Sheba, opening June 24 at the Culver City location...

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