Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced the plays of the Theater's 2010-2011 mainstage season. Highlighting the work of artists both local and international, the season ranges from the world premiere by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to classic works by Shakespeare and Shaw.
Mark Shenton and Good Night Out Presents the world premiere of SHRUNK by Charlotte Eilenberg. The show is directed by Julian Birkett, Produced by Mark Shenton, Designed by Kate Guinness. The cast is made up of Jack Klaff, Amanda Ryan and runs 18th May - 12th June (PRESS NIGHT: FRIDAY 21st MAY at 7.30pm
For the first time the reconstructed Globe Theatre will stage Shakespeare's most sumptuous and spectacular plays - Henry VIII on 15 May. Dominic Rowan will play the iconic Tudor King after his recent performance in the west-end production of The Misanthrope, and celebrated performance as Touchstone in the Globe's 2009 production of As You Like It.
The Courtyard Theatre presents the British premiere of Mother of Him by Evan Placey and directed by Guy Retallack. Winner of both the King's Cross Award for New Playwriting in the UK and Canada's Under 30 National Playwriting Award, Mother of Him, by Evan Placey, will get its British premiere, in a production, directed by Guy Retallack, at the Courtyard?Theatre from Wednesday 2 June to Sunday 4 July.
Sorcha Cusack will lead a cast of three in J T Rogers' award-winning Madagascar, in its UK premiere at Theatre503 this May.
Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor and Oscar-winner Elliot Goldenthal will be honored with the Samuel H. Scripps Award at Theatre for a New Audience's 30th Anniversary Gala Celebrating Shakespeare's 446th Birthday. The celebration, Monday, May 10, will be held at The Powerhouse at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street.
Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor and Oscar-winner Elliot Goldenthal will be honored with the Samuel H. Scripps Award at Theatre for a New Audience's 30th Anniversary Gala Celebrating Shakespeare's 446th Birthday. The celebration, Monday, May 10, will be held at The Powerhouse at the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street.
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Jonathan Cake has joined the cast of Restoration, written by Claudia Shear, and directed by Christopher Ashley. Mr. Cake assumes the role to have been played by Danny Mastrogiorgio.
Sorcha Cusack will lead a cast of three in J T Rogers' award-winning Madagascar, in its UK premiere at Theatre503 this May.
Shakespeare's Globe will take to the road again this summer for its fourth year of regional touring. This year, the Globe will revive its 2009 productions of The Comedy of Errors and A Midsummer Night's Dream between April and September, which will exchange venues to reach new audiences.
The cast for the Tricycle's Women, Power and Politics - a season exploring the history and current role of women in politics in Great Britain - will comprise Simon Chandler, Oliver Chris, Claire Cox, Heather Cranley, Niamh Cusack, Stella Gonet, John Hollingworth, Amy Loughton, Tom Mannion, Kika Markham, Lara Rossi and Felix Scott.
The Southwark Mysteries, by Southwark writer John Constable, is a modern drama inspired by the medieval mystery plays and rooted in the history of Bankside - London's 'outlaw borough'.
Mark Shenton and Good Night Out Presents the world premiere of SHRUNK by Charlotte Eilenberg. The show is directed by Julian Birkett, Produced by Mark Shenton, Designed by Kate Guinness. The cast is made up of Jack Klaff, Amanda Ryan and runs 18th May - 12th June (PRESS NIGHT: FRIDAY 21st MAY at 7.30pm
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that Friday, April 23, Shakespeare's 446th Birthday, will be Talk Like Shakespeare Day, an occasion for citizens to bring the spoken words of Shakespeare into their daily lives.
Building on the success of its 2009 theatre season, which saw record attendance despite the economic downturn, Shakespeare's Globe announces plans for its 2010 theatre season, entitled ‘Kings and Rogues'.
The Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center announced an expanded season of productions, artists, local discoveries, and new film and performance series. The summer pre-season begins on June 17 with the new musical, DADDY LONG LEGS. The official season kicks off October 7- 9, with an opening weekend of performances and events featuring jazz star, Esperanza Spalding; classical cellist, Lynn Harrell; and folk singer, Judy Collins.
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that Friday, April 23, Shakespeare's 446th Birthday, will be Talk Like Shakespeare Day, an occasion for citizens to bring the spoken words of Shakespeare into their daily lives. "Chicago is recognized as the home not only of 'Da Bulls and 'Da Bears, but also 'Da Bard," said Mayor Daley in his formal city proclamation, issued this week. On April 23, Daley encourages citizens to "let boldness be thy friend and celebrate Shakespeare by vocal acclamation of his words."
The Southwark Mysteries, by Southwark writer John Constable, is a modern drama inspired by the medieval mystery plays and rooted in the history of Bankside - London's 'outlaw borough'.
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Jonathan Cake has joined the cast of Restoration, written by Claudia Shear, and directed by Christopher Ashley. Mr. Cake assumes the role to have been played by Danny Mastrogiorgio.
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced that Friday, April 23, Shakespeare's 446th Birthday, will be Talk Like Shakespeare Day, an occasion for citizens to bring the spoken words of Shakespeare into their daily lives.
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