Steven Dietz News

Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis presents the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of Steven Dietz's Rancho Mirage. Opening tonight, October 24, 2013 in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix, this show runs through November 24, 2013 and will be directed by Phoenix Theatre Producing Director Bryan Fonseca.

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center announce a special Halloween event tonight, October 23 as part of their ongoing 'Theater by the Book' series of informal play readings: DRACULA by Steven Dietz.

Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis presents the National New Play Network ( NNPN ) Rolling World Premiere of Steven Dietz's Rancho Mirage. Opening October 24 , 2013 in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix , this show runs through November 24 , 2013 and will be directed by Phoenix Theatre Producing Director Bryan Fonseca.

Chicago Children's Theatre is tuning up to present the world premiere of Mr. Chickee's Funny Money, an all-new, rhythm and blues family musical based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis, featuring music and lyrics by Motown legend Lamont Dozier and his son, co-music writer/lyricist Paris Dozier, book by David Ingber, directed by Derrick Sanders, musical supervision by Brian Usifer.

Good Theater has announced the New England premiere of A.R. Gurney's charming and funny THE GRAND MANNER directed by Brian P. Allen, playing November 6-24. Good Theater is the professional theater company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets and information contact Good Theater at 207-885-5883 or go to www.goodtheater.com. Performance schedule: Wednesdays* 7:00 ($20), Thursdays 7:00 ($20), Fridays 7:30 ($25), Saturdays 3:00* ($25) & 7:30 ($28) and Sundays 2:00 ($28). Wednesdays 11/6 & 11/13; Saturday matinees at 3:00 11/16 & 11/23.

New Repertory Theatre announces the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Steven Dietz' dark comedy RANCHO MIRAGE, tonight, October 12 through November 3, 2013. Directed by Robert Walsh, RANCHO MIRAGE performs in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, in Watertown, MA. Tickets are $28-$60 and may be purchased by calling the box office at 617-923-8487 or online at newrep.org. Student, senior, and group discounts are available. The press performance is Monday, October 14 at 7:30pm.

'I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full. Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you.' That hypnotic line from Dracula by Steven Dietz, sets a terrifying tone for a new season of 'killer shows' at The Farmington Players Barn. John Boufford of Northville Township directs the new adaptation of the classic horror tale that he refers to as a 'PG-13' production. The play preserves the suspense and seduction found in Bram Stoker's famous novel. It opens tonight, October 11th on the Barn's brand new stage floor, and runs through November 2nd. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Mystery fans will delight in director Russell Treyz's sharp, stylish rendering of SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE, currently playing at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head.

Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis presents the National New Play Network (NNPN) Rolling World Premiere of Steven Dietz's Rancho Mirage. Opening October 24, 2013 in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix, this show runs through November 24, 2013 and will be directed by Phoenix Theatre Producing Director Bryan Fonseca.

The rarely-produced classic work from the contemporary master playwright marks the first show Theatre Unleashed will perform in its NEW HOME, Upstairs at the Crown.

Theatre Unleashed is putting the final touches on its new space The Belfry Stage upstairs at The Crown in NoHo in preparation for the opening of Steven Dietz 'Trust' a week from tonight! Also, opening next Saturday will be yet another cool and challenging show from the company. Over the course of six weeks, the company is going to write and produce 36 BRAND NEW SHOWS! No joke.

Good Theater kicks off its 12th season with the 2012 Tony Award winning Best Play CLYBOURNE PARK by Bruce Norris, playing today, October 2-27, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. Contact Good Theater at 207-885-5885 or www.goodtheater.com for tickets and information.

The Theatre School at DePaul University has announced the 2013-2014 season. Founded as the Goodman School of Drama in 1925, The Theatre School presents public programming as a professional extension of the classroom. Under the leadership of an award-winning faculty and staff, theatre artists from all disciplines collaborate during their final years of training to create a full and diverse season of programming.

Sierra Stages concludes its fifth season with a seldom-performed jewel of the American musical theatre--CLOSER THAN EVER--an enjoyable musical revue with a surprisingly large amount to say. The show plays from October 31 through November 24, 2013 at the Off Center Stage (behind The Center for the Arts) in Grass Valley.

Even before the beloved musical begins its run at Cinnabar Theater, 'La Cage aux Folles' has proven so popular that the nonprofit has added another week of performances. Opening on October 18, and originally scheduled to close November 3, this irresistible show has been extended through November 10.

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced the award-winning Gioia De Cari's TRUTH VALUES: One Girl's Romp Through M.I.T.'s Male Math Maze, directed by Miriam Eusebio will play five performances at The Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Performing Arts Center (3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104), in addition to five other cities this Fall Season. Performances begin tonight, October 1 and continue through Saturday, October 5.

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center announce a special Halloween event on Wednesday October 23 as part of their ongoing "Theater by the Book" series of informal play readings: DRACULA by Steven Dietz. The reading will be directed by Jac Royce and will take place at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City at 7:30 PM.

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center are sorry to announce that the September reading of The Effect Of Gamma Rays On Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds has been cancelled.

And now, the company is ready to take residence in the NoHo Arts District in the brand new theater, Upstairs at the Crown. Partnering with the renowned Crown City Theatre Co., TU has been designing and building the space to give the company a home, allowing for (among other benefits) more flexibility in programming. To launch the new space at 11031 Camarillo St. in North Hollywood, Theatre Unleashed is extremely proud to present Trust by acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz, running Oct. 3-Nov. 9, Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m.

Paradise Theatre presents the opener of its 4th season -- 'The Year of Adventure!' -- Bram Stoker's DRACULA by Steven Dietz, directed by Jeff Richards, running tonight, September 20 - October 6, 2013.