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Date of Death: December 13, 1784 (75)

Birth Place: Lichfield, ENGLAND

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Town Players Announce Auditions for SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER 5/9 & 5/11
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011


Auditions will be held May 9 and 11 at 7:00 at The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd., Newtown, for Town Players' July production, Oliver Goldsmith's 1773 comedy She Stoops to Conquer, directed by Ruth Anne Baumgartner The famous eighteenth-century writer Samuel Johnson said of this play, 'I know of no comedy that has answered so much the great end of comedy-making an audience merry.'

fortyfivedownstairs Announces Upcoming Events And Shows
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2011


After a short break, more good things are happening at fortyfivedownstairs. Looking for a bit of sophisticated humour after four weeks of stand-up? We have the answer!

fortyfivedownstairs Announces Upcoming Events And Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2011


After a short break, more good things are happening at fortyfivedownstairs. Looking for a bit of sophisticated humour after four weeks of stand-up? We have the answer!

Town Players Announce Auditions for SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER 5/9 & 5/11
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 24, 2011


Auditions will be held May 9 and 11 at 7:00 at The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd., Newtown, for Town Players' July production, Oliver Goldsmith's 1773 comedy She Stoops to Conquer, directed by Ruth Anne Baumgartner The famous eighteenth-century writer Samuel Johnson said of this play, 'I know of no comedy that has answered so much the great end of comedy-making an audience merry.'

fortyfivedownstairs Announces Upcoming Shows And Events
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2011


Since 2002 fortyfivedownstairs, a not-for-profit organisation, has offered an evocative urban space and a personalised service to an eclectic mix of artists for theatre, visual arts, forum, music and dance .

fortyfivedownstairs Announces Upcoming Shows And Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2011


Since 2002 fortyfivedownstairs, a not-for-profit organisation, has offered an evocative urban space and a personalised service to an eclectic mix of artists for theatre, visual arts, forum, music and dance .

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, Closes 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick. DOUBLE FALSEHOOD will close at CSC (136 East 13th Street) Sunday, April 3.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

Trudie Styler Leads A DISH OF TEA WITH DR. JOHNSON in the UK, Mar. 4 - 5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011


Whatsonstage.com reports today that Trudie Styler will take the stage with Ian Redford and Russell Barr in Out of Joint's A Dish Of Tea with Dr. Johnson at Customs House in South Shields on Tyneside, March 4th and 5th. Styler will play society hostess Mrs. Thrale, the 'unrequited' love of writer Samuel Jognson (played by Russell). Out of Joint's artistic director Max Stafford-Clark directs.

Trudie Styler Leads A DISH OF TEA WITH DR. JOHNSON in the UK, Mar. 4 - 5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2011


Whatsonstage.com reports today that Trudie Styler will take the stage with Ian Redford and Russell Barr in Out of Joint's A Dish Of Tea with Dr. Johnson at Customs House in South Shields on Tyneside, March 4th and 5th. Styler will play society hostess Mrs. Thrale, the 'unrequited' love of writer Samuel Jognson (played by Russell). Out of Joint's artistic director Max Stafford-Clark directs.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

Trudie Styler Leads A DISH OF TEA WITH DR. JOHNSON in the UK, Mar. 4 - 5
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 17, 2011


Whatsonstage.com reports today that Trudie Styler will take the stage with Ian Redford and Russell Barr in Out of Joint's A Dish Of Tea with Dr. Johnson at Customs House in South Shields on Tyneside, March 4th and 5th. Styler will play society hostess Mrs. Thrale, the 'unrequited' love of writer Samuel Jognson (played by Russell). Out of Joint's artistic director Max Stafford-Clark directs.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

Sweeney Todd’s Unsustainable Business Model on Display at the Vagabonds
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Oct 10, 2010


Potter directs Sweeney (Edward J. Peters) in such fashion that he seldom becomes such a ghoul he ceases to be human. Freddy Kreuger has a back story, but he's not a tragic hero because of it; Sweeney is.

Rod Goodall Stars In BURN THE BAD LAMP At Roscommon Arts Centre Oct 9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2010


If there was ever a time for a 'feel good' show, this is it and Town Hall productions have an absolute treat lined up for theatre lovers at Roscommon Arts Centre this October 9th.

Rod Goodall Stars In BURN THE BAD LAMP At Roscommon Arts Centre Oct 9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


If there was ever a time for a 'feel good' show, this is it and Town Hall productions have an absolute treat lined up for theatre lovers at Roscommon Arts Centre this October 9th.

Seabright Productions Ends Run of DIRTY WHITE BOY: TALES OF SOHO May 23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


Amidst the madness of present day Soho unravels a touching and true love story... Clayton Littlewood's acclaimed book, 'Dirty White Boy:?Tales of Soho' based on his bizarre experiences running an upmarket menswear shop in bohemian Old?Compton?Street, won acclaim from critics and celebrities alike. The production will end its run May 23rd.

Seabright Productions Presents DIRTY WHITE BOY: TALES OF SOHO April 26-May 23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2010


Amidst the madness of present day Soho unravels a touching and true love story... Clayton Littlewood's acclaimed book, 'Dirty White Boy:?Tales of Soho' based on his bizarre experiences running an upmarket menswear shop in bohemian Old?Compton?Street, won acclaim from critics and celebrities alike.

Seabright Productions Presents DIRTY WHITE BOY: TALES OF SOHO April 26-May 23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010


Amidst the madness of present day Soho unravels a touching and true love story... Clayton Littlewood's acclaimed book, 'Dirty White Boy:?Tales of Soho' based on his bizarre experiences running an upmarket menswear shop in bohemian Old?Compton?Street, won acclaim from critics and celebrities alike.

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